Police highlight devastating consequences of drink driving

The national summer Drink Drive campaign is being launched on 1 June and Devon and Cornwall Police are again supporting this initiative.

The primary aim of the campaign is to reduce the number of injuries on the roads where drink or drugs is a factor. The campaign runs from Saturday 1 June to Sunday 30 June.

Whilst the enforcement of drink/drug driving is a 24/7 focus for the police, this campaign is intended to raise awareness of the consequences and deter motorists from getting behind the wheel if they are impaired. The advice has always been “Don’t Drink and Drive”...

Enjoy a unique ‘glamping’ holiday at Crealy Meadows

Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park in the heart of the Devon countryside offers the ultimate five-star ‘glamping’ experience with all the family! Choose between a luxury themed Safari Tent or Medieval Pavilion and have a magical break inspired by the great outdoors.

The stylish Safari Tents offer a truly unique experience, where you will feel like you have been whisked away to an African adventure or you can join the legends of Merlin, King Arthur and Sir Lancelot in one of the Medieval Pavilions. You will find everything you need including a fully fitted country style kitchen...

Devon agrees cash to help secure UTC site in Newton Abbot

A £200,000 cash boost to help the new University Technical College find a home in Newton Abbot was agreed today by Devon County Council’s Cabinet.

The capital grant will support the UTC in winning funds from other partners to secure its preferred site.

The £9.7 million college will offer a new way of learning for up to 600 young people aged 14 to 18.

It will focus on engineering, water and the environment and already has the backing of a number of local businesses including Centrax, South Devon link road contractors Galliford Try and South West Water.

Devon’...

Exeter's Historic Mamhead House and Castle on the market for over £8 million

Occupying an outstanding position with commanding panoramic views over its parkland, the surrounding countryside and along the Exe Estuary, Mamhead House is quite simply breathtaking. A Grade I late Georgian house offered for sale through Strutt & Parker for offers in excess of £8,000,000, the property is located in a tranquil position along the East Devon coastline, but with easy access to the M5 motorway and Exeter Airport.

Mamhead House has a fascinating history and there has been a house on this site for many centuries. Mamhead is mentioned in the Domesday Book and the...

Exeter firm puts employees in the driving seat

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 05/30/2013 - 11:21pm

People employed through an Exeter recruitment firm are being offered the opportunity to take part in an innovative new campaign.

Recruitment Solutions Managing Director Steve Williams has developed a way of rewarding workers and helping to solve a looming problem in the transport and logistics sector at the same time.

European legislation states all professional LGV drivers must complete CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training, which can cost the individual hundreds of pounds.

Drivers, along with their employers, will be liable for fines if they are...

Meet the SkinAngels with a helping hand from the Exeter Chiefs!

Event Date: 
07/06/2013 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Green

For many of you, this month is preparation for next month's festivities - a month filled with excitement and possibility. Maybe you are attending your prom and are dreaming of a spot-free month during one of the most stressful months of your life. The problem is, relying on toothpaste to dab on spots for a last-minute miracle is a disaster waiting to happen. Believe it or not, your problem might not be too much salt or chocolate after all—it may simply be a matter of clogged pores, bacteria and stressed skin. Lucky for you, Purity Boutique Spa are presenting their Skin Angels who will...

Badger cull myths exposed in new report

Authored by Babs Walker
Posted: Thu, 05/30/2013 - 9:29pm

On the eve of a potentially devastating badger cull, Team Badger has published a report exposing the myths which underpin these misguided plans.

Team Badger’s ‘Mythbusters Report’ has been published to correct inaccuracies and misconceptions being used to justify the killing of thousands of badgers. The group, made up of the RSPCA, IFAW, the Humane Society International (UK), Born Free, Dr Brian May’s ‘Save Me’ organisation, the League Against Cruel Sports and many other national and local organisations, aims to demonstrate that the near-extermination of the badgers will have...

Be prepared to be Hooked!

We may all think we know all about the Darling children who were whisked away to Neverland by the impish Peter - the 'Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up' - and his friend Tinkerbell – but the magic and originality of the story can be reinterpreted afresh for every generation.

This year, Exeter College’s Performing Arts students are taking their very special interpretation of the classical tale around the primary schools of Devon before bringing it to the Barnfield Theatre for six unique performances. This is not just a platform for talented and energetic young people to showcase their...

Rogue or Fox - Pop-up Fashion Show

Event Date: 
09/06/2013 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: 
Magdalen Chapter, Magdalen Street, Exeter, EX2 4HY

In conjunction with the Magdalen Chapter, we are now taking the Rogue or Fox experience 'out and about' offering a pop-up shopping extravaganza along with an afternoon of fun.

Picture this... champagne, canapés (or afternoon tea), a catwalk of inspirational outfits, a real-life transformation, giving you ideas on how to unleash your Inner Vixen, and then the opportunity to ‘get-down’ and try on some Foxy outfits guided by us and our band of Foxen helpers... sound perfect?! We think it is!

How much will it cost? £10 (with 10% of the proceedings going to Addis Ababa Fistula...

Swap and support SAFE

Exeter women now have the perfect chance to get a new wardrobe without spending a fortune. For £5, you can turn up at Exeter Phoenix on 14 June from 5.30pm, and for every item you bring, you can exchange it for something new. Plus if you run out of clothes to swap, you can take home any other item in return for a donation to SAFE - the only charity in the area that specialises in the support and protection of women, men, children and young people affected by domestic violence.

About SAFE

In the last 10 years the Refuge in Exeter has offered safe accommodation to 916 women...

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