For many pupils, parents and National Trust supporters, the beginning of the Festive Season is heralded by the Exeter School Concert in aid of the National Trust in Exeter Cathedral.
For the fifteenth year running, the concert showcases the school's senior orchestral groups, brass and choirs in the magnificent Cathedral setting.
This year, highlights within the programme promise to be performances of Sibelius' impressive 'Finlandia' by the Symphony Orchestra, whilst the more intimate Chamber Orchestra will play excerpts from Warlock's 'Capriol Suite'.
An initiative to install the UK's first solar panel car ports in two Exeter car parks has won an environmental award for Exeter City Council.
The City Council scooped The Most Sustainable Public Sector Project - Innovation Award at the Public Sector Sustainability Awards in London.
Jo Pearce, Corporate Energy Manager, who oversaw the installation of the solar panel car ports on the top decks of Mary Arches and John Lewis Car Parks was presented with the Award by Lord Renesdale.
The pioneering initiative was put in place by Devon firm Sungift Energy on behalf of...
The magical world of Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is brought to life at Killerton. You can see the house transformed into scenes from the classic fairy-tale. Wrapping up warm to follow the outdoor family trail, take part in activities and see if you can spot the willow reindeer under thousands of twinkling lights.The estate stays open until 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays in December so you can fall in love with Killerton at dusk. The shop will be selling beautiful gifts, Christmas trees and local produce and the cafe and restaurant will serve up delicious treats. Bring the whole family...
A weather warning has been issued for Devon as gale force winds are expected to hit the region on Tuesday (17 November).
Gusts are expected to reach 60-70mph inland and possibly 80mph along exposed coasts, which could cause disruption to travel.
The warning is valid from 3.30pm until 11.30pm on Tuesday.
Gusts of this strength could bring down tress and lead to some damage to weakened structures.
A chief forecaster at the Met Office said: “A deepening area of low pressure is likely to track east across southern Ireland and then central parts of the UK during...
On Saturday 21 November, the Killerton estate will be hosting ‘Night Run’. Starting just before 5pm, it is great way to enjoy the outdoors and parkland after dark.
There are two different length routes. First time runners can choose the beginner and family-friendly Explorer route (1.5km), while experienced off-roaders may opt for the Adventurer route (6km). Both courses are totally traffic-free and mostly on paths and trails rather than tarmac.
Andy Bramwell, Outdoors Visitor Services Officer at Killerton, said: “Put on your running shoes, turn on your head torch, and...
An independent charity, which provides training and personal development for young people aged 10-26 in rural communities, is celebrating the news that it had won a £5,000 OneFamily Foundation Community Award to help develop a new HQ and training centre. The Devon federation of young farmers' clubs', which runs 38 clubs across the region, recently acquired a redundant building as a base for its new headquarters.
The federation needed funds to make the space both usable and accessible for disabled visitors and members. Now that the charity has secured the £5,000 award, it can...
Blundell’s U14 hockey team have been crowned Devon champions after winning all their matches at the county championship without conceding a goal.
They follow in the footsteps of the U16 team who pulled off the same feat last month.
The U14s beat Kingsbridge, King’s Ottery, Plymouth and Shebbear to top their group, then won a hard-fought semi-final 1-0 against West Buckland School, before making sure of the victory with a convincing 3-0 win over Exeter School.
The result owed much to the strength and depth of the whole squad (with no fewer than six different goal...
Gilbert Stephens, a multi-role legal firm with six offices in Devon and over 100 employees, has recruited an experienced solicitor to join its Private Client team.
Based at one of the firm’s Exeter offices in Southernhay East, Rosy Holyer has a wealth of experience, with a reputation for providing trusted and expert advice in all matters from wealth management and preservation to wills, trusts, and probate.
Having moved from a role at a long-established firm of solicitors with offices in Salisbury and Andover, Rosy is enjoying her new role with the friendly local law firm...
Blacksmiths from all over the country will be at Finch Foundry on Saturday 21 November to practice their art and celebrate their patron saint Saint Clement in the traditional manner. This includes the spectacular ‘firing of the anvil’.
The day is a rare opportunity to gain an insight into this highly skilled craft and to see some of the country’s top craftsmen in competition. They will be producing test pieces that are judged at the end of the day.
We will also be demonstrating the unique water-powered trip hammers in the Foundry, to help recreate the atmosphere of a...
The employment figure from July to September 2015 is up, 177,000 more people are in work than between April to June.
This is great news for the UK and the south west has one of the lowest rates of unemployment in the UK. That’s great news for our local economy.
But there are still some people who find it hard to get back to work, and the longer you are out of the workplace, the harder it is to get back there. With a booming local economy it seems surprising to hear that not everyone who needs a job can get into work. But there are many reasons.
