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Alesha Dixon to join Boyzone for Devon show

Newton Abbot Racecourse can reveal that singer and television presenter Alesha Dixon will be Boyzone’s Special Guest at their headline show at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday June 28.

The concert, which is confirmed to be Boyzone’s only South West tour date, will take place on Sunday June 28.

2015 is shaping up to be another great year for Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon. She is presently a TV judge on Britain’s Got Talent which is in its ninth series, now airing.

'The Boy Does Nothing' singer is also confirmed to be bringing out a new record in...

Arson Awareness Week focuses on children

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 12:30pm

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are supporting Arson Awareness Week (May 3-9) by focusing on their Firesetter Intervention Programme aimed at young children who are drawn to lighting fires.

Our Firesetter Intervention Programme helps children and young people understand and control the feelings and circumstances that lead them to set fires.

Most children show a natural interest and curiosity in fire, even if they do not display any firesetting behaviour. Children may be fascinated by the glow from a real flame from when they blow out their birthday candles,...

Thumbs up to road safety campaign

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 12:22pm

A road safety campaign which was launched in Devon last year has been so successful, it's to have its own national awareness day.

The My Red Thumb campaign, hit the headlines last May as a multi-agency road safety campaign designed to raise awareness of the risks of distraction specifically associated with using a mobile phone while driving.

The aim of the campaign was to reach as many road users as possible through the use of social media and to use behavioural change techniques to encourage people to change their habits.

National My Red Thumb day will take place...

HSL brings comfort to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 12:02pm

HSL, the UK’s leading comfort furniture specialist, is arriving in Exeter this week, with a brand new store set to open in Duns Business Centre on Trusham Road in Marsh Barton tomorrow, Thursday 7 May.

Manufacturing high quality, handmade back-care furniture for more than 40 years, the new Orpington store is the fourteenth HSL outlet to open in the last 12 months, cementing the company’s commitment to offering outstanding customer service and a wide selection of excellent quality products, in a huge choice of styles and fabrics, that provide value for money.

The store will...

Garden Festival a whizzing success

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 11:27am

Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle on 1st and 2nd May was a "whizzing success" in it’s second year.

The two days opened with explosive "daytime fireworks", whooshing coloured smoke, and showering sparks in the clouds for opening ceremony with Toby and the Countess of Devon cutting the ribbon on Friday and (Lady Courtenay on Saturday) to start the day with live music, the festival Tuk Tuk and lots of local school children all ready to get gardening in the dedicated children’s marquee.

“I was thrilled with the turnout to my second Garden Festival at Powderham...

X Factor auditions come to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 11:00am

The X Factor auditions are back on the road in search of the best and freshest vocal talent as it looks to uncover the nation’s next big singing star.

The UK’s favourite singing show will be visiting Exeter on Friday 22 May with auditions taking place in Princesshay. Auditions will take place from 9am – 6pm.

This is part of the shows biggest ever audition tour, which will visit an unprecedented 50 towns and cities across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, as this year we are bringing the auditions directly to you!

If you have ever thought about...

Worry Dolls

Event Date: 
17/05/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Kingskerswell Parish Church (St Marys) Kingskerswell TQ12 5LD

World Unlimited are very pleased to announce details for a Devon show for Worry Dolls at Kingskerswell Parish Church on May 17th Doors 7pm

Humorous and charming folk songwriting combined with sublime harmonies

Worry Dolls are a folk duo that have been making waves in the London Indie Folk scene, and across the UK from Glastonbury Festival to Derry, collecting praise and accolades as they go.

Many will have seen the Worry Dolls supporting Joan Armatrading on tour, or may have heard their songs played on Radio 2 and BBC6 Music.

Their bond was created through...

Public believe Cameron can't budget

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 8:59am

The majority of people living on the breadline think David Cameron has no idea what its like to live on their weekly budget. People from Exeter took part in a national survey organised by PayPlan, one of the country’s largest free debt management solution providers ahead of this week's general election. The survey has revealed that 64 per cent have little confidence in the current Prime Minister being able to cope in their financial situation. Conversely, the general public also believes Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage would find it easiest to live on a lower income. In Exeter, the average...

Coveted legal award for Donna

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 7:56am

Donna Hart from The Family Law Company in Exeter received the President’s Award in the recent Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Awards for her commitment to members in Devon.

The award is presented annually to an individual who has given ‘outstanding service to CILEx or the legal community and who represents the organisation’s values and ethos.’

Frances Edwards, CILEx President said: “Donna has supported hundreds of CILEx members in her community; she is a fine example of a Chartered Legal Executive and a champion of the opportunities CILEx provides.”

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Murder investigation launched in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 6:33am

Detectives have launched a murder enquiry into the death of a 76-year-old old woman from Plymouth.

Police and ambulance were called to an address on Ashleigh Close, Tamerton Foliot in Plymouth at around 9.15am on Tuesday 5 May following reports of a disturbance at the property.

On arrival officers found the woman deceased and a 79-year-old man who was injured, in a collapsed state. He was treated at the scene and has since been taken to Derriford Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Detectives plan to speak to him at a later stage when his condition has...

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