When she was younger, Mrs Edna Millard worked as a demonstrator for the Max Factor cosmetics company.
Looking at her this week, as she celebrated her 100th birthday at home in Budleigh Salterton, you could be forgiven for wondering if she should be the face of Max Factor 2015!
Mrs Millard has been a tenant in Moorhaven for just under 25 years and is one of many people who enjoy the comfort of these manageable council-owned homes, fitted with a Home Safeguard alarm system in case of emergency.
On Monday, Mrs Millard followed up a weekend of celebrations with family...
The site has been identified, funding secured, the design team appointed, now Exeter City Council wants to hear people’s views as they start to prepare a planning application for a brand new leisure centre to be built on the bus station site in the centre of Exeter.
Having opened in the 1940s, Exeter’s much loved but ageing Pyramids pool is reaching the end of its lifetime. It has become very costly to run and needs substantial multi-million pound investment just to secure its continued operation, before any improvements could be made to enhance the user experience.
The Fire Brigades Union has decided upon a further day of strike action in England (excluding control staff) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms, for 24 hours from 7am on Wednesday 25 February 2015.
The issue remains a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has robust contingency plans in place to ensure that we continue to respond to emergency incidents throughout strike action.
Chief Fire Officer Lee Howell said: “Fire and Rescue Services have contingency plans and ours will again be put into...
A group of young people in Exeter looking to progress their careers have received a major boost thanks to an Exeter City Council Rugby World Cup 2015 legacy project.
Nine unemployed 17-22 year olds have completed the two-week Rugby Empowering Employment Programme, run by Motiv-8sw. Set up by Exeter City Council and the Exeter & the Heart of Devon Employment & Skills Board, he Rugby World Cup 2015 legacy scheme aims to inspire and boost the prospects of 16-24 year olds struggling to find work. The pilot programme, inspired by the values of sporting achievement – hard work,...
Rangers at Devon County Council’s Stover Country Park in Newton Abbot are celebrating after scooping a prestigious award last night.
The park and nature reserve won bronze in the Access & Inclusivity Award category at this year’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
Stover was one of only six from across the region to be shortlisted for the award which honours tourism businesses that excel in being accessible and inclusive. To qualify entrants had to demonstrate exceptional customer service to all and offer an outstanding experience for visitors, particularly those...
Crowdcube, the world’s largest equity crowdfunding platform, has continued the strategic expansion of its senior team with the appointment of Dean Mayer as Head of Debt and Stuart Nicol as Growth Director.
Dean will develop Crowdcube’s new debt business, including its increasingly popular mini-bond offering. Stuart will lead the growth of Crowdcube through initiatives that include attracting more institutional and public funds to invest in businesses alongside the crowd. Stuart's new role sees him moving from being a Non-Executive to an Executive Director on the Board.
Budding photographers are being encouraged to capture the beauty of the Grand Western Canal for a special competition this year.
There's a £450 worth of photography vouchers up for grabs plus the chance of the pictures appearing on the website and facebook pages.
There are three categories; Canal Landscapes, Canal Activities and Canal Wildlife. Entries are welcome from anyone but limited to amateur photographers only please and 10 pictures per person.
The competition runs until 30 November 2015 so plenty of time to look for those perfect views and images. Winners...
This Easter, join us in the magical underwater world of the Little Mermaid, where true love must conquer the slippery evil of the terrible Sea Witch!
The classic tale is told anew in a stunningly beautiful new production featuring bewitching songs and magical special effects.
The writer and director of Exeter's premiere professional pantomimes 'Jack & the Beanstalk', 'Aladdin' and 'Cinderella' creates an enchanting new family show for the school holidays, with a fantastic West End cast, including Daniel Page as the mighty King Neptune!
From the world's most prestigious mountain film festival comes two evenings of extraordinary short films. Follow the expeditions of some of today's most incredible adventurers, see incredible footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe.
This year there are two evenings of high drama, extreme action and breath-taking cinematography. For double the adventure come along both nights for two entirely different film programmes and see all the films on Tour (2 night discounts are available).
