Teignbridge is set to celebrate the opening of the new Dawlish Countryside Park on 3rd September with a free event where families and canine friends are welcome.
“A family day where dogs can play!” will be a fun-packed day for all ages to enjoy, whether or not you bring a dog with you.
The event, which will feature fun for dogs, trick displays, canine first aid demonstrations, and information for dog lovers, will signify the Teignbridge launch of a new, free membership scheme for dog owners and dog walkers, called Devon Loves Dogs.
BRAND new Devon luxury hotel and events venue Paschoe House has appointed Alex Gibbs as Executive Head Chef.
The stunning 10-bedroom manor house on the edge of Crediton throws open its doors to the public for the first time in its 800 year history this month.
And Tabitha Amador-Christie, Owner of Paschoe House, believes her new chef will play a vital role in the hotel’s success.
She says: ‘Alex has an excellent reputation. I am excited about his creativity in the kitchen and can’t wait to see what delights he and his team produce from our brand new kitchen at...
Handmade cosmetic brand Lush is opening a new store in Princesshay Exeter, due to launch this autumn.
The new, larger premises on Eastgate in Princesshay will replace its smaller unit on Exeter High Street and will be located alongside NEXT and Carphone Warehouse.
From bath bombs to face masks, Lush is a popular British brand which started out in Poole, Dorset. Its decision to move into bigger premises reflects the popularity of its products and service in Exeter’s retail market.
Anna Wiltshire, Manager at Lush Exeter said: “Lush has been a fragrant presence on...
Students at a unique South West sixth form for mathematicians have once again scored some of the best A-level results in the country.
A total of 13 per cent of students at the Exeter Mathematics School will attend Oxford or Cambridge universities to study for degrees in science, technology or mathematics subjects, including mathematics, artificial intelligence, physics, engineering and geophysics.
A total of 59 per cent of examinations taken by teenagers at the school, which is sponsored by the University of Exeter, were graded at A or A* and 81 per cent were graded at A*,...
Traffic management arrangements on Bridge Road will be changed tonight (Thursday 17 August).
Motorists heading outbound from Countess Wear Roundabout towards Matford Roundabout will be able to travel over the Swing Bridge again from around 8pm. There will be no need to close the road while changes are made. The new traffic layout will enable room for site staff to work safely on the central island. This will involve the installation of kerbs, tactile paving, lighting columns, signs and safety barriers, as well as surfacing of the footway. Drivers are asked to approach the new...
With a remarkable 64% of students attaining A*-A grades and 83% gaining A*-B in the new format A-levels 2017, The Maynard School in Exeter has certainly proven itself as one of the leading girls’ schools in the entire country.
“I am a very proud and happy headmistress,” said Sarah Dunn. “After two years of exceptional hard work, I am thrilled for all of our students to have gained such amazing results.
“Over a third of our students achieved straight A*s and As which is an incredible achievement,” added Miss Dunn. “All the results across the board are a direct result of the...
EXETER legal firm Cartridges Law gave a boost to the city’s Boat Shed project with an unusual networking event – the guests were able to test their skills on a mini golf course.
The company, long-term supporters of The Bike Shed, has now thrown its weight behind The Boat Shed: a project to build a creative space for theatre, music, performers, artists, designers and makers on the Quay.
Guests heard about the visionary project from The Bike Shed’s Director David Lockwood and were invited to try their hand on a temporary Exeter-themed mini golf course, situated in the...
South Devon University Technical College is bolstering its reputation as a prudent choice for students and parents seeking an innovative approach to their technical education, with its first set of post 16 results since the college was opened in 2015.
There is much to celebrate with 90% of the students taking either Engineering or Science courses gaining distinctions in their diplomas. Alongside this, students have gained good grades in Mathematics and Science A levels to support these qualifications as stepping stones to their next stage of education or employment.
Exeter BID today announces the shortlist of its Summer of Independents campaign which asked visitors and residents to vote for their favourite independent business.
The businesses on the shortlist will now go through to the second round of the competition after which an overall winner will be crowned. The votes have been counted and the shortlist is revealed as:
• Hyde & Seek • Choccie Bar • V&M Hair • No guts no glory (NGNG) • Chococo • Ferns • The Real Food Store • Bunyip Craft • John Gandys • Healthy Pulses
Police are keen to trace three men who may have information vital to a police investigation following a serious assault in Exeter.
On Monday 7 August 2017 at approximately 9.10pm, three men entered The Co-Operative store on Alphington Road, Exeter.
The men were asked to leave the store by an employee. One of the men then punched the member of staff a number of times before leaving the store and running off with the other two other men in the direction of Waterloo Road.
As a result of the assault the store employee has lost the sight in one eye and suffered a number...
