Devon

University students pessimistic about securing their dream job

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2017 - 4:07pm

Gen Z students are starting university pessimistic about their employment prospects, with only 20% believing they will secure their dream job, according to a study conducted by EY across the UK. The figure drops to 10% as students’ progress into the second and third year of their degree.

The study surveyed nearly 1,400 university students on their attitudes to university and the world of work, including universities such as Bristol, Bournemouth, Exeter and Bath, as well as the University of the West of England.

The survey revealed that despite the rising costs of tuition,...

Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

Event Date: 
18/01/2017 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

In March 2016 Billy Bragg and Joe Henry, guitars in hand, boarded a Los Angeles-bound train at Chicago's Union Station looking to reconnect with the culture of railroad travel and the music it inspired. Winding along 2,728 miles of track over four days, the pair recorded classic railroad songs in waiting rooms and at trackside while the train paused to pick up passengers. On the Shine A Light 2017 tour which stops in Exeter on the 18 January, they'll be playing songs from the journey, along with favourites from their own back catalogues.

8pm (doors 7.15)

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Free comedy night in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2017 - 3:27pm

Begin 2017 with a laugh at the Comedy Avengers free New Year's Extravaganza show in Exeter.

After a successful first show in December the Comedy Avengers are back at The Hole in the Wall in Exeter for another evening of free live stand up comedy on Tuesday night.

The 'Comedy Avengers' are a coalition of Devon based stand up comedians who are hosting free shows across the South West under including this monthly show at The Hole in the Wall on the second Tuesday of every month.

The same comics appear at each show but will always perform a brand new set so returning...

Queen awards Exeter academics in New Year’s Honours

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/31/2016 - 11:16am

Three outstanding academics at the University of Exeter have been recognised with prestigious awards in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.

The University’s Provost, Professor Janice Kay, has been awarded a CBE for services to higher education. Professor Mike Depledge of the University of Exeter Medical School has been awarded a CBE for services to environment and human health after he set up a pioneering research centre in the field. Dr Vicki Goodwin, a Senior Research Fellow at the Medical School, has been awarded an MBE for services to physiotherapy.

Professor Janice...

Over 250 gifts donated to RGB’s Christmas Present Appeal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/31/2016 - 10:22am

The generous local community and customers of RGB Building Supplies donated in excess of 250 gifts to the builders merchant’s Christmas Present Appeal in aid of Children’s Hospice South West.

RGB had been calling out for donations suitable for a child of any age or their parents and the gifts have now been given to Children’s Hospice South West to distribute to children and families.

Naomi Dymond, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South West, commented: “We cannot thank the wonderful local community and RGB customers enough for this amazing collection...

'Slinky' slimmer set to sparkle

Authored by lyndsayhesp
Posted: Fri, 12/30/2016 - 4:47pm

Dani Barlow is looking forward to this New Years party season more than ever before after losing 2st and being named Heavitree’s ‘Miss Slinky’ 2016.

The 22 year-old has dropped an amazing 2 dress sizes since joining the Heavitree Wednesday evening Slimming World group last January and now her impressive transformation has seen her fellow slimmers vote for her as their group’s representative in the national weight loss competition.

Dani, who is now 2 stone lighter, achieved her target weight in the summer and is now a ‘slinky’ dress size 8 , says she is delighted to have...

Dick Whittington and His Magic Cat

Event Date: 
26/01/2017 - 7:30pm to 28/01/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Victory Hall, Broadclyst

Book now to see Broadclyst’s renowned theatre group performing Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat.

Written and directed by Katie Jones it promises a tale of mischief, peril and a resistance movement led by Max the Cat!

This is the theatre group’s sixth panto and every year the costumes, music (live band), set and the cast just get better and better. Katie explains her version of Dick Whittington and his Magic Cat.

“The story follows the fortunes of the hero Dick as he leaves Broadclania to seek his fortune in London where he’s been TOLD the streets are paved with...

Jewellery stolen in Mid Devon burglary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/30/2016 - 2:56pm

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary near Tiverton.

A property in Withleigh was broken into between 2-5pm on Tuesday the 27th December.

A number of distinctive 22-carat items of jewellery were stolen including bangles, necklaces and rings, as well as the Kashmir style wooden box that they were being stored in.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and noted anything suspicious, or who has been offered any of these items for sale.

Please call the police on 101 or 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/...

The Jungle Book

Event Date: 
03/02/2017 - 7:00pm to 04/02/2017 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Rudyard Kipling’s enduring and well loved jungle tales are brought vividly to the stage by The Leonard School of Dramatic Art (LSDA). This exciting new adaptation by Antonia Boal remains true to the spirit and language of the original stories. Follow the adventures of Mowgli a young man cub, raised by a family of caring wolves and befriended by Baloo the bear and Bagheera a black panther, who teach him “The Laws of the Jungle.” The vengeful tiger, Shere Khan, Tabaqui, a cunning jackal and a troupe of troublesome monkeys, are among the many dangers Mowgli must face in his quest to find his...

An Audience with Ella Woodward

Event Date: 
31/01/2017 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Come and hear Deliciously Ella talk about her latest cookery book Deliciously Ella with Friends.

Ella Mills (Woodward) is the creator of must-read food blog, www.deliciouslyella.com , which has taken the cookery world by storm since its launch in 2013. Her first book, Deliciously Ella was published in 2015, becoming the UK’s biggest selling debut cookbook, followed by the bestselling Deliciously Ella Every Day. Now trained as a naturopathic nutritionist, Ella recently launched the Mae Deli in Marylebone, London

All tickets £25

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