WANNABE witches, warlocks, black cats and devils in Devon are being urged to avoid using spooky novelty contact lenses that could harm their eyes this Halloween.
An increasingly popular trend at this time of year is for people to wear coloured novelty contact lenses – but not knowing how to wear or care for them can also result in numerous eye conditions.
This includes red eye, infections and scratches, as well as more serious complications that can, in severe cases, lead to sight loss.
After tickets were snapped up fast by excited families across the UK, Disney On Ice has added Exeter to its upcoming tour.
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero will now be at the Westpoint Arena from the 11th – 14th November 2021.
Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take families on a journey through timeless tales when Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero skates into the UK.
Featuring more than 50 Disney characters this production includes something...
West Country house builder Devonshire Homes has raised an incredible £5,000 for its 2021 charity partner, William Wates Memorial Trust.
Devonshire Homes welcomed guests from across the housing and construction sector to its biennial Charity Golf Day at Dainton Park Golf Club in Newton Abbot. Teams of four enjoyed a day on the green which included 18-holes and a variety of competitions such as the longest drive, challenge the Pro and nearest to the pin. The team representing electrical contractor Clarkson Evans came out on top, winning the prestigious Devonshire Homes Charity Golf...
One of the South West’s leading law firms has been praised for its expertise, experience and high level of client service in the latest edition of an independent guide to the legal profession.
Employee-owned law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has confirmed its position as a regional heavyweight with another strong performance in the Chambers & Partners’ UK 2022 guide. The firm has ranked in 16 sections of the prestigious guide, with three teams and six of the firm’s lawyers receiving the highest Band 1 ranking, and several clients citing client service as one of Stephens Scown’s...
An Exeter Church which is looking to pack hundreds of Christmas Hampers for people in need across the city, is urgently seeking a premises to make the project a reality.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, has, for the last 6 years, put together Hampers packed full of food to give out to individuals, families and couples across Exeter. Those recipients have often included those who are struggling with finances at the moment, particularly during the festive time when there can be many strains on bank accounts, causing much stress, anxiety and worry.
The South West's premier big band, now into it's thirty fifth year, is delighted to be returning to Teignmouth for an afternoon performance of swing and jazz classics.
The packed two-set programme, with memories of the golden years of the big bands, will be a very special event.
High on the agenda is the band's new vocalist, Jaqs Price-Hughes, whose vibrant style brings an exciting dimension to the music scene.
The ever popular Liberty Sisters are joining the concert, as A.J.s guests. Ruby, Dolly and Rose's smooth blend of close harmony vocals is perfect for...
A human resources expert has ambitious plans to develop business around Devon as the new owner of a franchise in Plymouth, Torbay and South West Devon.
Based out of offices in The Crescent in Plymouth, Justine Focone has taken the step of setting up her own business after more than 20 years of working in corporate HR.
She has taken over The HR Dept in two territories of Plymouth and also Torbay and SW Devon, providing outsourced advice and practical support to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the neighbouring areas.
Gone are the days when business marketing was done mainly through print media and television. The internet has taken over, and traditional marketing has now made way for Social Media marketing with the support of such agencies as Blink , for example. The popularity of platforms like Instagram has changed the way businesses and clients interact with each other. The online shift of effective communication channels, both personal and professional, has led to more dynamic marketing work. The transition has neither been sudden nor has been an entirely smooth one. Many professionals are still...
BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor, has announced a successful exit from Lightfoot, a fast growth business that creates connected vehicle technology.
The Exeter-headquartered company has been acquired by Volpi Capital in a deal that has delivered a 3.1x MM return for BGF and an IRR of 51%.
Lightfoot’s highly differentiated AI technology has disrupted the UK fleet telematics sector. Likened to the ‘fitbit for cars and vans’, the platform provides drivers with real-time feedback on how they are driving and incentivises smooth and efficient performance with...
Over two-thirds (65%) of people living in the UK have experienced spiders in their homes. British arachnophobia has grown so common that many now believe it's part of everyday life, according to recent research conducted by UK pest control specialists Fantastic Services on the eve of Halloween. The survey found that out of 2,000 respondents, 25% live with this fear every day.
And yet, it turns out that arachnophobia is only the third most popular pest-related phobia among UK residents. There is one pest-related phobia that is bigger than all of them - and it’s called Musophobia...
