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Run or Dye - the world's most colourful 5k

Event Date: 
30/05/2015 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Great Fulford House, Exeter

Run or Dye, the World’s most colourful 5km will be coming to Exeter on Saturday 30th May for a colour-filled 5km run in the stunning grounds of Great Fulford House. The Fulford family will welcome runners of all ages and abilities, taking part in the most colourful party the Great House has ever seen.

Nearly 500 people have already entered into Exeter Run or Dye with participants encouraged to run, jog or walk to the finish line, getting covered head-to-toe in colour as they go. Four Dye Zones throughout the route will ensure there’s no getting away from the all-encompassing and...

Run or Dye - the World’s most colourful 5km

Event Date: 
30/05/2015 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Great Fulford House, Exeter

Run or Dye, the World’s most colourful 5km will be coming to Exeter on Saturday 30th May for a colour-filled 5km run in the stunning grounds of Great Fulford House. The Fulford family will welcome runners of all ages and abilities, taking part in the most colourful party the Great House has ever seen.

Nearly 500 people have already entered into Exeter Run or Dye with participants encouraged to run, jog or walk to the finish line, getting covered head-to-toe in colour as they go. Four Dye Zones throughout the route will ensure there’s no getting away from the all-encompassing and...

Man sentenced for tobacco trading

An Exeter man has been sentenced for supplying illicit tobacco and DVDs following an investigation by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards service.

Philip Martin, 62, of Masefield Road, Exeter was charged with selling, and having available to supply, tobacco which did not have the legally required health warnings or the appropriate duty paid markings; and possessing a number of counterfeit DVDs with the intention to sell them.

The court also heard that the tobacco sold by Mr Martin was counterfeit.

Appearing yesterday, Monday 9th March, at Exeter Magistrates Court,...

Early birds secure stands at Business Showcase SW 2015

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/10/2015 - 12:18pm

Businesses are being urged to act quickly to secure the last few exhibition stands at the ‘early bird’ rate for Business Showcase South West 2015.

The event, which is expected to attract 3,000 delegates, is held at Colston Hall in Bristol on May 14 and 15. Last year’s event proved to be one of the biggest business events of the year, with 1,719 tickets ordered and a sell-out exhibition.

Business Showcase South West 2015 is the biggest event of its kind in the region, and celebrates the best in innovation, creativity and enterprise. It is a unique opportunity to network for...

South West jobs maintain steady course

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:34am

The jobs market in the South West has fallen this quarter but remains firmly in positive territory at +6%, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts.

This Outlook is in line with the UK national average and puts the South West on a steady course after a couple of quarters of ups and downs in hiring intentions.

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,100 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking...

Stagecoach unveils bus station mural

Stagecoach South West has unveiled the final phase of its modernisation of Paignton Bus Station: a nine metre long mural featuring many of the Bay’s popular visitor attractions.

The mural represents the latest project completed in partnership with English Riviera Attractions (ERA), and the English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC). It is designed to not only brighten up the bus station but also provide inspiration for anyone looking to plan a day out in the Bay.

Helen Scholes, Marketing Manager for Stagecoach South West, commented: “Torbay is blessed with such a fantastic...

New bridge opens at Bradninch

A Mid Devon bridge which was destroyed in floods in late 2012 has been reinstated.

The original Waterstave Bridge, near Bradninch, which was built in the nineteenth century, was partially swept away following heavy rainfall and flooding on 21 November 2012. The extent of the damage meant that the remainder of the Grade Two Listed bridge was irreparable and unsafe, and was subsequently de-listed and demolished.

It has been replaced with a new structure which has been constructed over the past six months. It uses concrete beams supported by reinforced concrete piled abutments...

Extraordinary RD&E staff celebrated

Several members of staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the hospital and its patients at the winter Extraordinary People Awards. The seasonal awards are a way of celebrating extraordinary staff that do exceptional things every day and often go above and beyond to provide high quality services. Nominations are made by fellow staff members who want to acknowledge the contribution of an individual or team, and the difficult decision of choosing a winner in each category is undertaken by a panel of judges. The...

Regus offers free Business Lounge access to raffle buyers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/10/2015 - 4:53am

Regus, the leading workspace provider, is offering free Business Lounge access to anybody buying a raffle ticket in support of three UK charities.

Tickets are available from any of Regus’ 300+ UK locations, and customers purchasing tickets at centres with a Business Lounge will be able to use the facility free of charge.

The raffle aims to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Debra and the Hilton in the community Foundation.

For the price of a £1 ticket, buyers have the opportunity to work in a Regus Business Lounge for a day – modern, comfortable, well-...

New Street Food Night Market opens with a leap off a 23 metre hair-raising drop!

A new Street Food Market is opening in April at Piazza Terracina (Exeter Canal Basin) with a 23 meter hair-raising drop, live music, salsa dancing, reflexology taster session, cannoning and much more from the same organisers that have brought you the Exeter Street Food at the Guildhall Shopping Centre and the Historic Exeter Quay, Exeter.

So what did you planed for the third Thursday Night in April? Well thanks to the new market at Piazza Terracina night market you could be eating some delicious street food, having a drink, getting a quick foot massage and then throwing yourself...

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