With effect from Wednesday 30th January 2013 until further notice, due to a road closure in Exeter High Street, the following services will be diverted:
Bring Up the Bodies by Budleigh Salterton-based novelist Hilary Mantel has won the title of 2012 Costa Book of the Year. The sequel to Mantel's award-winning novel Wolf Hall and the second book of a trilogy, Bring Up the Bodies continues the life of Thomas Cromwell and explores one of the most mystifying and frightening episodes in English history, the destruction of Anne Boleyn.
The announcement was made this evening (Tuesday 29th January) at an awards ceremony held at Quaglino’s in central London.
Mantel’s win secures her a unique place in literary history: Bring Up the...
Safety is to be improved for pedestrians and cyclists on Heavitree Road. Devon County Council will start work to upgrade the crossing at the junction of Heavitree Road, Denmark Road and Russell Street on Monday (4th February).
The scheme, which is expected to take eight weeks, will move the existing crossing closer to the junction and traffic signals will be installed.
The path on Russell Street will be widened to create an off-road cycle route, making it more user-friendly for bicycles and for those with mobility problems. There will also be a build out to the crossing...
RD&E oncology nurse, Katie Williams, is an NHS Hero. Nominated for the award by the daughter of one of her patients, Katie received her certificate from RD&E NHS Foundation Trust chairman, James Brent at a ceremony held today.
Melody Floyde, Katie’s nominator said: “My Dad's last weeks were spent on Yeo Ward. Katie is an outstanding nurse who worked tirelessly to ensure that Dad was comfortable and well cared for and treated him with such kindness. She even worked late on one occasion to get advice on pain relief for Dad when he was uncomfortable. She was a great source of...
Police are appealing for information following an assault on a woman in Exeter. Between 1am and 2am on Saturday 26th January, the 21-year-old was walking alone along Sidwell Street onto Blackboy Road when she was assaulted by a man.
He is described as white, 6’ 1” and between 30 and 40 years old. He was of medium build and had short blonde hair, a small blonde beard and wore a white and red flannel top.
Any witnesses to the incident are asked to call police on 101 quoting crime ref. DE/13/802.
Two men have been airlifted to hospital following a serious collision on the A361 at Tiverton. The road is currently closed in both directions at the A396 Heathcoat Way junction due to the incident.
The Exeter Chiefs visited Paignton Zoo recently and came up against some real heavyweights.
Players and staff encountered elephants, giraffes and giant tortoises – and even scrummed down with a gorilla!
Female African elephant Duchess impressed many. Mark Twiggs, Head of Strength & Conditioning, said: “Duchess weighs around 4,000 kilos, which equates to nearly the whole squad!”
“It’s interesting to compare stats,” said Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling. “Exeter’s young Academy lock Will Carrick-Smith is 6 feet 11 inches – 2.1 metres. He’s one of the...
Update: Following an earlier landslip between Exeter Central and Exmouth all lines have now reopened.
Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed by up to 10 mins or revised at short notice. Disruption is expected until 11:30 29/01.
Earlier: There are currently delays to First Great Western services due to a landslip, which is causing disruption near Exeter Central.
The National Rail website is currently reporting "... delays of up to 40 minutes between Exmouth and Exeter St Davids. These delays are...
Construction works will start on the new Recycling Centre for Sidmouth, Ottery St. Mary and surrounding villages in February.
The new site is just to the south of the existing facility at Woods Farm, near the Bowd on the C808 Ottery St Mary road.
The new centre will replace the old, existing facility which is now inadequate for modern demands.
The new larger centre will give residents a far superior service with minimal queuing and congestion and make it far easier and convenient to recycle household items and waste.
Elizabeth Truss, the education minister, is giving a speech this morning announcing plans to overhaul childcare rules. According to the new rules, nurseries and childminders in England are to be allowed to look after more children per adult in an attempt to cut childcare costs and boost standards.
Liz Truss has said that the ratio of children to child carers can be raised but only if the carers' qualifications meet new standards.
Ms Truss said this morning: "We regulate the wrong thing. Rather than focusing on quality we focused on quantity, and if you look at other...
