Devon singer and TV Star from The Voice , Adam Isaac, has released a charity single which seeks to highlight the experiences of many young people across Britain today who suffer from homelessness. It is estimated that 1 in every 100 young people become homeless at some stage, representing over 75,000 people. Commonly they experience family breakdown and rejection. Adam Isaac, who recently released his first album Train Tracks , says that he first agreed to write this song in order to make the general public understand the individual stories behind each case of homelessness. “I want people...
Sky News has revealed that HMV, Britain's last remaining independent music retail chain, is on the verge of being rescued in a £50m deal that will preserve 2,500 jobs.
Hilco UK, which has been operating in Europe for over 10 years, was founded out of a partnership between UK Management and the Hilco Group in the US, the global leader in distressed retail investment and advisory services. Hilco also already runs HMV in Canada and has worked with music labels to secure new releases for HMV’s UK stores.
Sky News' City Editor, Mark Kleinman, reveales "Hilco, the specialist...
Exeter College hosted its tenth annual Oxford and Cambridge Information Day this week, bringing admissions tutors and undergraduates from both universities to Devon so that local students can hear direct from the experts.
Downing College, Cambridge and Exeter College, Oxford have been working with the further education college in Exeter to organise this event every year since 2003.
Free to attend, the Information Day offered up-to-date information, advice and encouragement to local students about aiming high in their HE choices. The day is part of both collegiate...
A Devon zoo and aquarium has had an unusual spring birth – two baby stingrays.
The bluespotted ribbontail rays - one male and one female - were born on Sunday 17 March at Living Coasts, in Torquay.
Clare Rugg, Living Coasts Operations Manager, said: “The female was getting bigger and bigger and we saw some movement inside her. We have been looking expectantly in the tank each morning for the last five weeks!
“Twins are not unusual – it’s thought that they can have up to five pups per litter. The babies are perfect miniatures of the parents – but they do have their...
Scientists from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the University of Reading are asking anyone interested in gardens and gardening, whether allotment holders or those who enjoy visiting gardens, to take part in a unique survey designed to improve understanding of how climate change may affect gardens and green spaces in the future.
The information gathered will enable the RHS to gain valuable insights into gardeners’ awareness and expectations of climate change, in the light of the recent bitterly cold winters, record rainfall levels, floods, and severe droughts.
Dave Ewers believes the final three games of this season’s Aviva Premiership represent a “massive challenge” to the Exeter Chiefs as they look to seal a place amongst the division’s top six sides. With important clashes against London Irish (home), London Wasps (away) and Gloucester (home) remaining for the Devon club, Ewers knows the battle for Heineken Cup qualification next season is set to go to right to the wire. However, buoyed by Saturday’s late 24-18 victory over Worcester Warriors at Sixways, Rob Baxter’s side have certainly positioned themselves nicely for the top flight’s final...
Following the official opening, which took place last weekend, award-winning house builder Redrow is delighted to declare its new Exeter development, The Harrington’s, now open.
Attendees to the event decorated Easter cupcakes in the kitchen of one of the showhomes with Bridget of The Cupcake Lady and were served refreshments by local business owner Matthew Whittaker with his BikeCaffe Quad.
The Harrington’s is located in a beautiful part of the country on Harrington Lane, Exeter. The homes have been designed for the dynamics of family life and in phase one are priced...
The first phase of a £7m development of Exeter's landmark former city hospital was officially launched during a series of exclusive preview events of Dean Clarke Lofts, Exeter’s newest and most exclusive accommodation for students and professionals-in-training.
Held over two days, guests were invited to a sneak-preview of the two recently completed show apartments with attendees then enjoying hospitality at Southernhay House or at the Magdalen Chapter Hotel.
Mark Edworthy, managing director of Dean Clarke Estate Ltd, comments: “We are really pleased to have officially...
Marsh Barton Security Services celebrates 30 years of trading next month and new owner Marcus Di-Vincenzo takes stock of how far security has actually come from when it was first required back in the middle ages.
Until the 1980s, the term Watchmen was more commonly applied to the function known as security, a usage dating back to at least 1233 when the Ordinance applied the need for such a service. This term was carried over to North America where it was interchangeable with night-watchman until both terms were replaced with the modern security-based titles. Security guards are...
Leading Exeter new and used car dealership, Vospers, has added to its award-winning online presence with the launch of a blog. The blog will feature advice guides, reviews and interviews with famous names in motoring.
The company secured an interview with stunt driver, Terry Grant, holder of 19 world record driving stunts to date, to launch the site. The initiative is part of Vospers’ ongoing dedication to ensuring that the customer experience is as outstanding online as it is in their showroom.
Managing Director Nick Vosper explains; “Vospers recognises that the customer...
