The controversy surrounding the ‘Walkie-Talkie’ building in London, which was reported earlier this week to have melted the bodywork of a Jaguar, has highlighted the danger of the sun’s rays reflecting off surfaces to become a potential ignition source.
The high-profile skyscraper under construction in Fernchurch Street was blamed for damage caused to parked cars, including a Jaguar, when sunlight reflected from its windows melted parts of the vehicles.
At this time of year, the sun may not seem powerful, but is low in the sky, and can shine directly through windows, so any...
Well-known local Public Relations Consultant Kathryn Kelly has announced a link-up with South Devon design and marketing company, Frankman Design Limited.
Frankman Design, which has offices on the harbour side in Torquay, has been established since 2005. Working with a wide range of companies, charities and tourist attractions throughout the South West, it specialises in business branding, graphic design, website creation, logos and promotional marketing strategies.
Kathryn says: “I am delighted to have been approached by the directors of Frankman to work with them on...
An Exeter School pupil has been selected to join the England Development Programme for Under 16 Cricket. Upper Fifth Exeter School pupil Ben Green, who has just returned from a stint as captain of the South and West U15 cricket team for the Bunbury Festival, was notified of the honour by David Graveney, a leading figure in English cricket and former chairman of the England Test selectors. Ben is one of just ten boys nationally to be selected for the England Development Programme. It will involve travelling to the University of Loughborough throughout the year for training camps as a well...
The local community in St Thomas, Exeter, has come together and organised a local community festival which is being held in the St Thomas Pleasure Grounds.
There will be lots to see and enjoy, with great local bands and musicians playing including Moscow Magazine, Tatty Hat, Cut Purse Rascals, Charlotte Ward and Hysteria Kids Rock Band. Order of events on the Music Stage will be hosted by talented local singer songwriter Karl Zumar.
There's also a Community Tent with belly dancing performances, puppetry, a scrap booking workshop and a chess masterclass. Local artist...
A true legend of British music, Maddy Prior has built her career on exploring various musical avenues. Latest album '3 For Joy' is no exception, a further exploration of the tradition that she loves.
This Autumn together with new musical partners Giles Lewin (Carnival Band) and young accordion player Hannah James,...
Over 60 guests joined Brewin Dolphin Exeter and Chartered Accountants Francis Clark at a charity Cricket Match at Sidmouth Cricket Club, in aid of their joint charity of the year; The Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education.
Guests enjoyed a BBQ and a cask of ale, donated by Otter Brewery and sold for the charity, while they watched the two teams from Brewin Dolphin and Francis Clark compete on the field. There was a charity raffle on the evening with the whole event raising over £500 for the charity.
Join us and Radio Exe from 11:00am on Friday 13 September for an interview with Robin Cousins about his new show ICE in Princesshay Square.
With music from the show, a delicious ICE drink, live music from X-Factor act Barclay Beales as well as live Q&A with Robin Cousins from 1:30pm. You'll have the opportunity to ask Robin about his Olympic ice skating glory, his role as Chief Judge of Dancing on Ice , his work for the BBC commentating on the Winter Olympics or even his new show, which he is bringing to Exeter in February 2014.
The BBC television show, now into its 36th series, will see some of the UK’s top experts in antiques and fine arts offering free valuations to anyone who attends. By 9am the queue was already several hundred strong with people and antiques stretching around Exeter Cathedral Green. One of the attendants was Melanie Sharwood (pictured) who brought a treasured painting to be appraised. Melanie said: “I’ve had it since the early to mid-70s when it came into my parents' auction room and I’ve always loved it. “It cost £35 years ago and I don’t...
The government has given notice of its intention to proceed with the privatisation of what it has indicated will be the majority part of the Royal Mail.
Notice has been given to the London Stock Exchange with the plans set to begin in the coming weeks.
10% of the shares will be given to UK Royal Mail employees - 150,000 given free with a priority offer for additional shares, subject to a minimum £500 investment.
The remaining shares will be offered to institutional investors and members of the public who will be required to apply at a minimum investment of £750....
