An international jobs fair – the first of its kind in the South West - is due to take place in Exeter on 26 March.
‘The World of Jobs” at the Corn Exchange, Exeter will show-case jobs from around the world. It is aimed at people of all ages who want to find out more about working abroad or elsewhere in the UK and will be hosted by the European Employment Service (EURES) and Jobcentre Plus, Devon Cornwall and Somerset. It is part funded by the European Commission.
Between 10am and 3pm anyone attending will be able to meet employers, apply for jobs and speak to expert...
Francis Clark Financial Planning Limited (FCFP) has been named as the Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) Technology Firm of the Year 2014 at a gala dinner hosted by TV presenter Kate Silverton in London.
Sesame Bankhall Group, which operates within the UK financial services industry, provides support to over 11,000 advisers across the country and is the UK’s largest distributor of retail financial advice.
FCFP’s award-winning entry detailed how the firm has invested in technology to improve the service it gives to its clients including providing all advisers with iPads, improving...
Bikers from voluntary emergency courier service Devon Freewheelers are helping to save even more lives after agreeing to help the Lions Club distribute bottles for use by vulnerable people.
The Message in a Bottle (MIB) scheme comprises bottles designed to contain vital information that can aid NHS emergency services in the event of a medical crisis in the home.
A plastic bottle is labelled with a green cross, filled with personal and medical details and kept in the fridge. Green cross stickers are then fixed to the back of the front door and the door of the fridge so that...
I have been a Devon transport campaigner since 1975, during which time we have pressed for greater investment in railway lines and trains. In that time we have successfully seen the re-opening of stations at Pinhoe, Digby & Sowton, Ivybridge and the reintroduction of more frequent services on many local lines. This is to be applauded.
However it is now becoming abundantly clear that our railway infrastructure in and around the county is in trouble. We desperately need urgent and deep attention to the whole rail system in the region. No wonder people are feeling abandoned by...
Rod and Tiwa Honour (pictured) are opening a new Thai restaurant in Tiverton.
Thai Home Catering, Bistro and Takeaway at 23 Gold Street will be open on Friday (14 February), and already has tables booked.
The bistro, which can seat up to 32 people, was previously a newsagents. It has been transformed over the last few weeks and is decorated with wallpaper specially sent over from Thailand.
Tiwa designed the menu which includes 66 traditional Thai dishes, all of which are illustrated, so everyone knows just what they are ordering. There is also a selection of popular...
Thought the worst of the miserable weather was over?
Think again!
Mother Nature has yet more rain in store for us this week with ice in some parts this evening.
The Met office forecast is as follows:
Monday: A drier day generally with bright or sunny spells although still with some showers, these becoming less frequent in the afternoon. Much lighter winds than of recent days. Maximum Temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Becoming wet and windy again on Tuesday, with strong to gale force winds and squally, possibly wintry, showers...
As part of their UK tour, Ward Thomas visit Exeter - with support from British Country Music Awards nominee, Jess Roberts.
Catch them at this intimate venue in Exeter before they appear at the London O2 in March!
Ward Thomas are 19 year old female twins. They are based in Hampshire, but have recently returned from Nashville where they did some recording with country giants, Vince Gill and Michael Omartian, as well as a tour of the country music radio stations over there. They are now turning their attention to touring in the UK to promote their new EP, due for release on...
Three appliances from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to a kitchen fire in Fenition today ( Sunday 9th February).
The incident, which took place at 1.58pm, resulted in extreme damage to the kitchen.
Crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, together with positive pressure ventilation to extinguish the fire. Despite this the kitchen received 100% damage by smoke and 5% damage by fire.
The cause of the fire was accidential and there were no reported casualties.
Landslips and destroyed railway lines have been the outcome of this weeks weather. We bring you the latest travel information from National Rail to find out if the situation has improved.
This update was written at 5.50pm on Sunday 9th February.
Yeovil Junction - Exeter St Davids
The line has now re-opened and trains can run again between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids. A signalling problem at Gillingham has closed the line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction so trains between London Waterloo and Exeter will be diverted via Westbury. First Great Western...
