Public safety is paramount when assessing storm damaged trees, Exeter City Council has said today. “Everyone loves trees and we do everything possible to allow them to flourish, however we sometimes have to make some tough decisions and consider the risk that they pose, especially when they have suffered damage over the years,” said Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Place. The local authority said it places a high value on all its trees but must consider the risks to the public when a tree is badly damaged or reaches the end of its life. The Council was responding to calls for a...
Exeter lawyer Becky Wyld has been chosen to form part of a mosaic to mark 100 years of Women’s Suffrage which is being unveiled at Birmingham’s New Street Station on Thursday 15 November.
inspirational women throughout the ages. When viewed from above, the mosaic will show a leading face from the suffrage movement.
Becky, who is a Legal Executive in the health advisory and litigation team in Browne Jacobson’s Exeter office, was one of 23 inspirational female employees nominated by colleagues at the national firm to be a part of the Network Rail initiative.
Civic leaders have signed an open letter backing Exeter-based airline Flybe and recognising the important contribution the company makes to the local economy.
The move comes as Flybe announced disappointing financial results this morning on the Stock Exchange.
Flybe is the largest independent regional airline in Europe and carries eight million passengers a year between 81 airports.
The airline employs 1,000 people at Exeter Airport including high value aviation and engineering roles. Two-thirds of passengers at Exeter Airport fly with Flybe.
Overnight closures on Bridge Road in Exeter which were provisionally planned for tonight (Tuesday 13 November) and Wednesday night (Wednesday 14 November) are no longer needed.
Devon County Council has confirmed that remedial work to correct minor faults/snagging issues from the recent improvement scheme, and work to install expansion joints on the railway bridge and Countess Wear Flood relief bridge, have been substantially completed over the past few evenings.
The road will now be open, and any outstanding work will be carried out overnight using a single lane closure...
Exeter’s first social enterprise pop-up marketplace is happening in Princesshay on Friday 16 November. Taking place in Bedford Square from 10.00 to 16.00, it celebrates Social Enterprise Day 2018 by bringing together members of ESSENCE, the city’s Social Enterprise Network.
Co-cars, who have co-ordinated the event, will be there promoting the two new electric cars joining their Exeter network. Costing just £4.75 an hour or £34 per day to hire*, they will shortly be arriving in Queen Street and Bonhay Road, just moments from Central and St David’s stations. The company also runs Co-...
Organisers of TEDxExeter, the leading South West ideas festival, have announced that tickets for its eighth annual event will soon be released for sale.
Tickets for the much-anticipated day will be available from 10am on Friday 30th November 2018 via ticket website Eventbrite.
The event, which usually sells out in minutes, will take place on Friday 5th April 2019 at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre. Interested attendees are encouraged to act fast to avoid disappointment.
Claire Kennedy, licensee and curator of TEDxExeter, said: “We are already making great progress for...
Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills Join an experienced volunteer guide for an informal drop-in session to help improve your bird identification skills and get the most out of your visit to Seaton Wetlands.
All are welcome to come and enjoy time spent birdwatching, whatever your level of knowledge.
Hide TBC, follow signs on the day.
Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.
Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.
Join the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society and the Seaton Wetlands over 55s Outdoors Club at this session.
Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute.
Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information, additional ringing dates or cancellation
Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills Join an experienced volunteer guide for an informal drop-in session to help improve your bird identification skills and get the most out of your visit to Seaton Wetlands.
All are welcome to come and enjoy time spent birdwatching, whatever your level of knowledge.
Hide TBC, follow signs on the day.
Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.
Learn about the birds at Seaton Wetlands Come and learn about the different species of birds found at Seaton Wetlands with an experienced volunteer guide.
If you're lucky you may spot the resident kingfisher catching fish in the estuary.
This event is perfect for school aged children.
See if you can complete your bird spotting sheets using our binoculars.
All children must be accompanied by an adult, but adult spaces do not need to be booked.
£2 per child
Book online
10am to 11am: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events...
