A wounded veteran from Devon is to take part in a unique overnight mountain bike challenge from 27 – 28 June, despite having serious mobility issues.
Chris Jones, who grew up in Teignmouth but now lives on the edge of Dartmoor, is determined not to let injuries to his right ankle, knees, hip and lower back prevent him from taking part in the Snowdon Starlight Struggle.
This will see ten wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and veterans ride their mountain bikes up the 3,560’ high peak in daylight and then race to the bottom in darkness. The challenge has never been...
Small businesses contribute up to $8.5 trillion to the economy. This is half of the United States GDP. The small business community is the backbone of the United States economy. There are roughly 28 million small businesses in the US, and they make up to 99.7% of all businesses.
Let's be honest: the opportunity to be your own boss and put energy into building your own dream is not one to pass by.
However, this is only the rosy side of entrepreneurship. There is a side of running a business that pros do not tell you about.
Work is nearing completion on the replacement of the Kings Arms Swing Bridge near Exeter Quay. The new 15-metre span steel structure has now been lifted into place, and to enable the path to be reinstated on either side of the crossing, the paths leading to the pedestrian swing bridge will need to be closed for four days this week.
The path near the bridge will be closed from 7:30am tomorrow (Tuesday 25 June) and is expected to reopen by Saturday morning (29 June).
A signed diversion will be in place, advising people to use the route around the Quay using Cricklepit...
Councillors have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening the pool at the Riverside Leisure Centre as soon as crucial repair works are completed.
Leading councillors took part in a site visit to see progress on work to repair major structural weaknesses at the building which were discovered following a major fire in 2017.
The on-site team explained how detailed surveys have found significant, major defects in the building which will require the roof structure and pool surround area to be rebuilt.
A significant part of the roof area will need to be replaced, whilst...
Teignbridge councillors, staff, dignitaries, service personnel (including cadets and veterans) and pupils from Chudleigh Primary School marked Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony at the council’s Forde House headquarters. Teignbridge Chairman Cllr Richard Keeling led the ceremony today at 10am, paying tribute to those who currently serve and have served in the past. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. It takes place on the last Saturday...
The Family Law Company is celebrating news that both the firm and one of its Directors have been named as finalists in the CILEx National Awards 2019.
Finalists were chosen from a list of shortlisted nominees, with just a handful of contenders remaining in each category.
The Family Law Company, a specialist law firm with offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton is in the finals of the ‘Promoting Access to the Profession’ category. This recognises an organisation ‘whose innovative and diverse recruitment practices actively break down barriers to, and encourage increased...
Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all parts of Devon meet to give support totalling in excess of £50,000 to local charities & organisations throughout the county who are in need of assistance, we were one of the groups nominated by St. Michaels lodge Dawlish.
“AIMS” (Activities, Interests, Music, Support) is a group who meet every Saturday at Oaklands School Dawish to support families who have children with different needs. here the children can have fun and play in a safe environment enjoying activities which include swimming, cooking and playing musical instruments, and...
Chester Long Court in Exeter, has won the Residential Project of the Year (35 units and under) in the Michelmores Property Awards. This project led by Exeter City has been built in a Passivhaus standard, which offers low energy requirements for tenants. The Chester Long Court project has created 26 homes consisting of one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, with the aim of encouraging Council tenants to 'right-size'.
Chris Curling Judge at the Property Awards commented, "This is a truly innovative scheme, it represents a milestone in the development of Passivhaus engineered...
The Donkey Sanctuary’s golden anniversary was celebrated last week alongside its 50-year banking partnership with Barclays bank.
Representatives from Barclays visited the charity’s international headquarters in Sidmouth where they presented staff with an engraved Dartington Crystal glass vase. The inscription on the vase read ‘The Donkey Sanctuary - Celebrating 50 years in 2019 - Presented by your proud supporters - Barclays’.
Barclays has been The Donkey Sanctuary’s bank since it was founded by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen in 1969. During this time, it has grown from a charity...
Planning a trip is overwhelming at the best of times, but when you bring young children into the equation, it gets a whole lot trickier – especially in a vast, busy capital like London. You have to ensure that whatever activities you plan are child-friendly, child-safe, and consider how quickly it will take the family to get bored while doing them.
Here are a few ideas to get you on the right track and hopefully keep the kids (and you) entertained.
The Many Child-Friendly Places to Eat
It’s easy to think of London as a place of numerous fine-dining and Michelin-...
