Successful Dragon’s Den investor and UK entrepreneur, Deborah Meaden, has been announced as the key note speaker at Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner 2016. Taking place on Thursday 19th May at Sandy Park, Exeter, Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner will bring together business leaders from across the county for an evening of black tie networking, including a three course dinner and a motivational key note speech. The successful female entrepreneur will join Devon Chamber of Commerce and an expected audience of 500 business people at Sandy Park on Thursday...
Local sponsor, award-winning housebuilder Redrow (West Country) will be giving some lucky festival-goers a chance to enjoy a birds eye view of the festival, as visitors take to the skies for a tethered ride in their big, red hot air balloon (weather permitting) at Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle on Friday 29th & Saturday 30th April.
Toby Buckland’s annual Garden Festival is fast becoming recognised as one of the most important events of its kind in the South West, attracting celebrity gardening experts and providing a place for enthusiastic gardeners to meet...
Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Devon, Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, will be talking direct to people in communities all over the region over the next 6 weeks in what he calls his “Judge for Yourself” tour. Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner said: “It is clear to me that there are many people who still know very little about the role of the PCC, and how important it is for protecting our communities against harm from crime of all kinds. "I think the greatest failure of the PCC over the past three and a half years has been his lack of real...
A medical student who has embraced a wide range of roles is celebrating winning the University of Exeter Medical School’s Quintiles Women in Science Award ahead of International Women’s Day.
Praveena Deekonda, 22, was presented with the award yesterday, in a week where the University celebrates the outstanding achievements of its academics, students, staff and supporters.
Praveena, who is in the third year of her Medicine programme, has taken advantage of a wide range of opportunities, on top of her busy academic schedule.
University of Exeter expertise has helped uncover the origins of treasure found by a metal detector on Devon farmland.
Danielle Wootton, Devon Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme, based at the University of Exeter, identified the owner of the 350-year-old silver seal matrix or “stamp”.
It was officially declared as treasure today at an inquest, the first case heard at the new Plymouth Coroners Court following its official opening by Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent, the High Sheriff of Devon.
Ms Wootton and Richmond Herald of the College of...
A motorbike ride with a special chocolatey difference will take place on Easter Sunday this year – and YOU could be part of it. The riders will be delivering chocolate Easter eggs to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice.
So why not join 'Exeter Based Motorcycle Rides' for a ride to remember? This amazing ride will take place on Easter Sunday 27 March, meeting at Cowley Bridge Road layby, Exeter, EX4 5BX. Be ready to leave at 11am. To join in just turn up on two wheels (or three for trikes!) with a full tank of fuel and make sure you bring...
Junior doctors have started a48 hour strike in response to the Government’s decision to impose a new contract on the profession
The industrial action, between 8am today (Wednesday 9 March) and 8am on Friday 11 March, will mean disruption to services at hospitals across the country.
Commenting on the strike action, RD&E Medical Director Mr Adrian Harris said: “Our priority, as always, is to maintain the safety and quality of care for our patients. We are pleased that our senior medical staff have - once again – demonstrated significant flexibility so that they can...
Exeter Cathedral is celebrating English Tourism Week (5th – 13th March 2016) with the hosting of a Spring Fair, the first such event in recent times.
The magnificent nave of Exeter Cathedral, which houses the longest continuous vaulted ceiling in Europe, is to return to its medieval roots for the hosting of the fair, which takes place this Thursday 10th March 2016 between 10.30am and 4pm. Unlike its medieval ancestor, the modern day Spring Fair will be a quieter affair (no trading in live animals!) and will feature an array of stalls selling crafts and artisan gifts. Visitors will...
A renewable energy lawyer at a leading South West law firm has become a trustee of Truro-based energy charity Community Energy Plus, which helps households lower their energy bills and become more energy efficient.
Justin Butt is a solicitor at Stephens Scown who has worked on a wide number of deals and projects in the renewable energy sector.
Community Energy Plus is an award-winning social enterprise that provides complete energy answers to help householders in Cornwall enjoy warmer, energy efficient homes as part of a more sustainable future.
The ultimate 80's party band! Kiss This are known for their varied repertoire of music with rich harmonies all performed totally live with no backing tapes.
Their energetic party anthems are perfect for getting everyone up and dancing with brilliant live versions of classic feel-good songs by Madonna, Queen, Police, Hazel O'Connor, Talking Heads, Kim Wilde, Blondie, Eurythmics, Dexy's Midnight Runners and many more. Experience great energy, fantastic vocals along with superb musical backing as you re-live the music of the awesome 80's - sing, dance and have a blast under the stars...
