Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery is encouraging debate about contemporary art with its latest exhibition.
The art of Gilbert & George explores important contemporary issues such as racial tension, politics, religion, sex and violence. Although Gilbert and Plymouth-born George are well known in London, it’s the first time there has been a major exhibition of their work in the South West. RAMM has received funding through ARTIST ROOMS to introduce the work of Gilbert & George to people in Exeter, particularly young people. A debate aimed at young people...
The South West’s leading arts charity and Classic FM’s chosen orchestra of the South launched their 60th Anniversary community celebrations on Thursday 13 March at Exeter’s acclaimed Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) and the University of Exeter to a rapturous reception. The events were held in partnership with Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Industry and One Voice Media & PR and sponsored by Event Exeter.
The first of the exclusive events was held at the RAMM and was attended by a host of leading businesses from Exeter and across the South West. Derek Phillips, Vice...
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Double Bill of Comedy Plays with Supper Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Broadclyst Village Hall Two Fat Men features Duncan and George who have been forced by their wives to attend Weight Busters. Surrounded by women and waiting for the meeting to start they think that they know each other. Join them on a hilarious journey of discovery. Stop and Run is the story of Eileen, a lonely pensioner who, much to the horror of her family finds love at a...
Hundreds of protestors are expected to gather in Exeter this afternoon (Saturday) to oppose any extension of the badger cull into Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. Protesters will gather in Belmont Park before marching through the city centre and will welcome a range of speakers from several groups opposing the cull. The March is designed as a family-friendly event by organisers Exeter March against the Badger Cull and is also being supported by national wildlife charities Care for the Wild and the Badger Trust. Andy Gilbert, joint organiser, said: “It looks likely that yet again the fields and...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists it's got to the stage of the season where nothing less than wins do for his side in their quest to reach the top six of the Aviva Premiership.
A hefty 45-15 loss at Leicester Tigers last Sunday has left Devon's finest with plenty to do between now and the end of the season, especially if they want to be part of the new-look top tier of European rugby.
After the euphoria of lifting the LV= Cup on their own turf a fortnight ago, the Chiefs were brought crashing back to down to earth with a bang by the Tigers at Welford Road. The ten...
A 39-year-old man has been charged with robbery following a bank robbery in Exeter city centre on Monday 24 March. Justin Bracken Lee, will appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court today, Friday, 28 March 2014.
Police are investigating the bank robbery which took place at around 1.10pm on Monday at the Natwest in Exeter City Centre.
Mr Bracken Lee is alleged to have told the cashier he was armed and demanded cash.
The male cashier was unharmed but shaken by the ordeal.
A large number of police remained in the area for several hours.
RMT’s executive committee has appointed Mick Cash as acting general secretary to continue the work of the union following the untimely death of Bob Crow. Acting general secretary Mick Cash said that Bob Crow’s vision for the union would continue along with its industrial and political agenda as decided by RMT’s democratic structures.
Mick Cash said: “It has been a difficult time for the union but we are determined to remain united in the way that Bob would have wanted,” .
Dawlish station has received a green makeover prior to its re-opening thanks to TV gardener Toby Buckland and the Friends of Dawlish Station. Mr Buckland said: “As a Dawlish man born and bred I was horrified by the damage to the station but it wasn’t until I saw it for myself and spoke to the station manager that I realised that I could do something to help. “It’s been great to be part of helping the station to bounce back greener than ever.” Eight volunteers from the Friends group planted cordylines, lavenders, pansies, violets, primroses and other species in 10 new planters installed on...
From Tuesday (1 April), Devon County Council will take over the enforcement of on-street parking from local District Councils.
This will create a single countywide service responsible for all on-street parking, with 45 Civil Parking Enforcement officers transferring to the County Council.
The move follows the County Council's review of its Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) over the past year in order to reduce the operating deficit of this service.
After the first year the revised “in-house” service is expected to deliver annual savings of around £400,000 (measured...
Beauty-conscious Exeter women will be given the chance to prep their skin for summer on Friday May 1. REN Global Ambassador David Leigh Delport is set to visit The Magdalen Chapter for one night only to host a skincare masterclass, sharing his tips and tricks from the trade.
David has worked in the beauty industry for over a decade. As a global ambassador for REN, David works with top beauty editors and celebrities worldwide communicating his skincare knowledge and philosophies that make REN ‘skincare as it should be’.
David said: “One of the best parts of my job is...
