East Devon District Council has been working with Budleigh Salterton Town Council and healthcare professionals to provide Budleigh residents with the free-to-use outdoor gym that they want.
Now the partners would like Budleigh Salterton residents of all ages to decide how it should look by voting for the design they like best.
The voting event will be held during the Budleigh Salterton late night shopping event on Friday 6 December between 5.30pm and 8pm. The stall will be outside the old Co-op shop on the High Street if the weather is fine; if wet it will be just under the...
Radiance MediSpa hosted ‘A Radiant Christmas’ in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) with complimentary taster sessions by therapists and stylists at their luxurious venue. BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers compered the evening with models showcasing the latest Steampunk clothing courtesy of Velveteen Clothes Emporium. The conference centre was transformed into a mini Christmas Fair with unusual and exciting gifts from local independent retailers and Casino Select hosted a roulette table raising further funds for the charities.
Three Devon winners of the county’s inaugural NatWest Venus Awards have triumphed in the national finals of the competition. Mariam Badavi, who runs Purity Spa in Exeter, won the Employer of The Year title. East Devon businesswomen Sarah Cressall, of The Creation Station, was named was named Entrepreneur of The Year and Cathy Debenham of YouGen, won the Green Business Award.
The trio were up against regional winners from all over the south of England.
The prize-giving ceremony was held at Rhinefield House Hotel in the New Forest. The event was hosted by the founder of the...
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THEATRE
English Touring Opera: Agrippina Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Widely regarded as Handel’s first operatic masterpiece, Agrippina stands out for the quality of its music, full of freshness and musical invention. Sung in English. Tickets: £17-£32. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
A Fool's Proof Friday & Saturday, The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter A Fool’s Proof takes inspiration from the true story of Jessica McClure, who at...
Update: Alexandra Harris and Kieron Bryan have been granted bail- set at 2m rubles each
Before the judge Kieron Bryan said: "To be accused of hooliganism for doing my job as a reporter is the same as suggesting that every journalist who works in a warzone is a soldier or that the court reporter here today is somehow responsible for the outcome."
Also bailed was the Arctic Sunrise captain Peter Willcox.
Anthony parrett case is also currently being heard.
Greenpeace has posted bail for the 9 activists processed yesterday but doesn't expect their release until...
Ricky Pellow says Exeter Chiefs will look to attack from the outset when they face rivals Bath in Sunday's LV= Cup battle at the Recreation Ground (1pm).
A 19-5 win over holders Harlequins - courtesy of a Sireli Naqelevuki try and 14 points from the boot of Ceri Sweeney - gave the Chiefs the ideal start to their domestic cup campaign at Sandy Park a week ago.
Now, though, the Devon club will make the short trek up the M5 this weekend not only looking to maintain their winning formula, but at the same time record a first win over their hosts since 1978.
Devon's X Factor hopeful Luke Friend appears to be currying favour with one of the judge's biggest fans. The 17-year-old tweeted a picture of himself with Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Sharon, before tonight's show (above). But he also revealed he feels vulnerable sending a message to fans which read: "Please don't stop voting! Not safe…" Luke, from Teignmouth, received a mixed reaction from the judges last night when he performed his big band number Moondance by Van Morrison. Sharon gave him 110 for effort but Gary Barlow said he was "disappointed"adding the style didn't suit him. However,...
Listen to Professor Carol Smart’s expertise on donor conception and genetic connections in contemporary family life at The University of Exeter on Thursday 14th November. Professor Carol Smart is a Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of the Morgan Centre for the Study of Relationships and Personal Life at the University of Manchester. Ms Smart will be hosting an hour long lecture on the subject of donor conception and genetic connections in contemporary family life at the University of Exeter on Thursday 14th November at 6.30pm. The lecture will take place in the Henderson Lecture Theatre...
Listen to Professor Ted Cantle’s expertise on interculturalism and community cohesion at The University of Exeter on Wednesday 13th November. Professor Ted Cantle is the founder of the iCoCo Foundation and has also written a book about the subject of interculturalism. He will be hosting an hour long lecture about interculturalism and community cohesion at The University of Exeter on Wednesday 13th November at 6pm. The lecture will take place in the Henderson Lecture Theatre, XFi Building, Streatham Campus. For more information please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/research/events .