Teignbridge District Council is asking residents and businesses for their views as they start the annual budget-setting process.
The council is preparing to debate its budget plans for the coming financial year and invites comment as it moves towards a final budget for 2016/17.
The initial proposals detail savings made by the council over the past year and planned savings in years to come with further investment in key projects that help support the economy and housing growth.
Teignbridge has had a good track record of ‘low or no’ council tax increases but, as no...
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling for a ban on all junk food TV advertising before 9pm, as part of the Government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, to help improve children’s health.
Millions of children across the UK are being exposed to junk food adverts during popular shows such as the X Factor and Hollyoaks.
Analysis by the BHF shows that weak regulations are creating loopholes that mean that food companies can advertise junk food - high in fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt - during programmes watched by children in the South West.
THREE FIRST-HALF goals from Exeter City secured a victory at the Matchroom Stadium as the Grecians returned to winning ways in Sky Bet League 2.
In a pulsating match, the hosts had taken the lead in the opening minute through an Ollie Palmer goal. But City responded magnificently, drawing level through Jayden Stockley in the fourteenth minute before Nichols put the away side ahead with his tenth league goal of the campaign. Stockley doubled his tally for the afternoon just after the half-hour mark to put City in the driving seat,...
Three of Exeter Cathedral’s stonemasons have been singled out for praise, with special commendations from the Worshipful Company of Masons as part of the Duke of Gloucester’s Award scheme.
Anna Steinmetzer, Matthew Hoskins and Owen Whitfield were given the honour for their work on the exterior of the chapel of St Edmund to the west of the Cathedral, which was completed last autumn. The trio were praised both for their teamwork and for the breadth and quality of their individual work.
The awards were introduced in 2007 in honour of HRH The Duke of Gloucester who, through his...
A short video promoting Devon’s stunning network of walking and cycling trails to people around the world has been released.
The video kick-starts a campaign to encourage ramblers, cyclists, tourists and locals to take advantage of the county’s wonderful variety of walking and cycling trails.
It also encourages people to highlight Devon for walking and cycling this year on the #PlaceToBe Twitter feed.
The short video has been created, in collaboration with Visit Devon, and shares the fantastic walking and cycling routes Devon has to offer.
It’s not quite over, but Exeter’s hopes of advancing in this season’s Champions Cup are hanging by a thread after defeat away to Bordeaux-Begles.
Like two prize fighters battling away in the ring, the rivalling teams traded countless blows before the Englishmen were finally floored by Marco Tauleigne’s converted try ten minutes from time.
His late touchdown was the last of eight tries scored at the Stade Chaban Delmas and means Rob Baxter’s Chiefs side now need somewhat of a miracle to advance into the quarter-finals....
If you are prone to the January blues after an over-indulgent festive season, you could help researchers at the University of Exeter discover whether healthy eating can ward off depression.
Scientists have long known that depression is often linked to weight issues and poor diet – but there is a lack of evidence on whether a bad diet can actually cause depression or itself results from depression, and whether switching to healthier foods could help to keep low mood at bay.
The MooDFOOD study is recruiting 250 overweight people in and around Exeter and aims to provide the...
Reg Meuross returns to Hope Hall. New album preview ‘DECEMBER'
After 10 album releases Reg Meuross has returned to the solo format which inspired him to write and sing in the first place.
December is a collection of 10 of the most beautiful songs which go straight to the heart and we are delighted that Reg has chosen to do his first album preview gig at Hope Hall.
Many will know award winner Reg for the extraordinary intimacy of his live solo performances, and it’s the countless requests at these unique events for ‘the one that sounds just like what we’ve just heard...
A working collaboration between local charities, Devon Air Ambulance Trust and St Loye’s Foundation has given Devon resident Paul May a chance at a new life by providing him with an employment opportunity.
57 year old Paul May joined the Army in the 1970’s where he played clarinet in The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
Following 11 years of service Paul left the military and gained a job as a security officer with a major supermarket but after ten years of employment he was made redundant.
Only three days after losing his job, Paul lost his father to prostate...
Public feedback proves a Public Space Protection Order is not required at Belsher’s Slipway or Shelly Beach
East Devon District councillors have resolved not to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to address reported issues of antisocial behaviour involving the use of personal water craft at Belshers Slipway and Shelly Beach in Exmouth.
The decision was made in light of overwhelming local feedback received by the council in response to a consultation it undertook, which asked for the public’s views on how a PSPO would impact on their use and enjoyment of these...
