Two years of hard work has led to considerable improvements at a Tiverton primary school, according to education inspectors.
They say action taken by school leaders at Bolham Primary has promoted better teaching and led to improving progress.
Learning typically takes place in a very positive environment, they say. Children leave Bolham at the end of Year 6 attaining national standards.And they add: “For all groups, progress is now strengthening.
“There are appropriate plans to improve pupils’ reading, writing and maths skills. Pupils have positive attitudes to their...
Exeter Chamber of Commerce welcomed guest speaker, local Labour MP Ben Bradshaw to its monthly Networking Lunch, which this month was held at The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) on Tuesday 23 July with over 100 members and guests attending.
Ben updated members on his work for Exeter and Westminster and took questions from attendees. Ben highlighted the increased resilience Exeter has shown during the last few years considering the economic climate and said he remains optimistic about Exeter’s sustainable growth with some big retailers like John Lewis and IKEA coming to the city...
Since competing on The X Factor in 2010, One Direction have taken the UK, and US, charts by storm. Now they are set to try and break a different industry, the cosmetic and beauty industry.
One Direction is set to collaborate with Superdrug stores and create some brand new products for the beauty shops' MUA range. The MUA range, which has lip glosses inspired by another X Factor star Alexandra Burke, will include nail polishes and cheek tints.
All of the One Direction inspired products will have five different variations. There will be five nail polishes in the collection,...
An exciting family community festival is being held by East Devon District Council in Beer on Monday 29 July.
The event will be held at from 10am to 1pm. Children can enjoy face painting, circus skills, a bouncy castle and many other attractions – all for free!
The new play equipment in the play area will be officially unveiled at 10.30am by Beer Parish Council as part of the event.
SET squared, a company that is partnered with several outstanding universities (such as Exeter University) and which supports the growth and success of new business ventures, has come Joint first in Europe at successfully incubating businesses, an independent survey has revealed.
The University Business Incubator (UBI) Index has listed the SETsquared incubator as the best in Europe, alongside jointly-placed NDRC LaunchPad in the Republic of Ireland. The ranking puts SETsquared fourth in the world, and joint first outside of the US.
Exeter City Council has announced that Heavitree Paddling Pools will be closed for the day tomorrow (25 July) to allow for the water to be changed.
But fear not, as the pools should be back in action on Friday (26 July), ready for the busy summer period.
The pools have seen thousands of users over the last few weeks during the exceptionally hot weather. The high number of users has resulted in a build up of sun tan lotion on the sides of the pools.
On Thursday the pools will be be drained, cleaned and refilled. With a chance of showers on Thursday, the...
“This species is almost certainly new to science” Palaeontologist Bob Coram
A new acquisition to the museum’s collection is a fossil footprint called a Cheirothere. It was found near Sidmouth in the Otter Sandstone (Triassic about 240 million years ago) and precedes the dinosaurs.The print and some less well preserved examples were discovered by Bob Coram of Swanage who made the donation to the RAMM.
Cheirotheres have been known from the Triassic rocks of the Midlands but this is the first recorded occurrence in the Triassic rocks of southern England.
The Quay has a whole host of activities on offer for both tourists and locals alike. It offers food and drink to those who fancy a relaxed break from the daily grind, a delightful range of independent shops for those looking for a bit of retail therapy, and it also offers activities such as bike riding and boat trips for those who like to be active and on the go, not to mention the fantastic facilities on offer at Devon's new world class outdoor education centre opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex and Clip'n'Climb centre.
With all The Quay has to offer, why is it that shopkeepers feel...
The first litter of puppies bred in-house by Devon and Cornwall Police will meet their new puppy walkers on Thursday 25 July.
A puppy walker takes a puppy to live with them for 12 to 18 months for socialising and early training, in preparation for the puppy entering its police training. Each puppy has undertaken a short series of tests to find out if they were suitable for police dog training and we are delighted to announce that all seven puppies have passed their suitability tests with flying colours. All seven puppies have now been named.
Twenty companies and apprentices will represent the wealth of Apprenticeship talent across the South West after being short-listed for the regional heat of the prestigious National Apprenticeship Awards 2013.
Exeter’s own Donna Yarwood is just one of the apprentices taking part. She has been shortlisted for Higher Apprentice of the Year.
The awards, which are now in their 10th year, celebrate the work of the country’s most talented apprentices and apprenticeship employers. An awards ceremony is to be held at the Holiday Inn in Taunton on the 18th September to announce the...
