PEOPLE across Devon are being offered the chance to turn their personal mishaps into a nationwide advert.
Marking 20 years since the launch of its famous ‘Should’ve gone to…’ campaign, Specsavers is asking audiences to share their own sight-related and hearing anecdotes.
The best submission will be turned in to a 30-second social media ad, with the winner starring in the lead role.
It comes after a nationwide poll revealed the famous tagline ‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’ ranks as one of the most iconic brand slogans.
A new business support programme has launched to support South West tech companies to scale overseas.
The GO Global programme , delivered by Tech South West, is free to access and designed for companies who are currently scaling or looking to scale overseas.
Run in partnership with global financial consultancy firm RSM , with support from the Department for International Trade, the GO Global programme helps South West tech firms break into new international markets, taking companies through the essential ‘building blocks’ of an overseas strategy, avoiding the pitfalls...
Stagecoach, the country’s biggest bus and coach operator, is ready to help keep Britain on the move as people plan alternative travel to avoid the disruption caused by next week’s rail strikes.
Strikes are due to take place on 21, 23 and 25 June, with train services on 22, 24 and 26 June also expected to be disrupted.
Stagecoach’s network of 7,300 buses and coaches covers regions across the UK, including around 100 key towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales.
Capacity is available across Stagecoach’s network of greener bus and coach services to help...
A recent report from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) showed that Devon saw a rise in accidental drownings in 2021, meaning it becomes the second highest county in the UK.
In 2021, there were 10 accidental drownings reported in Devon, an increase of three on the previous year. The average age of victims was 55 years old, with the site of fatalities being split between the coast and the county’s rivers. Most victims were actively participating in activities in the water, such as swimming, surfing, or diving at the time of drowning.
Police investigating reports of a phone scam which has led to two people in their 80s handing over substantial sums of money are appealing for information.
Officers are also warning residents in Devon to be vigilant of the scam, in which the caller is pretending to be a police officer.
Detectives say they have had an increased number of calls about this scam over the past few weeks - particularly in the Exeter, South Devon and the Plymouth areas.
In one case, the victim was persuaded to hand over more than £15,000, and more than £9,000 in another case.
Residents at Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter have been branching out in support of the Queen’s Green Canopy, a unique tree planting campaign to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) invites the nation to ‘plant a tree for the Jubilee’ to create a legacy in honour of the Queen’s reign that will benefit future generations. As well as planting new trees, the QGC will dedicate a network of 70 ancient woodlands across the UK and identify 70 ancient trees to celebrate her 70 years of service.
Michele, General Manager at Cumberland Grange said...
Bradfords Building Supplies has teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs and Somerset County Cricket Club to encourage people to check in on their friends this Men’s Health Week (13-19 June 2022).
Sports stars including Exeter Chiefs RFC and England player, Henry Slade, plus Somerset County Cricket Club captain, Tom Abell, will feature alongside tradesmen in a special video encouraging men to look out for each other.
Bradfords x Men’s Health Week (ft. Henry Slade and Tom Abell) - in association with Movember Play Video: Bradfords x Men’s Health Week (ft. Henry Slade and Tom...
The National Trust at Knightshayes in Devon is excited to announce the return of daily upstairs tours of its spectacular Gothic Revival house. Running throughout June, the volunteer-led tours offer an opportunity for visitors to visit the first floor at Knightshayes for the first time since 2019. The tours are one of many events taking place this year as the property celebrates 50 years since it was gifted to the National Trust.
The house at Knightshayes is a rare example of the work of William Burges, whose lavish designs have always inspired extremes of opinion. The upstairs...
This month, we celebrate Father’s Day: a joyous day for so many celebrating those who play a paternal role. However, Father’s Day can also be a painful reminder for people across Exeter who are not part of a ‘traditional family’, including children in care.
It can be difficult to comprehend that there is an increasing number of children coming into foster care, with over 80,850 children currently looked after away from home in England alone.
Yet despite seeing how quickly our country can rally to help those most in need, and with the media’s backing, many are unaware of...
Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter celebrated Her Majesty The Queens Platinum Jubilee with a wonderful party for family, friends and prospective residents.
What better time to celebrate togetherness than during Her Majesty The Queens Platinum Jubilee? Cumberland Grange welcomed their resident’s family and friends to join them for an afternoon of celebrations. Chefs John and Simon laid on a big spread of delicious foods, including the iconic strawberries and cream pudding! The professional singers got everyone singing along and up dancing to some well-known songs...
