A University of Exeter expert will describe his fascinating work to unlock the secrets of Shakespeare’s grave at an event held to mark 400 years since the playwright’s death.
Professor Philip Schwyzer has been trying to solve the mystery of the curious forbidding curse on the writer’s tombstone. He will share information about his quest during a public lecture at Exeter Cathedral next week.
Visitors will also be able to view an early collection of Shakespeare’s plays which is held in Exeter Cathedral Library. This rare book is known as the ‘second folio’. The engraved...
More emergency care patients in the South West of England have the opportunity to take part in research studies out of hospital than ever before.
Six years ago South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) was not conducting a single research study on the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio and had no research-active paramedics.
In 2014/15 SWASFT was the top patient recruiting ambulance trust in England and it is the first ambulance service to sponsor a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) funded study.
A clinical study evaluating a new hypothesis that an inexpensive drug with a simple treatment regimen can prevent type 1 diabetes will be launched tomorrow.
The autoimmune diabetes Accelerator Prevention Trial (adAPT) is led by Professor Terence Wilkin, of the University of Exeter Medical School, with support from colleagues at the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside. It will be launched at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, on Tuesday, 19th April.
Initial funding of $1.7 million is being provided by JDRF, the leading global organisation backing type 1 diabetes research.
A Church of England priest in Torquay will run the London Marathon this weekend in aid of Exeter Cathedral.
Mark Searle, who is leads the congregation at St Mary Magdalene Church in the centre of Torquay will attempt the London race on 24th April just one week after setting a new personal best in the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 17th April.
As a teenager Mark used to sit outside Exeter Cathedral pondering faith and talking to others about it. He said:
“In those years the magnificence of the Cathedral provided a reminder of the unshakable glory of God and inspired my...
Tiverton house builder Devonshire Homes has unveiled its new look with the launch of fresh corporate branding.
Designed by Exeter-based brand design studio Believe in, the company’s logo has been transformed into a dramatic black and white design that incorporates a new ‘maker’s mark’ symbol.
“With Devonshire Homes fast approaching its first quarter century, it was time to update the story that the company was presenting to the world.” said Devonshire Homes Managing Director Steve Russell. “We are building more houses than ever in the county, becoming much more ambitious in...
Devon’s Crealy is reporting increased visitor numbers for the Easter period with a 5% boost to last year’s numbers, despite the holiday falling early in the calendar for 2016. The family adventure park are celebrating their success and looking forward to a busy year ahead.
Josh Haywood, General Manager said: ‘The Easter school holidays have been fantastic for us here at Devon’s Crealy. Our new seasonal recruits have been brilliant, helping us to welcome families to the Park and ensure that they have a great day out. We all know that the weather has been a bit hit and miss over...
Local street food business owners Hannah and Lauren have joined forces to create a new healthy lunch option for the workplaces across Exeter, called Nourishers.
They will be serving up favourites such as Falafel Tabbouleh and Superfood Salads as well as Daily Specials and seasonal Nourish Boxes, all from a vintage americana dodge truck.
Alongside this they will be providing energising and nutrient-rich snacks ad]nd drinks, bringing a wholesome and healthy option to lunchtime.
With Lauren’s experience in nutritional therapy and Hannah’s catering background they’ll...
The latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed that growth in the construction market has remained positive in the South West over the last three months. Private housing workloads showed the greatest increase with 48% more of those working in the sector reporting a rise in activity rather than a fall over the first quarter of 2016. During the last quarter of 2015 that figure was 28%. Nationally private housing workloads rose at their slowest pace since Q2 2013, with only 36 per cent more of those working in the sector reporting a rise in growth rather...
You Were After Poetry by Steven Bloomer is about a couples break up and the after effects.
The Bride to Be by by Peter Quilter: Angela is marrying for the third time amidst a barrage of bad omens and a dress resembling a parachute.
These two plays filled with cunning one liners and heightened physical comedy make for an hour long performance underlined with the company's ethos of storytelling.
Tickets are £8/£7 and are available from Broadclyst Post Office or online at www.tictactheatre.co.uk
Officers from Devon, Cornwall and Dorset’s Road Policing Team will be mounting a week long campaign, targeting drivers of all types of vehicles who flout road traffic laws on roads.
Operation Vortex targets poor, inconsiderate and complacent driving across the region and aims to reduce the number of collisions and casualties on our roads.
A team of officers will be carrying out patrols in unmarked vehicles and on motorcycles on various roads across Devon and Cornwall this week (from Monday 18 April).
Officers will be observing driver behaviour and dealing with all...
