Solicitors and legal staff in Exeter are seeing dramatic improvements in driving styles thanks to their participation in a new driver behaviour trial being run by Lightfoot®.
The pilot, which began in May, involves over 20 staff from Michelmores, Ashfords LLP and Foot Anstey.
In just two months they have collectively cut the amount of time spent in the most inefficient, harsh acceleration ‘danger zone’ - where drivers are most likely to put themselves and others at risk - from 5% of their driving time to just 0.4%, a reduction of 92%.
Sandy Park's popular Comedy at the Park returns on Friday, 30th September from 7pm.
The evening will be MC-ed by Simon Feilder, who began his career as weather presenter on Channel 4's The Big Breakfast. First of the three comics is character comedian Milo McCabe, who will be followed by critically acclaimed Stephen Carlin. The evening's headliner is Junior Simpson, a circuit favourite who has boundless joy and exuberance.
Doors will open at 7pm with food available immediately and the comedians will begin at 8pm. The evening will finish at approximately 10.30pm.
Holne Park House and CRS Adventures, based on the River Dart Country Park in Devon, ran a two-day training programme for the Exeter Chiefs in preparation for the squad’s pre-season campaign.
The action-packed programme was centred around team-building and involved an array of timed challenges; from tractor pulling, dismantling and rebuilding a canon, to raft racing and a multi-terrain log carry.
Each challenge lasted approximately 45 minutes – and ensured that each team member was challenged both physically and mentally to prepare them for the gruelling season ahead....
Road closures remained in place today folllowing a serious fire in Exeter city centre.
Police say traffic disruption could last up to another 24 hours.
Fifteen appliances from across Devon, including one from Somerset, were called to the Richer Sounds in Sidwell Street at around 1.45pm yesterday, after smoke was reported to be billowing from the store.
The building was extensively damaged and needs to be made safe.
Western Way and most approaches to St Anne's roundabout remain closed.
Old Tiverton Road and Blackboy Road junctions have reopened....
The pace of increase in construction sector workloads continue to slow, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Market Survey, extending a trend that goes back to the middle of last year.
Across all sectors in the South West region a subdued picture is painted; 12% more respondents reported a rise in activity over the previous three months compared with 32% in the first quarter, with the most distinct slowdowns being seen in the private housing and private commercial subdivisions. Most notably 24% of contributors still reported an increase in private housing activity –...
Traveling with kids can be quite exhausting at first. All that packing and bags makes all parents stress out a bit and so – forget a few essential items as well. But do not worry! You are not going to leave anything at home anymore! We, together with hotel booking professionals from Travel Ticker , made a list of five super important things you just need to pack then you travel with kids. With this list, you will have everything and be prepared for everything as well!
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Exeter City have the chance to record seven pre-season wins from seven as they welcome Cardiff City to St James Park tonight (July 28th).
With City’s Sky Bet League Two season kicking off in just over a week against Blackpool, the tie against the Bluebirds will be the last chance for the players in a game situation, to convince manager Paul Tisdale they are worthy of a starting place at Bloomfield Road on August 6.
The Grecians beat Taunton Town on Tuesday night as City rounded off their pre-season away fixtures. Prior to that victory they had already beaten Weymouth FC,...
A Full Council meeting of Exeter City Council meeting held at Exeter Guildhall on Tuesday 26 July 2016 unanimously passed a motion reaffirming unequivocal condemnation of any form of behaviour that is racist, xenophobic, incites hatred, discriminates against or harms members of our community.
In proposing the Labour Group motion, Cllr Lewis Keen [St David's] said: "I've proposed this motion concerning hate crime due to a significant rise across the country, and this has been reflected in concern from many residents, who have contacted me and my fellow councillors."
