The NUT has sparked debate by saying pupils should be able to skip school to go on holiday without their parents being penalised.

About 1,200 delegates attending the the union's national conference will vote on the parental fines motion this afternoon (Saturday).

The motion seeks to repeal the relevant amendments to the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2013, which has led to parents taking children out of school being fined unless there are “exceptional circumstances”.

If passed, as expected, the motion will be adopted as policy by the NUT’s...

Match report: Luton 2 Exeter City 3

Exeter City came from two goals down to grab a stoppage-time winner as they overcame Luton Town 3-2 at Kenilworth Road.

Goals by Luke Guttridge and Mark Cullen had the Hatters in the ascendancy before half-time as they looked to put paid to a poor run of results.

However the fightback was instigated early after the break as Ryan Harley volleyed in his third of the season.

Jordan Moore-Taylor then levelled from close-range to tie things up going into the last 15 minutes.

And the turnaround was complete with just...

Country music singer songwriter Sasha McVeigh has announced her UK & Europe tour co/headlining with American star Sonia Leigh. The tour will begin in April 2015, to coincide with the release of Sasha's debut album. To her credit, Sasha has just finished recording her album in Nashville; a true privilege for any country music artists. Sasha is highly popular in America and will be appearing at major festivals throughout the year. Sonia currently has a single, "When We Are Alone", released to radio in the US which is being played extensively by Sirius XM The Highway (worldwide) and is on...

Last week’s meeting of all partners involved in Seaton’s regeneration welcomed the progress being made while expressing commitment to continue to drive the town’s regeneration forward.

The Board welcomed the new manager of Seaton Jurassic, Mike Ruiter, and heard that construction at The Underfleet site was on schedule for the July opening of the first hub including the cafe and shop.

The final interpretation plans have been agreed so installation can begin as soon as the building work is complete.

The first volunteer event was held in Seaton Town Hall on 26 March...

The national music competition Open Mic UK have announced their singing auditions for Open Mic UK 2015.

The Open Mic UK singing auditions will be hosted at 15 regions across the UK and the competition will be searching to find the UK’s best singers, singer songwriters, rappers and vocal groups.

Enter the Open Mic UK 2015 singing auditions now for your chance to perform on stage in front of music industry judges!

Open Mic UK is brought to you by Future Music, the company behind the discovery of artists such as Luke Friend and Karen Hardy both of which have had chart...

The finalised plans for the golf course alterations are now available at Exeter Golf and Country Club.

Following some weeks of consultation with the golf members, the Board have approved the plans of the work to be carried out over the next six months.

Golf course architect, Tom MacKenzie of MacKenzie Ebert and Exeter Golf and Country Club have appointed experienced golf course construction company 1st Golf to carry out the course alterations.

With the main alteration work commencing Monday 27th April, 1st Golf are carrying out initial enabling works in early April...

Consent has beengiven for the erection of two sculptured waves and interpretive pillars at Fisherman’s Gap, Seaton, that will form one of a series of local meeting and information points to promote and inform the public about Seaton Jurassic.

The other information points will be at Axmouth Harbour, on the Wetlands and at Seaton Hole. Their purpose is to extend the reach of the centre into the town and along the Jurassic Coast and are key to reaping the benefits of Seaton Jurassic by increasing footfall in the town, on the coast and in the Axe Estuary.

Each information point...

The Magdalen Chapter has been shortlisted as one of the best hospitality businesses in Devon.

The 2015 Exeter Express & Echo Awards highlights The Magdalen Chapter in the Best Tourism / Hospitality Business category. Also shortlisted in the category is Ladram Bay Holiday Park; Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel and Sandy Park. Winners will be revealed in a ceremony at Sandy Park on Friday 17 April.

Fiona Moores, General Manager of The Magdalen Chapter, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for this award. With such fantastic company in our category, to...

Exeter Comedy Grove resumes on Friday 17th April 2015 at the Lemon Grove in Exeter.

Again we will have the very best of UK live stand up comedy including TV names.

So grab your Friends/Family/work mates and get your tickets for a night full of excitement and laughter. The bar will be opene throughout and you'll not be disappointed!

Tickets £10 from www.exetercomedygrove.club (running low)

Headlined by James Redmond Best known for roles in Hollyoaks, Abs in Casualty and on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, plus four other top top comedians. There are two free tickts...