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Stagecoach South West, together with representatives of Devon County Council and East Devon District Council, has launched CONNexIONS – the new name for route 56. Devon County Council and East Devon District Council have joined forces in a ground-breaking arrangement, via the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, to fund significant enhancements to the route between Exeter St David’s, the City Centre, Met Office, Science Park, Sky Park and Exeter Airport.

Cllr Ian Thomas, Leader of East Devon District Council, commented: “We’re delighted to provide funding for enhancements to the...

As we slowly but surely run more and more aspects of our day to day life through our gadgets, and particularly our smartphones, the “smart home” concept is shifting from the realms of science fiction to an accepted part of everyday life. This is true across the country, but Exeter, in particular, is becoming a centre of smart home technology.

Research carried out by Halifax towards the end of last year showed that Exeter is one of the top ten locations in the country in terms of house price growth, with a year-on-year rise of more than nine percent. The city’s open spaces and fresh...

Throughout July, work has taken place at Seaton Wetlands to remove overhead power cables and move them underground. The work has caused disruption to visitors who were unable to access the site car park for most of the month. The work culminated in late July when a helicopter flew over the wetlands to remove the electricity posts.

The site is now open to visitors as usual and the overhead power cables which used to stretch across the Axe Valley have now been removed.

Cllr Marcus Hartnell, East Devon District Council's deputy portfolio holder for the enivironment, said: “The...

Exeter will host two festivals featuring literature and writing this autumn. In October, exetreme imagination – Exeter’s biennial festival of writing and stories – will unlock imaginations for young people across the city. In November, Exeter Literary Festival will bring together a range of experts to share knowledge. The festivals will feature nationally known and local award-winning authors, including Philip Reeve whose book Mortal Engines will be released as a Universal Pictures blockbuster movie directed by Peter Jackson. exetreme imagination runs from 15 to 27 October, with public...