Devon

Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club were honoured to be named the winner of two coveted categories at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2015-2016, held in Exeter on 4th February.

Facing competition from over 100 finalists across the region, Highbullen were awarded Gold for Venue and Business Tourism and Bronze for Large Hotel of the Year.

Ronnie Orr, Resort Director, said, “It is a great honour to be presented with the Gold award for Venue and Business Tourism and the Bronze award for Large Hotel of the Year. It has been an incredible year since we first opened...

Devon swept to victory, winning 30 awards in this year’s South West Tourism awards and will see ten businesses go through to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence in March. Ninety-five different awards were announced at the event, which took place in Exeter Cathedral last night (4 February).

Devon saw ‘Gold’ was awarded to Calvert Trust, Exmoor, for Access and Inclusivity; Mayflower Marina, Plymouth, for Active and Sporting Experience; River Cottage, Axminster for Artistic, Cultural and Learning Experience; Rydon Farm B&B, Woodbury for B&B Accommodation of the...

Exeter School is looking forward to performing three contrasting pieces for the annual Choral Society concert held at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 17 March.

Made up of current pupils, parents, staff and guests, Choral Society will perform Fauré's Requiem, a favourite within the choral repertoire, featuring a solo from music scholar Rebecca German who will sing the famous Pie Jesu.

New to many performers and audiences will be contemporary composer Paul Patterson's Magnificat. The piece is a real showcase for the glorious combination of choir, brass, percussion and organ and...

The government has announced it will protect the ‘green purpose’ of the Green Investment Bank after privatisation, using an approach modelled on Regen SW’s constitution. A ‘special share’ in the bank will be held by a separate company independent of both the bank and the government.

The bank would not be able to make changes to its green mission unless this ‘Special Shareholder’ gives its consent. The measure was introduced in the House of Lords as part of the bill to privatise the bank by Lord Robin Teverson. The approach is based on Regen SW’s constitution which has a similar ‘...

Devon county councillors are calling on the region’s MPs to rebel against the Government if the local government settlement is again inadequate to provide front line services and support for vulnerable people. County Labour Leader Cllr Richard Westlake said: “The County Council is facing the stark reality of further overall budget cuts totaling £34 million, a devastating amount for any local authority to bear. The final decision on the county council’s budget, along with the level of council tax, is likely to be made on February 18.

“We still have not had all the final budget...

A University of Exeter psychologist has been given three prestigious prizes for his work to further understanding of how the human mind regulates behaviour.

Frederick Verbruggen won the awards because of his significant contribution to the study of ‘executive control’ over the past decade.

This is a set of regulatory processes that aim to override unwanted, strong impulses or urges, allowing people to resist short-term temptations and fulfil long-term goals.

Executive control is critical in everyday life but remains poorly understood. Professor Verbruggen’s research...

Double Platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner has joined the cast of Green Day’s explosive Tony Award ® winning musical, American Idiot, and will appear at the Exeter Northcott Theatre in May.

One of the UK’s finest contemporary singer-songwriters, Newton’s unique style of guitar playing and soaring vocals have made him a worldwide success since he burst onto the music scene back in 2007. Newton will join the previously announced X Factor finalist Amelia Lily (Whatsername), Alexis Gerred (Tunny), Llandyll Gove (Gerard), Lucas Rush (St Jimmy) and Steve Rushton (Will), who will all...

Police in Dawlish are appealing for information following a house burglary in the Town.

The incident occurred between 12.30pm and 1pm on Wednesday 3 February at a property in Plantation Terrace, Dawlish.

Entry to the property was gained via a rear conservatory window and once inside and following a search, jewellery was stolen from a bedroom.

A witness recalls seeing a man on the driveway of the attacked property at the material time.

He is described as being a white man, aged in his 20s – 30s, 5ft 9in tall, medium / stocky build, with short dark grade one...

Having headlined the 2015 Glastonbudget Festival last year (the biggest tribute festival of the year), Totally TINA comes to TORQUAY – Princess Theatre on Saturday 20th February 2016!

Totally TINA is an award-winning tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, being given the “Official UK number one” honour by the Agents Association of Great Britain.

Currently touring the UK theatres in a full production version with live band, dancers and our leading lady Justine Riddoch. Rather than being a biography, this show focuses on Tina's live concert career, replicating...