Due to the heavy rain overnight and this morning we are experiencing the following disruptions to our bus services:
Current update from Stagecoach:
Service 57 now operating the full route between Exeter and Brixington, although customers should allow for some delays as we return the service to normal
Service 56 is currently operating a shuttle service between Exeter and Exeter Airport only Service 58 is expected to be operating by lunchtime Service 157 is now running but with some delays whilst we return the service to normal and cannot currently...
Commuters in the South West spend the equivalent of five working weeks travelling to and from work every year, according to a TUC survey released today.
TUC analysis of figures from the Labour Force Survey, which compares pre-recession commute times (2006) with the most recent available figures (2012), shows men in the region spend an average of 53.4 minutes a day commuting (an increase of 1.6% over six years), while women spend an average of 41.2 minutes (an increase of 0.4%). This works out at 4.45 hours a week, or 195.8 hours a year – the equivalent of five working weeks....
Exeter-based Flybe this morning announced a £1.3 million loss in profits in its interim financial report.
The airline blames high fuel costs for the drop, which it says it couldn't pass on to its customers and is campaigning to reduce tax for domestic flights.
Flybe's Chairman and CEO, Jim French, comments "Our performance for the six months to 30 September 2012 has been in line with the revised expectations set out in our Interim Management Statement of August 2012.
“The continuing challenges of the UK domestic aviation market further validate...
Strike action by transport union RMT is set to cause some disruption to services into and around London this weekend. It was confirmed today that security and safety staff employed by STM Security Group on London Overground services will be taking both strike action and action short of a strike this Saturday in a dispute over bullying and an attempt to impose new terms and conditions. Spurs, Crystal Palace and West Ham all have home games on that day.
Following a unanimous vote for action in a ballot this month, management have been informed that RMT members will be;...
Caravans and campervans increasingly resemble a home away from home and it can be easy to forget about the potential fire risks, especially when you’re busy enjoying some time out.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind you that having a working smoke alarm in your caravan dwelling, is just as important as the one in your home. It needs to be tested frequently to check it works.
In a fire, caravans and campervans have limited escape options in fire and being made of lightweight and highly combustible fittings, fires can take off frightenly fast. You would...
The City of Hereford is situated between the Black Mountains and the Malvern Hills with the River Wye meandering through the city, Hereford has many wonderful walks to enjoy. Whilst the city centre reflects Hereford’s status as an important agricultural centre for the county, it’s also a good shopping area with everything from big high street names to the many smaller and interesting independent shops and boutiques.
LOCATION The Pilgrim Hotel where I recently enjoyed a 2 night break, is located in the quiet village of Much Birch between Hereford and Ross on Wye. A really rural...
