Exeter Citizen’s Advice Bureau has said that the Government must do more to work for “those who are making do and can’t save” and warns that many of the government’s austerity cuts “have yet to bite”.
The comments from Exeter CAB come after the Chancellor, George Osborne, yesterday revealed his 5th budget to MPs in parliament.
The budget, described by Mr Osborne as one for “makers, doers and savers”, included a range of new measures including raising the personal income allowance, introducing new pensions rules and a ‘New Isa’ with a tax free saving limit of £15,000 per...
Chagstock Festival are delighted to announce that Lightning Seeds are the latest addition to their 2014 line-up. They will headline the main stage on Friday night.
Lightning Seeds are a Liverpudlian band fronted and formed by Ian Broudie. They’ve had 12 top 20 UK hits including Pure, Change, Sugar Coated Iceberg, You Showed Me and 1996 football anthem Three Lions. Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds have released seven studio albums to date – six as Lightning Seeds and one Ian Broudie solo album.
Also on the bill are million-selling alt-rock legends, The Waterboys, who will...
A reward of up to £2,000 is being offered through independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers, for information on a robbery that occurred in Dawlish Warren last summer. Dean Smart, aged 27, is wanted in connection with the robbery which took place at Golden Sands Holiday Park in the early hours of 27 August 2013. Smart, who is from the Bath area, is considered dangerous, and police believe he is actively evading capture.
The incident, saw four offenders wearing balaclavas forced members of staff to open a safe containing a large quantity of cash.
An Exeter School pupil has been supporting the Honiton Memory Café in their efforts to fundraise and build awareness around dementia and Alzheimer's.
Sixth Former Richard Baker has been supporting the Honiton Memory Café because he enjoys helping others. He has attended some of the social events that the Memory Café runs for carers and their cared-for and is helping to publicise a charity art auction that is taking place at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) on Friday 25 April to raise funds.
Richard said: "It has been good to help the charity and to understand more about...
A new style of more flexible Isas to encourage further saving are among the key measures announced in George Osborne’s 5th budget revealed today. In a surprise late announcement Mr Osborne said that cash shares and Isas would be combined into a ‘New Isa’ which allows savers to accumulate tax-free savings of up to £15,000 each year beginning from July 1st. In 2010/11 more than half of people in the South West were reported to have Isas an today’s announcement is thought to benefit around 648,000 South West Isa holders. Speaking to MPs the Chancellor, George Osborne, said: “This is a Budget...
An evening of music with the Adam Isaac Band (The Voice 2012) , Richard James, Tom Andrews (as featured on The Ellen Show!) and the sensational Exeter University Soul Choir live at The Hole In The Wall Exeter Friday 9th May!
These exceptionally talented local musician's are determined to sell this event out and raise as much money as they can for the Breathe For Jo Campaign! So please be sure to get your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!
This Saturday, on the 22nd March 2014 there will be a day of activities at Princesshay Shopping Centre raising money for Sports Relief.
South West Athletics Academy will be running the 'Sprint Challenge' where anyone can have a go on their world class portable track and compete against others for the best time on the leader board.
Street Motion Freerunning Academy will be running the 'Precision Jump Challenge' where participants can test out their jumping distance, height and accuracy.
All activities are offered free of charge though a small...
Devon is to receive nearly £7 million in Government funding to repair roads damaged by the winter storms, the Transport Secretary has confirmed today. The funding comes after Devon County Council reported last month that at least 11,500 potholes had been reported on Devon’s roads in January and February alone. The number of potholes reported on Devon’s 8,000 Mile road network is unprecedented and significantly higher than a normal winter which typically only sees around 2,000 potholes across a whole season. Confirming the funding earlier today, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said...
The Devon County Show has rolled out a brand new mobile website designed to be used on all smartphones and small tablet devices.
The new site, available to view at the usual web address - www.devoncountyshow.co.uk - helps visitors using handheld devices to get the most out of their day at the Show on May 22-24 at Westpoint, Exeter.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen said demand from users of mobiles and tablets is growing rapidly: “Visits to our website from mobile devices increased by 85 per cent over the last year and numbers are set to increase dramatically again this year....
