Local transport company Kay Transport helped to move a record breaking 5.4 million pallets around the Palletways UK network in the biggest year for Europe’s largest and fastest-growing palletised express freight network since its launch in 1994. The 2016/17 figure beat last year’s previous record of 5.1 million by some 300,000 pallets with spikes in demand for members, like Kay Transport, at Christmas 2016 and this Easter. Palletways also exceeded its largest daily volume in pallets recorded to 27,017, up from 24,696 in 2015-2016 – up 9.4% - on 11 April 2017. Tim Sprout, Director at Kay...
An Exmouth man who overcame autism and dyslexia to pass three maths exams which helped turn his life around, has been recognised by Learn Devon, Devon County Council’s Adult Education Service.
Matthew Harrington, 35, was presented with an embossed glass bowl and a certificate of achievement in a presentation at Learn Devon’s Kennaway Centre in Exmouth last week. A few years ago Matthew suffered from a chronic lack of confidence. He lived at home, couldn’t work, couldn’t read and struggled with things many of us take for granted, including visiting the local shop. He decided to turn...
Bringing their own unique interpretation of the magic of the landscape, four Devon artists have joined together to showcase their talents at The Beehive gallery in Honiton for Devon Open Studios.
In what promises to be a visual delight of differing styles, ranging from the soft fairy sculptures of Norma Walton, the vibrantly patterned oils and acrylics of Vanessa Nancarrow, the colour and sparkle of Nikki Jolley’s flower fields, and the dramatic, contemporary oil paintings by Julie Dunster, visitors will be spoilt for choice.
New research, released today, has revealed that the majority of the nation’s asthma sufferers are incorrectly disposing of their inhalers.
While most local authorities can recycle certain plastics, some inhalers contain plastics and glasses that are not readily recycled through existing kerbside arrangements.
Over half of the surveyed UK adults are simply disposing of their inhalers in the general waste and a third are using their kerbside recycling service – wrongly thinking they will be recycled.
Progress has been made in the recycling of respiratory inhalers,...
Tributes have been paid to Geoff Snow, the founder and non-executive director of family-run Snows Motor Group, one of the top 60 motor retailers in the UK.
Geoff, 85, died peacefully at hospital on August 23rd from dementia-related illness.
He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Joyce, son Stephen, who is group chairman, and daughters Jacquelyn and Jennifer, as well as nine grandchildren and a great grandson.
Recently, and poignantly, one of Geoff's nine grandchildren, Katie, who works in the business, gave birth to his first great grandchild, Oscar.
Students and staff at Exeter College have raised more than £21,000 for local charity Devon Air Ambulance Trust – the most ever raised for a college charity.
In total, they have raised an amazing £21,313 since September 2016, far exceeding their target of £15,000. It has been a whole college effort with a wide variety of events taking place including the annual Festival of Carols, sponsored skydives, cycle challenges and the more traditional bake sales and fairs.
Students and staff recently presented a cheque to the charity. Much of the fundraising has also been led by...
Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has launched their exciting Community Fund for 2017, which is designed to fund local projects that promote energy-savings and/or help to alleviate fuel poverty within the local community.
They are interested in receiving applications from a range of local organisations: charities, social enterprises, town and parish councils, schools/other educational organisations, and local constituted clubs and societies.
ECOE is a social enterprise that sets up community-owned renewable energy projects that promote community involvement, shared benefits...
The Manor Pavilion Theatre is delighted to announce a return visit from The Theatre Chipping Norton, for one night only, on Tuesday 24 October.
If you enjoyed Around the World in 80 Days – you’ll love this!
The Theatre Chipping Norton is touring the world premiere of Toby Hulse’s new play, following the rave reviews they received for the national tour of Around the World in 80 Days.
Based on an original story by writer David Hastings, this witty, laugh-a -minute pastiche of Conan Doyle’s investigative pair is a fast paced, physical and raucous night at the theatre...
The Manor Pavilion Theatre is delighted to announce a return visit from The Theatre Chipping Norton, for one night only, on Tuesday 24 October. If you enjoyed Around the World in 80 Days – you’ll love this! The Theatre Chipping Norton is touring the world premiere of Toby Hulse’s new play, following the rave reviews they received for the national tour of Around the World in 80 Days.
Based on an original story by writer David Hastings, this witty, laugh-a -minute pastiche of Conan Doyle’s investigative pair is a fast paced, physical and raucous night at the theatre.
LETTER TO EDITOR I am writing to ask all readers in Exeter to join us this October for the UK’s biggest pink fundraiser, wear it pink. Wear it pink, Breast Cancer Now’s flagship fundraiser, takes place on Friday 20 October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise money for life-saving breast cancer research.
To get involved, all you have to do is ditch your everyday colours and pull on some pink and fundraise to help Breast Cancer Now achieve its aim that by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live.
Breast Cancer is a devastating disease. Around 105 women in...
