Over the past month Exeter and the Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association have been asking locals and holiday makers alike to choose what they like to do best in the county. With options that included be adventurous and try kite surfing in Exmouth, take a brisk walk on Dartmoor and explore Kent’s Cavern, England’s oldest caves, there was definitely something for everyone.
The winning activity was awarded to The Red Coat Tours and Exeter Cathedral. The tours are situated in Exeter and involve a walk around the historic sites of the city including one of the finest...
Police and crime commissioner Tony Hogg has vowed to put the cost of alcohol-related crime at the top of his agenda.
With the bill currently running at more than £300m in Devon and Cornwall Mr Hogg called upon all organisations affected by the booze culture to create a strategy to reduce both the cost and the effect on society. On Monday (16 September) over 60 delegates attended Mr Hogg's alcohol think tank, 'Action for Change'', at Plymouth's Mount Batten Centre to hear speakers from the licensed trade, the public and charitable sectors outline the impact any strategy would have...
A local Marks and Spencer employee has celebrated 40 years in her job with an exclusive Champagne reception in London, as a thank you from the retailer for four decades of dedicated and enthusiastic customer service. Sylvia Medway (58) started work at the M&S store in Exeter in 1973 when the clothes rails were filled with flares, platform boots and hippy chic and has seen many changes at her M&S store over the years – including the fashions! Along with 118 other long-serving colleagues from across the UK who, between them, share 3,160 years of experience with the company, Sylvia...
On Friday 20 September, Living Coasts staff and volunteers will be at Beacon Cove for a beach clean.
They will be on the beach - right next to Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo - from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Everyone is welcome to join in and help keep our beaches and oceans clean and free from pollution.
Why is beach cleaning so important? Waste and litter in our seas are a constant threat to some of our best-loved marine wildlife. There is the constant danger of animals accidentally eating or becoming entangled in litter. In addition to marine wildlife, beach litter is also...
The UK's rate of inflation for the year to August, measured by the consumer prices index (CPI), fell by 0.1% to 2.7% from the figure of 2.8% in July.
Despite the fall, the prices of goods and services continue to outstrip wages which saw an average growth of 1% for the same period.
The largest contributions to the fall in the rate came from the transport (particularly motor fuels and air transport) and clothing sectors. Clothing sales may have been boosted by summer discounting. These were partially offset by an upward contribution from furniture, household equipment and...
ITea and Biscuits Week takes place this week (16-22 September). A popular annual event, it aims to encourage older people who don't currently use computers, the internet, tablets and smartphones to discover the benefits this technology offers.
During the week, local Age UKs and other organisations will run free 'taster sessions' across the country, at which older people can learn about technology in a friendly and supportive environment. These events will cover a wide range of useful topics such as using the internet, texting, and digital photography, to name but a few.
A business started by University of Exeter Business School graduates Tom Carson and Chris Rea last Sunday night convinced the Dragons that Young Ones, their clothing brand, could be the next big thing. Having achieved sales of £140K, at a profit of 40% in their first 14 months of trading, Chris and Tom’s pitch to the Dragons outlined their success to date and their plans to become a brand, both in the UK and overseas, known for supplying high quality fashion products at an affordable price. Their pitch and the potential of the business caught the attention of Duncan Bannatyne who offered...
If you take trip on Exeter's buses this week, prepare to be in for a big surprise! For just when you least expect it, Nuts and Volts Theatre Company's Dudley and Olive, aka The Public Transport Appreciation Society, will be popping up on the city's buses to spread a little happiness.
Part of the Unexpected Festival (15-22 September), The Public Transport Appreciation Society will be spending the entire week making impromptu appearances on Stagecoach buses and every now and again at Central Station. They are on a mission to make your journey by bus better. Expect trivia, games -...
Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth and Manor Gardens in Exmouth are still among the best in the country – and that’s official!
Both have again received the prestigious Green Flag Award, a sign to visitors that the park is a well-maintained and well-managed high quality green space, with excellent facilities. It’s the tenth year in a row for Sidmouth, while Exmouth has now won the award nine times consecutively.
The gardens are among a record number of parks and green spaces receiving the Green Flag Award this year, ensuring that even more of us now have access to well-managed,...
Tenants of East Devon District Council have again excelled themselves with a beautiful display of gardens large and small, leading to another highly successful garden competition, with a total of 41 entries.
This included two entrants for the Youth Garden, both of whom were Gold winners.
Kieron Bewes (Horticultural Consultant) was the judge and using the Royal Horticultural Society judging method once again, a number of entrants obtained the Gold level.
The Tenants’ Garden Competition is an annual event organised by Tenant Participation within the Housing Service at...
