RUBY Modern Diner: A fresh approach to fast food

RUBY, Modern Diner’s flagship restaurant will open in January 2013, breathing new life into 74 Queen St, a landmark grade 2 listed building in the heart of Exeter.

Open all day every day, RUBY brings a modern twist to the roots of the American diner, serving fast food prepared with the finest, fresh local ingredients.

Richard Harrison joint managing director of Modern Diners said;

‘‘RUBY is named after the Devon Ruby Red cow. All our meat and dairy products are free range and locally sourced including beef from a single Mid Devon farm, where the herd is sired by a...

Giant rubber duck floats down the Thames

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Tue, 12/11/2012 - 6:41pm

Jackpotjoy.com succeeded in bringing a smile to the faces of chilly Londoners this morning as an enormous rubber duck floated down the Thames as part of the website's 'FUNdation' launch.

The oversized bath toy was launched from West India Dock in the Isle of Dogs, east London, at 8.30am this morning. It floated along the Thames past the O2, Canary Wharf, and on towards Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast as part of a publicity stunt organised by a website.Jackpotjoy.com's new Facebook FUNdation, is part of a marketing campaign to grant funds to people who have good ideas to make people...

Gay weddings to be banned by Churches of England and Wales

Gay weddings in the Churches of England and Wales will be explicitly banned under new laws on same-sex marriage, the Government has announced.

Other religious organisations will be able to "opt in" to holding ceremonies, Culture Secretary Maria Miller said. But she added that the Church of England and Church in Wales had "explicitly" stated strong opposition and would not be included. The plans are due to be introduced before the next election, in 2015.

Labour backs the changes, which apply to England and Wales, and urged ministers not to be "too reserved" in...

Exeter pushing for improved railway links for the city

Exeter City Council has welcomed the news that Transport Minister Simon Burns is to consider electrifying a further stretch of railway line, from Newbury to Westbury. The line from Paddington to Newbury is already set to be wired, together with the line to Bristol and South Wales, as part of the current electrification programme.

"Exeter needs a modern railway to maintain its competitive edge, and electrification to Westbury would be a big step in the right direction," said Council Leader Pete Edwards.

"They are already considering the Bristol to Exeter route for a future...

Exeter City FC and Exeter College launch exciting new diploma

For some youngsters, their experience of school can put them off the idea of further education after GCSEs altogether - even if they have the ability to progress their academic studies.

Now Exeter City FC is offering an exciting new opportunity for 16 and 17 year olds - male and female - to pursue a Futsal and Education scholarship with the club, allowing youngsters to study a Level 3 BTEC diploma as well as playing futsal.

The club is aiming to encourage youngsters to remain engaged with education by running this fully accredited Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in...

Exeter's first Christmas Market soars with success

True to a well known carol, the weather outside has been frightful this December, but come hail, sleet or snow, Exeter's premiere Christmas Market has proved to be a roaring success.

While the stormy climate was knocking at our doorsteps, shoppers this year took comfort by warming their spirits in the bustling Exeter Christmas Market. Set against the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral, visitors treated themselves to a cup of traditional Glühwein as they embarked for the first time around the Yuletide village.

Following the Christmas lights switch on in Princesshay on...

Appeal launched to 'Save a School' this Christmas!

Exeter Steiner School is running an appeal to help save it from imminent closure, which would leave over 40 pupils and families without a school the week before Christmas.

The campaign to raise the £20,000 needed is already well underway with over £4,500 raised in the past five days. Donations and pledges are being gratefully received, as well as sponsored events such as a Tai Chi Walk on Sunday 16th December, where father and trustee of the school Joe Salmon will attempt to walk the 12 mile Exeter Green Circle Path using only Tai Chi and Qigong moves.

The school will also...

Newbery Metals launches Scrap for 'Charity' scheme

Authored by GHN
Posted: Tue, 12/11/2012 - 2:09pm

With the enforced cash ban upon us, paying for small amounts of scrap just isn’t viable, what with the admin time and cost of cheques!!

At all of our depots, G H Newbery & Son Ltd – Exeter, G H Newbery & Son (Honiton) Ltd, E B Janes Ltd (Tiverton & Minehead), Gorman Metals Ltd – Newton Abbot, and Quarry Breakers (Paignton) Ltd, are giving our customers the opportunity to ‘donate’ their scrap to charity. Our charity account at present is the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.

If you would like to do this, quite simply turn up at any of our depots and let the weighbridge...

Cliff Richard will make it a summer to remember at Powderham

Event Date: 
16/06/2013 - 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle is thrilled to announce superstar rocker Cliff Richard will be Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’ at Powderham Castle on Sunday 16th June 2013 as part of his Midsummer Nights Tour.

Christmas celebrations for London 2012 Volunteers

Authored by Active Devon
Posted: Tue, 12/11/2012 - 12:31pm

Over 60 London 2012 sports volunteers came together at a Christmas Party organised by Active Devon, at Sandy Park Exeter last week.

The party, for Devon Games Makers, Torch Bearers and Young Ambassadors, featured the opportunity to ask Olympic athlete and Torch Bearer Gorgs Geikie about her experiences at the Games and also to hear from Young Ambassadors from St Luke’s Science and Sports College about their experiences volunteering in the Olympic Garden.

Gorgs brought along her Olympic Torch and kindly donated her own Torch Bearers shirt which she had signed as a raffle...

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