Pavement parking is a danger for older people and legislation should be clearer, says the results of a YouGov poll commissioned by Living Streets out today (09 January 2015).
Over half of UK adults aged 65 and over (51 per cent) have no idea whether or not parking on the pavement is illegal in their local area. As MP Martin Horwood’s ‘pavement parking bill’ receives its second reading in the House of Commons today, legislation needs to be standardised across the country says the pedestrian campaign charity.
While pavement parking is against the law in London and some parts...
Young singers and musicians from across the region will raise rafters at Exeter Cathedral next week in a special concert of music and song inspired by Beer Quarry Caves.
At its heart is B Sharp Vocal Collective, a choir of more than 160 children and young people from Dorset and East Devon who have been working on original material with professional musicians lead by composer John K Miles.
The concert, on Tuesday (JAN 13) at 7.30pm, is in collaboration with the Woodroffe School and the Jurassic Coast Teaching School Alliance and will see the B Sharp Vocal Collective soloists...
A not-to-be-missed 'period' performance of Handel's magnificent work.
The period instruments of Apollo Baroque will accompany the Convivium Singers in this special performance of Handel's Messiah.
Tickets £15 (children under 16 and full time students £7.50). Tickets in person, by telephone and on line at the Festival web site: http://budleighmusicfestival.co.uk/programme/how-to-book/
Council taxpayers in Devon are subsidising some bus trips by nearly £20 for every individual passenger, it has been revealed.
Now the county council is considering lowering caps on subsidies it will pay for bus journeys in Devon that would otherwise have been withdrawn by their commercial operators for being unprofitable.
The ceiling will depend on the type of service and bigger subsidies are proposed for public transport which provides the last link for communities with bigger towns and for services which people use to get to and from work.
Rob Baxter believes Dave Lewis will get his chance to have a ‘big say’ on how the Exeter Chiefs will go over the remainder of the season.
On the day the 25-year-old committed his future to the Aviva Premiership club for the next two years, the Chiefs head coach gave the talented scrum-half a ringing endorsement of the quality he brings to his side.
A pre-season elbow injury sustained at Cardiff Blues meant Lewis was forced to sit out much of the opening half of the season, but now fully fit the former Gloucester back is looking to help the Chiefs kick on.
The incident on the A379 has been resolved and the road has now reopened.
Police closed the road just before 9.30 this morning after receiving reports of a man standing on the “wrong” side of the railings on Baker Bridge, near the David Lloyd Leisure Centre.
An eyewitness said a man wearing a blue jacket and dark trousers could be seen standing on the ‘wrong’ side of the railings on the bridge.
Three people could clearly be seen talking to him.
A police officer was guarding the entrance to the bridge on the Sandy Park side, stopping pedestrians from using...
An Exmouth agency has created a new fitness concept to help Exeter businesses get their marketing strategy in shape for the coming year. Straight Marketing has designed the ‘marketing bootcamp’ to equip participants with the practical knowledge and tools to market their business successfully. Primarily aimed at business owners and in-house marketers from small businesses or start-ups the six-month programme will be delivered as a series of monthly workshops. Each workshop, to be held in Exeter, will focus on a specific topic and be full of useful tips and advice. Alison Jobson, Director at...
The A379 in Exeter remains closed after police received reports of a man threatening to jump from Baker Bridge this morning.
Police closed the road just before 9.30am after receiving reports of a man standing on the “wrong” side of the railings on the bridge near the David Lloyd Leisure Centre.
An eyewitness said a man wearing a blue jacket and dark trousers could be seen standing on the ‘wrong’ side of the railings on the bridge.
Three people could clearly be seen talking to him.
A police officer was guarding the entrance to the bridge on the Sandy Park...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are warning people not to leave e-cigarettes on charge for long periods.
Marc House, Community Safety Prevention Manager said: "Our advice for e-cigarettes is the same as for many smaller electrical appliances such as mobile phones and laptops - don’t be tempted to buy cheap unbranded chargers, don’t leave them to charge whilst you are out of the house or asleep and keep them well away from flammable materials.”
Advice has been issued nationally to e-cigarette users after reports of several devices exploding while charging,...
The Mecca bingo club on North Street is hosting live auditions and recording sessions to launch Star Search, a brand new national talent competition being run by Mecca across the UK.
The best singers at the Exeter event stand a chance of joining other local and regional heat winners at a star-studded national final, which is being held as part of a Star Search celebration weekend at Mecca Blackpool in June.
And the overall Star Search winner will receive the ultimate star treatment as their prize, jetting off to Los Angeles on a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to Hollywood...
