In theory, almost any football manager in the world should want the job of Tottenham Hotspur manager. It’s a Premier League club with a rich history, it’s in London, and the side contains some world-class players. Spurs are generally expected to compete for top honours even if, for whatever reason, they never manage to win any.
In practice, Daniel Levy and the rest of the Spurs hierarchy appear to be having a nightmare trying to find a new manager to replace Antonio Conte, who was driven entirely mad by the club’s inexplicable failures before “mutually agreeing” to vacate his...
A Devon cat welfare charity has launched a £100,000 fundraising campaign in response to the increasing demand for its help.
Hector’s House Cat Rescue was set up by Zara Oldfield in 2020 during the Covid pandemic to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned unneutered tom cats. It became a registered charity in November 2020 and has grown to become one of the biggest cat welfare charities in the region, operating across Devon.
The charity now is planning to set up a dedicated centre to double the number of cat pens to 20 and provide space for visitors, storage, education...
Jasper Wiese has been crowned the Eterlast Players' Player of the Year at this year's Eterlast RPA Awards 2023, held at Evolution London on Wednesday evening. The Leicester Tigers number eight polled the greatest number of votes from his fellow professionals to claim the most prestigious award in the English game, capping off a fantastic year for the South African. The eight-time capped Springbok has been a key cog for the reigning Premiership Rugby champions, featuring fourteen times in the league, and scoring six tries. He also made 130 tackles, 11 offloads and 218 carries, the fourth...
The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) will launch their latest publication, Carbon Clarity, on Thursday 18th May at the Devon Show.
Sponsored by Morrisons and developed after a successful first year of the PCF’s Carbon Clarity programme, the publication is a practical guide designed to help farmers begin managing carbon on their farms.
To celebrate the launch of Carbon Clarity, the PCF and Morrisons will be hosting a carbon myth-busting session at 10.30am on Thursday 18th May at the show, facilitated by Becky Willson from the Farm Carbon Toolkit. Details about the second...
Barnstaple based tech startup Conturae , founded by Dan Debnam, Jen Timothy and Joe Tompkinson, has launched a cutting-edge, AI-assisted content creation platform poised to revolutionise the world of online writing. Launched this month, Conturae has selectively harnessed emerging AI technology and engaged an impressive network of expert industry writers to deliver affordable and high-performing material that is delivered fast and on demand.
The Conturae Founders have made it their mission to be at the forefront of AI content innovation, ensuring seamless and unique content...
We all have fond memories of the toys we played with during our childhoods, and for many of us, these items hold a special place in our hearts. But did you know that some of your old classic toys could also hold financial value? As nostalgia fuels demand in the collectibles market, many people are discovering that their old toys can fetch a surprising amount of money. In this blog post, we'll explore whether it's possible to make money from your old classic toys and discuss some factors that can influence their value.
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has welcomed two new business agents to its expanding South West Pubs & Restaurants team due to ongoing market activity.
Graeme Clifford has returned to the company after a three-year hiatus. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the licensed industry, principally from over twenty-five years of operating for major pub companies and breweries.
Liana Gatier joins Christie & Co with over 16 years’ experience in hospitality industry, both operationally and in sales. Based in Hertfordshire, she will be...
Fancy trying to take a wicket off players from Somerset County Cricket Club? Or seeing whether you can bowl out an Exeter Chiefs player?
Journalists are invited to take part in the fun virtual cricket challenge in Jurassic Fibre marquee at Devon County Show on Thursday 18th May between 1 and 2pm. Location: Stand 291, Road 8.
Exeter Chiefs and Somerset County Cricket players will be playing a match on the ‘Cover Drive’ Virtual Reality Cricket Game against each other.
The match is part of a spectacular range of events in the Jurassic Fibre marquee this year.
Exeter City Lexi the Lioness mascot performer debuts at Devon County Show in new rocketman costume
When ultrafast broadband provider Jurassic Fibre was looking for a staff member to wear its new mascot costume at this year’s Devon County Show, George Powlesland was the obvious choice.
George, 23, works as a Technical Advisor at the Exeter-based full fibre broadband company during weekdays. But at weekends he transforms into Lexi the Lioness at his beloved Exeter City Football Club, entertaining the crowds with his antics on the pitch before the game.
The West Country Women Awards 2023 are open for nominations for the second year to boost celebrating and recognising the work of women across the region.
Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber are once again running the West Country Women Awards and this year there are some extras to enjoy.
The first podcast series: WEST COUNTRY WOMEN is due to be recorded later this month with Fresh Air Studios - where each of the winners of 2022 will join Alexis and Tess for conversation about what life is like as a West Country Women Awards winner.
