19 more radio stations for Devon listeners

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/30/2018 - 11:56am

Digital radio listeners in Cornwall and Devon are being urged to retune their DAB digital radios to receive 19 further radio stations on DAB digital radio for the time, following the launch of five new transmitters serving the two counties.

The transmitters have expanded the coverage in Cornwall and Devon of Sound Digital, the national DAB commercial network, which broadcasts some of the UK’s most popular and iconic music, speech and sport stations including Virgin Radio, KISSTORY, Absolute 80s, Planet Rock, Jazz FM, talkRADIO and talkSPORT2.

The addition of the five new...

Ceremony marks re-opening of A379 at Slapton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/30/2018 - 11:09am

An official ceremony has been held to mark the re-opening of the A379 at Slapton.

Dr Sarah Wollaston MP was among the guests at the event, which was well attended by representatives from the local community and local businesses. Devon County Council Chair, Councillor Caroline Chugg, unveiled an interpretation panel detailing the timeline for Slapton, including the repairs which have been delivered. Contractor Alun Griffiths Ltd has realigned two sections of the road which had been washed away in March. These sections of the route, between Slapton and Strete Gate, have been moved...

The autumn Budget 2018: Fiscal Phil, sighs of relief and rabbits from hats

Commenting on the impact of the Budget Mark Simic, partner at Simpkins Edwards LLP, said: “Many listening to the Chancellor’s Budget will have let out a sigh of relief. There was more content than might have been expected but many of the announcements appear quite modest, measured and manageable and it is a relief to many that the more complex tax issues, including VAT, pensions and Inheritance tax were left alone by ‘Fiscal Phil’.

“The rabbit out of the hat was quite definitely the accelerated increases in personal allowance and the higher rate threshold, which will come into...

Immediate step to protect vital railway ‘artery’ in the South West to start in November

  • Repairs to four breakwaters, which protect the coast from the force of waves, will begin in November to immediately improve protection for the Dawlish sea wall and the railway running along the coast
  • The work is expected to take six months and community events will be held in Dawlish, Teignmouth and Holcombe in the coming weeks for local communities to find out more

World leading engineers in coastal, tunnel, cliff and railway engineering are to carry out vital repair work in Dawlish, Devon, in November as Network Rail continues work to safeguard the...

Flybe takes to the skies with 2018-19 winter schedule from Exeter Airport

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, started operating its 2018-19 Winter schedule from Exeter this past weekend (Sunday 28th October 2018) featuring a total of 18 routes with a choice of up to 93 flights a week available throughout the UK and mainland Europe for travel through to 30th March 2019. The winter schedule features increased frequency on a number of attractive destinations. Flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle now depart up to twice a day and there are an additional four flights a week to Amsterdam. There is also an increase in flights to Manchester, now featuring up to four...

How will Brexit affect the Forex Markets?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:08am

The Brexit vote was an unprecedented outcome for the people of the United Kingdom. More people than ever came out to vote on the UK’s future relationship with the European Union (EU) with a four per cent majority deeming that the UK should leave the EU and chart its own course – despite Exeter voting to remain by a ten per cent majority . Negotiations regarding the terms of Brexit are reaching a climax, with Prime Minister, Theresa May confirming that 95% of the withdrawal agreement has now been completed. So, with the UK set to depart the EU in less than half a year, what effect is Brexit...

National award recognition for Signs Express (Exeter)

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/29/2018 - 9:16pm

Exeter based signs and graphics specialists, Signs Express (Exeter), has been recognised as a finalist in the British Signs & Graphics Association (BSGA) Sign Awards for their Architectural project on behalf of The Leat Student Accommodation. The commission included the provision of both internal and external architectural and wayfinding signage for the bespoke student accommodation which is set in historic buildings and includes the centrepiece, the Leat, which dates to the middle ages. It was important that the signage created an industrial heritage feel and this was achieved by...

Aspects of Love

Event Date: 
27/11/2018 - 7:30pm to 01/12/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rarely seen masterpiece “Aspects of Love” is to be staged in an exciting new production by the recently formed theatrical production company EX3 Productions. The company, established by local musical director Jeremy Rawlings, secured the rights after weeks of negotiations with the Really Useful Group.

The musical premiered in London’s West End 3 years after Phantom of the Opera, opening at the Prince of Wales theatre on 17th April 1989. The production ran for 3 years totting up a very respectable 1325 performances.

The original cast starred Michael...

Firework displays reinforce a sense of community

Heading out into the community for a firework display is something many of us love to do, according to a survey carried out by Barratt Homes, which is building homes across Exeter.

Questioning 2,000 people from across the region, the five star housebuilder was keen to discover whether we prefer fireworks at home or join community events - particularly as it is creating new communities across the local area.

“It is important to us that we are helping to create new communities, rather than just bricks and mortar, so it’s good to know how people feel about local events,” said...

Nexus Open Systems celebrates milestone 20th anniversary with 20 days of giving back to the community

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/29/2018 - 5:50pm

This November Nexus Open Systems Ltd is delighted to celebrate its 20th anniversary as a national IT solutions and service provider. Nexus was founded in 1998 with the aim of providing expert IT solutions and services for business across the South West.

To mark the occasion, Nexus will be hosting 20 events to give back to the local community who has supported their growth over the years, kicking off with an IT hardware donation at St. Peters School in Budleigh on Friday 12th October.

Over the past 20 years there have been many changes in how we work and communicate, with...

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