Devon

Opening date revealed for Smiggle store

Smiggle, Australia’s most colourful stationery brand is set to open its doors in Princesshay on 30 October 2015.

The new store will be located at the Bampfylde Lane entrance to Princesshay off the High Street offering bright and bold stationery, bags, lunchboxes, accessories, gadgets and more.

Smiggle prides itself on delivering original and fun products for children, from pencils and pens, to backpacks, lunchboxes and drink bottles, and ‘must-have’ gadgets and gizmos.

Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said: “Smiggle is a fun new brand offering something...

New after-sales director for Medland Sanders & Twose

Medland Sanders & Twose (MST), the leading supplier and servicer of specialist land machinery across the South West, has appointed Matt Hellyer as its After Sales Director.

The senior post has been newly-created following a strong period of growth at MST together with fresh investment by parent company Longhouse Group.

Matt joins MST from Masons Kings where he was Group Parts Manager.

Nigel Godefroy, director at MST, described Matt Hellyer's appointment as "a real step forward" and "positive statement of intent for the company".

He added: "Matt, who...

Don’t suffer effects of breast cancer alone

This October for breast cancer awareness month, Macmillan Cancer Support wants to raise awareness of the side effects faced by people living with or beyond the disease.

Breast cancer survival rates have been improving for 40 years. More women are surviving breast cancer than ever before, thanks to improvements in treatment and earlier diagnosis. In the 1970s around 5 out of 10 women with breast cancer survived the disease beyond five years. Now it is more than 8 out of 10.

Alison Authers, Lead nurse of the Macmillan Lymphoedema team at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation...

Cast announced for A Christmas Carol

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 10/27/2015 - 12:20pm

The Exeter Northcott Theatre and Creative Cow are delighted to announce the cast for their magical new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ much-loved Christmas classic.

Leading the cast is celebrated local actor, Derek Frood, in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Derek was recently seen in BBC1’s Poldark and has previously entertained Devon audiences in his work with Theatre Alibi.

Derek said, "The prospect of stepping into the shoes of Ebenezer Scrooge fills me with delight. In 1843 Dickens intended the story as a strong condemnation of greed, and the transformation of Scrooge...

Make your own skincare products at Buckfast Abbey

Event Date: 
07/11/2015 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Buckfast Abbey Bee Department, Buckfast Abbey Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0EE

Learn how to make your own balms creams and ointments using pure bees wax and honey from Buckfast Abbey's very own bees. Incorporate herbal extracts and essential oils to create your own unique products.

Price: £50 - All materials are included in the price as well as an exclusive information and recipe booklet.

Course tutor – Clare Densley

For all enquiries, contact:

Contact Clare Densley: cdensley@buckfast.org.uk or call 07944 504283

www.buckfast.org.uk

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Fresh appeal after beach huts arson attack

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 10/27/2015 - 11:02am

Police have renewed their appeal for information into arson attacks which caused more than £30,000 damage at a Dawlish beach.

Eight beach huts at Coryton Cove were destroyed after being set alight in the early hours of Wednesday 16 September.

The fire spread and gutted a nearby boat while two benches were also wrecked by fire in a separate incident within a day of the attack.

Officers are continuing their enquiries into the arson attacks and appealing for the public’s help with the investigation.

PC Ray Faichney, neighbourhood beat Manager for Dawlish, said...

Views sought on extended recycling trials

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 10/27/2015 - 10:20am

Households taking part in East Devon District Council’s recycling trials in new Feniton and Exmouth (The Colony) will soon be receiving a questionnaire to find out how the new service is working for them.

From mid-September, residents in these two areas have been using an improved service and have been able to collect cardboard and mixed plastics for the first time. These items, along with their usual extensive number of other recyclables including glass, metals, paper, plastic bottles, textiles and food waste, are collected from the kerbside every week.

As households in...

Win puts TBirds Cougars top of Division 6

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 10/27/2015 - 10:20am

New team Teignmouth Thunderbirds (TBirds) Cougars moved clear on top of the division six ladder in the Exeter Netball League after a classy 33-19 win over WestExe Bobcats on Wednesday 21st October.

Jaimie Rosser GA, teamed with Kay Drake GS scored the majority of TBirds’s goals to make it three wins from three and open up a 20 goal buffer over contender Thompson Jenner Titans for second place in the division.

It was another encouraging display from the new Back to Netball Club squad, who largely controlled proceedings. After an even start, the TBirds began to dominate in...

Drivers warned to take extra care

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/27/2015 - 9:17am

Motorists have been warned to take extra care as heavy rain hits the region.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning yesterday for outbreaks of heavy rain throughout today. The warning is valid until 3pm.

Their chief forecaster said: “A slow moving front will bring heavy bursts of rain, giving the potential for over 50mm of rain within a few hours. “Leaves may impede drainage, increasing the risk of some flooding, for example, to sections of road.”

The regional forecast for the next five days is as follows:

Today: Heavy rain across Cornwall and Devon...

Which? Trusted Trader accolade for family firm

A family-run plumbing and heating company in East Devon is celebrating having recently been awarded the Which? Trusted Trader accolade.

Consumer champion Which? has been supporting consumers for over 50 years – protecting consumer rights, testing products and services, and providing impartial advice to consumers.

The Which? Trusted Trader scheme is designed to help consumers find reputable traders in the home improvement sector.

Fords, based in Sidmouth, has recently undergone the rigorous assessment process and successfully passed to be awarded the Which? Trusted...

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