Perfect Getaways, the leading holiday home search engine, has announced (2nd Jan) a new partnership with Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, which will offer self-catering accommodation including villas, cottages, gites, apartments and holiday homes to Flybe customers.
This new partnership between Flybe and Perfect Getaways will give the 8M passengers of Flybe across Europe, access to thousands of holiday homes around the world direct from the owner and their managing agents on the website www.flybe.com .
Jamie Matheson, Executive Chairman of Brewin Dolphion announced at the end of last year that despite extreme economic uncertainty at home and abroad, 2012 will largely be remembered as a year of better news for investors.
According to Brewin Dolphin's Group Strategist, equity markets have a sound backdrop for further gains next year and most markets have the potential to see around 10% earnings growth - he is predicting that the FTSE 100 will reach 6350 in 2013 - which is welcome positive thinking.
However, continues Matheson, the road for 2013 remains...
A month-long national campaign has seen a sharp rise in the number of Devon smokers quitting, early figures have revealed.
Early indications for the second part of the year, which includes the Stoptober campaign run by NHS Devon and Devon County Council as part of a national quit smoking attempt, show a 15% increase in the number of people stopping smoking.
And the increase has been across a wide age range. 25% of the increase was for those in the age category 18-34. Figures also show the increase is more marked in men than women.
Exeter City rivals Plymouth Argyle have sacked manager Carl Fletcher after 16 months in charge of the struggling League Two side.
Argyle are only two points clear of the relegation zone after losing 2-1 at home to John Ward's Bristol Rovers. Ward was set to become Argyle director of football just three weeks ago, until being offered the job as Rovers boss.
Former Argyle and Wales midfielder, Fletcher, 32, initially took over as caretaker after Peter Reid's sacking in September 2011. In his post-match interview with BBC Radio Devon, he revealed: "[Owner] James Brent has just...
Police in Barnstaple are appealing for information after a man sexually exposed himself to a young woman in the town.
The incident took place at around 7.20pm on Sunday, 30th December 2012 on Vicarage Street. Police say "A 24-year-old local woman was sitting in her car when she became aware of a man walking on the pavement towards her car. He then exposed himself to her." The suspect is described as being in his late sixties, with white hair and stubble, around 6ft tall and of large build. He was wearing a cream-coloured suit. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police on...
Fire Crews from Exeter Danes Castle and Middlemoor were called to Princesshay at 9.37pm on Tuesday evening to rescue a member of the public following a fall into a confined space.
Fire Service personnel used safety equipment and two short extension ladders to rescue the casualty, who was conveyed to hospital by the ambulance service.
The year is 1980. Born out of the cultural melting pot of Jamaica and London, Ska and 2-Tone music is sweeping the nation and has arrived in Exeter. 'Skin Deep' explores themes of cultural identity, working class values, race and sexuality through the eyes of four young characters set against the volatile backdrop of Thatcher's Britain.
Substance & Shadow Theatre present, 'Skin Deep' an original play by Midge & Rosie Mullin written for the 'From Devon With Love' festival that will be taking place at the Bike Shed Theatre.
Update: Jordan Cobb is still missing after jumping from Torpoint ferry. The Coastguard stood down last night but MoD Police carried out patrols throughout the night.
A police search advisor is at the scene and all agencies including police, Coastguard and MoD Police, were due to meet this morning to co-ordinate today’s search activities. Police officers will be conducting a search of the shoreline today and the missing person investigation continues.
Earlier: 16-year-old Jordan Cobb, from Plymouth, was captured on Torpoint ferry's CCTV jumping into the River Tamar at 21:15...
The shopping has been done, the maps completed and handed in and Exeter's first Shopping Trail is over and has been a great success!
Many people discovered some hidden treasures among Exeter's independent shops. Great gift were found and a few treats were had! Read all about the shopping fun at http://exeterindies.westcountry.co . Exeter's independents enjoyed welcoming new customers - and stamping the map with that little star.
Well the fun hasn't stopped yet! There is still the prize draw with £1000 worth of local products to be won! The draw takes...
