A first Mill visit from this Texas-based musician, who effortlessly melds blues, folk and roots traditions with lyrics that are fresh and contemporary. Steve is a prolific composer and gifted instrumentalist whose flawless fingerpicking and slide guitar are delivered with excitement and exuberance. An internationally recognised guitar tutor, his performances are characterised by masterful musicianship, the depth and humour in his material, an energetic stage presence and the stories that come from a lifetime on the road.
To round off the summer season, a return visit from one of the finest acoustic finger-style and slide guitarists in the world. Twice winner of Musician of the Year in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, winner of Best Album and Best Original Song, Martin's incredible 39 year career goes from strength to strength. His musical influences are eclectic - from traditional English to blues, New Orleans jazz, R&B and more - and his interpretation is full of emotional power, yet subtle and under-stated beauty. Don't miss!.
A controversial planning application at Newton Poppleford has been taken off the agenda of an East Devon District Council planning meeting today (Tuesday) at the eleventh hour due to an intervention by Natural England.
The Government’s official adviser on wildlife and conservation is one of several “statutory consultees” who were asked to comment on Clinton Devon estates’ proposal for up to 40 homes plus doctors’ surgery off King Alfred Way, Newton Poppleford.
Their comments had not been received when the formal deadline passed several weeks ago, but finally arrived today (...
Ten solicitors from leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, are celebrating after being selected as new ‘leaders in their field’ in the latest edition of Chambers , an independent guide to the legal profession.
The happy ten are Andrew Barton, Jo Stone and Sarah Atkinson (family law), Ben Travers (information technology), Catherine Mathews (litigation), Helen Furneaux (charities), Sally Norcross-Webb (mining and corporate), Susie Murray (agriculture and rural affairs), Hilary Pitts and Keith Wright (social housing). They join Stephens Scown’s 16 current ‘leaders’.
An afternoon of fun for all the family featuring performances from Exeter Pipes & Drums, Footlights, Dawlish Dancers, Taekwondo, and live music as well as face painting, balloon modeling, stalls and rides. There will also be competitions for children and adults, from noon-5pm. All free.
From 7.30pm there will be a hog roast and 60s tribute band playing in the marquee. Tickets for the evening event cost £5 and are avaialble by calling 01626 863388 or from Presents, 35A The Strand, Dawlish.
Caroline White, whose son Seb was the first child with Down’s syndrome to feature in a major UK high street advertising campaign for M&S last Christmas, is backing Mencap’s Learning Disability Week (19-25 August) calling for superhero stories.
The learning disability charity Mencap is calling for people with a learning disability and their families to share their stories of strength, courage and achievement as part of its Learning Disability Week. The charity’s aim for the week is to celebrate people with a learning disability, their families and supporters by asking the...
The Network Central event due to take place at Exeter's Sandy Park in November has been thrown into disrepute following the sentencing of well-known Devon businessman and the event's organiser Rod Major. Mr Major has been jailed for acting in contravention to a ban on running a company and owing creditors a total of £126,000.
While awaiting sentencing, Mr Major is reported to have carried on the business from a base in Marsh Barton, Exeter. Major’s company Network Solutions ran events in Barnstaple, Plymouth, Torbay, Cornwall, Bridgwater and Taunton and was, until this morning,...
A 17-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after the car he was travelling rolled on the M5 southbound near Cullompton.
The collision happened just before 11am today (Monday 19 August) about one mile past Junction 28.
Police, fire and ambulance services were called to the scene.
Five people were injured in the silver Toyota Avensis, which is registered to Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken by air ambulance to Derriford with a head injury. The other four occupants of the car have been taken to RD&E with minor injuries....
