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Work to start on Heavitree Road bus improvements

Improvement work to enhance bus services on Heavitree Road in Exeter will get underway next month (February).

The scheme, which will start on Monday 2 February, involves the construction of a new traffic island and installation of a new set of traffic signals at the end of the outbound (eastbound) bus lane between Grendon Road and Polsloe Road/Barrack Road.

These new signals will give buses priority at the Polsloe Road / Barrack Road junction, making it easier for buses to progress towards Heavitree Fore Street or move from the bus lane into the right turn lane for...

Chiefs undone by Gloucester

Exeter’s wait to book a first-ever appearance in the Aviva Premiership play-offs will have to wait a little bit longer as they were undone by a courageous Gloucester outfit at Kingsholm.

Scoreless at the break following a bone-crunching battle of attrition, it was the home side who prevailed during the second period, claiming a converted score from Olly Thorley, as well as three penalties from Greg Laidlaw.

The Chiefs countered with three penalties from fly-half Gareth Steenson, but it was never enough on a damp and dismal night for Devon’s finest. With Rob Baxter’s side...

Fun day planned as FORCE shop comes of age

The award-winning FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Heavitree celebrates its 21st birthday on April 24 and will mark its coming of age with a day of festivities.

On Saturday April 23 there will be special offers throughout the store, a bake sale from 11am and a raffle.

“We’re looking forward to a fun day,” said FORCE Shop Manager Anna Heard. “We’ll even offer a 20 per cent discount to anyone shopping in interesting or unusual headwear!”

Since it first opened in 1995, the FORCE shop has achieved a turnover of nearly £4m and a net profit of more than £2m.

It...

Housing market outlook softens post buy-to-let boom

UK house price inflation is set for a slowdown over the coming months as the impact of new stamp duty changes, the EU referendum and the forthcoming devolved elections combine to create a climate of uncertainty in the country’s housing market, the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed.

These factors have been most strongly felt in central London where 38% more respondents expected to see house prices fall than rise over the next three months. Across the UK, sentiment around house price inflation has also dampened with 17% of respondents...

Housing team in finals for national award

A housing team from Exeter is in the running for a top national award.

The team from Exeter City Council has been shortlisted for the MJ Achievement Awards, which are widely recognised as one of the most high profile awards in local government.

The Housing Customer Relations Team, who visit and provide support for the Council’s housing tenants is among eight finalists in the Best Council Services Team Award, which covers all aspects of frontline service delivery, not just housing.

Roger Coombes, Assistant Director - Housing, said: "This is fantastic news and...

Exeter's RWC2015 event wins award

Exeter's highly successful staging of the Rugby World Cup 2015 in the city last year has been recognised at an award ceremony.

The City's hosting of RWC2015 won the Event award at the Exeter Living Awards last night (14 April), as well as the Platinum Award for the strongest category winner.

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum was shortlisted in the Arts category and the Leisure & Tourism category, which were won by The Bike Shed Theatre and Exeter Street Food.

Victoria Hatfield, Economy & Tourism Manager for Exeter City Council, said: "I am delighted that we...

Commissioner welcomes improved 101 performance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/15/2016 - 3:21pm

Devon and Cornwall Police has made a significant improvement to its 101 non-emergency service since Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg demanded urgent action. In January Mr Hogg insisted on an immediate performance upgrade, saying his review into the service highlighted ‘a poor state’ of affairs. Now, figures recorded for the last two weeks show that, on average, calls transferred to the Force Enquiry Centre (FEC) are answered in less than three minutes. In addition, for the same period, less than one in 10 calls wait more than 10 minutes to be answered. When the OPCC first reported...

Plans for Radio 1’s Academy revealed

BBC Radio 1 and BBC Learning have announced plans for BBC Radio 1’s Academy - a month of free outreach activity across Exeter and Teignbridge in the run up to BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend that aims to inspire local 16-19 year-olds to take the next step in creative careers.

Now in its fifth year, Radio 1’s Academy will include a series of special events, local engagement and face-to-face activity in the area, which begins in Teignbridge in April and culminates in Exeter in May with a week of radio shows, gigs, practical workshops and Q&As.

More details about the Exeter...

Date revealed for Exeter's 2016 Great West Run

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/15/2016 - 11:38am

This year's Exeter Great West Run will take place on Sunday 16 October.

Pulse Sport ( www.pulsesport.co.uk ) has taken on the management and organisation of the run, and are pleased to confirm the appointment of Exeter-based race organiser Mark Cowen as Race Director.

The race organisers are looking for sponsors. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Charlie Beauchamp, MD of Pulse Sport by email at charlie@pulsesport.co.uk

Details of the race and how to take part an be found at www.thegreatwestrun.co.uk

Public urged to report terrorist and extremist material online

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/15/2016 - 10:58am

Police forces nationwide are appealing for internet users to report harmful extremist and terrorist material when they see it online.

All week, police and partners have been using their social media channels to urge people to report material they suspect is extremist or terrorist by clicking on a distinctive red "STOP" button that can be found on their websites. STOP stands for Stop Terrorists' and extremists' Online Presence.

After clicking on the button, web users are quickly directed to a short, anonymous form at www.gov.uk/report-terrorism where they are asked to enter...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/15/2016 - 10:56am

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (14-17 April)

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Julian Clary - The Joy of Mincing Friday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange Witness a masterclass in camp comedy with national trinket, author, TV and radio star Julian Clary. Over 16s. Tickets £24, £21 conc. https://sites.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Friday & Saturday, Exeter Phoenix Join Dorothy and Toto on their fantastical and downright chaotic travels along the Road of Yellow Bricks meeting the usual (sort of) suspects along the way – an unbelievably...

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