Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.
Officers will be carrying out enhanced patrols and a range of initiatives in the main towns and cities across the two counties in a bid to help keep people safe.
In Exeter, there will be additional officers working late shifts on key dates during the Christmas period to carry out high-visibility patrols.
These officers will be supported by colleagues from the Special Constabulary...
Trading Standards is advising consumers and businesses to ensure that e-scooters and Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (e-bikes) are safe and compliant with the correct safety regulations before they are purchased, sold or hired out.
And businesses are reminded that it is their responsibility to inform customers that e-scooters are not currently legal for use on roads or other public highways unless a specific scheme is in place.
The warning follows a market surveillance operation on electronic vehicle safety by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and...
The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has issued a plea for help in reaching its next milestone.
Since launching in 2011, a dedicated army of generous fans and followers, have helped the charity raise an impressive £2.8m for local organisations.
Now, a fresh drive has been launched to smash the £3m barrier - and the money is needed more than ever.
Celebrity chef and Exeter Chiefs Foundation trustee, Michael Caines, said that in recent months there had been a fall in the amount of cash being collected by the charity while at...
Year 7 students from West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have recorded a Christmas jingle to be played on East Devon Radio this festive season.
The students will be spreading yuletide cheer across the airwaves after their jingle debuted on the local radio station this morning (13th December.) East Devon Radio is a community radio station, based in Exmouth, the station was launched in 2006 coinciding with the Exmouth festival.
West Exe students also took part in Christmas Jumper Day on the 7th of December in exchange for a charitable donation and have also put...
This holiday season, Livery Dole, the esteemed Isuzu UK dealership based in Exeter, is extending its commitment to the local community by partnering with Devon Young Farmers to bring joy and support to various causes.
This collaboration with the Devon Young Farmers, an association nurturing the skills and community involvement of young individuals aged 10-28, showcases Livery Dole's dedication to fostering positive relationships and giving back during the festive season.
In a significant gesture, Livery Dole has formed a lasting partnership with Devon Young Farmers,...
Exeter Northcott announced today over 100 exciting new events at its Northcott and city centre Barnfield theatres from January until June 2024, including:
Musical extravaganzas: smash-hit parody Unfortunate and Windrush celebration RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey .
Laughs for all: must-see comedies The Time Machine and The Importance of Being... Earnest? and stand-up from Georgie Carroll and Romesh Ranganathan .
Social justice spotlights: Women’s History Month brings powerful stories Protest and WANTED
Devon residents are being reminded that changes to waste disposal charges in the new year do not mean a free-for-all at its tips.
The government is amending legislation so households can take small amounts of DIY-waste to local disposal centres for free, but restrictions will remain.
Councillor Alan Connett (Lib Dem, Exminster & Haldon) welcomed the move by Westminster to remove what he called a ‘tip tax’, and urged Devon County Council (DCC) to give the county’s residents an “early Christmas present” by scrapping the fees immediately.
More than 65 road repair schemes in Devon are being brought forward with additional funding recently announced by Government.
Devon County Council is receiving an extra £6.663 million for highway maintenance this financial year.
The money is a share of the Government’s £8.3 billion investment in roads over the next 11 years using funds redirected from the cancelled HS2 rail line extension to Manchester.
The initial schemes prioritised to start in the coming weeks are mostly minor routes and residential roads across the county. They include:
It’s traditional to send seasonal greetings at this time of year but a Devonwide health and wellbeing charity is encouraging people to make a donation instead of giving Christmas cards.
Westbank Community Health and Care has launched its ‘Donate in Lieu of Christmas Cards’ campaign, asking people to make a charitable gift rather than spending money on buying and posting cards this festive season.
Katie Elliott, Westbank’s Head of Fundraising and Marketing explains why, “Every donation we receive, however large or small, makes a real difference to our ability to provide...
Its snow joke, Christmas is coming, so let’s get festive.
Throughout December, Bird & Blend Tea Co. stores around the UK will remain open after hours for its Christmas Lock-in events…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.
The after-hours events will take place at 11 of its stores - including Exeter. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they have warm hands, warm heartsand are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, London Portobello and Angel, Manchester...
