Work on the Tithebarn Link Road is nearing completion, with the first section of the route due to open on Friday 26 June. The initial stretch will connect Cumberland Way to Pinn Lane. Pinn Lane will be closed to motor vehicles for a short distance immediately south of the new road to remove through-traffic from the southern section of Pinn Lane. This will create a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists. Work on the remainder of the road, from Pinn Lane to the Science Park, will continue over the coming weeks and should be completed by mid-July. When complete the new £4.2 million road...

Four in ten under 25s are already considering cosmetic surgery and 28 per cent of those have even gone as far as speaking to surgeons about going ahead with a procedure, a new study has revealed.

Researchers found worryingly large number of young people are already considering going under the knife for procedures such as breast enlargements, nose jobs and even liposuction.

Figures also show that one in three Brits of all ages would consider having cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance with one in twenty saying they have already had some work done.

But of...

Business owners and directors from 160 companies met at an historic West Country setting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Exeter firm Sidaways Chartered Accountants.

The Chapter House at Exeter Cathedral was the historic venue for the celebration event, which was also helping to raise money for the company’s charity partner, Devon-based Farms for City Children.

Jeremy and Sarah Sidaway started the business, now based at Pynes Hill in Exeter, in 1990. Today, there are 10 employees and over 650 clients, across the South West and beyond.

“We are very grateful to...

Drivers of Exeter - Do's and Don'ts at Yellow Box Junctions

I find it incredibly frustrating when I get to the traffic lights on Alphington Street and want to turn right into Haven Road. So many drivers seem to think that they cannot enter the yellow box junction and they just sit there, and sit there, and sit there!

What The Law States: “You may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right.”

Please don’t hold everyone else up by sitting at the lights...

The UK’s most enticing food and drink RoadShow is visiting Exeter next weekend as part of the 2015 Gastro Alfresco campaign!

The Gastro Alfresco summer RoadShow, along with nine of the country’s most beloved brands, is visiting Exeter Vale Tesco Extra on Saturday 27 June and Sainsbury's Exeter, Alphington Road on Sunday 28 June. on their crusade to bring the UK off their sofa and into the sun. With the longer and warmer days, Gastro Alfresco addresses a real need for a healthier and more relaxed way of life; life alfresco.

For almost two decades, Gastro Alfresco has been...

The current battle for the leadership of the Labour Party is in full swing with televised show downs between the candidates hitting the airwaves. A new edition of ‘A History of the British Labour Party’ by a historian at the University of Exeter has recently been published. The book brings up to date analysis of the party, examining both Gordon Brown's period in office and the Labour Party under the leadership of Ed Miliband. Professor Andrew Thorpe's study has been the leading single-volume text on the Labour Party since its first edition in 1997 and has now been thoroughly revised...

Bluebird Care, an award winning at-home care provider in Exeter and East Devon have announced the launch of a new Community Grant scheme.

The is the first time the local care provider has offered the grant and William Flint, Director of Bluebird Care Exeter and East Devon, said: “Bluebird Care are passionate about making a positive difference to people’s live, be that of our customers, our staff or by supporting local community projects.

"Our grant scheme aims to provide local community and volunteer groups with much needed funds to enable them to continue to perform the...

Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau says average client debt has fallen by £3,000 in the past 12 months.

The charity helped 1032 people directly with advice and information on 2424 individual problems.

On average, clients with money problems had debts totaling £7,334.90, down by £3,182.69 compared to the previous year when the average was £10,517.59

The amount of advice that the charity has been able to provide has increased in the following areas compared to last year:

Welfare benefits

• 131.2% increase in enquiries about pension credit • 68.4% increase...

Cygnet’s annual Summer School is an exciting week for anyone over 18yrs wishing to perfect their acting skills.

Working with Alistair Ganley (Cygnet’s Artistic Director) and other key staff, participants will explore voice, movement and improvisation as well as a variety of dynamic approaches to acting and character development.

The week will conclude with an informal showing of work in progress to an invited audience of friends and family and tutors.

This course is ideal for actors of all levels: from potential drama school entrants to seasoned actors and for...