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White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

To celebrate 40 years, White Stuff is hitting the road with a summer ice cream truck tour, which includes a day in Exeter.

Throughout this month they’ll be serving up free scoops along the south coast, bringing their signature style and community spirit to some of the UK’s favourite seaside destinations. Visitors will also be able to ‘Spin To Win’, with the chance to win some of the brand’s 40th Anniversary product.

The tour kicks off in St Ives, where White Stuff is teaming up with St Ives Surf School to offer locals free surf lessons and gear hire on Saturday 19 July....

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Awards presented to Exe Estuary Trail team

Devon County Council has been presented with the trophy and plaque for winning the Royal Town and Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Award for Planning Excellence 2015.

The Exe Estuary Trail was the overall winner of the RTPI SW Awards for Planning Excellence 2015. The Chairman of the Council, Councillor Christine Channon, Cabinet Member with responsibility for cycling Stuart Hughes and members of the team behind the project received the awards at a special presentation at the Custom House, in Exeter’s historic Quay.

The RTPI Awards highlight exceptional examples of...

Rail workers to strike over bank holiday

Rail workers on First Great Western trains are to stage a series of strikes, including over the August bank holiday weekend.

The RMT has announced the strikes following a row over the introduction of the new Hitachi trains.

The RMT says the new trains will mean a threat to jobs, services and passenger safety.

RMT members have been told not to work from 12.01am-11.59pm on Sunday 23 August and again between 12.01am on Saturday 29 August and 11.59pm on Monday 31 August.

Hospiscare reveals new look

Hospiscare has got an exciting new look!

The expanding local charity has changed its logo. The orange sunshine logo has been replaced with a bright, colourful tree reflecting Hospiscare’s growing services, reaching out offering help and comfort to an increasing number of local people. Hospiscare also has a new strapline: Caring in the heart of Devon… Because every day matters.

The logo is cheerful and happy mirroring the positive and enriching work carried out by Hospiscare doctors and nurses who provide high quality, free, professional care and support monthly for 700...

Tony Hawks to host first Cathedral quiz night

Comedian and author Tony Hawks is to host Exeter Cathedral’s first ever Big Quiz Night.

Tony, who is regular on the Radio Four show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and is author of several best selling books, including Round Ireland with a fridge, will host the evening on 1st October.

Teams of up to eight are invited to enter for a limited number of available spaces.

The ticket price also includes a hog roast from Kenniford Farm. And no quiz would be complete without a licensed bar to help fuel those thinking caps!

For more information and to book tickets for the...

Appeal after cars keyed at Devon station

Officers from British Transport Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a number of cars were ‘keyed’ at Tiverton Parkway rail station.

Between Thursday, 12 March, and Monday, 6 July, there have been six incidents of criminal damage to motor vehicles.

They all involved cars being deliberately scratched along the sides, and in one case also on the bonnet.

PC Gary Archer, investigating, said: “I am keen to speak to anyone who has any information about these incidents. Do you travel through the station? Did you see anything suspicious? I urge anyone to...

Tributes for motorcyclist killed in A38 crash

A motorcyclist who died following a collision on the A38 near Tiverton on Monday 27 July has been named as 23-year-old Anthony Roberts, from Witheridge.

Emergency services were called at 8.30am following the collision between a Honda motorcycle and a fuel tanker near Burlescombe. A third vehicle was also involved in the collision.

Anthony’s mother paid tribute to him: “My son has always loved life and lived it to the max. He has always been into motorbikes from a very early age and loved to ride his bike at every opportunity.

"Anthony was well known and loved by all...

Cost of rural crime falls in South West

Rural crime cost Devon & Cornwall £750,000 in 2014, down from £1.1 million in 2013.

Despite the fall, 2014 saw thieves continue to target expensive all terrain vehicles (ATVs) as well as tools.

The figures are part of a UK-wide survey by NFU Mutual.

The leading rural insurer’s annual Rural Crime Survey shows the nationwide cost of rural crime totalled an estimated £37.8 million in 2014 – a 15% reduction on last year’s figures.

The items most commonly targeted by thieves across Devon & Cornwall over the last 12 months were ATVs such as quad-bikes,...

Funding bid expected for sections of Teign Estuary Trail

Sections of the Teign Estuary Trail are expected to be included in a funding bid for cycling improvements across Devon which the County Council is planning to submit later this year.

Devon County Council is hoping to put the bid to the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which, if prioritised, would then be submitted as part of a wider bid to Government for Growth Deal funding.

The Dawlish to Teignmouth and Kingsteignton to Passage House sections are likely to be included in Devon’s bid. Although timescales are yet to be confirmed, a decision on the...

Make arboriculture your future

Do you or anyone you know fancy an exciting career working outdoors? The Arb Academy offers just that! The Arb Academy is an Arboricultural training provider that prides itself in delivering high quality Arboriculture Apprenticeships and commercial courses in the most idyllic and fun surroundings.

Headed up by renowned Arborist Nobby Clarke, the academy’s aim is to realise every learners full potential by offering a high quality Tree and Timber Apprenticeship to all who want to improve skills, qualifications and career prospects.

Learners, employers and staff are the...

Bluebird Care celebrates staff achievements

Last week a local award winning at-home care provider celebrated several staff member service milestones. Bluebird Care Exeter and East Devon understand how important staff longevity and commitment is to the happiness and welfare of their customers, so take time each quarter to recognise, celebrate and simply thank the staff who have reached service achievements.

William Flint, Director said “Our Care Workers are the lifeblood of this business, their dedication and commitment to doing the best job possible is staggering, so to take time out to thank them is so important” Husband...

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White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

Awards presented to Exe Estuary Trail team

Rail workers to strike over bank holiday

Hospiscare reveals new look

Tony Hawks to host first Cathedral quiz night

Appeal after cars keyed at Devon station

Tributes for motorcyclist killed in A38 crash

Cost of rural crime falls in South West

Funding bid expected for sections of Teign Estuary Trail

Make arboriculture your future

Bluebird Care celebrates staff achievements

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