People across Devon are being urged to take extra care when travelling this evening and tomorrow with high winds and rain expected in some parts of Devon. (Monday and Tuesday 13/14 January).
High winds are forecast until midnight tonight and tomorrow. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the remainder of today and from 12 noon Tuesday 14 January until 12 midnight.
Dunsford Road by Exonia Park in Exeter is currently closed due to a large fallen tree.
Tomorrow gusts of 80mph are forecast in some parts with the worst of the weather conditions expected over...
Superheroes plus horses equals the best free day out for children this Easter
Superhero Family Day at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday, March 22 promises to be one of the best free days out for children this Easter holiday with a programme packed full of free activities, not to mention super horse racing to enjoy.
Whether it's Wonderwoman, Superman, Captain America or a made up hero who might go by the name of Devonman, Bodonog or Piffle, children are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a fun day out on Haldon Hill.
With capes flying, masks masquerading and super-human...
East Devon District Council has updated and extended the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (BMP) section on the East Devon website to incorporate a number of recent developments within the scheme, which it was felt would be beneficial to the public to have further explanation.
The BMP FAQs are designed to help improve public understanding of the scheme and explain potentially complex concepts and terminology, as well as to provide background to the scheme to date and details of the parties involved.
Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed overnight next week (w/c Monday 13 January) while repairs are carried out to the Swing Bridge.
The repairs will aim to resolve a mechanical issue that has developed with the Swing Bridge and has increased the time it takes to open and close the bridge.
The road is due to be closed from 7pm until 7am from Monday to Thursday next week, starting on the evening of Monday 13 January.
Friday night (17 January) has also been provisionally booked for an overnight closure, but it’s hoped that this will not be needed if work can be...
THIS January, everyone is invited to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Exeter.
The charity’s much-loved events are returning to Westpoint but are no longer restricted to female participants.
This means everybody can be part of the empowering Race for Life movement – and show support for the 34,800 people diagnosed with cancer every year in the South West.
Anyone who signs up in January can claim a special 30% off the entry fee* by using the code RFLJAN30.
The Race for Life and Pretty Muddy events take place at Westpoint on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday,...
The finalists for the 2020 BETA Business Awards, recognising companies and individuals making significant contributions to the equestrian industry, have been announced. Winners of the British Equestrian Trade Association’s annual awards will be revealed during the BETA Gala Dinner, at the National Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, on Monday 20 January.
“We wish all the finalists the best of luck,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “As always, the standard of entries was extremely high and we know that those collecting their trophies will be very worthy winners.”...
Exeter based travel company, STC Expeditions, has announced it is conducting a 12-week trial of a four day working week, starting 6th January 2020. Founded in 2006, STC Expeditions is a specialist educational travel and school expedition company, arranging ethical and adventurous school trips to destinations across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The trial will involve all full-time employees cutting their hours by 20% whilst retaining full pay. A rota system will ensure the office remains open as usual from Monday to Friday.
STC Expeditions director, Adrian Ferraro, says:...
Outstanding engineering projects of all shapes and sizes from across Devon are being sought for this year’s Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West Civil Engineering Awards.
The prestigious competition showcases the region’s best civil engineering work with categories for new and re-engineered projects, above and below £3 million. There are also awards for graduates and apprentices to reflect the bright new talent coming from the South West and special awards recognising community involvement, collaboration and projects making a significant contribution to the region’s...
Football comes to the races on Tuesday, January 14 when Exeter Racecourse teams up with Exeter City Football Club for a day out on Haldon Hill.
Season ticket holders for the club, known as the Grecians, are being offered free entry, while in the hospitality boxes will be supporters who will be able to meet first-team players.
General manager Jack Parkinson said: “It’s the first time we’ve teamed up with Exeter City and it’s been great working closely with the club. It looks like it’s going to be a popular day with tickets selling exceptionally well for hospitality. We’re...
