A severe weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for Devon on Friday.
Forecasters say isolated severe thunderstorms are likely to develop on Friday, which will be succeeded by a band of more widespread heavy rain and occasional thunderstorms, affecting much of the region into the early hours of Saturday morning.
The public should be aware that there is a chance of some very localised significant disruption, mainly from surface water flooding. Lightning and hail could also cause some impacts.
The Exeter-based agency’s chief forecaster said: “An area of warm,...
Work on the latest phase of the Stop Line Way walking and cycling route has started this week (Monday 8 June).
The one kilometre section which will be developed by Devon County Council over the next 16 weeks, will provide an off-road connection from the cemetery, near Marsh Lane, in Seaton, to Colyford Common near the junction of Seaton Road/Popes Lane, in Colyford.
The route was granted planning permission in September 2011.
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Highway Management, said: “This is another important step in the development...
This September and October, England will host Rugby World Cup 2015. Three of the tournament’s matches will be played at the Sandy Park ground in Exeter.
With support from Exeter City Council, Phonic FM is inviting proposals for original creative audio portraits of Exeter and its communities, in some way exploring the reach and influence of the Rugby World Cup 2015 matches in the city.
These hour-long works will be broadcast on Phonic FM around the time of the matches at Sandy Park. They will also be posted online, shared with other broadcasters and deposited for posterity...
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has” I’ve been reflecting on this famous though underrated quote from anthropologist Margaret Mead in regard to recent events, including the General Election. One of the weaknesses in our embryonic democracy is that we seek to elect people to represent us but often let them get on with it until we are called to express our choices at the next round of voting. Most of us do not seem to engage with politicians for much of the time and effectively do not take our own...
Hospiscare, the local charity, which runs Exeter’s hospice will be giving talks this month at the University of Exeter about dying and grief.
Everybody is welcome to attend the talk, from professionals working in these areas, to members of the public interested in finding out more.
Hospiscare’s education team leader David Rainbow will be giving the talks. The first talk on Monday 15 June, 2pm-4pm, at Reed Hall, is entitled: Why is it so difficult to talk about death and dying?
This will be a chance to share any concerns and fears we may have about having...
Flybe today announced its results for the year ended 31st March 2015.
This year represented the first full financial year of Flybe’s three year transformation plan and the focus has been on resolving legacy issues and laying foundations for profitable growth, with significant progress on both fronts.
Flybe is now returning to revenue and capacity growth as it enters the next chapter of its transformation. Financial highlights: · 3.3% increase in Passenger Revenue per Seat to £51.35 (2013/14: £49.70) · 5.7percentage points increase in Load Factor to 75.2% (2013/14: 69.5%),...
The Women Led Enterprise programme, funded by RGN and Heart of the South West, are once again holding an event that gets entrepreneurial women together under one roof.
To be held on the 30th June, 12.00 to 17.30, Cullompton Community Centre, traders and service providers are invited to take a stand as we mingle, share, exchange and buy products and services.
This is a great opportunity for women who are starting and growing their business to get together, share ideas and get additional advice and support.
Our event partners Get up to Speed (also known as Cosmic)...
Exeter residents are set to benefit from easier access to free hearing services as of July, with the launch of the first ever Chime Health city centre NHS audiology service.
Due to open in Exeter’s Harlequins Shopping Centre, Chime’s new clinic led by branch manager Sam Humphries will be open six days a week from 8.45am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.
With more than 10 million people in the UK diagnosed with hearing loss, a figure which is set to rise to 14.5 million by 2031, Chime is hoping to answer an increasing demand for the right audiology expertise with an...
Police in Devon and Cornwall have welcomed a new report from the National Police Chief’s Council showing a nationwide reduction in the use of police custody cells as a place of safety for those suffering mental illness.
Historically, police cells have been used to house those people detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983. The Government announced earlier this year that it would seek legislation to prohibit the use of police cells as a place of safety for under-18s and reduce the 72 maximum detention period for adults.
