Since competing on The X Factor in 2010, One Direction have taken the UK, and US, charts by storm. Now they are set to try and break a different industry, the cosmetic and beauty industry.
One Direction is set to collaborate with Superdrug stores and create some brand new products for the beauty shops' MUA range. The MUA range, which has lip glosses inspired by another X Factor star Alexandra Burke, will include nail polishes and cheek tints.
All of the One Direction inspired products will have five different variations. There will be five nail polishes in the collection,...
County Council Chairman, Bernard Hughes OBE, has written to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge congratulating them on the arrival of their son.
In the letter he said: “On behalf of the people of Devon may I send our heartfelt congratulations on the safe arrival of your son.
“Your news has been recieved with great pleasure and joy by everybody and we send our best wishes for the future good health and happiness of you all”.
Exeter’s festival of alt-folk and americana returns this year with music across seven stages and over 60 acts.
Line-up includes:
Fenech Soler, Lisa Knapp, Zervas & Pepper, Rev Hammer, Matthew & Me, Bert Miller & The Animal Folk, Woodford Green, Carnivala!, Mae Karthuaser, David Harbottle & The Friendly Cats, Cut Purse Rascals, Moor Reason, Mozura, The Mudskippers, Alex Gregory, Lazibyrd, The Calamity, Laura Loft, Ollie Bowen, Jez Bayes, Duncan Stagg, Kimwei, Danny Adam, and many more to be announced.
Tickets: £15 weekend | £10 per day BOOK HERE: http...
Devon-based folk musician Jim Causley has recorded an album of the poetry of his distant relative, the celebrated Cornish poet Charles Causley who died ten years ago, set to music and recorded in his house in Launceston. He used Causley Senior’s old piano and recorded with Julie Murphy of Fernhill and Ceri Owen-Jones as well as guitarist Pete Berryman and Cornish group Dalla. Jim, Julie and Ceri are now touring the show, based around Julie and Jim singing the material and accompaniment on piano, harp, accordion, fiddle and trombone.
Devon County Council is rolling out a programme of health checks for almost 50,000 Devon residents aged between 40 and 74. The NHS health checks are part of a programme aimed at early detection and reduction of some of the most common lifestyle-related conditions including heart, liver and kidney disease. The check will initially be offered by GP surgeries, but over time may also be offered at other venues in communities across the county. Cllr Andrea Davis, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke,...
Maddy Prior has a history of collaborating with unexpected musicians. Looking to approach traditional and written material from interesting and varied perspectives. After a successful Spring Tour Maddy again teams up with Giles Lewin and Hannah James.
Giles is a multi-talented instrumentalist and singer with a classical background diluted by some years in the band After Hours. He is a stalwart of the Carnival Band, another long-time collaboration of Maddy's. Hannah James is from the award-winning duo Hannah James and Sam Sweeney and can currently be seen as part of the group...
An exciting family community festival is being held by East Devon District Council in Beer on Monday 29 July.
The event will be held at from 10am to 1pm. Children can enjoy face painting, circus skills, a bouncy castle and many other attractions – all for free!
The new play equipment in the play area will be officially unveiled at 10.30am by Beer Parish Council as part of the event.
A joint Police and Fire Service investigation has been launched following a fire that damaged four properties in Tiverton. The fire broke out at Magnolia Court at around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday, 23 July 2013). The fire, which is being treated as suspicious, spread to four properties, causing extensive damage to one house. No-one was injured. A 30-year-old local man was arrested in connection with the incident and was later released on Police bail until 25 September 2013. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting reference KT/13/1196 or...
SET squared, a company that is partnered with several outstanding universities (such as Exeter University) and which supports the growth and success of new business ventures, has come Joint first in Europe at successfully incubating businesses, an independent survey has revealed.
The University Business Incubator (UBI) Index has listed the SETsquared incubator as the best in Europe, alongside jointly-placed NDRC LaunchPad in the Republic of Ireland. The ranking puts SETsquared fourth in the world, and joint first outside of the US.
Exeter City Council has announced that Heavitree Paddling Pools will be closed for the day tomorrow (25 July) to allow for the water to be changed.
But fear not, as the pools should be back in action on Friday (26 July), ready for the busy summer period.
The pools have seen thousands of users over the last few weeks during the exceptionally hot weather. The high number of users has resulted in a build up of sun tan lotion on the sides of the pools.
On Thursday the pools will be be drained, cleaned and refilled. With a chance of showers on Thursday, the...
