Prize-winning author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera will discuss his influential work as part of the University of Exeter’s Creative Dialogues series of events
Sathnam has been a journalist at the The Financial Times and The Times and is a regular contributor on national radio and TV. He is also known for his influential books, including The Boy With The Topknot: A Memoir of Love, Secrets and Lies, which was adapted into a BBC Two drama.
Creative Dialogues is a series of exclusive ‘in-conversation’ free events showcasing a range of high-profile speakers who are leaders in...
With a General Election approaching on Thursday 12 December, East Devon residents are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in this important poll.
In order to vote, residents must be on the electoral register and East Devon District Council is urging residents not currently registered at their address to make sure that they register in time.
The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Tuesday 26 November and you can register online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote - It takes just five minutes. You will need your date of birth and National Insurance...
Denley's Essence of India in Topsham has been crowned the winner of the Asian Restaurant of The Year (West Country) at the 2019 Asian Curry Awards. Jay Miah and Islam Khan, owners of the popular East Devon restaurant attended the awards ceremony on Sunday 17th November at Grosvenor House, Mayfair, London. The owners, together with their families accepted the prestigious award.
The Asian Curry Awards, now in its 9th year was attended by 700 VIP guests, including guest of honour, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London. The awards were set up in order to recognise the huge successes by business...
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their squad with the signing of Argentinian prop Enrique Pieretto until the end of the season.
Chiefs’ Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has moved swiftly to capture the 24-year-old forward following injuries to fellow tight-heads Tomas Francis and Greg Holmes.
Francis suffered a serious shoulder injury during Wales’ Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Japan and is now likely to be sidelined for up to four months following surgery.
Holmes, meanwhile, has been out of action with a troublesome Achilles injury since Exeter’s...
Students at Exeter College will have the chance to put their questions to Exeter's next MP on 19 November, thanks to a hustings organised by Vote For Your Future and Exeter College. Ben Bradshaw, the Labour Party candidate for Bristol West, John Gray from the Conservative party and Joe Levy, representing the Green Party, are already confirmed to speak at the event. After an introduction by a representative from the College's politics course, there will be a five minute speech by each candidate, followed by brief questions from the host. Students will then have 30 minutes to pose their...
BMW Motorrad has opened a new Rider Training centre in Exeter to bring the brand’s top-quality road skills training to experienced riders, plus those new to motorcycles. The South West centre boasts its own training pad and even a private network of roads to enable riders to refine their skills away from traffic as part of their tuition.
The new Rider Training school joins already established BMW Rider Training sites in Royston, Stoke-on-Trent, Darlington, and Edinburgh, offering the same comprehensive selection of training for those who are learning to ride, through to the RoSPA...
AROUND 50 guests attended a coffee morning at the Mint Methodist Church in Exeter on Saturday, November 16, to "Ask a Muslim" anything they wanted to about Islam and Muslims.
The event was organised by Inclusive Mosque Exeter in partnership with the Devon Faith and Belief Forum as one of the Inter Faith Week 2019 events in the city.
Local Muslims from a range of backgrounds invited members of the public to go along and chat over refreshments with the aim of building bridges, dispelling myths and showing the diversity within Islam. None of the Muslims present claimed to be...
With the festive season fast approaching, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something for all the family with a trio of seasonal events.
The Christmas Fair is the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping and the children will love meeting Santa in his grotto. Carols by Candlelight is a truly magical evening as the Sidmouth sanctuary is lit up with thousands of candles. The Adoption Donkey Christmas Stocking Trail is a great way of exploring the sanctuary and runs right through the festive season up until January.
Held over the weekend of 23 and 24 November between...
Princesshay has announced a series of late-night shopping experiences and festive guests over the magical period for the whole family. From Father Christmas to illuminated entertainment, Princesshay will be taken over by festive joy this Christmas.
Each late-night Thursday Princesshay has fabulous, free family entertainment lined up including:
Thursday 21st November – Diamond- a spectacular aerial display will transform Princesshay Square at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
Thursday 28th November – Winter Statues and a walking Snow Globe will visit Princesshay Square
The mother of a 13-year-old girl from Exeter, has publicly thanked Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides practical and emotional support to disabled children and their families, after they funded a specialist sports wheelchair for her daughter.
Amelia Kwiecinska has spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that makes the muscles weaker and causes problems with movement.
Amelia cannot stand or walk and is a full-time wheelchair user. Her condition has affected her social life as it makes it difficult for her to mix with other children.
