The legendary broadcaster Sir David Frost has died following a suspected heart attack while on board a cruise ship, his family have announced. He was 74.
Tributes have begun pouring in for the veteran writer and broadcaster, many via Twitter.
The news of Sir David Frost's death is sudden. It is believed he had ben giving a speech aboard the cruise ship, the Queen Elizabeth on Saturday evening (30 August).
A brief statement read: "His family are devastated and ask for privacy at this difficult time. A family funeral will be held in the near future and details of a...
NFU Mutual, the UK’s leading rural insurer, has appointed Laura Holman under a Business and Administrative Apprenticeship scheme coordinated by Bicton College.
The year-long scheme awards apprentices with an NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration alongside a comprehensive training schedule with a suitable business partnership.
Richard Pym, Agent for NFU Mutual in Crediton, said: “We can see great potential for business growth in our area and this apprenticeship scheme allows us to pursue that potential and maintain the high levels of service received by our members.”...
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale was glowing with praise for his players following their 2-1 home win against York City, which came courtesy of two Alan Gow goals.
The Grecians grew into the game and completed a turnaround after Ryan Jarvis netted an early opener for the visitors, and it wasn’t just the result that pleased Paul but also the manner in which the victory game.
With injuries and tactical substitutions playing their part, it became an increasingly strategic battle between Tis and his opposing number Nigel Worthington. The City manager was delighted with the...
Exeter Chiefs lost their final pre-season outing as Glasgow’s attacking prowess came out on top at Sandy Park,writes Mark Stevens.
Welshman Tom James scored a brace of tries for the Chiefs and fly-half Gareth Steenson kicked the rest of the points, but two tries from Byron McGuigan and one each from Alex Dunbar and Mark Bennett saw the visitors come through to win.
Steenson opened the scoring with a penalty after just three minutes as the Chiefs started well, but opposite number Scott Wight levelled things up two minutes later as Dave Ewers gave away a penalty at a ruck....
Jane Eyre accepts a position as a governess to a ward at Thornfield Hall and wins the love of her dark and impassioned employer, Edward Rochester. But soon Jane's love, strength and determination are tested as Rochester's long-kept secrets are unveiled.
Contact Exeter Drama Company for information and to order tickets: www.exeterdramacompany.co.uk
The acknowledged queen of the psychological thriller, Val McDermid will be a big draw at this year’s world-famous Agatha Christie Festival. Val will be talking about how she admired and drew inspiration from Torquay’s beloved Queen of Crime.
McDermid is a top ten best seller and has been translated into over 30 languages. Val’s latest novel, Cross and Burn, her 27th novel, will be out in October 2013. A regular broadcaster with BBC Radio, Val’s five-part Woman's Hour drama Village SOS, was broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
In 2011 Val also presented BBC Radio 4 serial The Chalet...
Motivated by rising food and fuel costs and concerns over Genetic Modified crops, Bicton College has taken the ‘food fight’ into its own hands.
From melons, aubergines and grapes, to lemongrass and the highly profitable Thai Basil, Bicton College horticulturalists and volunteers are determined to produce high quality, chemical free fruit and veg.
Andrea Rye, a Horticulture Instructor at Bicton College is proud to promote natural growing. “We don’t use any chemicals in our growing and encourage natural growth so our food tastes just as it should and we are working towards...
Did you notice more shoppers hovering a bit longer near the freezer sections of supermarkets and in air conditioned shops? While attention was focused on the soaring temperatures, for some the thought of a possible chilly winter was uppermost.
Users of Exeter’s “Palace” the Palace Gate Centre (located in Palace Gate, off the bottom of South Street) were dismayed to discover that following an inspection the Centre’s heating plant was no longer fit for service, having been in continuous use since 1973, and without immediate replacement the prospect of a cold winter beckoned.
