Devon

Cinema one of the most popular activities for SW families

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Mon, 08/22/2016 - 11:43am

Ahead of all the great family films coming to screens this summer, Vue Entertainment asked the public about their perfect day out with the family.

Unsurprisingly some of the nation’s favourite activities include a day at the beach and the park with their loved ones.

However, 60% of parents in the South West would choose a trip to the cinema with their family over going to the zoo, swimming pool or a theme park - beating the national average. Furthermore when parents in Bristol were asked who they like to visit the cinema with, it was their children who came out on top at 42...

Blundell's Road closed for five days

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/22/2016 - 8:51am

Road users are being reminded that Blundell’s Road in Tiverton is closed to through traffic for five days from today (Monday 22 August).

The closure is needed to carry out essential resurfacing as part of road safety and traffic calming improvements to reduce speeds and make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road.

The first phase of the £1.1 million scheme is establishing a 20mph limit in the area around Blundell's Road, extending into Tidcombe Lane. Raised table traffic-calming is being introduced on Blundell's Road, and the road is being narrowed outside of the...

Lawyers urged to join will writing charity drive

Lawyers across the UK are being urged to raise money for charity by writing wills as part of a national month-long drive. Legal firms are being asked to sign up to Will Aid Month, which takes place across the country from 01-30 November 2016. The programme relies on solicitors to pledge their time and support for the cause which sees them provide the Will writing service for free in return for a voluntary donation to charity from their client. The cash raised is split between nine of the UK’s best-loved charities. Peter de Vena Franks, campaign director for Will Aid said: “Will Aid 2015...

LSH appointed to market Marsh Barton site

National commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has been appointed by automotive specialist Hendy Group to market a large, rarely available freehold industrial property within the Marsh Barton Trading Estate in Exeter.

The 32,500 sq ft former vehicle sales and workshop property stands on just 22% of the three-acre site, providing potential for a wide range of uses.

The site offers potential for a similar automotive occupier looking to expand but also presents a significant opportunity for redevelopment, subject to obtaining appropriate planning consents...

TV channels to beam Devon to global audience

In just three weeks time a TV global audience of millions will tune in to see Devon at its best when the Tour of Britain returns to the county.

In what will be a worldwide showcase for the county on September 9, viewers will be able to watch three hours of live coverage of the Devon Stage of the Tour of Britain.

This year both ITV4 and the BIKE Channel UK will show the race live, while ITV4 will also air a one-hour highlights programme each day.

ITV4’s coverage will be fronted by Matt Barbet and former World Track Champion Rob Hayles, with four-time World Champion...

£400,000 grant for hearing loss charity

The charity Action on Hearing Loss has been awarded nearly £400,000 by the Big Lottery Fund to begin delivering vital information support for those with hearing loss in Devon and Cornwall and help reduce social isolation.

With nearly 300,000 people living with hearing loss in the two counties, the project titled ‘Hear to Inform and Support’ will work with local groups in the area such as community clubs and voluntary associations to make them more accessible and ensure that organisations increase their ability to support those with deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss.

The...

Rugby clubs unite to remember fallen heroes

Fallen heroes from the Devon and Ulster Regiments, which served at the Battle of the Somme, are to be remembered ahead of tomorrow’s pre-season rugby friendly between Exeter Chiefs and Ulster Rugby.

A new exhibition is being set up for the day at Sandy Park Stadium, the home of the Chiefs, to remember 3,237 Allied servicemen from the Devon and Ulster regiments who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the first day of battle on July 1, 1916.

In what will be a moving tribute to those killed in battle, the Exeter Suite will not only lay out 3,227 shrouds – 16 per cent of the 19,240...

Olympic medallist confirmed for Tour of Britain

Rio silver medallist Mark Cavendish will race this year’s Tour of Britain, in what will be his first race after the Olympics.

Tour of Britain organisers have announced the first top riders for this year’s Tour of Britain, with Britain’s record Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish leading the way, alongside fellow top sprinter André Greipel and former UCI World Hour Record holder Rohan Dennis. Cavendish, who has 30 stage victories in the Tour de France, won his first Olympic medal on Tuesday evening, taking Silver in the Omnium track event, and will be targeting the World Road...

Ocean Film Festival returns to Exeter

Audiences will once again be able to immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting their feet wet, as the Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns this autumn after last year’s highly acclaimed Tour.

The tour arrives in Exeter on Friday 9 September, at Exeter Corn Exchange.

Originating in Australia, the programme will feature a brand new selection of the world’s most enthralling ocean-themed short films, showing in 30 towns and cities across the UK.

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases over two hours of sublime footage taken above and below...

Crealy founder launches organic teeth whitening range

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 08/20/2016 - 8:30am

Crealy Great Adventure Park founder Angela Wright has launched a new product in the competitive mouthwash and teeth whitening market.

After a family member had to have four teeth pulled at just age 4, Anglea was horrified. She knew his parents were diligent and made sure his teeth were being brushed and flossed regularly, but like many kids, it just wasn’t enough to prevent irreparable tooth decay.

She said: “Around the same time I was also researching teeth whitening solutions for myself, but as I aspire to live a predominantly organic lifestyle, I’m quite conscious of the...

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