Strike action will cause disruption to trains running through the South West over the bank holiday weekend.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at First Great Western are due to walk out for three days from Saturday 29 August after the latest talks between the railway operator and the rail union broke down.
The union is in dispute over the threat to jobs, services and safety with the introduction of new high-speed trains.
RMT members have been told not to work between 12.01am on Saturday 29 August and 11.59pm on Monday 31 August.
Football clubs across Devon are launching crowdfunding projects to raise the funds they need for more sustainable, community led futures.
Following the announcement of a partnership between Devon FA and the UK’s leading crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder, the first FA clubs across the county are launching funding projects for their football kit, equipment, competitions and larger capital builds. The Devon Football Association are the first county FA in the UK to launch a crowdfunding partnership for its 635 clubs, 1750 teams, supporting its 27,000 members across the County....
A new study reveals that thousands of people could be putting their oral health at risk by not brushing their teeth in the evening because they are too tired.
The survey of 10,000 UK adults, commissioned by GSK, as part of its Love Your Mouth campaign ( www.loveyourmouth.co.uk ) found that 45% of people questioned say they have gone to bed without brushing their teeth, which could increase their chances of cavities, gum disease and even tooth loss.
When asked why they don’t stick to a daily oral healthcare regime, 40% of respondents blamed being too tired, 30% said it’s...
On Tuesday 1 September the local currency for Exeter goes live as the Exeter Pound is launched in front of Exeter Cathedral between 10.30am and noon. At 11am the first Exeter Pound will be spent by the Lord Mayor of Exeter. There will be a community market set upLo in front of the cathedral with a selection of local traders who have stepped up to be the first of many to take the local currency and will run until 5pm. Exeter Pounds can be bought and spent on the spot. A programme of entertainment will run throughout the day, including local musicians. Speaking at the launch will be Ben...
As the Bank Holiday weekend approaches South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is expecting a busy weekend across the region and is urging drivers to take extra care on the roads.
An influx of visitors is expected to descend on the South West’s tourist spots this weekend, especially as it is the last weekend for families to enjoy a break before schools begin the new autumn term.
Many of the visitors to the region will arrive by road and this could lead to delays on some routes. SWASFT is asking drivers to be patient and make sure their vehicle is road...
Three Exeter Chiefs players are in the England squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015.
Henry Slade, Geoff Parling and Jack Nowell are all in Stuart Lancaster's squad.
The 31-strong group of 17 forwards and 14 backs – drawn from eight Premiership clubs – will open their campaign against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on Friday 18 September.
England Head Coach Lancaster said: “It’s really positive that we have such depth and options to choose from. Selection wasn’t easy and it is tough to leave anyone out but it’s important to stress that the players not in this group are...
Described as the most significant shakeup in commercial property agency in Plymouth in recent years, well-known local agent Mark Slade has joined Bruton Knowles.
Mark, a former fly half and Captain of Plymouth Albion, is a leading figure in Plymouth’s close-knit commercial property circuit and brings an extensive network of business contacts as well as a wealth of new leads.
Team Manager Ashleigh Phillips said: “Mark’s appointment is a key part of our growth plans and adds a full commercial agency and brokerage service to our core strengthens, combining more than 60 years...
Jim and Lucy Fisher, founders of Exeter Cookery School - due to launch later this year on Exeter’s historic quayside - were cooking up a storm at the pre-launch of their exciting new venture. Held at the swish showroom of Sapphire Spaces in Topsham, Jim and Lucy entertained the crowd of food lovers with a tantalising taste of what’s in store from this dynamic duo.
Jim entertained with a cookery demonstration, with help from members of the audience, and everyone enjoyed some tempting treats such as minted pea soup and duck confit with panko breadcrumbs, washed down with some pink...
The newly formed Hospiscare Choir will be making its first public appearance at the Rugby World Cup Fanzone in Exeter’s Northernhay Gardens.
The choir will be singing on October 17 at 2pm before the first quarter final which will be broadcast live on a giant screen.
Choir leader, Brian Clifton, a Hospiscare database administrator, said: “We are thrilled to be making our first appearance at such a prestigious event and we’re really looking forward to it. We will be singing popular, easy listening songs.” On stage in the break, pre and post matches, there will be a broad...
