Two years of hard work has led to considerable improvements at a Tiverton primary school, according to education inspectors.
They say action taken by school leaders at Bolham Primary has promoted better teaching and led to improving progress.
Learning typically takes place in a very positive environment, they say. Children leave Bolham at the end of Year 6 attaining national standards.And they add: “For all groups, progress is now strengthening.
“There are appropriate plans to improve pupils’ reading, writing and maths skills. Pupils have positive attitudes to their...
The waiting is over. Shortly after 6.15pm (Wednesday 24 July), the name of the first son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was announced as George Alexander Louis.
The traditional names end much speculation as to what name Prince William and Kate would choose for the third in line to the throne.
The couple have broken a little with tradition by selecting three names rather than the four that royal princes have often been given in the past.
The baby boy was delivered at 16:24 BST on 22 July at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, weighing 8lb 6oz....
Video+sound installation creates a contemporary portrait of the city through the eyes of its residents.
A new video+sound installation composed of views from the homes of 40 Exeter residents will spend the summer at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). This City’s Centre 1: Window, sited in the central courtyard until 22 September, offers a unique audio-visual portrait of Exeter, and encourages us to look at the city anew. Produced by Devon-based art collective Blind Ditch, This City’s Centre 1: Window offers a progressive image generated...
The quiet parkland estate of Escot is coming alive this week, taken over by hundreds of young people who are coming to Devon to share a week of entertainment, education and new experiences.
The event has been organised by the Woodcraft Folk, an international youth movement that promotes friendship, equality and cooperation. The camp, which takes place between 24 and 31 July is designed for, and run by the young people involved who are all aged between 16 and 20. This age group in the Woodcraft Folk are called District Fellows (DF’s).
Exeter Chamber of Commerce welcomed guest speaker, local Labour MP Ben Bradshaw to its monthly Networking Lunch, which this month was held at The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) on Tuesday 23 July with over 100 members and guests attending.
Ben updated members on his work for Exeter and Westminster and took questions from attendees. Ben highlighted the increased resilience Exeter has shown during the last few years considering the economic climate and said he remains optimistic about Exeter’s sustainable growth with some big retailers like John Lewis and IKEA coming to the city...
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is opening its doors to all prospective brides and grooms this Saturday 27th July.
Guests are welcome to drop in at their leisure between 10am and 4pm where they will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful venue in all its wedding glory in a relaxed, informal environment. This will be a chance to see how Mercure Southgate Hotel cares for each bride and groom, making each wedding day a tailor-made experience.
All questions will be personally answered by the hotel’s events coordinator regarding any aspect of the special day and the...
Thompson Jenner Financial Services is pleased to announce that it is one of the first independent financial services advisory firms based in Devon to have been accepted as members of the Equity Release Council.
The Equity Release Council is the industry body for the equity release sector. Born from an expansion of the remit of SHIP (formerly Safe Home Income Plans), the Equity Release Council represents the providers who work in the equity release sector.
Managing Director, Neil Sear, said “We are very pleased that the firm has received this prestigious recognition. The...
Since competing on The X Factor in 2010, One Direction have taken the UK, and US, charts by storm. Now they are set to try and break a different industry, the cosmetic and beauty industry.
One Direction is set to collaborate with Superdrug stores and create some brand new products for the beauty shops' MUA range. The MUA range, which has lip glosses inspired by another X Factor star Alexandra Burke, will include nail polishes and cheek tints.
All of the One Direction inspired products will have five different variations. There will be five nail polishes in the collection,...
County Council Chairman, Bernard Hughes OBE, has written to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge congratulating them on the arrival of their son.
In the letter he said: “On behalf of the people of Devon may I send our heartfelt congratulations on the safe arrival of your son.
“Your news has been recieved with great pleasure and joy by everybody and we send our best wishes for the future good health and happiness of you all”.
Exeter’s festival of alt-folk and americana returns this year with music across seven stages and over 60 acts.
Line-up includes:
Fenech Soler, Lisa Knapp, Zervas & Pepper, Rev Hammer, Matthew & Me, Bert Miller & The Animal Folk, Woodford Green, Carnivala!, Mae Karthuaser, David Harbottle & The Friendly Cats, Cut Purse Rascals, Moor Reason, Mozura, The Mudskippers, Alex Gregory, Lazibyrd, The Calamity, Laura Loft, Ollie Bowen, Jez Bayes, Duncan Stagg, Kimwei, Danny Adam, and many more to be announced.
Tickets: £15 weekend | £10 per day BOOK HERE: http...
