Free drop-in clinics to discuss the importance of wills and trusts have proved such a success that they are being rolled out across South Devon by a Plympton-based law firm.
David Richardson of Richardsons Legal Services started offering the free clinics when he saw what he believed to be a worrying number of people neglecting their personal affairs.
He said: “There’s a misconception that wills and Home Protection Trusts are only for the wealthy and people are often embarrassed by the thought of “going to all that trouble” for what they deem to be relatively small assets....
“Watch out for bikes” is the message from Devon County Council as Spring approaches and the clocks go forward on Sunday (31 March).
Devon County Council is supporting the national THINK! campaign, which encourages drivers to take longer to look for motorcyclists.
The number of bikers on the county’s roads always increases as the weather improves, and motorists are being urged to take extra care, such as checking mirrors regularly.
Despite only making up around 1% of all traffic in Devon, motorcyclists account for around a quarter of all road users killed on the...
Storytelling is magic. Especially when it brings strange and wonderful objects to life. On 30 March you can hear talented performer Wilf Merttens tell tales about the unusual objects on show in the Devon Guild’s current exhibition,‘Transplantation’. Wilf, who ‘tells poems, brings legends, jumps about’ - has won awards for his vibrant performances (Storyteller of the Year 2009, Bristol Storytelling slam prize) which entertain young and old alike. On Easter Saturday he will draw inspiration from the pieces of contemporary narrative jewellery displayed in the Guild gallery until Sunday 21...
A leading Devon charity is offering local children the chance to become the next Chris Packham or Kate Humble. This summer Devon Wildlife Trust is running two weeks of wildlife Discovery Days where kids will learn the skills that will help them become top nature sleuths.
Bookings are being taken now for Discovery Days which will take place at two of the Trust’s wonderful Devon venues. At Wembury Marine Centre, children aged 8 to 11 can book for a week of marine-focussed fun. The event takes place 8.30am-4pm between Monday 5 and Friday 9 August. While at Woodah Farm, near...
Easter is on the doorstep, birds are nesting, some have already laid eggs, and the national campaign to protect them is now underway. A new element to this year’s operation will target those who take the eggs or chicks of birds of prey, to sell to illegal falconries.
Collecting wild birds’ eggs is illegal and no longer just a schoolboy hobby. The police say it remains the pastime of a minority of individuals, who take whole clutches of birds’ eggs from some of Scotland’s rarest birds. The eggs are then stored in secret collections. Operation Easter will, for the first time, be run...
People can have their say on Exeter City Council's Sex Establishment Policy.
The current interim policy limits the number of Sex Entertainment Venues (SEVs) to one in the City Centre and zero elsewhere. It also restricts the number of sex shops to two.
The Council would like to consult Exeter residents and other interested parties on whether this is appropriate to have a policy and if so, what sort of controls and conditions should be included to ensure that the premises are situated in appropriate locations and properly managed.
Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after it was confirmed that he will form part of England's coaching team for their summer's tour to Argentina. The Exeter Chiefs head coach, along with Saracens defence and forwards coach Paul Gustard, will form part of the coaching team assembled by England head coach Stuart Lancaster for the trip to South America in June. Subject to Aviva Premiership placings, Tavistock-born Baxter will link up with Lancaster and attacking skills coach Mike Catt to prepare for the Killik Cup against the Barbarians at Twickenham on May 26, while Gustard will be...
Plymouth Argyle are keen to ensure Exeter City fans visiting the city for the upcoming local derby enjoy a competitive game of football, where the match is remembered for the right reasons.
Superintendent Chris Eastwood, police match commander said: “My message is clear – this is an event for families to enjoy, young and old and let’s keep the rivalry and banter good natured. Anyone who has other ideas will be dealt with robustly.
The police have been working closely with both clubs to ensure appropriate resources – police and stewards – are in place so fans can attend the...
Exeter renewable energy specialist SunGift Solar has completed a flagship 250 kW solar PV system for Numatic International – manufacturer of the world-renowned Henry vacuum at the company’s HQ in Chard, Somerset.
Generating an estimated 235,000 kW hours each year (equivalent to the average annual electricity usage of 71 homes), the 1,000-panel system stretches over three roofs at Numatic’s manufacturing facility and took just under a month to complete. It will help power thirty-four computer-controlled injection-moulding machines and will save the production of more than 120 tonnes...
With just a month to go until nominations for this year’s National Apprenticeship Awards competitions close (on 26 April 2013), current apprentices and employers across Devon are being encouraged to enter as the awards celebrate their 10th year.
The 2012 competition saw Devon employers David Youll and JTP Joinery of Paignton and Puffins of Exeter recognised in the awards.
On a national level the 2012 winners have seen significant benefits from taking part.
City & Guilds Apprenticeship Champion of the Year, Jenny Westworth, from BAE Systems won following a public...
