British Comedian of The Year

Event Date: 
30/09/2022 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park

RESCHEDULED FROM 9TH SEPTEMBER: Tickets already purchased are still valid.

We are very excited to welcome back British Comedian of the Year, and it's set to be a barrel of laughs!

The regional heats of the Petfringe Comedian of the Year competition will be held here at Sandy Park, where we already have a well-established comedy night.

The event takes place on Friday 9th September and will include nine of the best rising stars of comedy, who will perform for the chance of reaching the Grand Final. The competition looks to support comedians who are funny week-in,...

Michele Jones, Head of Sales

Allison Homes South West expands as new marketing and sales team is appointed

Housebuilder Allison Homes South West has appointed Michele Jones as Head of Sales alongside two key hires in the sales team as part of the company’s ambitious two-year growth strategy.

Michele will head up sales and marketing at Allison Homes South West. She joins with 20 years of experience in the property industry, holding previous positions at Baker Estates and Redrow. Her role will see her manage and drive sales across the region.

Also joining the team is Field Sales Manager Trisha Birch-Hawkins, who previously worked at Baker Estates and Redrow.

New Sales...

Former fighter pilot from Devon who served the Queen says her radiant smile would light up the room

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/16/2022 - 6:08am

A Devon man who spent a year on secondment from the Royal Air Force at Buckingham Palace as Assistant to the Master of the Household has described the Queen as a “quite remarkable woman” saying it was an “honour and a privilege” to have served her.

Sqn Ldr Adam Fox-Edwards, a former Tornado Fighter Pilot who now owns and runs Devon Hampers from Lifton in West Devon, had the specific task of organising the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, and recalls how she had a “radiant smile that would light up a room”.

He said: “She had a lovely sense of humour and was very...

L – R:   Joiners - Matt Kuchna, Clive Maddison & Archie Newnham-Dibley. (Centre) Joe Maddison (Gener

Specialist carpentry and joinery company celebrates 25th milestone anniversary with re-brand and expansion plans

Long-standing independent Devon-based company Wistman’s Ltd., specialists in bespoke joinery and carpentry, celebrates its 25th business milestone with a re-brand and move from Dartmouth to larger premises at Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot.

Formerly known as Rendle & Elliott Carpentry & Joinery Ltd., the company was established in Dartmouth in 1997 by Adrian Rendle and Wayne Elliott. Today it is known as Wistman’s Ltd.,

working with both private customers and commercial clients across the South West and the UK. Wistman’s provides a completely personal...

Money Saving Tips for Small Business Owners

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 09/15/2022 - 6:13am

There are many things you need to worry about when you’re a small business owner, and managing the company finances properly is always a top priority. When you’re trying to keep your profit margins high and your overheads at a reasonable cost, it can be difficult to know where to start, particularly when there are upheavals in the economy that can impact this. If you’re a small business owner who is worried about how your company can stay afloat, here are some simple money-saving tips that you might find useful.

Seek Financial Advice

A good place to start if you’re feeling...

How to Get a Loan with No Credit in the UK

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 09/15/2022 - 3:17am

If you are looking to get a loan with no credit in the UK, there are a few options available to you. Be sure to compare the different options to find the one that best suits your needs.

How Do Online No Credit Check Loans Work?

There are a lot of people in the UK who are struggling to get by financially. They may have bad credit or no credit at all, making it difficult to get a loan from a bank. There are online lenders who offer loans with no credit check. Payday Loans UK as a premium broker provides a great alternative to sifting through a vast array of lenders yourself. It...

How to Have a Romantic Staycation in the UK

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 09/14/2022 - 11:23pm

With the rising cost of living, many couples cannot afford to go on holiday to far-off destinations anymore. Many people are now deciding that staying on a staycation is the best option for them. A staycation is when you take time off to stay at home and explore your local town or city as a tourist would. Then, here are some of the best ways that you can have a romantic staycation with your partner in the UK.

Invigorate Your Sex Life

You do not need to book a fancy hotel to enjoy great sex, and sometimes familiar surroundings can even help you to relax and enjoy the sex that you...

How to look after yourself at a music festival: Our top tips

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 09/14/2022 - 4:25pm

We’re coming to the end of festival season now, and they’ve certainly hit the headlines over the last few weeks, both good and bad.

While revelry is high at such events, and the glitter and gold always likes to come out and shine, the festival has long been a place where people try to have such a good time that they fail to really look after themselves.

With a few more festivals left of the season, here are our top tips on how to look after yourself at a music festival…

Get your sleep

It’s all well and good spending the first night partying, but remember it’s a...

Exeter City's former players: What heights did they reach?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 09/14/2022 - 7:37am

Exeter City's academy has been relatively successful since the turn of the millennium as it has produced many players that have gone on to play in higher leagues, some even on the peak stages of the Premier League and European football.

First of all, Ollie Watkins is a player that has not reached magnificent heights but has established himself as a Premier League standard player at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa has been a struggling side under Steven Gerrard but Watkins has been a rare highlight linking up well with Danny Ings up front. Watkins possesses blistering pace but...

Benefits of Solar Energy to the Environment

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 09/14/2022 - 6:51am

It is no secret that solar energy is far better than traditional energy produced using fossil fuels. Solar energy is not only renewable but also clean, which reduces the carbon footprint on the environment.

The good thing is that you don’t need additional space to install solar panels to take advantage of clean energy. Instead, you can install them on the roof and start saving money on your monthly power bills.

Solar energy uses the sun's energy and creates a renewable source of electricity. Renewable energy sources are replenishable and can offer power constantly...

Pages