Hell's Bells, a short film produced by Devon-based film and theatre company, Wandering Tiger, will receive its online premiere on May Day, Tuesday 1 May 2018. Made with the support of Creative England and the BFI NET.WORK, the film tells the story of a young woman who has been brainwashed by Morris dancers. Created in Devon with a local cast and crew, film locations include The Tally Ho community pub, Poltimore House, and Hearn Field in Combeinteignhead. The Dartington Morris Men also make an appearance in the film and provided costumes, props and music. The award-winning short has been...
Winners of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 in association with Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management were announced at a Grand Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the Crown Plaza Plymouth on 27th April 2018.
More than 250 guests, finalists and sponsors from across the South West attended the inspirational Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018, held at the Crown Plaza Hotel Plymouth on 27th April 2018.
Alexis Bowater of Bowater communications, the Regional Partner for the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards, said, "This is the fifth year of...
Students from Exeter College and St Luke's College have enjoyed a site visit to the new cycle route currently being constructed on Cumberland Way and Pinhoe Road in Exeter.
The two-way cycle path will form part of a strategic cycle route connecting new developments on the east of Exeter to the university and the city centre.
Work is progressing well on the E4 route, which will be the first two-way, bi-directional cycle track in Devon, and students were able to see first hand how the route is being built.
Devon County Council representatives described the...
It was always a bit of a tussle between Devon and London. Teignmouth born Solicitor Advocate Rachel Smith (pictured above) loved her job in London and her ability to support her beloved Chelsea Football club. But she also knew she wanted to return home to her family and her roots in Devon.
So she made a decision: instead of the frequent commuting to Devon at weekends, she decided to find the right job in Exeter and travel in reverse to Chelsea matches.
Rachel who’s 29, knew the moment she set foot in Rundlewalker offices on Exeter Quayside, that this was the place to be....
Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Awareness Week has been renamed as Dementia Action Week.
It takes place from 21-27 May 2018 and Alzheimer’s Society is calling on everyone in Devon to unite today and plan actions, big or small, to make a huge difference to people affected by dementia.
There are estimated to be more than 13,800 people living with dementia in Devon and too many face the condition alone without adequate support. Here are top five ways you can get involved in 2018:
A nationwide campaign launches today, calling on victims of unwanted sexual behaviour to report offences to police, no matter how small.
Every Report Builds a Picture highlights how multiple reports from different people can help BTP ‘build a picture’ of offenders – even if some of those cases don’t make it to court.
This is the second phase of the Report It To Stop It campaign, which was launched in 2015 to tackle under-reporting of sexual offences.
Research showed that following this campaign, there was an increase in reporting of sexual offences, but some victims...
Author Jack Slater’s fictional detective DS Pete Gayle, based at Heavitree Road police station, is facing another set of challenges in the latest book in the series, No Going Back, released on 1 May.
First published in January 2017 by HQ Digital, an imprint of the publishing giant Harper Collins, DS Gayle achieved top ten sales rankings in his genre on the Kobo digital publishing platform with both of his first two cases, Nowhere To Run and No Place To Hide, as well as doing well on Amazon and gaining excellent reviews on both web sites.
The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing the classic hits from the last six decades.
There have been over 65 vocalists in the group’s incredible 59-year history and in this tour, the current line up pay homage to the former members of this line up, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Rudy Lewis, Ben E King, & Johnny Moore.
Hits include ‘You’re ‘More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘On Broadway,’ ‘Down On The Beach,’ ‘Hello Happiness’ ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’ and many...
Little Rebels Indie Disco for the whole family. For big indie kids and their little indie kids. Dust off your Adidas and bucket hats, and dance like a rock n' roll star!
Well known Exeter DJ Louie Louie will entertain you with your favourite classic 90's indie anthems and britpop hits.
Along with the joy of showing your small people how to throw some Mis-shapes on the dancefloor, there will be crafting, face painting, an open bar, and more!
Adults unaccompanied by children may be denied entry.
