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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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Major disruption to London main line

Trains will be unable to pass the London main line at Cowley Bridge for 48 hours after several 'wash outs' along the track.

However, passengers can reach the capital from Exeter Central station to Waterloo.

A team of 50 engineers has been drafted in to reapir the damage which is said to be extensive.

The disruption has been caused by the heavy rain, which has fallen over the past two days.

For the lastest information, go to... https://www.networkrail.co.uk

Each franchised Train Company has a Passenger's Charter which is a guide to the level of...

No trains between Exeter and Barnstaple

The railway has flooded between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple which means trains are unable to run between these stations. This is expected to continue until 18:00 (TUES).

Customer Advice:

At present, no replacement road transport can be sourced, customers are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary. Where possible, customers travelling towards Bristol Temple Meads or London Paddington are advised to go to Tiverton Parkway where onward travel is available.

You may use First Somerset buses on route 54 between Taunton (Bus Station) and Yeovil (Bus Station...

Ladram ladies a winning team!

Popular East Devon holiday park Ladram Bay has been crowned "company of the year" in a major award scheme celebrating successful women in business. The park was named as overall company winner in the 2016 Devon Venus Awards at a glittering ceremony held on 18 November at the Great Hall at the University of Exeter. Stepping up to receive the accolade were director and member of the park-owning family member Zoe House, and Ladram Bay's general manager Claire Williams. Described by Channel Four as "the working women's Oscars", the Venus Awards recognise, reward and champion local working...

Explorer aims to raise £150,000 on Exeter's Crowdcube

A West Country explorer is launching an online platform that will connect school children with people in work, inspired by his solo adventures to the North and South Poles. Antony Jinman, from Plymouth, skied to the geographic North and South Poles, communicating with thousands of youngsters back in Britain on his journey via satellite phone and email, and using drone imagery to share the experience and inspire them, including the moment he reached the South Pole. The 35-year-old, through his Education through Expeditions initiative, has already helped inspire youngsters through visiting...

Ashfords LLP is licensed as an Alternative Business Structure in a remarkable 16 days

Ashfords LLP , a national provider of legal and professional services, has successfully been awarded its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) licence, in one of the quickest turnarounds recorded by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in recognition of the Regulator's continuous improvement.

The licence, approved by the SRA, further enshrines the firm's future proofing strategy of expanding its business offering though the provision of complementary business services in addition to pure legal services.

Sam Palmer , Partner and Head of the Professional & Financial...

Alert issued as more rain forecast

Residents were today (MONDAY) warned to be on alert after further heavy, persistent rain was expected to move across southwest England. Although the more persistent rain should clear from Devon by early afternoon, heavy and possibly thundery showers are likely to follow.

Please be prepared for disruption to transport due to localised flooding, whilst flooding of homes and businesses is also possible.

Some 20-30 mm of rain is expected fall in a 3-6 hour period in places, and a low risk of this falling in 1-2 hours. There could be as much as 40-60 mm possible locally through...

New Evans Halshaw store to create 53 jobs

Evans Halshaw, the UK’s largest used car retailer, is pleased to announce that the Exeter branch of its new used car brand, Car Store, will be relaunching in late December, creating 53 jobs.

As the next step in an exciting growth plan for the business, Car Store Exeter is a key part of 40 new stores announced last year by Evans Halshaw, designed to transform the customer experience, and still has a number of job vacancies left to fill.

The Evans Halshaw Car Store – located at Cofton Road, Marsh Barton – currently serves purely as a vehicle collection location, however from...

Exeter Christmas Market opens this weekend

The team at the Exeter Christmas Market are all hands on deck in a final push to prepare the festive market for opening this Saturday on Cathedral Green.

After the recent fire which destroyed several historical buildings in Cathedral Yard, there was concern that the market may not have been able to go ahead. But thanks to the hard work of teams at Exeter City Council, Exeter Cathedral and Market Place (operators of the market) who worked closely with safety advisors, a safe and appropriate way forward was established.

This year’s market has a different layout than previous...

Former Hospiscare chairman wins lifetime achievement award

The massive contribution of former Hospiscare Chairman Patrick Beasley was dramatically recognised this week as he won the prestigious Anne Norfolk Lifetime Achievement Award.

Patrick, who retired as Chairman of Hospiscare in September received the special glass award at a conference in Liverpool on Wednesday 16th November. This is the sixth year of the award programme. The award was given to Patrick in recognition of his outstanding service to the hospice movement both nationally and internationally.

Patrick joined Hospiscare in 2007 following a distinguished career as an...

Look out for the Exeter Sheep Trail

The Exeter Sheep Trail is being launched next week (Fri 25th Nov) when a variety of knitted sheep will be displayed in local shop windows.

The trail is a community project being run by Isca Church and over the past few weeks’ enthusiastic local knitters have been busily creating a fabulous flock of more than 30 woolly sheep.

The sheep are all different shapes and sizes and have their own name, proudly displayed on a brown tag.

Local shops and businesses in Beacon Heath, Pinhoe and Whipton will put the sheep in their display windows – children from local schools,...

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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Major disruption to London main line

No trains between Exeter and Barnstaple

Ladram ladies a winning team!

Explorer aims to raise £150,000 on Exeter's Crowdcube

Ashfords LLP is licensed as an Alternative Business Structure in a remarkable 16 days

Alert issued as more rain forecast

New Evans Halshaw store to create 53 jobs

Exeter Christmas Market opens this weekend

Former Hospiscare chairman wins lifetime achievement award

Look out for the Exeter Sheep Trail

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