The recovery phase of the fire at premises on Cathedral Yard in Exeter has begun.
Exeter City Council’s Recovery Coordinating Group will continue liaising with the property owners and their contractors.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have formally handed the Royal Clarence Hotel back to their owners and the emergency response phase of the fire has now ended.
Strategic demolition of any parts of the hotel will now take place once comprehensive risk assessments have been carried out by contractors, to protect public safety and to avoid any further damage.
Half term week was also the Little Fireface Project’s S.L.O.W. (Slow Loris Outreach Week) and here at Shaldon Zoo we were busy raising awareness and funds for this enigmatic and endangered primate which is related to bushbabies and lemurs!
Found throughout South and Southeast Asia, these shy nocturnal primates have a deadly secret ... they have a toxic bite! Due to their undeniably cute appearance, slow lorises are heavily affected by the illegal pet trade and because of the ability to deliver a venomous bite, traders pull their teeth out with wire cutters or pliers before selling...
In the run up to WWF’s Earth Hour – taking place on Saturday 25th March 2017 - WWF and People’s Postcode Lottery have launched a nationwide search to find those unsung heroes who are making a real difference for our planet. People in Exeter are being encouraged to nominate themselves or others for the Earth Hour Heroes competition. The initiative is searching for individuals who deserve recognition for going the extra mile to help the environment and inspire others - whether at home, in the community or in the workplace. The competition is part of Earth Hour, which takes place at 8.30pm on...
An opera performance threatened with cancellation because of the fire in the centre of Exeter will now go ahead thanks to staff at the Guildhall.
Staircase Opera’s performance of Menotti’s ‘The Medium’ was due to take place at the Devon and Exeter Institute tonight, Thursday and Friday. However the Institute, which is located on the Cathedral Green, is currently within the safety cordon brought about as a result of the fire at the Royal Clarence Hotel at the weekend.
Staff at the City Council heard about the group’s plight and stepped in to save the day, offering up the 700...
It is only five weeks until FORCE’s big “Christmas at the OK Corral” bash at Sandy Park.
And the Exeter cancer charity has today announced its star auction prize that will be available only to party-goers on December 7.
“This is something you simply won’t want to miss,” said Sarah Daniels, FORCE Head of Income Generation. “We are so excited that we have secured a fabulous VIP package to watch the mighty Exeter Chiefs.”
The winning bidder will get two executive box VIP-hosted tickets to join Chiefs Directors for a home match in the Baxter Suite. The package includes...
Registration for one of the country’s most popular cycling events, the Dartmoor Classic Sportive, opens this Saturday (5th November) when cyclists from across the globe have an opportunity to book their place on this iconic sporting event.
Organised by the Mid-Devon Cycling Club, the 11th Dartmoor Classic will take place on 2nd July 2017. Up to 4,000 places are available and such is the demand for the event that organisers expect all places will be snapped up in under 24 hours, repeating the success of the past three years.
This year’s event features three separate routes...
Yesterday's announcement that the Government is to pump nearly £2 billion into cybersecurity has been welcomed by an Exeter company already at the forefront of a campaign to raise awareness of online crime in the business community.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has revealed more details of the national plan to protect the UK’s electrical grid and airports plus release some cash towards education and training of cybersecurity experts.
David Thomas, chairman of the Bluegrass Group, said the statement was a welcome reminder to companies of the risks they face from ruthless cyber...
Exeter Cathedral has re-opened to the public today following the major fire in Cathedral Yard.
Members of the public seeking a quiet space for prayer and reflection are warmly welcome. The Lady Chapel at the east end of the building will be kept as a quiet space for people to sit, pray or just light a candle.
The Dean of Exeter, the Very Revd Dr Jonathan Draper, said: “Our job is to support all the other work that is going on by asking God’s blessing on it; giving thanks to God for the skills and dedication of our emergency services; praying for those who have lost a...
307 Squadron Project invites you to Exeter for a special exhibition to remember the Polish 307 Squadron RAF that defended the South West of England during the Second World War.
The exhibition 'For Your Freedom and Ours. The Story of 307 Squadron', in both English and Polish, is being held at Exeter's Guildhall between 14-16 November 2016.
At 10am on Tuesday 15 November the Lord Mayor of Exeter will raise the Polish flag over the Guildhall to remember 307 Squadron which prevented the city from being totally destroyed during the blitz of 1942. This ceremony will help promote British-Polish relations.
For more information please find attached our press release and poster, together with the following link to a promotional trailer: https://goo.gl/w5JHT5
We hope that you will be willing to help promote the exhibition and flag raising, and attend.
Teignbridge District Council’s Executive has agreed in invest £20million to help build new affordable homes across the district.
Tuesday's Executive agreed to set up a joint venture housing company to primarily develop rented homes, something that will help local people find an affordable home that suits their lifestyle and budget, but will also generate a financial return for Teignbridge over time.
The joint venture housing company will be between Teignbridge and registered provider partners. A management board with representatives from each partner will oversee the day-to...
