East Devon District Council is relocating to its new headquarters at Blackdown House on the outskirts of Honiton and will be open for business at 8.30am on Monday February 11, 2019. In a phased approach taking place over three weeks, staff are leaving the council’s old offices at Knowle, Sidmouth. The Sidmouth offices will cease operations and close down at 5pm on Friday February 8. Together with continuing investment to improve the council’s on-line capability, this move will mean that the council will have a presence in East Devon’s largest town,Exmouth, and it’s most central, Honiton...
Back by popular demand Music College graduates of Russia and its former republics: Mezzo-Soprano, Violin, Balalaika and Piano. Iryna Ilnytska (Mezzo-Soprano from Stachanov, Ukraine with international operatic experience) Sergei Kosov (virtuoso balalaika player from Moscow, a graduate of the prestigious Gnesin Academy and an honour of culture of Russia award winner). Yulia Northridge (prize-winning violinist, graduate of Petrozavodsk Music Academy, Russia) Ekaterina Shetliffe (classical pianist, graduate of Dargomizsky College of Music,Tula, Russia) A showcase of Russian heritage and...
Exeter City earned a point on the road as they drew 1-1 with Carlisle United in Sky Bet League Two.
Nicky Law gave the Grecians the lead with a well taken effort in the first half before Carlisle scored an equaliser from a free-kick through Jamie Devitt.
City boss Matt Taylor made two changes to the side that began the 3-1 win over MK Dons last time out as Randell Williams was handed his first start for the club and Kane Wilson returned to the starting line up at Brunton Park.
The Grecians had a good opportunity within two minutes when Jonathan Forte latched onto a...
A new national wellbeing plan for older people has been launched at Millbrook Village later living community in Exeter which has seen residents clock up more than 7 million steps in the space of just six weeks. Inspired Villages, the later living developer and operator behind Millbrook Village, has joined forces with three high profile wellness organisations to boost the health and wellbeing of its residents. It has partnered with ukactive, hero and Oomph! to dramatically improve the physical, social and mental wellbeing of its residents around the UK.
Applications are open for a new town crier in Seaton. Following the retirement of the former crier in 2017, Seaton Town Council is looking for volunteers to take on this noisy and celebrated role.
Seaton Councillor Ken Beer explains, “Seaton’s town crier is an important and traditional role and we are keen to appoint a new crier as soon as possible. Our town holds many events throughout the year and a town crier adds ceremony and history to those as well as being a great attraction for tourists. A town crier can be any age or gender – as long as they have a loud voice, a sense of...
Whether you want to rent a flat, a room, or even a home, it is critical to know the particulars of the whole approach.
From planning viewings to ensuring the budget are usually up to scratch, this informative guide from CityLets will certainly arm you with all the important information to find your perfect house.
Finding a Property
House searching is always fun. It may be amazingly thrilling to check out houses in your area, and once you find your 'one', there is always an exciting rush.
However,it is not just as easy as turning up to the first home you see...
BT Group is responsible for generating £1 in every £95 produced in the South West’s economy, according to an independent report published this week.
‘The Economic Impact of BT Group plc in the UK’ report, by Hatch Regeneris, shows that the communications company generated a £1.3 billion contribution – expressed as “Gross Value Added” (GVA)* – to the South West economy during the 2017/18 financial year.
The report estimates that the equivalent of 14,770 full-time jobs in the South West are supported through BT’s direct employment, its spending with contractors and suppliers...
No-one relishes the prospect of having to leave their home when they start to have difficulties due to the infirmities of old age. That reluctance to leave your home has been backed up by research which has shown that it’s far better for older people to remain in their homes for as long as possible, where they are happier and more at ease.
If you’re starting to find your stairs a problem, or you struggle to get in and out of the bath safely, there are many ways in which you can adapt your home and find assistance to help you carry on living safely in your familiar surroundings as...
The Yealm Ward at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital has been voted as a winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund and now has £1,000 to spend on building materials.
The hospital received the most votes following a public poll where it was up against the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Court Fields Pre-school in Wellington.
The Yealm Ward specialises in the rehabilitation of those who have suffered a stroke, and patients can be on the ward from between two and 12 weeks.
The team would like to create a therapy garden for use by patients to aid their...
The Donkey Sanctuary offers a packed programme of seasonal fun this February half term. It’s the perfect opportunity to get the family outdoors, enjoy a host of activities and meet some of the friendly donkeys who are cared for at the sanctuary,
As part of the charity’s Golden Anniversary celebrations, the ‘Golden Carrot Hunt’ gives visitors a chance to follow clues around the Sidmouth sanctuary to find a treasure chest full of golden carrots. Each clue relates to a special achievement or interesting fact that have defined the charity over the past 50 years.
