The team at Johnson’s Apparalmaster’s Exeter laundry were delighted to be honoured recently with the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) prestigious Tachograph Compliance Award. The annual award highlights FTA members' efforts in maintaining the highest levels of safety compliance and their management of high driver standards.
Announcing the award, FTA key account contract manger Karen Reid said: “I’m delighted to present this award to Johnsons Apparelmaster in Exeter in recognition of the high standards achieved. This award reflects the high benchmark set and I would like to...
On The Road Music Festival have announced that well-loved rock band Reef will be headlining their festival this year. With classics such as Place your Hands and songs from their latest album Revelation this band are sure to get everyone in the Big Top up and dancing.
On The Road Music Fest is a 3-day event held in Braunton at the end of August. It is a family friendly festival, where festival goers can enjoy great music, fabulous street food and a heart-warming community vibe. It’s one big party and just what you need to round off the summer.
Spring has sprung which means it is time to get out of the house and enjoy some of the activities around the area. Here are five ideas that you should put onto your to-do-list.
Go for a hike on the Coast
As the surroundings of Exeter are beautiful, spring is the perfect time to explore these by foot. Hiking trails, such as the 8 mile-long “City to Coast” trail, are easy to walk and give you the opportunity to get back in shape while enjoying the sun and ocean breeze. The trail is part of the 45 mile long Exe Valley way and starts on the Quay at Exeter. It ends on the coast...
Darlington actress, Jade Byrne, heads off on a special UK tour this year as Pricks, a medical play (with a difference) about Type 1 Diabetes, takes in a dozen dates from Hexham to Exeter Phoenix (on 16 May) and a few in-between.
At 33-years-old Jade has been an actress for nine years (appearing in the likes of Inspector George Gently, Casualty and Mount Pleasant), and a Type 1 diabetic for the past 30 (just ask her stage companion, Dennis the Menace, he’s been there from the beginning).
An urgent, yet funny, new, one-woman show sees Jade tell a warm, engaging and uplifting...
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is gearing up for a busy six-day Easter holiday period (Thursday 18th April – Tuesday 23rd April 2019 inc) from Exeter Airport when it will operate a total of 188 flights across 17 UK regional and European routes.
With extra frequency added over the same period last year, Paris and Manchester will be particularly busy, with the popular routes operating 22 and 30 flights respectively over the extended weekend. Double daily flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle offer a wide range of options for onward travel to destinations across the world that...
The smell of seawater has always been known to be one of the best things that people love, especially during the summertime. What is more tempting is the way you enjoy this refreshing smell. Many people believe that cruise ships have become one of the most trending summertime getaways. Getting away on a cruise is the ideal solution to free your mind and refresh. You have nothing to worry about. You do not have to worry about cooking, cleaning, or preparing anything. You will go away to a place where everything is being served and done for you.
On Friday 12th April Stagecoach South West held an ‘Egg-stravaganza’ event in Torbay to launch their egg-citing Easter competition and celebrate the return of the ‘Golden Hop’ service this Easter.
This year, the public have the chance to take part in the ultimate Easter egg hunt onboard the bus. Using one of their special Easter egg hunt check list, passengers are invited to spot the different coloured eggs, hidden on board our Stagecoach buses, and complete their check lists by filling in each egg’s unique code for a chance to win a giant Easter prize. The Easter egg hunt...
It will be a “Funky Weekend”, when the Former Lead Singer of The Stylistics brings his critically acclaimed full live band show to the Exmouth Pavilion. His career as a celebrated vocalist spans: The Manhattans; The Delfonics; The Moments and The Stylistics. His unmistakable silky, tenor vocals have been heard across the globe. After Russell Thompkins JR. departed the group, Eban became the new Lead Singer for The Stylistics in 2000 and has toured the UK every November with the group ever since. After his tenure spanning two decades, he departed The Stylistics in January to focus on his...
This spring, Stagecoach South West is reintroducing a late-night bus service for Torbay residents.
The N12 will operate every 30 minutes, between Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, from the late evening of Friday and Saturday nights until around 0430 the following day.
The service will launch on the evening of Good Friday, 19th April, just as the busy Easter holidays begin, and is expected to be popular with both local residents and visitors, wishing to leave the car at home and enjoy a night out in the Torbay area.
Do you feel like you're the only person in the world with bad credit? You're not alone. Nearly a third of Americans have bad credit .
The truth is, there are a lot of factors that contribute to bad credit scores — maybe you lost a job or had a medical emergency. These things are entirely out of your control, and yet, for many Americans, you still have to deal with the consequences of bad credit.
Just what are the consequences for people with credit problems? And what are the solutions? Read on for the answer!