The Cabinet has confirmed its decision to repair, restore and modernise part of the Grand Western Canal following extensive damage in November last year.
The Devon County Council owned canal suffered a serious breach on 21 November 2012 at the Swing embankment which rises nearly 60 feet from surrounding fields at Halberton.
This followed unprecedented rainfall of 38mm during the early hours coupled with the inflow of water into the canal from adjoining land. Water levels in the canal rose by 25cm within a matter of hours.
Exeter City are thanking their supporters, both old and new, by announcing that season ticket prices for next season are being frozen at 2012/13 levels for those who purchase in the Super Saver period (which runs from 18th February 2013 to 6th April 2013), except for U12 tickets in the Stagecoach and Big Bank stands – although these still represent fantastic value, at less than £2.25 per game.
An adult season ticket for the Big Bank is just £289 – the equivalent of £12.57 per game – which is a saving of £102 on the gate price, while a Premium U12 season ticket in the Flybe stand...
Specialists from Devon and Cornwall Police have worked closely with Exeter City Council to help secure a prestigious Park Mark award for its John Lewis car park, Exeter.
The John Lewis car park, formerly King William Street car park, reopened for business during September 2012 and has been successful in achieving the Park Mark Safer Parking accreditation for the first time. Previous attempts to secure the award were unsuccessful due to high crime figures and ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour.
Refurbishments amounting to £900,000 have included the relocation of on-...
The Leeds-based clothing retailer Republic, which has 121 stores including one in Exeter and one in Plymouth, has announced that it has called in the administrators.
VIP guests enjoyed a ladies pamper night at Sapphire Living Space near Darts Farm in Topsham.
The luxury kitchen and bathroom showroom joined forces with Saks Hair and Beauty and Purity Day Spa, both in Exeter, to host a drinks and canapés evening with live demonstrations. The food and drinks were catered for by Bon Gout of Exeter.
Co-owner Mark Newbery said: "This will be the first of many events we will be staging at Sapphire. It was a great success."
Local groups and people from across Devon have been gathering at Oxfam's Exeter shop this morning (Wednesday 13th February 2013) to launch Oxfam’s Get Together campaign for International Women’s Day, which raises money to support women living in poverty worldwide.
Over lemonade and delicious cakes generously baked by local companies Cherry on the Top , Sylvania Cakes and MaD cakes , the launch event will see men and women coming together to discuss inspiring ideas for Get Together events to be held on International Women’s Day on 8th March. An Oxfam Get Together can...
EU agriculture ministers from the UK, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania and Sweden have scheduled an urgent meeting in Brussels to discuss the horsemeat scandal, which is reported to have affected up to 16 countries.
Devon County Council has announced that it is backing a new agreement with French authorities which aims to tackle the threat of pollution from shipping incidents in the English Channel.
An Exeter car retailer is celebrating the news that two of its employees have secured first place in a coveted national competition.
Geoff Govier, 30, emerged victorious in the Parts Manager category while Adrian Christie, 40, was named Best Service Manager at SEAT's recent Top Service People final, after they excelled in a customer satisfaction incentive. Both work at SMC Exeter SEAT on Hennock Road North, and now progress to the international stage of the competition next month.
Their success was marked at a recent showpiece gala evening hosted by musician and TV...
