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A series of exhibitions on improving the A303 start today (9 July) by Devon County Council, supported by Somerset County Council.

They are part of a study into improving the A30/A303 between Honiton and Broadway.

The drop in sessions will set out the progress of the study so far and next steps to improve the route.

The study is part of a wider campaign, led by Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire and Dorset Councils, as well as the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, to lobby and put the case to Government to improve the entire A303/A358/A30 road corridor...

It's 40 years since Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre opened and one year since they moved into their new purpose built facility on Exeter’s historic canal and quayside.

In that time thousands of people from across Exeter and the South West have enjoyed an outdoor activity from kayaking to caving with the centre.

To celebrate their birthday on Sunday 13 July Haven Banks is offering free outdoor activity taster sessions as part of the Sport and Well-being Fun Day organised by Active Devon on Exeter Quay.

"As well offering a range of great activities such as...

Transition Exeter is running a Skill Sharing Day on 19th July, offering a chance to learn new and old money-saving skills free of charge. Jam and bread-making, bicycle maintenance and repair, knitting and quilting, spinning and weaving are all on the menu, as well as teas, coffee and cakes available all morning. There will be help on hand for people to alter pre-loved clothes to fit themselves, or to look more stylish, and a bike mending expert; so bring your bikes along if they need repairing or maintaining.

The Skill Sharing takes place at the Friends Meeting House, Wynards Lane...

As part of an ongoing road safety operation, police officers from Exeter have carried out a number of speed checks on Exeter Road, Topsham. The operation was in response to concerns raised by local residents as to the speed of vehicles travelling in the 30mph limit.

Nearly 30-drivers were stopped between 9am and 1pm for exceeding the speed limit.

The highest recorded speed of the vehicles stopped was 54mph. Ten on-the-spot fixed penalty tickets were issued and all stopped drivers were asked to view a road safety awareness video developed by the Fire service. The video...