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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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Topsham Zero Waste store in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2018

A local shop in Topsham, near Exeter, which has prevented the use of over 11,000 single use plastics by providing an opportunity for customers to shop packaging free since it opened in March, is on the shortlist of retailers in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2018.

Nourish of Topsham is the first zero waste store in Exeter, stocking innovative products from small companies that help people reduce the amount of single use plastic that they need whilst promoting other small businesses. Owner Sarah Martins says they have closed a gap in the market in the town, so...

Four jobs if you love driving

The freedom of the open road has captivated the hearts and imaginations of humankind since the very beginning. It is at the core of the explorer, who wishes to trek through the world at their own pace and discover new sights and adventures. Today these discoveries are often found along a paved road and end at a parking lot, but the essence of the adventure still stands. For those who love to drive, making a career of it is the best way to achieve total fulfilment in life, and here are the top four choices to help you get started:

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Being a taxi driver means,...

Celebrations as new stand is unveiled at Exeter City Football Club

There were celebrations at Exeter City Football Club today when it officially unveiled its new £3.4 million stadium redevelopment.

The project, which has seen the construction of a new stand, changing rooms, away end, and associated facilities, will be opened to fans for the first time on Saturday.

The new stand has been named the Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand in honour of fans’ favourite Adam Stansfield, who died eight years ago. It also features a heritage display which has been created thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the work of the Supporters’...

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Appeal after hedgehog found poisoned in Devon garden

The RSPCA is appealing to locals of Totnes for information after a hedgehog found dead in a back garden was found to have been poisoned.

Found by a homeowner in Riverside, Totnes last Friday afternoon (19 October) the hedgehog had blood around his mouth and nose.

The concerned homeowner took the hedgehog's body to a local vet where it is thought the hedgehog died as a result of poisoning.

The RSPCA has issued an appeal for information to find out more about what happened.

RSPCA inspector Beccy Wadey said: “It’s awful to think this poor little hedgehog...

The clocks are going back, so why are we still losing up to 40 minutes a day?

The short days and long nights are approaching, and as the clocks go back, we are left wondering “where did the time go…?”

As the winter comes closer and the days become darker, time becomes more important and we do our best to make the most of the light we have. However, we may be losing up to 40 minutes a day due to a type of temporal illusion.

The Stopped Clock Illusion, scientifically known as Saccadic Masking, occurs following a rapid eye-movement (R.E.M.) where the brain produces a still image rather than a blurred one.

If you have ever looked at a working...

Devon Contract Waste rises from the ashes as work begins on new sustainable Marsh Barton headquarters

Following the fire that devastated Devon Contract Waste ’s HQ in March 2017, the company is gearing up for the next phase of its growth with the development of a new HQ. This month, work begins on the company’s new 1,300m2 headquarters on Marsh Barton Industrial Estate in Exeter. Approved by Devon County Council officers in September, the new premises will be built to an improved, sustainable design to house new facilities and achieve an internationally-recognised BREEAM sustainability rating of Excellent.

Scheduled to complete in the company’s 30th anniversary year in 2019, Devon...

Devon-based thermal engineering specialist, GRE Ltd, achieves highest international quality standard

Devon-based thermal engineering specialist, GRE Ltd , has succeeded in retaining the highest level of internationally recognised quality management standard, having achieved ISO9001:2015 for the second time.

The certification requires organisations to demonstrate that their quality management system (QMS) enables them to achieve statutory and regulatory requirements, delivering consistent and continued improvement of processes, and leading to high levels of performance, customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

GRE’s annual audit was carried out by SOCOTEC in August. It...

Devon GP practice recognised for its “excellence” in offering patients research opportunities

A local GP practice has won an award for demonstrating excellence and innovation in delivering clinical research to its patients.

Claremont Medical Practice, in Exmouth, has been announced the winner of the ‘Research Practice Award’ in the national research awards run jointly by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).

The awards recognise research active NHS GPs and general practices that are demonstrating excellence and innovation in delivering NIHR research.

Applicants were required to outline their...

Tinkerers, tailors and expert fixers urged to join Repair Cafe revolution

Devon is embracing the Repair Café revolution with more residents than ever before choosing to breathe new life into old possessions and having them fixed instead of throwing them away.

But now, as more people are choosing repair and reuse over discard and buy more, Devon’s six Repair Cafes are urging the county’s hidden handymen and women to sign up and join their army of volunteer fixers.

And its not just fixers and repair people they need - each café needs volunteers to help in a variety of roles from greeting to admin. Thursday 18 October marks nine years since the...

Local News

Work to start on Heavitree Road bus improvements

Topsham Zero Waste store in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2018

Four jobs if you love driving

Celebrations as new stand is unveiled at Exeter City Football Club

Striking a blow to Cancer

Appeal after hedgehog found poisoned in Devon garden

The clocks are going back, so why are we still losing up to 40 minutes a day?

Devon Contract Waste rises from the ashes as work begins on new sustainable Marsh Barton headquarters

Devon-based thermal engineering specialist, GRE Ltd, achieves highest international quality standard

Devon GP practice recognised for its “excellence” in offering patients research opportunities

Tinkerers, tailors and expert fixers urged to join Repair Cafe revolution

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