University level students at ‘Gold’ rated Exeter College celebrated their graduation in the spectacular surroundings of Exeter Cathedral.
More than 165 students from the Centre for University Level Studies donned their caps and gowns for a grand procession through the city centre on their way to the Cathedral (Friday, October 20th).
This year’s graduation comes after a year of success for University Level studies at Exeter College – with the college awarded a prestigious ‘Gold’ rating in the UK Government’s assessment of teaching excellence in higher education.
Simpkins Edwards, the Barnstaple-based chartered accountancy firm, is calling on the brightest brains of North Devon to pull together teams of friends and colleagues to enter its 8th annual Really Big Quiz.
Taking place at the Barnstaple Hotel on Wednesday 15th November from 6.45pm, the annual Really Big Quiz brings the region’s brightest professional brains together to compete for the coveted title of Barnstaple’s and North Devon’s brainiest group or business.
The event raises vital funds for the Mayor of Barnstaple’s chosen charities, which this year include Clarity, The...
Overnight closures will be needed on Sandygate roundabout and the services roundabout at Junction 30 of the M5 for two weeks while essential resurfacing work is carried out.
The closures will take place from 8pm to 5am, and are due to start on the evening of Monday 13 November. The junction and roundabouts will be open throughout the daytime, but during overnight working hours there will be no access on or off the M5 at Junction 30, or use of Sandygate Roundabout. From Monday 27 November to Friday 15 December, there will be night time (8pm-5am) lane closures, some of which will be...
While dramas show heirs routinely challenging a will at its reading, the fact that the heirs don’t like the designation of property is rarely going to stand up in court as a reason to throw the whole document out. There are a number of legal reasons or grounds that someone can have for challenging a will. Let’s look at a few.
Prior Wills
It is quite possible to contest a new will written in the final days of someone’s life when there are questions of their competence, sanity, judgement, or suspicions of undue influence. It is especially strong grounds to challenge a will...
Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed overnight on Thursday (2 November).
The road will be closed from 8.30pm in order to enable surfacing work to be carried out and for the last sections of guardrail to be installed. It will re-open at 5.30am the following morning (Friday 3 November). The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379. Details of the diversion route are available here . Information on changes to Stagecoach bus services will be available at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/south-west/greate......
A probation service officer from Exeter has been shortlisted for a major national award.
Laura Greenhill, 47, has been shortlisted for a Butler Trust Award, which recognises and celebrates outstanding dedication, skill and creativity by people working in prisons, probation and youth justice settings across the UK.
The recognition is a result of Laura’s hard work to deliver and develop probation work at the city’s recently refurbished CoLab community and wellbeing hub at Wat Tyler House in King William Street.
Laura works for Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Community...
Do you want to give your home a new lease of life? Instead of spending your savings on transforming you home, there are many affordable ways you can create a beautiful interior style.
Check out these alternative ways to furnish your home.
1. Auctions
If you want to secure high-quality furnishings and gadgets for a fraction of their RRP, consider taking yourself along to one of the many auctions in the UK . Whether you’re looking for a brand-new kitchen, whitegoods, or a smart TV, it’s the perfect place to secure a bargain for your home.
