In celebration of being awarded flagship status, the Oasis store in Exeter's Princesshay hosted a jaunty vintage-style 'tea' party this evening (Thursday 24 October).
The honour, which is only bestowed on a handful of stores such as Bristol Cribbs Causeway, is testament to the Exeter store's successful management team and will mean that customers will have access to a greatly increased range of Oasis products, including day and evening wear, shoes, jewellery and accessories. Feature window displays will be designed and created for the store by a team of specialist visual...
Denise Mortimore, 42, of Glasshouse Lane, Exeter, was yesterday (23 October) fined and ordered to pay costs after she admitted causing unnecessary suffering to her cat at Exeter Magistrates' Court.
The court heard that black cat Diesel, aged three and a half years old, had been left without veterinary treatment for a skin condition which had left him with scabs and extensive fur loss across his head and back.
The RSPCA attended in June 2013 after receiving concerns about Diesel's welfare.
Inspector Marije Zwager investigated and said: "Although this was an isolated...
Local charity, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, is reporting that there has been a 16% increase in the number of repossession actions listed at Exeter County Court by Housing Associations.
Across all housing sectors, where a CAB adviser has assisted clients facing repossession, clients have avoided repossession in over 75% of cases.
Exeter City Council has provided financial support for this essential service.
Steve Barriball, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau Chief Executive, said: “We have at least one adviser present at the Court each Tuesday morning to advise and...
South West Communications Group staff have been invited to take part in a company-wide immunisation programme to protect themselves against the flu virus this winter.
The telecommunications firm first offered its staff free flu jabs last year in an effort to keep sick days at a minimum during the colder months.
Managing director Harry Langley said: “We saw a significant fall in sick days taken due to cold and flu last winter and so it makes economic sense for us invest in this company-wide immunisation programme again to try to keep as many members of staff as healthy as...
The generosity of a local business will benefit disabled school children throughout Devon. South West Communications Ltd's Chief Executive, Tony Rowe OBE, this week donated a car to Vranch House, a clinical centre and school for children with significant physical disabilities.
The car will be used by staff of Vranch House when visiting its pupils in their mainstream school.
The kind donation by South West Communications continues a 12-year association between the company and Vranch House.
The keys for the car were presented by Mrs Sharon Rowe to Andrew Barge,...
Visit Otterton Mill to watch milling demonstrations.
Water power is used to produce their signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year-old tradition.
Do go along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Otterton millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions.
See below for forthcoming milling dates. Milling normally happens in two sessions: from 11am-12.30pm and from 2pm-3pm.
Access to the Mill is free, although donations towards the Mill's ongoing upkeep and...
To celebrate Bunyip Beads and Buttons relocating to Fore Street, as well as teaming up with new shop Otton's Haberdashery, we will be hosting a day of treats, demonstrations, and freebies on Saturday 26 October.
The first 25 customers to spend over £10 will be given a free goody bag - so come down early!
Visit Otterton Mill to watch milling demonstrations.
Water power is used to produce their signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year-old tradition.
Do go along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Otterton millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions.
See below for forthcoming milling dates. Milling normally happens in two sessions: from 11am-12.30pm and from 2pm-3pm.
Access to the Mill is free, although donations towards the Mill's ongoing upkeep and...
Jean-Phillippe Bidart, head chef at the Millbrook Inn in South Pool, will this Saturday be demonstrating how to cook an assiette of rose veal at the Dartmouth Food Festival. JP, as he is known, will be on the festival stage in Royal Avenue Gardens at 11am on Saturday, October 26 – below he shares his recipes.
Rose veal, sourced from Joyce and Steve Greenslade’s Pitmans Farm near Cullompton, is a popular choice on the menu. JP said: “It is a very good earthy meat and very underrated. It’s not too fatty, its healthy and its easy to cook and people love it, once they’ve tried it. And...
