Sky News has revealed that HMV, the British music and video retail chain, is on the verge of being rescued in a £50m deal that will preserve 2,500 jobs. Hilco UK, which has been operating in Europe for over 10 years, was founded out of a partnership between UK Management and the Hilco Group in the US, the global leader in distressed retail investment and advisory services. Hilco also already...
Local fire fighters are launching a public consultation on draft proposals to reduce costs in the light of Government cuts.
The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is currently consulting on a range of proposals to help it meet the reduction in government grant over the next two years. As part of its consultation it will be holding six community events across Devon and...
Scientists from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the University of Reading are asking anyone interested in gardens and gardening, whether allotment holders or those who enjoy visiting gardens, to take part in a unique survey designed to improve understanding of how climate change may affect gardens and green spaces in the future.
The information gathered will enable the RHS to...
Today at Exeter Crown Court, Junior Bradshaw aged 32 years and Kevin Liverpool, aged 35 years, both from Manchester, were found guilty of conspiracy to rob and murder Joss Stone.
Kevin Liverpool has been sentenced to life imprisonment and will serve a minimum of 10 years and 8 months.
The sentencing of Junior Bradshaw has been adjourned until a later date.
Over a thousand young people from across Devon braved freezing conditions to shine at this week’s Devon Winter School Games, part of the national Sainsbury’s School Games, held at the University of Exeter at St Luke’s Science and Sports College.
Nine different sports were on offer, with the only casualty of the poor weather conditions being the cycling competition, cancelled due to a...
Veteran folk-rockers Fairport Convention celebrate 45 years on the road with special guests Tarras, 6-piece folk-rock band from the North of England, John 'Fake Thackray' Watterson, keeping alive the repertoire of comic songs by the late, great Jake Thackray, brilliant ragtime and jazz guitarist John James and the ever-colourful Exmouth Shanty Men.
Gates open 1pm. Music from 2pm until midnight. Showcase performances by the best of local talent 2pm - 3.30pm. Main concert starts at 4.30pm.
All-day bar PLUS rolling hog roast, barbecue, paella and tapas bar.
Plymouth Argyle are keen to ensure Exeter City fans visiting the city for Saturday's local derby enjoy a competitive game of football, where the match is remembered for the right reasons.
Superintendent Chris Eastwood, police match commander said: “My message is clear – this is an event for families to enjoy, young and old and let’s keep the rivalry and banter good natured. Anyone who...
Our sister site The Exeter Daily has been shortlisted for a national newspaper award.
It is in the running for the coveted title of Digital News Service of the Year along with, among others, thesundaytimes.co.uk, metro.co.uk and guardian.co.uk.
The winner will be announced at a high profile event at the Hilton in London's Park Lane.
A regular sight at its home of London Victoria train station, Orient-Express’ British Pullman train will be leaving the hustle and bustle of the ‘Big Smoke’ for the fresh sea air and sweeping Devonshire coastline, where it will welcome guests at Plymouth and Exeter stations to experience the atmosphere of the era of the Golden Age of Travel.
Outlining its plans to cope with population growth, climate change and new environmental legislation, South West Water has published its proposed business strategy for 2015-2040.
The 25-year 'What's in the Pipeline' outlook has been published ahead of the 2014 Price Review which will establish investment and water charges in England and Wales between 2015 and 2020. South West Water is...
