For entrepreneurs in Devon, Cornwall, and the wider South West who want to establish or expand a business in the United States, the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa can provide a practical temporary immigration route. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act section 101(a)(15)(E) and State Department guidance in 9 FAM 402.9, a qualifying treaty-country national may enter the United States to develop and direct a real operating business in which the person has invested, or is actively investing, a substantial amount of capital. The E-2 is for active business owners and qualifying employees, not...
A south coast art shipping specialist has been called upon to help two Devon artists send a collection of works to the United States after a visitor bought an entire gallery wall of their work on the final day of their exhibition.
Exeter-area artists Emma Rosa and Chloe Farrant had been exhibiting together at Green & Stone in London, where their joint show, Entanglement, ran from 18 to 30 May.
The works had originally been due to return to the artists’ studios following the exhibition, but arrangements changed after an American visitor bought the display and asked...
Many men are absolute champions at ignoring the signals their body gives off. Not out of ignorance, but because it simply feels easier to carry on than to stop and consider what is going on. As a man, you have got a habit of shrugging off little aches and pains; it is just part of being male. Yet it is precisely those small, recurring signals that reveal a lot about how your body is really doing. In this article, we look at the most common body signals men ignore, and why it is worth pausing to take them seriously.
Buying lingerie as a gift makes a lot of people nervous. It sits in that strange space between thoughtful and risky, and one wrong guess on size or style can turn a romantic gesture into an awkward moment. The good news is that most of the anxiety around it comes from overthinking rather than any real complexity. With a bit of attention and a few practical checks, it becomes one of the most personal gifts you can give, not the gamble it's made out to be.
Start With What She Already Wears
Before browsing anything new, take a look at what's already in her drawer. Notice the colours...
Devon's Natural Mr Universe champion Ed Akay has helped coach Matthew White achieve a major milestone of his own after the Rotherham-based bodybuilding coach qualified for the 2027 IBFA (International Bodybuilding and Fitness Association) Mr Universe in Italy.
The pair have worked together for six years, first teaming up for a charity body transformation challenge that saw Akay regain his former physique to raise money for good causes.
What began as a single project has grown into one of natural bodybuilding's most successful coach-and-athlete partnerships. White, founder...
Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, which provides domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across Devon and Cornwall, has announced a long-term partnership with mental health and wellbeing charity, The Farming Community Network (FCN).
Committing to support the FCN for a minimum of three years, Moorland Fuels will play a key part in extending the reach of the charity to remote rural communities and farms across the region. This will involve training its team to understand the daily challenges faced by the farming community it serves, providing vital...
City Council Leader Cllr Phil Bialyk has welcomed the Government's announcement on local government reorganisation in Devon.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has approved the joint proposal by Exeter and Plymouth city councils to create four new unitary authorities for the county.
This means that in future, one council rather than multiple councils will deliver most local services in each area.
The new unitary councils will be:
An expanded Exeter – Exeter plus 49 surrounding parishes from Teignbridge, East Devon
Owning a home in the UK often brings a sense of stability, but it also opens the door to financial choices that can shape your long-term security. You might consider borrowing against your property to fund improvements, cover large expenses, or manage existing debts. That decision deserves careful thought because it ties your borrowing directly to your home. When you understand how these loans work and how they affect your finances, you place yourself in a stronger position to decide with confidence. A measured approach helps you avoid unnecessary risk while making the most of the...
Ultra-thin automatic watches are among the most technically demanding achievements in modern watchmaking. While adding complications often receives the most attention, reducing the thickness of a mechanical movement presents an entirely different engineering challenge. Every component must occupy less space without compromising the movement's stability, efficiency, or long-term performance. This level of mechanical sophistication is also one of the reasons why collectors often rely on an automatic watch winder when rotating several automatic timepieces, helping keep complex movements...
Exeter College is proud to announce that a record 25 learners have represented their country during the 2025 to 2026 academic year, across sports including rugby, football, water polo, athletics and ultimate frisbee.
A standout achievement came from the College’s Men’s and Women’s Rugby Academies, with 11 learners selected for England age-grade squads. It included a remarkable achievement for Women’s Rugby Academy learner Honey Kerslake, who featured for England at Under 18s and Under 21s in the same season.
Learners have also impressed on the international stage in...
