By the time John Spiers & Jon Boden had hung up their highly regarded hats as the Spiers & Boden duo in 2014 they had earned a place in the hearts of the folk audience that few could rival. Described by The Guardian as ‘the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene’, Spiers & Boden first rocketed onto the music scene in 2001, quickly winning a clutch of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and went on to become one of the best loved duos on the English folk scene and beyond. John and Jon were also founding members of the pioneering and hugely successful folk big band Bellowhead,...
Finding mold in your home is always bad news. It is undesirable, unsightly, can potentially ruin your home, and affect your health. It can be a major contributor to disrepair in your home . Black spots on walls, grout lines where your shower is and damp wood all over your property are signs of mold infestation. This problem has to be addressed immediately if you want to keep your home and health in good condition.
DIY tips to get rid of mold
Regularly cleaning your home is one of the best ways to prevent mold. Eliminating or reducing moisture also helps. However, rented...
A highly-skilled funeral director has joined the ranks of a well-established Devon business which has a combined 90 years’ experience in looking after local families.
Shoobridge Funeral Services, which has branches in Honiton, Exmouth and Exeter, is delighted to secure Michaela Greenslade who qualified in funeral directing more than a decade ago.
Michaela, who is based in the Exeter office at Polsloe Bridge, said she relished the opportunity to join the accomplished team.
She said: “Caring for families is undoubtedly the most important part of my job, and it is...
The CEO of the UK's largest housebuilder today welcomed Exeter leaders to one of its newest developments to demonstrate how they are helping to reduce the acute shortage of homes across Devon.
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, and Exeter City Council leader Philip Bialyk were given a tour of Victoria Heights , Alphington, by Barratt Developments chief executive David Thomas, who is visiting the region this week.
The first residents have now moved into the new community on the outskirts of the city, part of the wider South West Exeter development. This...
Global lifestyle brand Ted Baker will open its first stand-alone store in Devon at Princesshay, Exeter.
The store will offer Ted Baker’s mainline menswear, womenswear and accessories collections, along with personal shopping appointments. To celebrate opening day, the first 50 customers will be offered a goody bag, with three of those containing a £50 voucher to spend in-store. All customers spending over £100 on full price product at the new store between the 11th – 18th August will receive a 20% discount.
Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager, says, “We’re...
Supply chain pressures are leading to a shortage of vital equipment such as mobility and toileting aids, hoists and hospital beds that help vulnerable people in Devon to live independently at home.
Continued high levels of coronavirus cases world-wide have been causing disruption to outbound supplies, especially from Asia where many independent living equipment items are manufactured and shipped from.
The world’s third and fifth largest ports in China were under COVID-19 lockdowns in June, and global economists predict that the continued constraints on key shipping...
Exeter Airport has seen a 58% increase (July- August 2021*) in passengers being tested by GPDQ for Covid compared to June- July 2021.
With an average of 3,500 passengers travelling through Exeter Airport each week over the summer, pre-flight testing in the airport is proving a good option for passengers looking for a quick, easy and safe test.
Travellers at Exeter Airport can book a test with confidence with GPDQ, a government listed testing provider which has treated over two million patients through covid. Partnering with business consultants, Lion & Gazelle, Covid...
Hobbycraft, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of its store in Rydon Lane Retail Park, Exeter, on Wednesday 1st September. To celebrate this new store, Hobbycraft is also hosting a grand opening event on Saturday 4th September at 9.00am, with product offers and exciting activities, including free goody bags to the first 100 customers.
Hobbycraft Exeter will create 19 new jobs in the local area and is currently searching for the best crafting experts to inspire customers to get creative to fill the roles. These roles offer the Exeter...
Midlands-born guitarist and songwriter Sam Carter has earned a reputation for vivid, narrative-driven songwriting and captivating live performances. He is a highly-regarded instrumentalist, renowned by many as 'the finest English-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation' (Jon Boden).
Over the past fifteen years, Sam has toured the world, won a BBC Folk Award and made appearances on national TV, including a spellbinding performance on Later… with Jools Holland.
Sam has recorded and performed with some of folk’s leading lights, including Richard Thompson, Eliza Carthy...
This week, thousands of students will be picking up GCSE and A Level exam results, after a most extraordinary and unsettling year in education. Regardless of what results you, or your children, are anticipating, Youth Hub Devon is on hand to help navigate this next step.
