Devon's Luke Friend wowed the judges on last night's X Factor with his rendition of Seal's Kiss From A Rose.
Gary Barlow described his performance as the 'surprise of the night' and told him he'd come a long way in the competition.
Luke, 17, even washed his trademark flowing locks with shampoo (he usually only uses water) for his appearance.
Sharon Osbourne was also full of prasie for Luke. She told him: "You have such a distinctive vocal sound. You definitely have an edge you are definitely dirty.
"Your vocals have come on so far in the last three weeks...
I am absolutely overwhelmed and honoured to be blessed with the title of Employer of the Year for the Venus Awards for Devon 2013, very kindly sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.
A warm thank you goes out to all of you, especially my dear mum who played a pivotal role in getting me nominated all the way through to my remarkable victory. Without her support and that of so many of you, none of this would be possible!
I believe the key to being a good employer is to create a secure and happy environment for your staff in the first place, so that they do their work excellently...
Launched for the first time this year in Devon, the Venus Awards have spread thanks to the boundless energy and enthusiasm of founder Tara Howard, who wants to recognise and reward women in business not just in her home county of Dorset but all over the country. She says, “Sometimes women are not on a level playing field when it comes to business, I decided to find a way to recognise women in Business in their own right”.
What she didn't realise in 2010 when it started, is what a difference that decision would make to local women. The Devon winners were announced last Thursday...
Passed away peacefully on 28 August 2013 aged 90 years, formerly of Whipton Barton House. Wife of the late Edward (Ned), beloved sister of Rita, treasured aunt of Trish and Dave, Leslie and Yvonne. A loving great-auntie and great-great-auntie and a very dear friend of June.
R.I.P
Funeral service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Monday 16th September at 1.00pm, St Paul’s Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Children’s Hospice South West by retiring collection or may be sent to:
Following thousands of votes and over 1,432 nominations and applications the Devon Business Women Awards announced the 2013 winners at the University of Exeter's Great Hall on 5 September 2013, hosted by Celia Delaney and Tara Howard.
From the moment you walked into the room you could feel the thrilling and exciting emotions coming from so many influential women of Devon all awaiting their awards. Each winner was announced and presented with their awards after they enjoyed a sumptuous three course meal, with some exceptional entertainment, topped off with a wonderful song performed...
A man has been arrested by police after wielding a large meat cleaver in a Barnstaple street.
At around 1.45am on Tuesday 27 August, police were called to a report of a man hitting lamp posts with a cleaver in Hughes Avenue.
On arrival, officers were confronted by the suspect who was still using the cleaver to damage lamp posts as well as other street furniture.
Officer were forced to withdraw after being threatened by the armed suspect and ensured any residents who had ventured onto the street to go back indoors while they awaited backup from firearms officers....
YouGen founder Cathy Debenham has reached the final three in the Green Business and Inspirational Woman categories of the Devon Venus Awards . She will find out whether she has won at a grand awards ceremony in Exeter University’s Great Hall on 5 September 2013.
Cathy started YouGen in 2008, having noticed that it was difficult to get the practical information she needed to assess whether renewable energy was suitable for her house. Since then, the website has had nearly a million visits, and 2.5m page views.
“Just being nominated in two categories of the Devon Venus Awards...
