Exmouth's Bowling Centre signed, sealed and ready to go!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 01/16/2013 - 11:53am

Exmouth’s new Bowling Centre has been given the official seal of approval.

Inspectors from East Devon District Council confirmed last week that all parts of the building have now been finished in line with agreed plans. The bowling area itself opened for business under a temporary building licence at Christmas.

With all agreed building work now complete, the Council will grant the developers Harlequinn Bowling and Leisure Ltd a 125-year ground lease under the terms of a building agreement first drawn up in 2006. This will take place once Western Power completes the...

£800,000 foreshore improvement scheme for River Exe

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 01/16/2013 - 11:03am

Concrete blockwork protecting the foreshore of the River Exe around the Imperial Recreation Ground is to be replaced in an £800,000 improvement scheme scheduled to start this month and extend into late spring.

The affected area of foreshore stretches from The Royal Avenue near the Rugby Club to the slipway at the Sea Scout hut. Contractor’s vehicles will also be using the Camperdown Car Park area at the western end of Victoria Way.

For safety reasons, the public will have only limited access to the area for the duration of the works. The access road and car parking spaces...

South West Water publishes 25-year outlook

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 01/16/2013 - 10:39am

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 inviting feedback on its long-term proposals to inform its coming Business Plan submitted to industry regulator, Ofwat, in 2014.

Since 1989, South West Water has invested...

Devon derby ends in a score draw at Plainmoor

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 01/16/2013 - 9:48am

The Devon Derby between Exeter and Torquay at Plainmoor ended 1-1, thanks to penalties by Rene Howe and Alan Gow .

Bennett was penalised early in the match allowing Howe to convert, but Gow (pictured) drew a foul minutes from the end to offer the Grecians a lifeline.

He stepped up himself to slot in and earn City a point.

Exeter boss Paul Tisdale rang the changes ahead of the Devon Derby at Plainmoor.

With the pitch looking fairly torn up after a tough winter of flooding in Devon, the City manager withdrew Alan Gow , Matt Oakley and Jimmy...

RockSolid fever gripping the South West and beyond

With RockSolidRace’s inaugural event only two months away, obstacle racing is becoming the hot topic of conversation. The event, being held on 16th March, offers a challenge like no other seen in the South West.

We’re talking about the choice of a 5k or 10k obstacle course that includes scaling 8 ft walls, crawling through mud under barbed wire and plenty of water based obstacles - it’s certainly not a course for the faint-hearted! That, however, doesn’t seem to be putting people off as they’re signing up in their droves.

Demand for the event has already surpassed initial...

Man arrested for possession of smoke grenade

A man from Torquay has been charged with possession of a smoke grenade after he was stopped attempting the enter Plainmoor at the Torquay United v Exeter City match last night (Tuesday 15th January 2013).

The 18-year-old was arrested after he was found to be in possession of the device at about 7.50pm.

He was detained at Torquay Custody Centre before being charged with the offence under the Sporting Events Act 1985.

He was then bailed to appear before South and West Devon MC on 31 January 2013.

Exeter student wins place at London dance school

Stephanie Gomm from Exeter has been accepted for professional dance training at one of Europe’s premier schools for dance training and education, Central School of Ballet (CSB) in London, which is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Stephanie, aged 16, has been dancing since she was just three years old. She has now completed her first term at CSB, one of only 39 pupils accepted for a place on this three year degree course, a BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and Performance (accredited by the University of Kent). CSB is the only dance school in the UK to offer this unique...

Citizens tackling global issues in their communities

How can local communities take positive action in the face of big issues on climate change? Find out how local active citizens are tackling global issues in their communities.

This year's Exeter CVS Social Action project concludes with a free showcase event highlighting the work of our Active Citizens, alongside local community displays from other social action groups and enterprises.

This event features guest speakers from key local institutions on what is being done in Exeter to lessen the impact of climate change, with a global perspective from the British Council, and...

Exeter Festival of Winter Ales at the Park

After the roaring success of last year’s event, the Exeter & East Devon branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) are once again hosting their Festival of Winter Ales at St James Park this weekend.

The 24th edition of the festival is taking place on the evenings of Friday 18th and Saturday 19th January, open from 11am–11pm on both days. Admission is £2, or CAMRA members can enter for free. Students can also enter for free with a valid NUS after 5pm on Saturday.

Like previous festivals, CAMRA is providing over 60 beers that are produced solely in the winter months....

Explosion at Syrian University kills 15 civilians

Syrian State media reported that there are casualties after an explosion at the main university in Aleppo.

"15 civilians killed and dozens injured by two explosions that shook the area in between the University Residence and the Architecture Building in the southern part of the Aleppo University. The cause of these explosions is yet unknown" said the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights.

Activists say that Syrian jets bombarded the University, however the Syrian government claims that the explosion was a "terrorist attack". (NewsPoint)

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