East Devon District Council is working with the Environment Agency to upgrade the sea and estuary defences in Exmouth. The proposed project will reduce the risk of flooding to over 1,000 homes in Exmouth.
Since Autumn 2015, the council’s Exeter based consultants WSP │ Parsons Brinkerhoff have reviewed information gathered from flood modelling, a topographic survey and geotechnical investigations and developed a number of options to upgrade Exmouth’s flood defences along the estuary side and sea front.
Following this, East Devon has held consultation events with local...
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
The 2016 theme for International Women’s Day is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”.
The idea of this theme is to consider how to accelerate the 2030 Agenda, building momentum for the effective implementation of the new Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal number 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all...
Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, March 12 to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.
Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.
Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Servicer said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a real...
A retired East Devon police officer has begun his independent campaign to take over the role of Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Bob Spencer, a former Acting Assistant Chief Constable with 30 years experience in the force, is opposing the cuts in policing that is leading to fewer officers on the beat.
The current commissioner Tony Hogg is not standing for re-election having been voted in four years ago when the role replaced police authorities.
Mr Spencer has recently stood down as an independent chairperson of both the...
Join Alice and her friends on a magical adventure in Wonderland this Easter! Joining Alice is the Mad Hatter, played by Britain's Got Talent finalist and YouTube star Philip Green, as well as the White Rabbit and of course Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee.
This fantastic rendition of the Lewis Carroll classic will have you in fits of laughter as the cast deliver hilarious comedy routines, alongside a number of well known, toe-tapping tunes that will have you singing and dancing all the way to the biggest tea party in town!
Featuring a professional cast, stunning scenery and...
Follow Peter Rabbit's adventures on a charming musical journey into the world of the much-loved author.
Beatrix Potter's classic tales are re-told with beauty and imagination, full of favourite characters such as Jeremy Fisher, Jemima Puddleduck and of course, Mrs Tiggywinkle, the hedgehog.
This lively new show draws the audience into the action. Join the naughty bunnies, nibble on a tasty picnic fairy cake at the Jemima's tea party, and help Peter to escape that old meanie Mr McGregor!
It never really bothered me that I'd never met my mum.
It never occurred to me I needed to meet her to 'find out who I was', as it didn't seem likely I'd discover I was someone different to who I thought I was. Could it turn out I was three stone lighter than I thought, or I spoke Italian or supported Arsenal or had a fear of Liquorice Allsorts? But after the birth of my own son, I realised it's quite an event to have a child, and she may well remember giving birth to me, and maybe even the adoption.
See Mark Steel in his newest stand up show, a surprising and enthralling...
One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed.
Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It's the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.
Mark has spent the last decade taking on world records and world firsts in ultra-endurance. Best known as a cyclist, he circumnavigated the globe, taking a staggering 82 days off the previous time, pedalled the length of the Americas and recently smashed the Cairo to Cape Town record (41d 10h 22m) Africa Solo is a story of extreme endurance, through deserts, across mountains and vast savannah. Most of all though it is a story about people - his team back in the UK and the incredible people of Africa who made this journey possible. It is a tough, sobering but heart-warming account of a...
This British–Australian quartet are quite the storm amongst Europe’s surfing community, with their self-released debut Le Surfing EP peaking at number 6 in the UK iTunes rock chart in February.
When you can tear them away from the waves, their iconic red transit van is found touring the country winning over the public, including a stellar performance at The Great Escape and praise from Zane Lowe, who called them his next hype.
Starting life as a covers band, they know what makes a good party and often encourage crowd-surfing on actual surfboards at their live gigs.
