TEENAGER Thomas Bond is embarking on a unique challenge - to help save our oceans.
The 13-year-old, is swimming in the sea, every month, for a year… in fancy dress.
Thomas is raising money for the Ocean Conservation Trust charity which encourages everyone, from individuals to communities and industry to government, to make choices with the health of the ocean in mind.
The keen swimmer hatched the idea after growing concerned about pollution, plastic waste and the plight of sea creatures.
He said: “I decided I couldn’t just sit there and do nothing. I...
When you’re preparing for a grand opening of a business, whether it’s entirely new or maybe an expansion of a currently operating company, a lot goes into planning it. If you’re hosting an event, you want everyone to leave a positive impression, and you also want to create some intrigue, interest, and a bit of buzz on social media and in traditional media.
From planning luxury swag bags to making sure people actually know about your event, there’s a lot you can do to leave a lasting impression.
The following are six tips for a successful grand opening.
People in Devon, who are most vulnerable to flu and Covid-19, are being encouraged to book in for their autumn booster vaccines.
Having the Covid-19 autumn booster and seasonal flu vaccines will help to protect people from becoming seriously ill this winter, which in turn will reduce pressure on the NHS during, what is expected to be, a very challenging winter.
Clinics offering the latest vaccine are being held at supermarkets, sports grounds, pharmacies and places of worship. People in north Devon with mobility problems can also make use of drive-thru vaccine clinics,...
As we marked International Equal Pay Day on September 18th, a study from Casumo has discovered that there is still a significant pay disparity between men and women sports stars across the board in five of the world’s biggest sports — namely in football and basketball, where the top male athletes can earn over 2,000% more than their female counterparts.
The sportsbook and online casino investigated the gender pay gap in sport, factoring in salaries/winnings and endorsement deals to discover which sports are making the biggest strides to become more equal and which governing...
A popular restaurant and bar in Exeter is looking to attract a new breed of customer – the four-legged variety, to be precise.
The Terrace, located in The Guildhall, will be taken over by the Pup-Up Café who specialise in events for man’s (and woman’s) best friend. Each session is split by breed so owners and their dogs of all ages can meet each other.
Doors open on Saturday 1 October from 10am and will see up to 50 Pugs or Frenchies per session, along with their owners.
Venue manager, Mat Jarratt said: “The guys behind Pup Up Café are local and so we thought...
Exeter law firm Browne Jacobson has confirmed its commitment as a Real Living Wage employer by implementing the Living Wage Foundation’s newly announced rates with immediate effect to help offset the cost of living crisis for low paid workers.
Accredited Real Living Wage employers have until May 2023 to implement the rates for 2022/23 but with inflation reaching a 40-year high, Browne Jacobson has decided to implement the new rates immediately across its UK offices, backdated to 1 September 2022. The new rates are a minimum for all its employees as well as third party contracted...
Sustainable farming robots, feminist videogames and an AI-powered property transparency platform are among the technologies being developed by the finalists for the Tech South West Awards 2022.
Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate the best in tech from across the South West including Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
The judging process involved a full day in Exeter deliberating with the judges to reach the final shortlist. There were almost 300 entries to this year’s awards from across the region...
Police are warning residents in Devon to be vigilant following a phone scam in which the caller is pretending to be a police officer.
Officers are currently investigating reports of a scam, one of which led to a woman in her 70s drawing out a substantial amount of money, but thankfully did not hand this over and instead contacted the police.
Another report has been received whereby an elderly man handed over £10,000.
Detectives say they have had an increased number of calls about this scam over the past week - particularly in the South Devon and Tiverton areas...
A localised week of action has taken place in Exeter City Centre as part of Devon and Cornwall Police’s commitment to tackle violence against women and girls.
In a drive to safeguard young people, both plainclothes and uniformed officers have been out in the City’s nightspots this week. Over three nights, officers have carried out seven arrests and made numerous vehicle stops.
The activity is part of a national scheme, called Operation Vigilant, which is a strategy used in a bid to reduce sexual violence and predatory behaviour.
A new area of open green space for local people to enjoy next year has been acquired by East Devon District Council.
This first new public space marks an important landmark in creating the Clyst Valley Regional Park, which stretches from National Trust Killerton to Clyst St Mary near the Exe Estuary. The new space is expected to open to the public in 2023, providing a wider choice for residents and visitors as an alternative to protected sites such as the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and the Exe Estuary.
Roughly equivalent to the size of 9 rugby pitches, the land for the...
