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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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New policing arrangement for Teignbridge, Torbay and the South Hams

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:04am

A new basic police command unit will be introduced, covering Teignbridge, Torbay and the South Hams.

This will take the total number of basic command units across the force up to four. These four key units of policing are Cornwall, Plymouth, South Devon and NEW [North, East and West] Devon.

The introduction of this new management position will allow a greater influence over priorities for the local area and a bigger voice for South Devon within the force.

Taking on the new role is Chief Superintendent Keith Perkin (pictured) who has worked for Devon and Cornwall...

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Rescue Team celebrates 50 years with new exhibition

A new exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Tavistock section has opened at the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown.

In November 1967, two army officer cadets (aged 22 and 28) lost their lives after getting caught out by heavy rain and cold wind during an exercise on Dartmoor. In response to this tragedy a volunteer group was set up to help injured walks on Dartmoor. 50 years on, the Tavistock section of Dartmoor Search and Rescue are celebrating their achievements. For the next month at the National Park Visitor Centre in...

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The Donkey Sanctuary shows Neil Parish MP why it’s a leading visitor destination

The Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Honiton, Neil Parish, visited the main headquarters of the international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, in Sidmouth last Thursday (30 August). Mr Parish’s visit came at the end of a bumper summer that saw visitor numbers to the charity’s headquarters increase by 18% compared to last year. The increase in visitors is largely down to the charity opening a new visitor centre and a 220-seater restaurant, The Kitchen, this year. Neil Parish MP, hosted by the charity’s CEO Mike Baker, enjoyed a guided tour of the main Slade House Farm site...

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Exeter’s ‘Row for the Ocean’ team unveils its newly-wrapped boat

Local businesses and jazz trio pledge to drum up funds as Exeter’s ‘Row for the Ocean’ team unveils its newly-wrapped boat

Welcome drinks, canapes, raffle prizes, a charity auction and a boat unveiling, accompanied by live music from the Ronnie Jones Trio, will make for a fun-filled evening at Exeter’s The Terrace next Thursday to raise funds for Devon’s Row for the Ocean team.

With less than 100 days to go until their 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic against single-use plastic, Kirsty Barker, Rosalind Holsgrove-West, Kate Salmon, and Laura Try are organising a free night...

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It's hats off to a successful handover of new factory for natural pet food manufacturer

It was ‘hat’s off’ to a successful handover by Exeter-based Devon Contractors of a £5.8m new-build factory for expanding Devon-based natural pet food makers, Forthglade. First established in 1971, Forthglade now with over a 100-strong team, is relocating their manufacturing operation from their former site in Winkleigh, to the newly developed Okehampton East Business Park.

Devon Contractors established in 1946, has built on its long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality buildings. They carry out minor and major works, including new-build across a range of sectors up to a...

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New automatic defibrillator for Wonford Leisure Centre

Authored by andyhannan
Posted: Wed, 09/12/2018 - 6:48am

Wonford Leisure Centre now has a fully automatic defibrillator for use in cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The unit was purchased by Exeter Strollers Walking Football Club which obtained funding from Devon County Council with the support of the county councillor for Wonford & St Loyes, Marina Asvachin. The Strollers, proud wearers of the official Exeter City crest, play at the Centre on Tuesday and Friday mornings and at Exwick Sports Hub on Monday evenings throughout the year. The Club currently has 35 members.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is often fatal. However, using...

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Month long initiative means motorists can bag a free MOT

Halfords Autocentre is offering a FREE MOT to any customers who shop in Halfords retail branches. Any product bought in a Halfords store between now and the 14th of October entitles the buyer to a FREE MOT, which they have 13 months to redeem. With 53% of drivers admitting they don’t even know when their MOT is due* and 16% of motorists saying they have put off fixing faults with their vehicles until their next scheduled service, Halfords Autocentre is launching this month-long initiative to keep more motorists on the road, and road users safe, this Autumn The offer comes during the...

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Record numbers take to the water in epic wild swimming event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/11/2018 - 4:24pm

RECORD numbers of swimmers are due to take part in the country's longest running, longest distance, outdoor organised swim this weekend in Devon. The Dart 10K began nine years ago, founded by the Outdoor Swimming Society, and has grown from 200 swimmers to 1600 at this year's sold-out event. Participants are split into two ‘waves' of swimmers over two days, Saturday and Sunday, starting at historic Totnes and swimming to the finish line at Dittisham where there is a mini festival atmosphere on the green with friends and family celebrating swimmers' achievements. Up to 800 intrepid swimmers...

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Housebuilder offers tips for an environmentally-friendly move

If you’re moving to a new house, you probably already have a long list of things to do, but have you thought about how you can make your move environmentally-friendly?

With all the boxes, packing material and vehicle emissions used in the moving process, it’s not usually thought of as being good for the environment, but, to mark Recycle Week, which runs from September 24th-30th, five star housebuilder, David Wilson Homes, is offering a few tips to help you be as eco-friendly as possible.

• Have a clear out before you move. Many removal companies charge based on the weight...

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Cycling chefs in coast to coast challenge for cancer charity

Two chefs from an award-winning local restaurant are swapping the heat of the kitchen for a demanding cycle challenge.

Matt Mason, head chef at the Jack in the Green in Rockbeare near Exeter, and chef de partie Aidan King aim to cover 200 miles in two days to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.

They will set out from The Jack on Sunday September 16, heading for Barnstaple via Cullompton, Tiverton, Bampton, Exmoor and Minehead.

They will overnight in North Devon before returning to Rockbeare on Day Two by way of the Tarka Trail, Okehampton, Exeter, Topsham and...

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