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In celebration of 100 years, since the Devon General Omnibus & Touring Company Ltd started operations in Exeter, Stagecoach South West has designed a special commemorative livery for one of their buses.

The unique bus livery, which depicts 100 year history of the Devon General, was unveiled this morning at a special launch event at Oldway Mansion, Torquay, with representatives from the Devon General Society, Stagecoach South West and Torbay Council in attendance.

Paul Jenkins of the Devon General Society, said: ‘’The commemorative bus tells the exciting story of 100...

Thanks to the one who discovered the wheel, you can get to work in 30 minutes or less at a distance that you would have spent hours, if not the whole day walking. Vehicles provide a great deal of convenience while allowing us to save time. When it comes to the business world, they enhance efficiency and increase productivity. Whether you’re employed in a particular company or you run your own business in town, most of us have two main options. You can either drive yourself to work if you own a car or commute using public means such as taking the train, boarding the bus, or taking a cab...

How long would you spend agonising over a big purchase such as an engagement ring? According to new data from Jewellery retailer; Diamonds Factory ; it could be shorter than you think!

Their research has revealed that the average customers purchase time on their site is just 14 minutes! According to the data, the older the customer, the quicker the purchase time...

16-24 are taking on average 20 minutes to complete their purchase

35-44 are taking on average 11 minutes to complete their purchase

45-54 are taking on average 5 minutes to complete their...

Exeter City Council’s Chief Executive and Growth Director has thanked all staff who played a part in Thursday's local elections in the city.

Karime Hassan praised all those involved – some 500 people - in organising the elections, in the lead-up, during the day itself and at the count on the night.

“It is a massive undertaking and I can’t thank everyone enough for their efforts. This is local democracy at work and without the dedication of scores of City Council staff and many others, it just wouldn’t happen,” he said.

In Exeter, just over a third of the electorate...