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Exeter Northcott’s favourite actors unite to be ‘Forever Young’

Following the success of the pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk, praised as “a spectacular romp for all ages” (Devon Live) , and Exe Men described as “the best South-West drama since Poldark” (The Guardian) , Exeter Northcott announces the cast for its spring production of Forever Young, Eric Gedeon’s funny and deeply moving play.

Forever Young has been an international hit across Europe, giving thousands of people an exceptional feel-good night at the theatre. In this unique version, adapted by Giles Croft and brought to life by Exeter Northcott's Creative Director Martin Berry,...

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Records smashed during mild, wet December

Record breaking rainfall in December puts 2015 in the top ten wettest years on records going back to 1910

Latest early provisional statistics from the Met Office confirm December has been record breaking both for its warmth and rainfall.

The UK mean temperature (1-29 December) is a record breaking 8.0 °C which is 4.1 °C above the long-term average. The previous record was 6.9 °C in 1934.

This anomaly of +4.1 above the long term average is the highest such anomaly for any calendar month since 1910 - beating the previous record which was +3.3 °C above average in April...

Christmas tree recycling in Teignbridge

Teignbridge Council is offering residents the chance to recycle their real Christmas trees for free.

People can take advantage of the many ‘free tree’ recycling collection points on offer across the district. Anybody wishing to dispose of their tree can come along to any of the following sites:

Garden waste subscribers can place real Christmas trees inside their green bin provided the branches are less than 10cm thick.

Real trees can also be taken to Newton Abbot recycling centre, Brunel Road, at any time with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and...

Higher Woolbrook Park to get new street lights

Higher Woolbrook Park in Sidmouth is set to get brand new streetlights this year, following a routine maintenance inspection by Devon County Council contractors SSE.

In addition, in a separate scheme, Government funding will mean that 24,000 more lanterns across Devon will be converted to energy efficient alternatives by March 2018.

This follows a successful bid by Devon County Council to secure over £10m from the Department for Transport Challenge Fund.

Included in this will be the replacement of 5,000 streetlamp columns on mainly A and B roads in Devon, including...

Weather 'Groundhog Day' continues

Groundhog Day continues when it comes to the weather with more wind and rain forecast for the next five days.

It comes as record breaking rainfall in December puts 2015 in the top ten wettest years on records going back to 1910

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A flood warning is in place for the River Clyst from Broadclyst to Clyst St. Mary

The Environment Agency says levels are rising in response to the recent rainfall. They are likely to continue to rise for the next few hours into the...

Christmas tree recycling collection in Exeter

People in Exeter can recycle their Christmas trees in the New Year.

For those not on the City Council's garden waste collection service there will be an opportunity to take Christmas trees to one of the following sites on the weekend of 9 and 10 January

Car park at Mincinglake Valley Park (top end, off Stoke Hill near the community centre)
Car park at Heavitree Pleasure Ground (next to recycling banks, Whipton Lane near junction with Stanwey)
Car park at Holman Way, Topsham

For those who are enrolled on the garden waste collection...

Appeal after serious hit and run in Devon

Between 0215 and 0227 hours on Friday 01st January 2016, there was a serious hit and run incident on the A380 KINGS ASH ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON.

What has been described as a Dark Green Ford Motorcar was travelling on the A380 from MARLDON WAY towards TWEENAWAY JUNCTION in southerly direction. Just prior to LUSCOMBE LANE, the Green car has collided with a male pedestrian who was walking with his family.

As a result of the collision, the male pedestrian received serious injuries and the Green car failed to stop at the scene.

If any person(s) has any information, can...

Stagecoach January Sale

Stagecoach South West has announced today substantial January sale bargains for customers using luxury Stagecoach Gold route 57 connecting Exmouth with Exeter.

From 3rd January 2016 and until the end of the month fares are being slashed on the route, with discounts of up to 38% available on single, return and weekly tickets.

The cost of a return ticket between Exeter and Exmouth will fall from £7.50 to £5.50 (over 25% off). A weekly ‘Routerider’, valid for unlimited travel along the entire 57 route, will cost just £20, saving 23% on the cost of a Megarider Gold – and making...

64% of those with dementia feel isolated

New research by Alzheimer’s Society shows that 39% of people in the South West mistakenly think that once a person with dementia stops recognising loved ones, they don’t benefit that much from spending time with them.

In a separate survey of 300 people affected by dementia, the charity also found that 64% of those living with the condition felt isolated from friends and family following a diagnosis. Today, Alzheimer’s Society is calling on people to make a positive New Year’s resolution to spend time with people with dementia and help them take part in activities they enjoy to keep...

Teenager arrested after police car rammed

Police investigating a dangerous driving offence are trying to trace the occupants of a vehicle in Exeter after it may have been reversed into by a car attempting to escape from officers.

A marked police vehicle was rammed by a blue Ford Ka in Holly Road at around 11.30am on Wednesday 30 December.

Officers believe the Ka may have also reversed into a light coloured Peugeot 106 that had a learner plate on the bonnet.

A 19-year-old man from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, aggravated vehicle taking and failing to stop for police. He...

Weather warning of more rain for Devon

The Met Office has issued another severe weather warning for Devon as heavy rain is set to return on New Year’s Day.

Forecasters say an area of low pressure will bring spells of persistent and at times heavy rain through Friday and Saturday before weakening.

Following a brief respite on Saturday night, a further frontal system will bring more rain to these same areas through Sunday morning before clearing away northeastwards during Sunday afternoon.

There could be some local disruption from surface water and river flooding looks likely.

The Exeter-based...

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Exeter Northcott’s favourite actors unite to be ‘Forever Young’

Records smashed during mild, wet December

Christmas tree recycling in Teignbridge

Higher Woolbrook Park to get new street lights

Weather 'Groundhog Day' continues

Christmas tree recycling collection in Exeter

Appeal after serious hit and run in Devon

Stagecoach January Sale

64% of those with dementia feel isolated

Teenager arrested after police car rammed

Weather warning of more rain for Devon

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