The City Council has apologised to users of its paddling pools in Heavitree after having to close them to carry out essential maintenance work.
The paddling pools in Heavitree Pleasure Ground have had to close after reports of a number of children slipping on the newly painted surface.
Cllr Stephen Brimble, Lead Councillor for Place, said it was frustrating given the warm and sunny weather but safety was the Council’s number one priority.
“Unfortunately we have had to drain the pools in Heavitree and will be repainting the surfaces using a paint with more sand in it...
What are you feeling today? Happy, sad, excited, wide awake? Express yourself using embroidery, applique and textile collage on to a patch or badge. Materials are provided; you can also bring your own personal fabric pieces. We suggest a donation of £1 per person.
Free, drop-in, no booking required. (Under 13 yrs children accompanied by an adult please.) Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch Main Gallery, Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF 01626 832223
The highs and lows of the Premier League are over for another year and in regards to Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hull , that may just be another few years. There’s been joy and there’s been sorrow, dullness and brilliance, but just has been the best showing of the top flight this season?
We can’t help but pick Bournemouth 4-3 Liverpool. A freezing day on the South Coast saw the Cherries wow Jurgen Klopp’s men with an unbelievable and unpredictable comeback. Bournemouth were trailing 1-0 after the 20-minute mark thanks to Saido Mane. The forward controlled Emre Can’s over the top...
Armed officers will be patrolling Devon's streets for the first time, it was announced today.
Assistant Chief Constable Russ Middleton said: “In response to the recent change in the threat level to critical, armed officers from Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police will be seen out and about in our communities, throughout both Force areas.
“Armed officers will be doing overt foot patrols, carrying a long-armed firearm, which is the first time this has happened in our area.
“This is not based on any change in intelligence or threat for the South West, but the...
Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell admitted he was "the most nervous he has been all season" just moments before he found out he was named in the British and Irish Lions squad.
He told a networking event at Sandy Park that he had just finished a gym session and had joined his teammates for lunch when the announcement was made live on TV.
He said: “We had an hour off and I walked into the canteen and there are not normally that many people in there but, on this occasion, the whole room was full and I just though ‘oh no’!”
Come racing and save. Enjoy two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price of one for our first Monday fixture of the year on Monday 5 June when you book by 5pm on Monday 29 May. Missed the deadline? Tickets will still be available after this date at the full price of £19 per Paddock Enclosure ticket or £12 for the Course Enclosure. Gates open at 12.10 ahead of the first race at 14.10. The last race of the day will take place at 17.15. Please note times are subject to change so please be sure to check the website for updates. To find out more information and to buy tickets, visit www....
Exeter-based Leadstoyou have become one of the first companies in the region to link up with a new Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship scheme launched by Exeter College in September 2016.
Having gained good grades in her A-Levels, Alicia Harrington decided that an Apprenticeship would be the best option for her to get the digital experience she was looking for, which she didn’t feel would be available through a university course.
She was particularly keen to join rapidly expanding Leadstoyou as they were able to demonstrate high levels of in-house digital expertise....
Finish the day on a high with an evening at the races on Tuesday 30 May, the first of four evening fixtures to take place at Newton Abbot Racecourse this season. Gates open at 15.50 ahead of the first race at 17.50. The final race of the day will take place at 20.50. Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Monday 29 May and will also be available at the gates on the day. Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE. Book in advance to take advantage...
