Work to replace traffic signals at a busy junction in Exeter will get underway on Monday 31 July.
Essential maintenance is needed on the signals at the junction of Blackboy Road/Polsloe Road/Pinhoe Road and Mount Pleasant Road in Exeter. The traffic signals, poles and electrics are at the end of their serviceable lives and will be replaced, while repairs will also be carried out to cable ducting. As much of the scheme as possible will be carried out using the existing permanent lights but to enable the completion of the scheme, temporary signals will be in place from Thursday 17...
Seaton Wetlands recently hosted 26 primary school teachers from across Devon to help them use the outdoor environment to develop mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills for children.
The day-long course entitled ‘Developing Young Mathematicians Outdoors’ was delivered by education rangers from East Devon District Council's countryside team with support from school improvement advisor and curriculum consultant, David Weatherly.
Mr Weatherly said: "The day illustrated to teachers how easily they can use the outdoors as a normal part of everyday learning in school...
RESIDENTS in Exeter are being urged to nominate unsung heroes and community champions as part of a nationwide search to find ‘The Best Of British’. Global hearing specialist Amplifon has launched Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons in memory of the company’s founder and Second World War hero, Charles Holland, who was honoured for his bravery by Britain and America. After the war the courageous veteran dedicated his life to providing better hearing for people affected by the conflict and in 1950 launched Amplifon, which has become a global company specialising in providing the best in class...
East Devon District Council has recently introduced a second group of public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) which are local measures used to control a range of unacceptable activities.
This new order, made on June 6 2017, relates to possession of intoxicating substances (including alcohol), urination and defecation (in public), aggressive begging, and behaving in a way likely to cause harassment or intimidation. The order applies in a large area in the centre of Exmouth. The alcohol provisions only also apply to a smaller area of Sidmouth.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was carried out by The Mayor of Okehampton, Jan Goffey, to officially open the state-of-the-art Third Generation (3G) sports pitch and new classroom, at Okehampton Primary School & Nursery.
The £540,000 project carried out by property design and management consultants, NPS South West and built by Skinner Construction Ltd., of Sidmouth, was completed in the autumn of 2016.
NPS South West, were commissioned by Devon County Council, to deliver a priority project to construct a new classroom and additional sports facilities at Okehampton Primary...
The first large law firm in the UK to bring in employee ownership has shared £800,000 equally between all of its eligible staff members. Exeter law firm, Stephens Scown LLP - the current holder of the UK Law Firm of the Year title from the British Legal Awards - has made the pay-out, which is an increase of 10 per cent on last year. In May the firm announced growth of 8 per cent for the year ended April 2017, with fee income rising to £19.285 million. Stephens Scown, which is also the highest ranking law firm in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list, introduced...
How much do you owe? According to research from the TUC (Trades Unions Congress) there’s been a steady rise in unsecured debt that now stands at around £13,000 per household. It’s advancing towards the record high of a decade ago, when the record was reached; the difference between now and 2007 is just £100. If it continues in this fashion it could be hitting £15,000 by the end of the next parliament.
While there’s plenty of advice and help if you’re struggling, some of this debt can be controlled, but some of it cannot; there’s a disparity between inflation and average earnings of...
Now that Finnplay iGaming platform welcomes NorskeSpill, it looks like the online casino gaming community is going to start to change internationally again. People are used to certain countries being more involved with the online casino gaming community internationally than others.
People are always on the lookout for the new UK online casinos , since they know that the United Kingdom is hugely prominent when it comes to online casino gaming abroad. Increasingly, people are looking for new Canadian online casino gaming websites as well. Australia has been known in the online casino...
The gambling industry has become one of the most competitive industries in the world. It is worth billions of cash, and many entrepreneurs are getting into the business leading to a rapid outcrop of casinos. This growth has greatly been assisted by the increasing popularity of online casinos which are relatively easier and cheaper to start.
The increase in the number of online casinos has led to the use of aggressive marketing strategies to lure more customers. The provision of a wide range of games, high-quality graphics, and the best odds is no longer enough to attract players....
Devon Wildlife Trust is inviting families to ‘bee creative in the garden’ at a special wild bee family fun day in Exeter.
On August 3, the charity will be opening the gates to the Cricklepit Mill wildlife garden for a family event that aims to celebrate bumblebees and solitary bees, heroes of the pollinator world.
Children will have the chance to create a range of bee themed craft items, including alder bees to hang in the garden, bee mobiles, badge making and bee jewellery.
Families can also have a go at making bee hotels from bamboo sticks and unique cob brick...
