Road users are being urged to take extra care on Devon’s roads from this afternoon (Wednesday 27 September) with the Met Office forecasting the possibility of disruption from the first named storm of this autumn season. Storm Agnes is expected to impact most of the county and a Yellow Weather Warning for strong winds has been issued by the Met Office from midday tomorrow until 7am on Thursday morning. Wind gusts could reach up to 60mph, particularly in coastal areas. Devon County Council has drafted extra staff into its control centre to monitor the network, and Devon Highways has placed...
135 new homes will be delivered on the eastern outskirts of Exeter by a five-star housebuilder after it secured planning permission to develop the next phase of housing at Mosshayne.
The houses will be the third phase of the development currently being built by Persimmon Homes South West, totalling 900 houses once completed.
There will be 32 one-bed, 51 two-bed, 44 three-bed, six four-bed, and two five-bed homes as part of the plans. 19 two-beds and 15 three-beds will be made available as social and affordable housing for local people.
Swinging sixties songs through to modern music entertained residents and staff at an Exeter care home's annual festival.
The Old Rectory celebrated TORstock with musical acts and entertainment, colourful sixties and seventies fancy dress, and a barbecue.
Tom Matthews, the Southern Healthcare care home's activities coordinator, explained: "The festival went on all day, and we had music and a barbecue. There was lots of entertainment from father and daughter duo, Steph and Daz, singer and musician George Williams, and magician Graham Prigg."
Alongside a flurry of new business wins, RAW has been shortlisted for two categories in the inaugural TheBusinessDesk.com South West Business Masters Awards. This leading food, drink and lifestyle PR agency is amongst the select few in the ‘Hospitality & Leisure’ and ‘Creative & Media’ categories.
The shortlist announcement comes hot on the heels of RAW winning a number of high profile new business accounts. During the summer months, The Watercress Company, Royal Warrant holder DukesHill, leading online organic grocery retailer Eversfield Organic and the Millbrook Inn in...
As the winter months loom on the horizon, many people in Devon are concerned about how they will meet their energy bills as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Citizens Advice is launching a new campaign to encourage take-up of the Energy Relief Scheme, which can provide up to £100 towards meeting energy bills for those struggling to pay their supplier.
Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, Sue Julyan, said: “Last year, local Citizens Advice offices across Devon helped thousands of people with emergency funds through the fuel voucher scheme, and this year, the...
Over the past year Sainthill House residential care home in Exeter has been collaborating with the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) having connected through a mutual friend. This month is World Alzheimer’s month and what a great way to celebrate the partnership as Sainthill held their end of summer fete on World Alzheimer’s Day. Despite the weather they made the best of it with superb singer, Will Rawlings who certainly got everyone moving and singing along.
Caroline Osterholm, Activities Coordinator said “It has been great organising and attending events this year. Our...
TV legend Sir David Attenborough has praised pupils at Dunsford Community Academy after they achieved the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award . The coveted prize recognises schools which have delivered impressive ecological achievements and boosted their green credentials.
In a handwritten letter, national treasure Sir David - who is due to present the upcoming BBC documentary series Planet Earth III later this year - expressed his warm congratulations both to the pupils and teachers for their efforts.
The Eco-Schools programme was established in 1994 and is now...
Overnight resurfacing work will be carried out in Fore Street, Heavitree, for six nights at the start of next month.
The road will be closed from 9pm until 7am each night from Monday 2 October until Friday 6 October and then again on the evening of Monday 9 October.
The scheme, on the section of Fore Street between the junctions with Whipton Lane and North Street, has been scheduled to take place at night in order to reduce disruption to road users. Fore Street will be fully open during daytime hours.
During the overnight closures the diversion route will be...
Grab your mouse ears and get ready as Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder skates into Exeter’s Westpoint Centre, with the magic of Disney’s 100th Anniversary closer than ever when Disney On Ice brings the celebration to you! Encanto joins the show for the very first time in the UK, inspiring families to make magical memories they will treasure forever.
The production will skate into Exeter’s Westpoint Centre from 23rd November to 26th November 2023.
Relive magical Disney stories with all of your favourite characters in a family experience featuring classic Disney...
Gareth Jones is relishing the prospect of calling a new apartment at St. Leonards Quarter, in Exeter, home.
The retired university professor says the decision to head to Acorn Property Group’s prestigious Exeter development was a “no brainer”.
This summer, he will up sticks and swap South Wales for Devon and a St. Leonards Quarter apartment.
He is excited about beginning a busy new chapter in his life – with the new home close to family but also the ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities and an active social life.
