A high ranking government minister with a colourful past is sent on a delicate diplomatic mission to Istanbul. But when his trip ends up in a horrific bar room brawl, social media explodes and the enigmatic darling of a political party becomes Europe’s most wanted man overnight. Chased by the authorities, damned by religious leaders, pursued by those looking for vengeance and head-hunted by fanatics, his Odyssey begins.
Plunged into the ancient past Odysseus must now contend with all the unworldly beings and unnatural phenomena that stand in his way. The Cyclops, the Sirens,...
Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club held their AGM on 15th September with Stuart Luxton standing as the new President, Robert Chertion as Chairman, Georgina Davie Vice-Chairman and Millie Murphy as secretary. The club is going from strength to strength with an increased number of members since the new members evening arranged to recruit younger people, and a selection of activities and club socials held within the first month.
Millie Murphy competed at the County round of the Call my Bluff speaking competition representing Haldon Group, whilst Georgina Davie competed in the Just a...
A festive motorbike cavalcade with a special difference will take place just a couple of weeks before Christmas this year – and YOU could be part of it.
The riders will be delivering Christmas toys to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice.
So why not arm yourself with a Santa suit, decorate your motorbike with some tinsel or antlers and join the Exeter Based Motorbike Rides group for a ride to remember?
This is the second Exeter Santa Ride, the first one last year was very memorable with well over a hundred bikers all turning...
Exeter City's search for a Saturday afternoon away win this season continues after a 2-0 Hallowe’en defeat at Barnet.
City made three changes for this one, and with Jordan Moore-Taylor not involved, Tom McCready came in at right-back and featured alongside a central defensive pairing of Christian Ribeiro and the returning Troy Brown. Ryan Harley was back in the starting line-up, and operated along the flank.
City spent a lot of the first period in defensive positions, with Tom Nichols finding himself in the defensive third a lot...
Moves to register public footpaths across the grounds of East Devon District Council’s headquarters at the Knowle in Sidmouth, have been rejected by a government-appointed inspector.
The decision has been welcomed by the council and follows a protracted legal process stretching back more than three years.
Two applications were made in 2012 by local residents to register a number of footpaths across parts of the Knowle under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Devon County Council, who is responsible for public rights of way, rejected the applications but an...
A brave group from leading South West law firm Stephens Scown pushed themselves over the edge today in a Halloween-themed abseil raising funds for Age UK Exeter.
Six lawyers from the firm’s Young Marketing Group (YMG) took part in the hair-raising 80ft abseil off the edge of Princesshay’s NCP car park, raising over £750 in the process.
In costumes ranging from witches to Harry Potter and Batwoman, the terrifying lawyers were part of more than 50 participants from businesses around the city.
Age UK Exeter works to support elderly people across the city and is the...
The Exeter Daily has teamed up once more with Exeter Round Table to offer you the chance of winning a family ticket to this year’s Charity Fireworks Extravaganza.
How to enter:
All you have to do for the chance of winning is to email your name, email address and a contact telephone number to ted@thedailyuk.com - make sure you enter "Round Table Fireworks Competition" in the subject line!
One winner will be chosen at random at 4.30pm on Monday 2 November 2015 and notified by email.
Exeter-based chartered surveyor and property consultancy Sanderson Weatherall has launched a new integrated asset advisory service for businesses following the appointment of a debt and working capital management specialist.
Chris Brooke has been appointed associate partner within the asset based lending (ABL) valuation and advisory department. He joins Christian Humphreys, partner, and Lee Joyce, associate partner, in delivering their specialist ABL service to financial lenders, insolvency practitioners, corporate recovery specialists and private equity houses operating within a...
An Exeter business which provides specialist employment for people with disabilities has been officially opened by Devon County Council leader John Hart who said he was pleased to see the workers all flourishing.
The Devon Disability Collective (DDC) was set up after PLUSS announced the impending closure of its factory at Marsh Barton.
Devon County Council owns the building and agreed to waive the £150,000 rent for the first year and loan the collective £125,000 over five years to help its set-up costs and cash flow.
