The number of people waiting for an allotment in Exeter has been dramatically reduced from 804 last summer to just 131 in February, the City Council has revealed.
The reduction has been due to a quicker turnaround of vacant sites and the dividing up of plots to make them more manageable for first-time growers.
Cllr Keith Owen, Lead Councillor for Health and Place, said he was delighted that more people than ever before were having an opportunity to tend an allotment and that the waiting list had been reduced.
“Allotment associations across the city have now taken on...
For the first time the Devon County Show has launched Spring gift cards to celebrate the season and offer recipients a ‘big day out’ in May.
Tickets for the 121st Show on May 19, 20 and 21 at Westpoint, Exeter can be purchased inside a choice of two gift cards designed by a local artist.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen said: “These cards make a perfect present for family and friends at any time between now and May and, unlike Easter eggs, they are a lot less fattening!”
The two designs of a chick hatching and a new-born lamb were created by 23-year-old Ollie Eskriett, a...
Mary King MBE, multi medal winner for her equestrian achievements spanning three decades, is to become a Deputy Lieutenant of Devon.
Mrs King, appointed with the Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2013's New Year Honours for services to equestrianism, will be David Fursdon's, the current Lord Lieutenant of Devon, first Deputy appointment in the county.
The Lieutenancy Office is the Monarch's link with the county of Devon, and David Fursdon's role as the Queen's representative is to uphold the dignity of the crown and to celebrate the achievements of the people of...
Bus users in Exeter have welcomed the provision on a new, modern bus station with up-to-date facilities in the heart of the city centre.
That’s the general feeling according to feedback from a recent open forum attended by 650 people.
More than 550 feedback forms have already been returned to the City Council following the event at the Corn Exchange earlier in the month (3 March). The purpose of the event was to identify the needs of bus and bus station users from Exeter and wider Devon. Figures released today are still interim as a number of forms have still be analysed...
Trinity Fire & Security Systems is increasing its presence at Heathrow Airport with two contracts covering maintenance and a replacement installation, worth in excess of £15 million.
The fire, life safety and security systems specialist, whose head office is in Clyst St Mary near Exeter, is to provide a maintenance contract for Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) over the next five years.
This is a renewal of a previous five-year contract to provide maintenance of fire and life safety systems for five HAL business units; Terminal 1, Terminal 3, landside properties, airside...
Missing girl Zara Miles has been found safe and well in Thailand.
Zara was found two weeks ago and discussions are ongoing with authorities in Thailand about her welfare.
Devon and Cornwall Police, along with local authorities, launched an appeal to help them locate the missing 12-year-old Devon girl who had been taken to Bangkok by her father in November 2015.
A High Court Judge ordered the release of details of Arisara Miles, who is known as ‘Zara’, who travelled to Thailand with her father without permission.
Only a week has passed since Exeter City Swimming Club announced the news that two of its swimmers had qualified for Olympic trials next month in Glasgow. However, now the club have more to celebrate with the addition of a third swimmer obtaining qualification.
Seventeen-year-old Tom Downs made the journey to Crawley over the weekend to compete in one of only a handful of remaining competitions left that allow the opportunity to qualify for the trials in Glasgow.
Tom pulled off a superb swim in the 200m fly to obtain a time of 2:07.89.
A TEAM of Devon builders has developed an eye for the tiniest detail after winning a contract to repair one of the south west’s most prestigious properties.
Woofenden Construction, which is based in Kentisbeare, near Cullompton, has won a contract to repair the historic ceilings of grade I listed Dorset property, Kingston Maurward House.
More than £130,000 of damage was caused when a broken pipe in the roof of the prestigious property, which is just outside Dorchester, flooded through the three storey building. Gallons of water poured through the three floors for around an...
There’s always plenty for families with children to enjoy at RAMM, as Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum is affectionately known, but there are extra activities planned for the Easter school holidays.
Courtyard Family Activities Wed 30 & Thu 31 Mar, Fri 1 Apr, 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 3.30pm. Drop in. Donation of £2 encouraged Come and discover our famous bee bags, explorer bags and brain-teaser quizzes. There will be short-and-sweet activities which will change across the holiday, including make-a-mosaic, fuzz-and-felt museum, and costumes to try on. Don't forget to...
The latest edition of the official Exeter Chiefs Podcast hosted by Marc Ryan from Heart Radio & Chris Bentley from the Exeter Chiefs is now out.
Marc & Chris were joined by former Chiefs Captain & legend Andy Maunder as well as his son current Chief Jack Maunder.
The boys talked the journey the Chiefs went on from the late 80's to become the top of the table force they are now and also how things used to be done as Andy put it. Hear how Andy had to stand outside the dressing room whilst the players made him Captain and how Jack has followed in his footsteps...
