Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has been nationally recognised by Government as the best Service of its kind in the UK for its regulatory support of local businesses
The Service was awarded the Regulatory Excellence Business Support Award by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy at an event in London on Wednesday 20 June.
The event showcased the support local authorities across the UK give local traders by ensuring that they don’t fall foul of regulations and have the support they need to grow, prosper and to create jobs. Devon,...
The ARTFUSION exhibition at Teignmouth TAAG marks the return of the five artists coming back with new ideas and two more names added to the list in to present a shared vision in various forms of individual expressions.
The common theme for all artists is exploration of the human condition, bringing to public the elements of being, the exploration of the unknown and attempting to translate what's not yet fully imaginable.
This year's line-up includes:
Kerry Broom-head Brown, a British painter and a sculptor residing in Netherlands where she works in the...
13 July – Karime Hassan, Exeter City Council Business Briefing
Business people are being given the opportunity to question the city’s top leaders at events hosted by Exeter Chamber of Commerce, the city’s leading business organisation.
On Friday 6th July Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw, will brief Chamber members on the latest decisions from Westminster which will impact their businesses and take part in a question and answer session.
Mr Bradshaw said: “I am pleased to be able to address the business community...
There are around two million people living with sight loss in the UK. Guide Dogs aims to support people with a visual impairment to keep their independence and maintain their lifestyles. There are lots of different services on offer, ranging from our most well-known service, the guide dogs, through to children and young people’s services, technology, and our volunteering services such as My Guide.
To support the running of these services we have many incredible and dedicated volunteers, and Guide dogs was proud to present the Local Volunteer Awards event for the South West region...
Managing director of Redrow West Country, Nigel Palmer, has been working with local schools in Devon to educate teens on interview practices and inspire young people to pursue careers in housebuilding and construction.
Redrow aims to collaborate with education partners to positively impact people and communities and to inspire the next generation to build. Nigel visited Devonport High School for Boys along with Redrow JJgraduate trainee, Hannah Pullinger. The two led a presentation to 25 pupils to educate them about Redrow and to inspire students to pursue rewarding careers in...
This July Exeter Phoenix presents a stunning line-up of new and exciting theatre, performance, cabaret and workshops. The Summer Showcase will run from Wednesday 18th – Sunday 22 July. This July Showcase opens with a free cabaret workshop for beginners with local performance artist Rhys Slade-Jones, who will also be performing his new show The Land Of My Fathers And Mothers And Some Other People. Exeter Phoenix’s associate artist Willy Hudson presents a free LGBTQ+ writing workshop, alongside a preview of his Edinburgh Fringe-bound show Bottom. Following on from their Edinburgh Fringe...
Exmouth based, visually impaired Author, Paul Stretton-Stephens has launched his latest novel, Shades of Loyalty.
This is the second book in The Jack Jago Thriller Series where Paul himself a veteran, writes about a Jack Jago an ex-Royal Marine and Royal Military Policeman.
When law enforcement agencies in five different locations across two countries can’t solve a string of deadly explosions, a drowning and the theft of £24.25million, it’s time for Jack Jago and his team to join in. Only they don’t have to play by the rules. Undaunted by the possibility that the...
The fact you’re reading this article means you’re more than likely considering moving out of your current home. It’s an important decision that should not be taken lightly. After all, your home is the place where you’ve spent time creating the perfect haven, created precious memories with your family, and the place you’ve retreated to at the end of a hard day.
If you are undecided about whether to remain in your current home or invest in a new property, you might need a little help making up your mind. Take a look at the following six reasons why it might be time for you to move...
A boat with an unusual mission, supported by Exeter’s Coastal Recycling launched off the Salcombe coast.
The boat belongs to an innovative off-shore recycling scheme and social enterprise, Till the Coast is Clear, which aims to reduce the impact of plastic waste on wildlife and the environment of the South West’s coastline.
The Till the Coast is Clear scheme will see environmental entrepreneur Gary Jolliffe take to the water, travelling around the South West coastline collecting otherwise impossible to reach plastics and debris from creeks, caves and tiny beaches. Covering...
