Allan Worthington, originally from Plymouth, could not dream of being a sportsman when his knees were damaged in a road collision. But now he has two new knees thanks to the work of surgeons at the South West Knee Clinic at the Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital and is planning a 16 hour marathon walk with his family!
Allan had a nasty road collision in 1986 and his knees never really recovered, even though he received good support and treatment from the NHS. He worked as a Care Assistant and so was constantly on the move and getting up and down. One day the crash came back to haunt...
Former Grand National winner Comply or Die, who famously cost William Hill bookmakers more than £7million when he won the world’s most famous race in 2008, is the guest retired racehorse at Exeter’s Bathwick Tyres Super Sunday meeting this weekend, February 9.
Jump racing’s superstar retired safe and sound in 2011 to Timmy Murphy’s Cilldara Stud in Gloucestershire having won eight races and £798,809 in prize money.
Now aged 15, he is used to help educate the youngsters at the yard. Verity, Timmy’s wife, said. “He definitely has a character and he doesn’t like doing nothing...
From 8th to 23rd February, A la Ronde, the National Trust property at Summer Lane, Exmouth, hosts its first exhibition of the 2014 season.
Exmouth artist Michael Buckland is known locally for his vibrant and colourful paintings; and this exhibition will consist entirely of works that explore the special atmosphere of A la Ronde, the amazing diversity of its collection and its beautiful setting.
Exterior views of the house include the apple orchard and visitors enjoying a cream tea under the ash tree, while interior scenes depict the quirky and individual characters of the...
Schools and colleges in Teignbridge are being asked to join a campaign to make the internet safer for children and young people.
Teignbridge District Council and South Devon & Dartmoor Community Safety Partnership have invited all the secondary schools in the area to take part in Safer Internet Day on February 11th.
It is part of a national campaign being co-ordinated by the charity Childnet with the theme 'Let's create a better internet together'.
Cllr Kevin Lake, Teignbridge District Council’s Executive Member with responsibility for Environmental Services...
Exploration is the key holiday trend for 2014 as research published recently reveals that two thirds (67 per cent) of those living in the South West of England are keen to experience something new on holiday this year.
In addition South West of England residents are proving their holiday ambition grit with nearly a third (31 per cent) believing they will be able to tick off their bucket list of top destinations to visit in their lifetime, according to the research from Celebrity Cruises.
Many are keener than ever to venture into the unknown with trips that will exercise the...
Exeter airline Flybe will cut around 50 fewer jobs than initially expected as their business turnaround shows early signs of success.
The airline had initially proposed cutting 500 jobs as part of its turnaround plan revealed last November, but now says current cuts will be closer to 450.
Much of these savings have been made by cutting several unprofitable routes to remove the operating costs of the routes such as fuel and staff wages.
However this has incurred one off grounding costs of £14 million this year with a further one off costs of £26 milllion next year....
Have you got a passion for all things foodie? Are you a small business that wants to explore a wealth of local producers? Are you looking for new tastes and flavours? Well look no further than The Source Trade Show coming to Westpoint Exeter on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th February.
Over 300 food and drink producers and suppliers will showcase the very best of local, regional and national produce. With every base covered, from local farm cheese to artisan baking, organic olive oils to luxury coffees, the show is bound to whet your appetite.
In the latest In a nutshell video Local business expert Jim Taylor from Cobalt Communications explains bonded broadband.
Jim explains the positives to installing Bonded broadband and what to consider when looking for a supplier. “You need to look for a supplier who is able to configure the system for you and deliver it to site. A supplier who can connect it to your computer network, and makes sure it works in a reliable fashion.”
To find out more you can contact Jim by email at jim@cobaltcomms.co.uk and by phone on 01392 908888
With half term just over a week away, and Europe enjoying fantastic snow once again The Exeter Daily offers up some very practical advice:
How many sports can claim to be to be for all the family? Skiing is one of the best of them! Not only because we are all together (children, parents, grandparents) but also because when we play, we discover so much that we create some of the best memories ever.
Memories that are so strong that, when the time will come, our children will bring their own children to the mountains to share with them the incredible experience of the snow...
