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Work to start on Heavitree Road bus improvements

Improvement work to enhance bus services on Heavitree Road in Exeter will get underway next month (February).

The scheme, which will start on Monday 2 February, involves the construction of a new traffic island and installation of a new set of traffic signals at the end of the outbound (eastbound) bus lane between Grendon Road and Polsloe Road/Barrack Road.

These new signals will give buses priority at the Polsloe Road / Barrack Road junction, making it easier for buses to progress towards Heavitree Fore Street or move from the bus lane into the right turn lane for...

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Devon Freemasons give £25,000 support to local charities and organisations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/28/2018 - 10:43pm

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations and charities who are require financial assistance, amongst those included are Schools, Youth Centres and locally based charities including Hospices, Hospital Services and Cancer Charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND” a trust conceived by Right Worshipful Brother William Alexander Kneel, the Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry & dry cleaners (Now Johnsons) . Since the idea was initiated the fund has grown through the...

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Christians in Exeter embrace technology in prayer

Christians across Exeter are being invited to the county’s biggest ever prayer gathering – and it’s all being made possible because of digital technology.

The event called Devon Awake is expected to see over one thousand Christians tune in via a livestream from across the region and take part in this innovative gathering which is being made available on a dedicated event website.

Exeter churches are being encouraged to join in LIVE online, pray and worship, as well as network with other Christians through an online chat platform which will be hosted by a team of Church...

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New vision for a £300m redevelopment in Exeter city centre receives backing

A new vision for a £300m redevelopment in Exeter city centre has been backed by councillors.

Members of the City Council’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board approved the vision for the redevelopment at the bus station site.

They also backed an increased budget to build the state-of-the-art new Passivhaus leisure complex St Sidwell’s Point, and a new Exeter bus station, which are both being funded by the City Council.

A meeting of the full council will be asked to give final approval in December.

As well as the new leisure complex and bus...

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Local chef, Michael Caines, unveiled as the latest tenant at new development on Exmouth Waterfront

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/28/2018 - 8:30am

Award-winning local chef, Michael Caines, has been revealed by Exeter-based developer Grenadier as the latest tenant to join the new scheme on Exmouth waterfront. One of the UK’s most celebrated and acclaimed chefs, Michael Caines - who grew up in Exeter -will be opening a restaurant with a bar and café area on the Exmouth waterfront with a brand-new food and drink offering for visitors. Caines’ plans for the scheme are very different to the fine dining experience available at nearby Lympstone Manor and include a range of offers to suit all tastes, from a casual dining restaurant complete...

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2.93 million UK households in debt to their energy suppliers

As inflation continues to creep up, the amount of UK debt also continues to rise. It is now estimated that around £400 million is owed to various power companies alone. There are several reasons for this, and for many home owners, this debt can cause huge anxieties. Here we take a look at how so many households are now in debt to their energy suppliers and what the main causes of this are.

Most Houses in Debt Before Winter

The number of households in debt with their energy supplier before winter approaches is worrying. Energy suppliers expect most people to be in credit...

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5 things you should bring to a job interview in 2019

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 11/28/2018 - 5:53am

When you finally get an interview for that job that you have been dreaming of getting, it can be very overwhelming. Interviews can be stressful but as long as you prepare in advance, you should be able to do just fine. Here, we are going to give you tips on the things that you should bring to your job interview in 2019. Keep reading to find out more.

National Insurance Number

If you are planning on working in the UK, then you are going to need to bring your national insurance number. This will show the potential employer that you are eligible to work for their company...

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Innovative domestic abuse and sexual violence programme launches in Devon and Torbay

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Posted: Tue, 11/27/2018 - 4:57pm

A national programme to help GPs identify patients experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence and refer them to specialist support services is being rolled out across Devon and Torbay.

Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) is a successful general-practice based domestic abuse and sexual violence training and referral programme developed and coordinated by the social enterprise, IRISi.

It’s the first of its kind in Devon and Torbay and will see domestic abuse and sexual violence specialists (known as IRIS Advocate Educators) work in partnership with local...

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Seaton celebrates Christmas

Seaton will be kick starting its Christmas celebrations on Saturday 1st December with the return of its Christmas Carnival, light switch on and festive markets. The day will start with the Seaton Eats Boutique and Seaton Artisan Market both taking place at Windsor Gardens. To continue the celebrations into the evening, Seaton will host its annual light switch on, Christmas Carnival and late-night shopping bringing residents a full day of Christmas fun. Seaton Eats Boutique will be at Windsor Gardens next to the Christmas tree from noon to 8pm. For those looking to get into the Christmas...

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One-stop-shop resource for Repair and Reuse launched

Recycle Devon’s new Reuse page went live this week and is one of the most comprehensive online resources on reuse, repair and upcycling in the UK.

The launch follows the anniversary of the worldwide Repair Café movement last month which saw hundreds of enthusiastic residents flock to Devon’s numerous Repair Cafes. Repair Cafés are free meeting places where people can bring their broken possessions to be fixed by expert volunteers instead of buying new. The new page ensures that everything you need to know is in one place including links to where to find your local Repair Café and...

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Topsham celebrates biggest Christmas shopping night to date

On Tuesday 4th December, the Topsham Christmas Shopping Night comes to the town with a spectrum of independent shops including an evening market, festive entertainment, special offers, promotions and in-store activity.

Free to attend, shoppers can warm up with a host of hot dishes and drinks, enjoy an array of live festive music and Christmas goodies and gifts to buy, all in a special ambience on the Christmas lit High Street and Fore Street, leading down to Topsham Quay.

A new volunteer group, Love Topsham, formed from residents and traders in the town to help keep the...

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