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10 Reasons Why Beer Bike Berlin is the Best Way to Spend Your Free Time

Berlin is a versatile city with thousands of faces, a mix of unique history, urbanism, culture and countless opportunities for a dynamic and vibrant holiday. Anyone can get lost in this kaleidoscope of emotions when deciding how to spend free time and where to go. However, there is a way to combine movement, a spark of thrill, and the atmosphere of a real celebration – riding a beer bike through the streets of Berlin is a unique type of entertainment that captures the hearts of Berliners and the city's guests.

If you seek something extraordinary and unforgettable, here are 10...

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South West Coast Path repairs carried out at Bucks Mills

Funding has allowed National Trust rangers to replace a badly worn out flight of steps at the pretty village of Bucks Mills on the North Devon coast. The steps have also been resurfaced and are now ready to help, both locals and visitors alike, access this wonderful section of the coast and enjoy the breathtaking views. The funding also allowed a new way marker to be bought and installed to help people navigate their way around.

The funding for the repairs came from the South West Coast Path Association, the National Trust, the Rural Development Programme for England and also from...

Tourism businesses urged to enter ‘green’ awards

An East Devon tourism business has been commended for its success as the only representative of the District to be shortlisted this year for a Green Tourism gold award.

And other East Devon businesses have been urged to follow their example and enter award schemes to fly the East Devon flag.

Councillor Iain Chubb, EDDC’s Cabinet Member for Environment, has congratulated the proprietors of Hedgehog Corner B&B in Axminster for reaching the Green Tourism gold stars final listing, with the winners to be announced in November.

The business, which is the nearest...

Bank Holiday Getaway

Exeter Airport is preparing to handle over 15 thousand inbound and outbound passengers over the Bank Holiday weekend. From Friday to Monday Exeter’s passengers will be leaving on flights operated by Thomson, Thomas Cook, Newmarket Holidays, Skybus, Exeter-based airline Flybe and specialist operators Tangney Tours, Newmarket Holidays and Fly Niki. Friday sees full flights departing to Menorca, Dalaman, Corfu and Lourdes. The pilgrimage flight will carry 200 passengers, many with mobility issues, so extra members of staff will assist with boarding. Friday’s inbound flights include one of a...

Flybe announce price lock-down scheme

Exeter-based Flybe has announced a new scheme which allows customers to book flights and to hold a "Price Lock-Down" fare for 24 hours before confirming and paying for their Flybe flight.

Travel planners will now have the benefit of being able to check and finalise all their travel details knowing that the price of a flight will held with the "Price Lock-Down". Customers may then confirm their held Fare within 24 hours by retrieving their Price Lock-Down booking on Flybe.com.

The "Price Lock-Down" is available for Exeter's Flybe Flights from just £5 on all Essentials and...

Just the ticket – Cranbrook gets a bus service!

Bus services to the new community of Cranbrook will be introduced by Devon County Council from Tuesday 28 May.

The Services 4, 4A and 4B, funded by developer contributions, will replace services 60, 60A, 60B, X60 and 380 on the route between Exeter, Clyst Honiton, Cranbrook, Ottery St. Mary, Honiton and Axminster.

Devon County Council’s existing funding for Service 380 along this route will also continue towards the additional services.

In line with the requirements of the planning agreement for Cranbrook, there will be a half-hourly service between Exeter and the...

Flybe now offering twice-weekly service from Exeter to Nice

After a four year absence, Exeter-based airline Flybe has started flying to Nice with a twice-weekly service from Exeter.

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, now offers a choice of Tuesday and Saturday departures with passengers flying on the comfortable 118-seat Embraer 195 jet aircraft.

Nice is the latest summer route with Flybe, but the airline is operating 19 routes to and from Exeter this summer, a total choice of up to 218 flights each week.

Nice is a popular metropolitan centre with a long and varied history dating back some 400,000 years. Situated...

Motorists reminded to drive safely around roadworks

Motorists are being reminded of the dangers faced by road workers who carry out vital improvements and maintenance on our roads - in particular on the development of the South Devon Link Road.

Emergency Services, Local Authority Road Safety Teams and contractors Galliford Try are urging drivers to take extra care at road works in a bid to cut deaths and injuries of road workers.

Since 2010, eight road workers have been killed whilst improving and maintaining the road network in England – and around 2,200 road accidents where people are injured occur every year at or in road...

Hilton Worldwide opens first hotel in Exeter

Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of its debut hotel in Exeter. Hampton by Hilton Exeter Airport becomes the fast growing value brand's 11th UK hotel and Hilton Worldwide's 12th airport hotel in the country.

Located less than a mile from Exeter International Airport and close to junction 29 of the M5 motorway, the 120-guestroom hotel offers convenient access for air travellers and those seeking to visit the nearby city centre. For those that enjoy the great outdoors, the Jurassic Coast, England's first world natural heritage site, is a short drive away while both the...

10 years of Dublin flights with Flybe

Exeter-based airline Flybe, has marked the tenth anniversary of its popular service between Exeter and Dublin.

The route to Ireland has proved popular for passengers looking for an affordable break and an increasing number of long haul travellers are also spending the night in Dublin before departing on their onward Dublin flight (destinations include 12 scheduled services to North America) without paying APD, the UK Government Air Passenger Duty.

Since 2003, Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has operated a total of 6,482 flights between Exeter and Dublin travelling...

Great Escape Classic Car Hire opens new branch in Exeter

Great Escape Classic Car Hire has extended its network of sites with a new branch in Exeter.

The new location gives enthusiasts and tourists a choice of six mainly British classic cars to drive around the region’s beautiful coastline and countryside.

The new Devon site represents a £150,000 investment in the region across staff, cars and office set up. It is conveniently located, close to Exeter Airport with easy access from the M5, for customers who are visiting the region or live locally.

To launch the new site Great Escape has invested in a range of popular...

Holidays & Travel

10 Reasons Why Beer Bike Berlin is the Best Way to Spend Your Free Time

South West Coast Path repairs carried out at Bucks Mills

Tourism businesses urged to enter ‘green’ awards

Bank Holiday Getaway

Flybe announce price lock-down scheme

Just the ticket – Cranbrook gets a bus service!

Flybe now offering twice-weekly service from Exeter to Nice

Motorists reminded to drive safely around roadworks

Hilton Worldwide opens first hotel in Exeter

10 years of Dublin flights with Flybe

Great Escape Classic Car Hire opens new branch in Exeter

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