118,000 people working in Devon would benefit from the introduction of a Living Wage. Research by the South West TUC released during Living Wage Week (4 - 10th November) shows 32% (15,558) of workers in Torbay, 28% (27,273) in Plymouth and 28% (75,239) in the rest of Devon earn less than £7.20 an hour – the lowest rate that campaigners believe supports a decent standard of living outside London.
Pay campaigner Kit Leary said: “Paying the living wage is good for business, good for the individual and good for society. It would close the gap between luxury pay at one...
Rat Attack is very proud to announce the release of its newest single 'Bad Catholic' accompanied with music video. The music video was made by local TV/Production company Pangaea TV, and once it had reached 500 views the band released a free download of the single through their facebook page.
The band will also be releasing their Peter Miles-produced (Frank Turner, Tellison, We Are The Ocean) eponymous debut EP in February 2013 (date TBC), which will feature the second single ‘Heartbeat’, with guest vocals from Liam Cromby from We Are The Ocean. The whole EP, in fact, has...
Ask Your Pharmacist Week starts today (5th November), where men will be encouraged to take a more active interest in their health.
A study by the the National Pharmacy Association has found that men are much less likely than women to take advantage of primary care services, including community pharmacies. They are also unwilling to consult a pharmacist face-to-face or seek treatment when sick.
Men visit their GP four times a year compared to six times for women, according to the NPA. On average they visit a pharmacy four times a year compared with 18 for women. More men...
The next Anglican Bishop of Crediton, the Diocese of Exeter has announced.
Reverend Nick McKinnel, 58, from the Minster Church of St Andrew in Plymouth will replace the Right Reverend Bob Evens.Bishop Evens, who has served since 2004, will retire at the end of October.
Mr McKinnel will be consecrated as a bishop in Southwark Cathedral, in London, in November.
He said: "I look forward to getting to know the clergy and congregations in this part of the diocese."
Mr McKinnel currently a prebendary at Exeter Cathedral.
City made two changes after last week's 3-0 defeat at Cheltenham. Pat Baldwin came in to form a back three alongside Coles and Amankwaah and Alan Gow started in partnership with Jamie Cureton up front. Arron Davies missed out through injury and Jimmy Keohane dropped to the bench. The new 3-5-1-1 formation allowed Scot Bennett to return to midfield.
The home side started with intent and David Healy’s early cross went all the way across the Exeter box. Dominic Poleon had plenty of time at the far post but shot first time and hit the bar.
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter praised his side as they returned to winning ways with an impressive 33-9 victory over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.
Having suffered defeats to Leinster and Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup, as well a setback on the road at Bath just seven days earlier, the Chiefs rediscovered their winning formula in style as tries from Gonzalo Camacho, Haydn Thomas and Chris Budgen helped pave the way for Exeter’s fourth league win of the season.
As well as the three tries, fly-half Gareth Steenson kicked over a further 16 points,...
One Gear Exeter and BikeCaffe Exeter present a casual evening of films for those with an interest in cycling. Featuring a selection of beautifully shot short films plus special guests.
The movies to be show are Böikzmöind ( www.boikzmoind.com ), a fun documentary by Gavin Strange about the fixed gear scene in Bristol. And Rapha films – short documentaries beautifully filmed about road cycling and adventure as a group of passionate cyclists.
Plus there’s a host of creative cycling enthusiast types on hand to help create that dynamo buzz.
Join us for our big day. Events start at 2.00pm with Radio Exe's live show. Come along and meet the local radio team!
Father Christmas will pop in after 4.30pm and will be handing out free pressies for good children!
And our 'Lights On" will begin with a bang at 6.30pm with glitter and snow! Transforma man will also be popping in to say "hello"! Lots to do for children with free balloon modelling during the evening and the chance to listen to carol singing.
Splash Swim school hosted a gala style mini-Olympics on 19 October, raising £145 for Exmouth RNLI. Splash Swim school teachers and parents volunteered their time to host a competitive event at Middlemoor giving children from as young as four, the opportunity to compete in swimming races.
26 children attended and all received a medal for entry, competing in the main strokes: front crawl; back crawl; butterfly and breaststroke. Depending on their age and ability, the competitors raced half lengths, full lengths, two lengths and took part in a fun woggle race. Points were earned for...
The last section of the £1.1 million Town Quay Bridge, linking Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton, was lifted into place this week.
The new 90-metre long steel cable-stay bridge is being developed by Devon County Council and charity Sustrans, as part of the charity’s work in developing new everyday walking and cycling links in communities across the UK, with funding from the Big Lottery.
Finishing works are continuing on the bridge, and parapets incorporating lighting, are still to be installed. Approaches for the cycle way are also to be completed.
