Work aimed at improving the safety of walkers in the Byes in Sidmouth starts on Monday 8 December.
A row of Poplar trees in Sidmouth are to be cut back by tree surgeons for the safety of the public.
The six large trees at the end of Water Lane have been shedding heavy branches onto the footpath at frequent intervals during the year.
The trees have been inspected by an East Devon District Council Tree Officer, who has recommended that they should be reduced to around 15 metres (45 to 50 feet).
The trees will be cut back in such a way as to mimic storm damage...
Burglars are looking to hit the jackpot as Black Friday bargains and Christmas presents boost the value of home contents by more than a third this weekend, home security experts have warned. Millions of pounds will be spent buying Christmas presents this weekend as most of the UK gets its monthly pay-cheque today and scoops up Black Friday bargains in readiness for Christmas. And those bargains, plus Christmas present purchases, means UK homes are an easily accessible treasure trove for heartless thieves over the next few weeks, according to the report by National home security company...
Environment secretary Liz Truss MP has told today’s Devon NFU annual meeting that she was ‘absolutely committed’ to eradicating bovine TB and the Government would ‘act decisively’ in order to tackle animal disease.
"We have proceeded to cull despite loud objections and have taken the necessary action," she said
Ms Truss acknowledged that many farmers are frustrated with the lack of any announcements about the roll-out of the pilot badger culls and with increasing cattle control measures (in particular the ‘ten mile’ rule) but maintained that these had to form part of the...
Rachel Riley – TV presenter and Oxford Maths graduate – proudly announced the victors of the inaugural Astellas Innovation Challenge and awarded prizes for first, second and third place winners alongside competition ambassador and host Dr Kevin Fong and Astellas CEO, Ken Jones.
The competition asked students aged 14-16 to design a mobile app to encourage healthy living, with an aim to increase interest amongst school students in taking up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects at university and beyond. The winners, from St Paul’s Catholic College, in West...
Police are appealing for information after a man tried to enter a property in Newton Abbot last night after following a young woman from her car.
The victim had parked her car in Dyrons car park, Newton Abbot just after 7pm when she became aware of a man following her.
The woman went inside a property in nearby Ashburton Road but the suspect attempted to follow her inside before fleeing.
He is described as a white man, around 6ft tall and of slim build. He was wearing a baseball cap, dark jacket with a hood and dark trousers. He also had facial stubble.
Devon Community Foundation is appealing for donations to help ensure people in our communities stay warm and well this winter.
The Surviving Winter appeal was the brainchild of someone who received their Winter Fuel Payment, realised they didn't need it and wanted to help someone who did.
Since then many people have shared their Winter Fuel Payment to help those less fortunate but also lots of others have joined in to donate funds to help older and vulnerable residents across Devon.
Cold causes serious health problems including heart attacks and strokes, with around...
Polar explorer and University of Exeter honorary graduate Ann Daniels congratulated pupils from schools in Exeter by recognising their achievements at the annual Excellence in Exeter awards evening on Thursday 27 November. The celebrations were organised by the University of Exeter, in an awards evening designed to help forge closer links between the University of Exeter and local schools and colleges as a way of encouraging young people to engage with higher education. Pupils’ achievements whether academically in sports, the arts and community efforts will be recognised and heralded by...
Christmas shoppers are being reminded that they can park for free in Exeter City Council run pay and display car parks after 5pm.
The offer runs until Wednesday 24 December.
Those parking prior to 5pm will only be required to purchase a ticket until 5pm, whilst for those arriving after this time parking will be absolutely free. Bartholomew Terrace and Richmond Road Car Parks are for residents only after 6pm but the Christmas offer still stands between 5 and 6pm.
Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy & Culture, said: "We wanted to offer something in the...
The final section of a walking and cycling route linking Dartmoor to Plymouth was opened to the public on Friday 28 November.
The development of the Clearbrook Ramp project, near Yelverton, has been the final hurdle in making Drake’s Trail, between Plymouth and Tavistock, accessible to all cyclists and less able users. This section of the off-road route has been funded by Devon County Council and the Department for Transport as part of the £7 million “Granite and Gears” programme designed to improve cycle access to, and within, Dartmoor National Park.
Devon-based PR and marketing firm Astley Media has scooped two top accolades, including a prestigious award from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
For the second year running, Astley Media has become the only Devon PR agency to be recognised by the Institute for the quality of its work for clients, picking up a Silver Award, to add to last year’s Gold, at the ceremony in Bristol on Friday (Nov 21).
And, at a ceremony at the Park Lane Hilton Hotel in London two days earlier the agency, based at Northernhay Place in Exeter, saw a six month campaign for bus company...
