A trip to the cinema could be four times as much depending on where you live, with a ticket for the same film up to £12 more in some parts of the country compared to others, according to a new study by money-saving website www.voucherbox.co.uk .
The study, which looked at prices across the Vue, Odeon and Cineworld chains, compared the cost of a standard ticket for upcoming blockbuster X-Men: Apocalypse on the same day and time in nine cities around the UK*. This revealed a huge disparity in prices, often between cinemas in the same chain. Of the cinemas reviewed, the cheapest place...
Being as it’s Local Business week I’m focussing this article on the many benefits of buying local, and why everyone should, seek out and support their weekly farmers markets. Buy from the local corner shop. Eat, drink and meet friends at local independent cafés; and find your gift purchases from the small, local designers or artisans. The recipients of the latter will be far more thrilled with the individuality of the gift, rather than something which is mass manufactured.
I am so passionate about local business, that not only do I make 70% of my purchases...
Publican. Politician. Other thing beginning with P. Philosopher, yeah, that. The nation's critically acclaimed bar-based-braveheart, Al Murray - The Pub Landlord embarks on a common sense campaign to
re-Great Britain in his brand new show.
We live in troubling times. Europe. The NHS. Whatever the hell is going on in the Middle East. The gathering storm of fortnightly bin collections? Who knows where it will all end?
Watch the one man who will answer the call of destiny even though it's an unlisted number. Watch the one man who will call time on tyranny even though...
Nadia Hobbs, 18, from St Thomas, celebrated the end of her cancer treatment on 13th May with family and friends at Sawyers, Exeter.
Together they have managed to raise a staggering £22,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust, which will help to transform the lives of young people with cancer in Exeter.
Nadia Hobbs is a student at Exeter College, which has chosen Teenage Cancer Trust as its charity of the year.
Nadia has continued her childcare studies whilst going through her treatment, and her diagnosis has had such a life altering impact on her that she has decided to work...
Tim Western, who has worked at the company for 19 years, takes the reins from Charles Kislingbury, who will continue to be based at JLL in Exeter, where he will focus on developing the residential agency side of the business across South West and Wales. Tim will also continue to lead the industrial and logistics teams across the South West and Wales region – a position he has held for the last year. Charles said: “This is a natural progression for the Exeter office. “Having worked with Tim for many years, he has all the skills and knowledge that will ensure JLL continues to be a leading...
Drake Circus has revealed more details about Drake Circus Fashion LIVE - taking place on 27th & 28th May which includes an innovative roaming catwalk show.
Drake Circus Fashion LIVE is a unique opportunity to see this season’s latest looks showcased in stylish catwalk show’s. The shows will take place around Drake Circus giving customers an exclusive chance to see fully styled Spring Collections from 12 big name brands including New Look, Fat Face, Boux Avenue, M&S, Primark, River Island, Billabong and Next.
The live roaming catwalk shows presented by TV’s Laura...
Ceilidh in aid of Arthritis Care with the highly acclaimed Devon band Dumbo’s Feather Caller: Martin Hodge
Friday 1st July 2016 7.30pm - 11.30pm
Cruwys Morchard Village Hall Tiverton EX16 8LD
Raffle & Licensed Bar
Tickets in advance £10 Children under 12 years £5.00 Tickets at the door £12.50 and £6.00 All tickets include a pasty and choice of drink: local cider/beer/wine/soft drink
Raffle prizes so far include: Exeter Chiefs rugby tickets, cast iron cookware, a gift voucher for the Ring of Bells in Cheriton Fitzpaine, cooking classes, a photo...
A Devon-based conservation charity is looking for help from the public to suggest names for its new beaver mascot.
The beaver in question is a human-sized beaver costume made to promote the work of Devon Wildlife Trust with England’s only known wild beaver population on the River Otter in East Devon.
The costume, which has striking teeth and tail has been produced with support from South Devon-based Cofton Country Holidays, which is itself a David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme Gold award winner.
Speaking for Devon Wildlife Trust Steve Hussey said: “We wanted a...
Police in Exmouth are investigating a burglary that occurred in the Salterton Road area on the evening of Saturday 14 May 2016 between 10pm and 11pm.
A number of wrist watches, jewellery and cash were stolen from the property.
The watches and jewellery are distinctive and of high value. Police are asking anyone who has been offered for sale any of the items listed below, or anyone who has seen anyone with such items, to contact them.
Local auction houses, antique dealers and jewellers are asked to be especially vigilant.
Step up to the oche and bit the bulls eye! Substance & Shadow Theatre return this summer with a new, original work, Silver and Gould, taking audiences back to the decade where Sunday tea time wasn't the same without a 'bit of Bully'!
This fast paced comedy follows the fortunes (or misfortunes) of mismatched cousins, Leonard (Len) Silver and Melvyn Gould, who are reunited after the sudden death of Len's mum, Elsie. Left out of his mum's will and forced to spend cold nights in his Rover; Len finds that desperate times call for...
