Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels is warning agricultural businesses and companies across Devon and Cornwall to avoid getting caught out by the much-anticipated rise in fuel duty, which is expected to be announced in the Budget on 30th October.
The business believes that fuel duty – which has been frozen since 2011 – could rise by as much as 10p per litre. This will occur if the Chancellor announces an increase in fuel duty by 5p/litre and removes the temporary 5p/litre cut in fuel duty introduced under the Conservative Government in March 2022. Removing the 5p discount alone will...
This Autumn local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing changes to some bus services within the region.
The changes, largely from Sunday 3rd November 2024, include some reliability and punctuality improvements as well as new tendered services in partnership with Devon County Council. Night buses also return in North Devon and Torbay for the festive period from the end of November.
In Torbay temporary timetables are introduced during the next phase of redevelopment works around Torquay Harbourside.
Full details of the services changing are provided...
The Exeter Big Sale will be taking place at the Westpoint Arena , where all kids’ clothes are £5, women’s & men’s clothes are £10 and all outerwear at £25! Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or refresh the family’s wardrobe, you won’t want to miss out and with stock replenished throughout the day, the event will be a great opportunity to spoil yourself to those things you really deserve.
Westpoint Arena,
Clyst St Mary,
Exeter,
EX5 1DJ
The event will be taking place on Thursday 31st October @ 9am–7pm and Friday 1st November @ 9am-4....
Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November inclusive while Network Rail engineers install a mile of new track through Honiton Tunnel.
Over a two-week period engineers replace the existing 50-year-old track through the tunnel, as well as installing new sleepers and ballast.
The existing track is coming to the end of its life which means it is prone to faults which can cause disruption and delays to passengers. The new rail is designed within millimetre precision and will make for smoother and more...
Tops Exeter is the latest nursery to join Award Winning Tops Day Nurseries family.
Tops and the previously named Owletts nursery colleagues have been hard at work transitioning the management of the nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years from Exeter College. The purpose-built facility, featuring spacious rooms and a large garden for all age groups, sets it apart from other childcare providers in the area.
This new addition brings the total number of day nurseries owned by Tops Day Nurseries to 33, providing Early Education and Care to over 5,000 children and...
The very popular Isca Ensemble South West will be presenting a very special concert in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 19th October at 7.30pm.
This fine orchestra conducted by Roger Hendy comprising of leading players from the Southwest, continues to receive high critical acclaim for its performances which feature International soloists.
Roger has been a leading conductor of orchestras in the Southwest, France and Germany for many years.
On this occasion, the orchestra will be joined by the renowned international cellist Kacper Nowak from Poland who will be...
Exeter Chiefs have recruited talented Argentinian international lock, Franco Molina, for the 2024/25 season.
The 27-year-old Puma powerhouse arrives in Devon having never played club rugby outside of South America before. He describes the prospect of a Gallagher Premiership debut as exciting opportunity to test his skillset.
“I signed for Exeter Chiefs because I wanted to go to a club that is really competitive and that makes me continue to improve as a player. I think the Chiefs are the right place for that.
“The prospect of playing in the Premiership really...
Two volunteers for Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care have been recognised at this year’s BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference awards, which celebrate people who genuinely make a difference in communities across the county.
Jane Taylor and Arthur Harman received their trophies from BBC Radio Devon presenters at a ceremony on Wednesday, held at Winslade Park in Clyst St Mary.
Jane Taylor, from Okehampton, is an ambassador for Westbank’s Devon Carers service and an unpaid carer for her husband, who has advanced MS. Jane won the Carer award, celebrating those who...
Cranbrook Town Council Councillors, Lesley Browne from LiveWest and Matt Rowett from Move More Cranbrook, celebrate the arrival of the mobility scooter in Cranbrook, Devon.
In a significant step toward improving accessibility and mobility for its residents and visitors, Cranbrook Town Council proudly announces the launch of Cranbrook’s first mobility scooter. This initiative aims to increase accessibility across the town, including the award-winning Cranbrook Country Park.
The mobility scooter scheme is developed and managed by Cranbrook Town Council and co-funded...
Comedian, author, broadcaster and library advocate joins Libraries Unlimited
Robin Ince has become a patron for Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the libraries in Devon and Torbay. Robin is a comedian and author and is perhaps best known as co-host of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox, which popularises scientific ideas.
He also co-hosts the podcast Book Shambles with Josie Long, An Uncanny Hour and Science Shambles with Dr Helen Czerski. He has authored books on humour, humanity, scientific curiosity and...
