A Stagecoach South West employee was among the winners at the annual Stagecoach Group Champions Awards.
The awards – now in their sixth year – recognise excellence over six areas including Safety, Health, Community, Customer Service, Environment and Innovation.
At this year’s ceremony Stagecoach South West employee Toby Kay was awarded the Bronze Safety Champion award.
Winners at the event represented Stagecoach Group’s bus, rail, tram and coach businesses in Europe and North America. All received a trophy, cash prize and a two night stay in London incorporating the...
Dying mum Jo Smith has embarked on her 10-day trip to Arizona in a desperate bid to find a cure for her two terminal illnesses.
She is currently on a cruise liner with her best friend Sarah Lacey (pictured right) on the first leg of their journey.
Jo is so poorly, her doctor has banned her from flying.
Sarah, an Exeter-based music promoter, posted on Facebook: "I'm sat on my little bed on a very big boat with my best friend beside me, about to embark on our biggest mission yet.
"Thank you all so much for supporting Jo, this is going to be life changing,...
Another victim in her 80's has been scammed by telephone fraudsters and persuaded to pass £6000 over because she was worried that her money in the bank was at risk.
Fraudsters will pretend to be calling from the Bank or from the Police and will be incredibly convincing that the elderly person's money is at risk in their own bank account. They will ask for bank details and encourage the victim to call their bank, whilst keeping the phone line open, fooling the victim into believing they are calling their own bank or the police.
GOALS FROM Clinton Morrison, Tom Nichols and Alex Nicholls ensured Exeter City have a place in the Second Round draw of the Emirates FA Cup at the Draycott Engineering Loop Meadow Stadium.
City manager Paul Tisdale has made four changes to his starting line-up for the FA Cup First Round tie. Jordan Moore-Taylor returned to the centre of defence after sitting out last week's trip to Barnet, and was joined at the back by Arron Davies. Clinton Morrison started up front, while there was also a place for Manny Oyeleke in the middle.
Devon-based Swedish/American singer-songwriter Rosa Rebecka returns to the Bike Shed to launch her latest EP Home with Folkstock records, a small but perfectly formed collection of emotionally charged alt-folk songs exploring love and belonging.
Known for her arresting acoustic performances, Rosa will use the Bike Shed’s intimate space to full effect,combining emotional intensity with vocal virtuosity, and using a host of instruments to create a journey for the listener, filled with joy, warmth and sorrow.
“a lyrical, sun-dappled and golden voice, tinged with a hint of...
Libraries across Devon are taking part in a national initiative to help people learn new digital skills in order to support economic growth and improve wellbeing.
According to a recent report by the House of Lords, the UK is in danger of falling behind in its digital skills capabilities, which could cost the economy around £2 billion.
In response The Society of Chief Libraries (SCL) and the Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians have joined forces to launch ‘The Universal Learning Offer’.
Bringing together hundreds of unique self-directed learning...
The Environment Agency is urging people and businesses in Devon and Cornwall to be ‘#floodaware’, during its annual Flood Action campaign. Almost 5 million people in England are at risk of flooding. Yet many still haven’t taken these 3 simple steps to protect their family, home and business:
check your flood risk on the Environment Agency’s online flood maps
sign-up for free flood warnings by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or by visiting the GOV.UK website
It’s four years since Exeter Chiefs last got the better of Leicester Tigers, but the strides that have been made in that time were there for all to see at Sandy Park. Rob Baxter’s ‘Class of 2015’ underlined their ever-growing promise with a workmanlike display from start to finish.
Skipper Gareth Steenson landed the killer blows for the home side, converting his own first half try to go alongside four successful penalties.
Opposite number Owen Williams countered with two penalties of his own, but it was never enough for English rugby’s most decorated club Fresh from their...
Do you have some handicraft, jewellery, artwork, ceramics, woodwork, textiles or festive food you’d like to sell?
Then book a table at a Christmas fair at Exeter’s new and exciting community centre on Saturday 5 December, 1pm-3pm.
“Come along to The Beacon in Beacon Lane,” said centre manager Richard Cummings. “This will be our first big public event and we want to welcome everyone, both stall holders and local people to come, have a look around, enjoy a fun, festive time, with stalls, refreshments, a visit from Santa and a local choir...
Monday 23 November sees Stagecoach’s flagship brand, Stagecoach Gold, introduced on route 57, which connects Exeter and Exmouth with Topsham, Lympstone and Brixington.
The local operator has invested £2.5m in 11 new vehicles, all of which feature free Wi-Fi and USB charging, as well as leather seats with extra legroom, giving customers a luxury travel experience between city and sea.
Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, will cut the ribbon on one of the new vehicles at the official launch, which is being held at Darts Farm on Friday 20th November....
