Highways teams have been flat out over the weekend dealing with issues thrown up by the latest winter storm.
Storm Dennis caused more flooding incidents than those seen during Storm Ciara the previous weekend and a number of issues are still affecting some local roads.
Crews are out clearing trees, landslips and debris from roads, as well as clearing gullies and drains.
The A377 is blocked by a fallen tree at Colleton Mills and partially blocked by a landslide at Half Moon, where temporary traffic lights are in place. The B3213 Dunsford Hill remains closed until...
Health and protection insurer, The Exeter, has today announced that its Chief Executive Andy Chapman will retire after 40 years working within the insurance industry and will be stepping down at the end of 2020.
Andy became Chief Executive following the merger of Pioneer and Exeter Friendly societies in 2008. In his 12 years at the helm he has been pivotal in the development, growth and success of the business, as well as being instrumental in the creation of a strong and positive culture for The Exeter’s 165 staff based primarily at its headquarters in Exeter, Devon.
Alumni and supporters of the University of Exeter have got behind a campaign to raise a record amount in support of the institution’s work.
Since 2012, £60 million has been donated philanthropically to fund vital research into diseases such as dementia, diabetes and cancer; to seek solutions to environmental problems like climate change, plastic pollution and food security; and to understand important economic, social and political dynamics across the world.
Money raised has also supported students to both attend Exeter and also to have the best possible experience during...
Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Devon has struck another blow against engine noise and air pollution by expanding its fleet of all-electric transport.
The family-run park, winner of the David Bellamy Conservation Award, has swapped two more of its fossil fuel vehicles in favour of the latest green technology.
It brings to five the number of electric run-arounds in use at Ladram Bay in Budleigh Salterton, and at its sister-park Castle Brake in Woodbury, near Exeter.
Plans have also been announced for electric charging points to be installed at Ladram Bay so that customers...
South West financial experts, Old Mill, has been named as one of the Best Financial Advisers to WorkFor by the Professional Adviser Awards.
The Best Financial Advisers to Work For is a survey and awards programme dedicated to identifying and recognising the best employers in the UK.
Old Mill, which has 74 employees in their Wealth Management team, across its four offices in Yeovil, Wells, Exeter and Melksham, was one of just 13 firms to make the grade and the only South West-based company to win the award. The award process is managed by Best Companies Group - an...
Devon residents are being invited to join the Donation Generation by pledging to reuse and repair clothing as much as possible and reduce the estimated 10,000 items of clothing thrown away in the UK every five minutes.
Every pledge made will be entered in a prize draw on 2 March 2020, to win one of 10 Upcycling and Repair kits.
The kits consist of handy items to help repair and upcycle clothing easily such as fabric scissors, iron-on patches, repair tape, cottons, needles and buttons.
To enter, residents can pledge to undertake various waste saving actions, such as...
The National Lottery is using Valentine’s Day to reveal some of the local champions who love their community so much that they applied for a special grant to do something positive locally – and were successful.
Over 50 projects in Devon will receive money from the fund – called #CelebrateNationalLottery25 – after they applied to the £2 million pot last December.
The fund, which has now closed, invited applications from anyone with a great idea to make a difference in their local community. Up to £1,000 was available to them, showing that no individual or idea is too small...
Devon is bracing itself for another weekend of stormy conditions with the arrival of Storm Dennis this weekend (Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February).
A Yellow Warning for strong winds and rain across the whole of Devon has been issued by the Met Office for most of Saturday and Sunday, with an Amber Warning for heavy rain in the south of the county.
Devon County Council is again urging people to take extra care when travelling on the county's roads.
Wind gusts of up to 70mph are forecast for coastal areas and around 50mph inland. Up to 100mm (around 4 inches) of rain...
A Chinese gown, a giraffe and a collection of pocket watches are amongst the museum objects that have inspired the composers of new music which will be performed in the galleries at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter. The performance is part of the international Festival of Contemporary Music for All. Thirteen new pieces of music have been specially commissioned by the Devon Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO), whose players and singers will perform in small ensembles around the museum. The audience will walk through the galleries, choosing their route, and stopping to listen to the...
Discussions have taken place between the local planning authority East Devon District Council (EDDC), Cranbrook Town Council, Devon County Council, Cranbrook Consortium and Henry Davidson Developments Ltd together with Morrison’s Supermarkets Plc regarding the construction of a new supermarket and significant additional retail, commercial and residential spaces in Cranbrook town centre.
This is the latest step in what has been a lengthy and detailed negotiation by EDDC and Cranbrook Town Council members and officers. A full planning application is expected soon to bring high...
