Vital community bus schemes across Devon could have to close if the Government enforces European regulations, a senior county councillor has warned.
The Government is currently consulting on licencing for community transport after a commercial bus company challenged current UK guidance in the European courts.
As a result, community buses with more than nine seats would be subject to the same regulations as buses, minibuses and coaches run for profit.
And community transport drivers would have to have the same qualifications as professional drivers.
Southern Healthcare is an independent care provider with four homes across Devon specialising in complex nursing, dementia and residential care. Sefton Hall located in Dawlish is organising a sponsored walk/wheelchair-push on Saturday 28th April at 10am, starting from its sister home, The Old Rectory in Old Tiverton Road, Exeter – a total distance of 12 miles. This will be followed by a fundraising garden party being held at the Dawlish care home on 7th May Bank holiday, with all welcome to visit and enjoy entertainment by pioneering and contemporary Devon Rock Choir.
Bring all the girls together, dig out your pink tutus and bunny ears and join hundreds of women walking or running for Hospiscare.
The Twilight Walk is a 5 mile or 10 mile ‘PINK FIZZ’ themed sponsored walk along Exmouth Seafront with entertainment around the route, starting from The Maer, Exmouth.
We are also incoporating a new 5K Fizz Run which takes place before the walk.
Join Ella the Owl for a fantastic bubbly evening where you raise money to support local people and have a great night out with your mates. Come on ladies do it for Hospiscare!
For the 17th year running and with support from South West Water and On Tap Water, the talented young musicians and singers from Exeter School will perform a special concert to raise funds for international charity WaterAid.
All proceeds from the concert, which takes place at St Michael's Church, Heavitree, from 7:30pm on Wednesday 2 May, will go directly to WaterAid projects in Zambia, helping some of the country's poorest communities gain access to clean water and safe sanitation.
Over 150 pupils ranging in age from 11 up to 18 are involved in making music for the event...
One year after the tragic death of Paul Young, Ottery St Mary restaurant and charcuterie Rusty Pig has released a limited edition salami in his honour.
Owner Robin Rea set up Rusty Pig Charcuterie in partnership with Paul in 2016, after they met at a butchery course.
Together, they launched a range of wholesale charcuterie that quickly became popular with pubs, farm shops and at food festivals across the South West. Tragically, just as the business was taking off, Paul died in a motorbike accident in Somerset.
Robin Rea said: “We were all totally devastated to lose...
The pubs of Exeter will be full of Three Lions fans this summer. And they could get an extended few games there with England tipped to make it through the group and into the knockout stages.
A tie against Colombia or Poland is a possibility, and while fans will be pondering which they’ll prefer, one thing is for sure - avoid a penalty shootout.
Losing on penalties is like a broken record for Gareth Southgate’s men. In fact, the boss himself is famed for missing one.
But do we need to worry this time around? Will things be different?
District council wants to hear what the East Devon local community thinks about a review of off-street public pay and display car parking fees
East Devon District Council is considering reviewing the charges it makes in some of its off-street public pay and display car parks, as well as to its car park permits. The council has put some proposals forward and is now keen to hear what the local community think of these changes through its consultation, which runs until Friday 1 June 2018.
Anyone interested in learning more about the changes and who wants to have their say,...
Cornwall retained their Street Sports title after an epic event at Mount Hawke Skatepark near Truro on Friday. The home team were in great form on four wheels or two as youngsters from right across the region enjoyed the experience of competing at one of the UK's best skate parks and host of the Team GB Olympic Trials for Tokyo 2020. Cornwall's Mount Hawke team took gold in both the scooter and skateboard team classes as their fellow Cornish contingent from Junkyard took the BMX team gold. There were also medals for East Devon and Teignbridge in the team and individual disciplines. See...
Exeter Phoenix is pleased to present Another Spring, an exhibition curated by art historian, critic and curator Dr Jean Wainwright. The show brings together work by an outstanding group of internationally recognised artists.
There will be a special exhibition preview from 6-8pm on Thursday 3rd May, and the exhibition will open on Thursday 4th May.
The exhibition reflects on the current trends and broader developments of nationalist impulses in Western society, where the debated question of citizenship, the foundation for identity and political governance is tied to...
Much loved radio presenter Simon Mayo presents his new novel Mad Blood Stirring, set in Dartmoor Prison in 1815. At Sidholme Hotel's beautiful Music Room, tickets £10 from Winstone's Bookshop or Eventbrite. In association with Sidmouth Literary Festival.
