A traditional period thatched cottage is a dream home for many. Add to that five bedrooms, 3-4 reception rooms, a detached garage and a barn for conversion on a large plot with countryside views in a Devon village and what have you got? The answer is Rose Cottage – a dream home indeed.
Rendells Estate Agents in Chagford is thrilled to bring to the market this outstanding property, which sits in the Devon countryside towards the eastern outskirts of the small, picturesque village of Tedburn St Mary, around 1.5 miles from the main A30 and just seven miles from Exeter and everything...
An 11-year-old Bengal cat who was seriously injured in a vicious fight over territory is back marauding again after specialist reconstructive surgery at a leading Somerset animal hospital.
The cat, called Genghis, was at risk of having his right leg amputated after a bite to his shoulder turned septic and the virulent infection began eating through the joint.
Genghis was referred to Linnaeus-owned Cave Veterinary Specialists, near Wellington, where the orthopaedic team took charge of the challenging case.
Simon Hayes, medical director at Linnaeus, said: “It seems...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (20-22 July).
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Summer Showcase: Have I Made It Yet? Friday, Exeter Phoenix KT started her career in comedy as an online character comedian creating skits and sketches for social media platforms, gaining herself a huge online audience. After growing tired of competing with cat memes for views, she has recently taken to the stage as a live stand-up comedian gigging around London. Using her own curve balls and humiliations KT reveals the reality of her life after University as an unemployed twenty-...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this Easter weekend (30 March – 2 April).
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Little Shop of Horrors Sunday & Monday, Exeter Corn Exchange Stage by Stage returns with an epic production of the much-loved musical! Seymour is the know-nothing nerd who accidentally helps a man-eating plant to take over the world in this affectionate tribute to 1950s B-movies. Hilarious and heart-warming this musical from the writers of Disney's Beauty & The Beast and Aladdin, has one of the greatest rock'n roll scores of all time! With hits like 'Mean Green...
Buses have been cancelled as heavy snowfall continues to cause problems on roads across Devon.
A statement from Stagecoach South West said:
In consultation with Devon & Cornwall Police we can now confirm that as weather conditions have deteriorated we will not be operating the following services for the remainder of the day:
The South West Falcon, operating between Devon, Somerset and Bristol with exception as shown below
All services operating out of our Exeter depot
The majority of services operating out of our Torquay depot with
Following a monitoring visit from Ofsted inspectors on the 4 and 5 of July, staff at Exeter Deaf Academy have been given an end of term boost as the official report highlights a number of significant improvements in the education and care of Deaf young people at the Academy.
Her Majesty’s Inspectors have pointed to Executive Principal Arnet Donkin’s “no nonsense approach” and “high expectations” of himself and his staff as key factors in the progress made.
With much of last November’s inadequate Ofsted grading focusing on safeguarding concerns, Mr Donkin is particularly...
The recent publication of Sir Terry Wogan's will, amid reports that he left only £1m to his family despite estimates he was worth around £20m, indicates the importance of advanced planning, claims top 40 accountants and probate specialists Bishop Fleming.
The Irish-born radio broadcaster, Children in Need host and popular presenter of the Eurovision Song Contest died in January 2016 at the age of 77. But his will was only published in March 2017 after probate was granted at the district registry in Winchester, Hampshire.
The TV show host left an estate to his wife and three...
For the first time, the biggest employers in the South West will have to measure and then report on how they pay men and women. A local HR expert is advising all local businesses – large and small - to review the way they set their pay rates.
By Spring 2018, organisations that employ 250 or more people will be obliged to publish annual data on the gender pay gap within their workforce. Although the information does not need to be published until next year, the data reported will be based on a snapshot date from last week - 5 April 2017.
Come and join us, with our special guest in the celebratory launch of Pi Society!
Pi Society is a locally unique and ideal way to find your perfect match, offering a service to help you break through and fulfill your social and personal lives, combining a professional and discreet matchmaking service with local social networking events.
Research shows that despite the boom in online dating sites, many people find that it is not for them and want a safer, more credible alternative. So many have been disillusioned after the first flurry of excitement has worn off. That is...
Dartmoor National Park Authority’s popular Enjoy Dartmoor magazine has been published ready for the new season. This full-colour FREE guide to the National Park is packed with useful information, interesting features, and plenty of ideas for having fun outdoors on Dartmoor - plus a pull-out map.
Highlights to look out for include: Donate for Dartmoor – An update on the Recreational Dartmoor, Natural Dartmoor and Historic Dartmoor projects which have been funded by our supporters’ donations, and information on how you can donate your time or money to support the National Park....
