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The South West ranks as the second most expensive region in the UK for driving lessons

For many young people, learning to drive is becoming an increasingly expensive milestone.

The research, commissioned by Monzo and conducted by Censuswide, surveyed 1,000 newly qualified drivers and found that learners across the UK spend an average of £1,218 on driving lessons. Combined with the average cost of a first car (£4,867), many young drivers are spending more than £6,000 before they've even considered ongoing costs such as insurance, fuel and maintenance.

With test slots still in high demand[1], respondents also spend an average of £64 on top of the standard...

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Go-Kart Party a success for Age UK Exeter and Princesshay

Children having fun on electric go-carts rides in Princesshay this summer has raised over £600 for Age UK Exeter. Operators Go-Kart Party donated 10% of all takings throughout the summer to Age UK Exeter as part of the continued annual charity partnership between Age UK Exeter and Princesshay.

Go-Kart Party manage the pay per ride electric Go-Karts in Princesshay Square, running on a track specifically designed for 4 to10 year olds eager to have a go at being a racing driver.

Nathan Martindill of Go-Kart Party said: “We were delighted to bring the go karts back to...

£2 parking to be introduced in East Devon

An across-the-board standard parking charge of £2 a day is being introduced across all East Devon District Council car parks for three months from December 1.

The temporary tariff will not only support local shops over Christmas, but will help boost trade during the traditionally quieter months of January and February.

The move was welcomed by East Devon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Colin Wright who said that he was delighted.

Mr Wright, who is also chairman of the Honiton Chamber of Commerce, said: “We’re very pleased that the district council has once again...

Police launch #KnowWhenToStop campaign

The Christmas party season is almost upon us and police are encouraging anyone attending festivities to stay in control and know their limits when it comes to alcohol.

Work parties, festive drinks and family celebrations are all part of the Christmas fun but sadly alcohol-related incidents such as domestic abuse, assault, criminal damage, rape and antisocial behaviour increase during the festive period.

Sgt David Vickery, force licensing officer, said: “Everyone wants to have a good time at Christmas and we certainly don’t want to put a stop to that, but we do want to put a...

Chiefs post record financial results

On and off the field, results continue to flourish for Exeter Rugby Club, members were told at the club’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday night.

Addressing a large crowd at the club’s Sandy Park base, club chairman and chief executive, Tony Rowe OBE, said it has been another ‘fantastic’ year for the Aviva Premiership outfit.

Members were informed that the Devon club had recorded their best-ever financial results, aided in itself by the excellent on the field displays from the Chiefs, who finished in their highest-ever position in the Premiership, as well as reaching the...

Lord Mayor thanks Exeter Fanzone Volunteers

Volunteers who worked in Exeter’s Rugby World Cup 2015 Fanzone have been thanked by the Lord Mayor of Exeter.

Lord Mayor, Councillor Olwen Foggin, hosted a celebration event at Exeter’s historic Guildhall on Wednesday evening (25 November), to acknowledge the huge effort that the Exeter Fanzone volunteers had made during Rugby World Cup 2015.

Three matches were played at Sandy Park during the tournament with the help of nearly 300 volunteers from across the region, but the celebration focussed on thanking the team of 28 volunteers who were based in the Fanzone in Exeter’s...

Did you witness racially aggravated incident?

Police in Exeter are appealing for information following a racially aggravated incident in the City.

The incident occurred at around 4pm on Wednesday 21st October in Sidwell Street, Exeter, outside the Allstars Sports Bar.

A woman and her nine-year-old were walking in Sidwell Street when they were verbally abused by a woman. The abuse and comments made were regarded as both a racially and religiously motivated hate crime.

The suspect is described as being a white woman, aged in her 20’s, about 5’ 5” in height and of average build. She had short brown hair and was...

Exeter Swimming Club say new pool plans mean local economy missing out on £1m annually

With plans for a new swimming pool development on the current bus station site successfully being cleared through the second stage of council planning, you would think that Exeter City Swimming Club (ECSC) would be getting excited at the prospect of a new multi-million pound facility in the heart of Exeter getting one step closer to realisation, however, nothing could be further from the truth.

The club that trained and developed Olympic star and world champion Liam Tancock have highlighted multiple problems with the current plans and has repeatedly called for the development to be...

Plans to be submitted for Sidbury to Sidford walking and cycling trail

A planning application for a proposed walking and cycling trail from Sidbury to Sidford will shortly be submitted by Devon County Council.

The scheme includes a 1km surfaced walkway and cycleway running between Laundry Lane in Sidford and the southern boundary of Sidbury. The trail runs along agricultural land on the Eastern side of the A375 and then passes onto boardwalk through woodland at Sidbury.

The route has been chosen following public exhibitions in Sidbury and Sidford in February 2014, as well as consultation with affected parties and a presentation to Sidmouth...

Exeter leads the way in green energy

Exeter is one of over 50 UK cities that has pledged to be run entirely on green energy by 2050.

The City Council has joined the likes of London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool and Leeds to make the environmental commitment to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions.

Exeter's pledge comes ahead of crucial international climate change talks in Paris next month (December).

In Exeter, the City Council is already well ahead of the game in terms of its green credentials and is on track to make hundreds of thousands of pounds of savings by delivering low cost energy...

Gandy Street's Countdown to Christmas

As the race to Christmas picks up pace and sparkly trees and glitter start to appear in Exeter, Gandy Street will be buzzing with music and entertainers in their own seasonal festival: Countdown To Christmas.

From 5.30pm on Thursday November 26, Gandy Street’s independent traders will be holding an extraordinary pre-Christmas celebration shopping night with more than 20 businesses joining in the festivities.

As well as discounts, promotions and offers galore, visitors to the street will be treated to goody bags, mince pies, mulled wine and all manner of samples and goodies...

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The South West ranks as the second most expensive region in the UK for driving lessons

Go-Kart Party a success for Age UK Exeter and Princesshay

£2 parking to be introduced in East Devon

Police launch #KnowWhenToStop campaign

Chiefs post record financial results

Lord Mayor thanks Exeter Fanzone Volunteers

Did you witness racially aggravated incident?

Exeter Swimming Club say new pool plans mean local economy missing out on £1m annually

Plans to be submitted for Sidbury to Sidford walking and cycling trail

Exeter leads the way in green energy

Gandy Street's Countdown to Christmas

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