A twitter appeal by local businessman Adam Stone against a company’s 'ecological vandalism' has won a £500 donation to the Devon Wildlife Trust. While passing Exeter Car Dealers Bristol Street Motors, Adam saw an employee release handfuls of helium balloons into the sky rather than safely deflate them. After his chance encounter, Adam Stone CEO of Rokk Media and a director of The Daily Uk Ltd took to twitter to challenge the company directly. Adam messaged the company: “@BristolStMotors I watched an employee of yours in Exeter release hundreds of helium balloons just now rather than...
Members of the Devon Federation of Young Farmers Clubs have been participating in a number of competitions during the past couple months.
The ‘Just a Minute’ speaking competition final was held at The Waie Inn, with a total of 12 teams from across the county taking part. An entertaining night was had by both competitors and spectators, as members on the panel were challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on a topic given to them. The results were declared on the night, and after a tough final the senior winners were East Devon Group consisting...
Young People in Devon are campaigning against “devastating cuts” to the county’s youth services.
The cuts could see 60 jobs lost and council support and management withdrawn from the county’s 34 youth centres. Members of the UK Youth Parliament Devon with support from other groups have already mobilised a campaign against the proposed cuts with a petition to Devon County Council leader John Hart. In a statement released today campaigners write: "Young people across Devon have started to take action in the face of devastating cuts which face their youth service. “Over the next...
Top local and national artists will headline at the 37th Dartmoor Folk Festival, which will be held at South Zeal, near Okehampton, on 8, 9 and 10 August.
Artists announced, to date, include: New Rope String Band (Friday), Lady Maisery, Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar (winners of the BBC Young Folk Awards 2013), Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, The Old Fashioned, Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher, Chalktown and Pete White's Suitcase Circus.
Other artists attending include Trevor Organ's Cracking Crockery, The Dartmoor Pixie Band, Tony Beard, Entertainingly Different, Dave Wills,...
Top local and national artists will headline at the 37th Dartmoor Folk Festival, which will be held at South Zeal, near Okehampton, on 8, 9 and 10 August.
Artists announced, to date, include: New Rope String Band (Friday), Lady Maisery, Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar (winners of the BBC Young Folk Awards 2013), Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, The Old Fashioned, Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher, Chalktown and Pete White's Suitcase Circus.
Other artists attending include Trevor Organ's Cracking Crockery, The Dartmoor Pixie Band, Tony Beard, Entertainingly Different, Dave Wills,...
Former Grand National winner Comply or Die, who famously cost William Hill bookmakers more than £7million when he won the world’s most famous race in 2008, is the guest retired racehorse at Exeter’s Bathwick Tyres Super Sunday meeting this weekend, February 9.
Jump racing’s superstar retired safe and sound in 2011 to Timmy Murphy’s Cilldara Stud in Gloucestershire having won eight races and £798,809 in prize money.
Now aged 15, he is used to help educate the youngsters at the yard. Verity, Timmy’s wife, said. “He definitely has a character and he doesn’t like doing nothing...
From 8th to 23rd February, A la Ronde, the National Trust property at Summer Lane, Exmouth, hosts its first exhibition of the 2014 season.
Exmouth artist Michael Buckland is known locally for his vibrant and colourful paintings; and this exhibition will consist entirely of works that explore the special atmosphere of A la Ronde, the amazing diversity of its collection and its beautiful setting.
Exterior views of the house include the apple orchard and visitors enjoying a cream tea under the ash tree, while interior scenes depict the quirky and individual characters of the...
Exeter airline Flybe will cut around 50 fewer jobs than initially expected as their business turnaround shows early signs of success.
The airline had initially proposed cutting 500 jobs as part of its turnaround plan revealed last November, but now says current cuts will be closer to 450.
Much of these savings have been made by cutting several unprofitable routes to remove the operating costs of the routes such as fuel and staff wages.
However this has incurred one off grounding costs of £14 million this year with a further one off costs of £26 milllion next year....
Have you got a passion for all things foodie? Are you a small business that wants to explore a wealth of local producers? Are you looking for new tastes and flavours? Well look no further than The Source Trade Show coming to Westpoint Exeter on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th February.
Over 300 food and drink producers and suppliers will showcase the very best of local, regional and national produce. With every base covered, from local farm cheese to artisan baking, organic olive oils to luxury coffees, the show is bound to whet your appetite.
