New speed monitoring measures are being put in place along the South Devon Link Road construction site.
A temporary 40 mph speed restriction was introduced on Hamelin Way, Torquay earlier this year to ensure the safety of road users and construction staff.
The new speed limit was imposed because the area had become a busy location with construction work being carried out adjacent to the road.
A week-long traffic monitoring operation was recently undertaken by the Peninsula Road Safety Partnership. This operation revealed that some motorists are choosing to ignore...
On Saturday 27 September, members of the public are invited to come along to the Imperial Recreation Ground slipway in Exmouth at 1pm for a couple of hours of litter picking followed by a relaxing cruise on the Estuary with free buffet (places limited).
Over the past few years volunteers have made a substantial impact on the health of the globally important Exe Estuary by helping to clear large and often dangerous items of litter that accumulate in the Estuary.
This litter and waste not only detracts from the beautiful landscape and harms wildlife but is also a hazard for...
Friends of the Earth has called for an immediate halt to Government plans to capture wild beavers on the River Otter in Devon, warning that any such moves may be unlawful. In a letter sent to Environment Secretary Liz Truss, the environmental charity outlined its concerns regarding the legality of capturing the beavers, explaining that since Britain formed part of the natural range of beavers - and since there were already free living populations in Scotland - they should be covered by EU laws governing protected species. In 2013 it was reported that there was a small population of...
Students with a love of horse racing are being given the opportunity to become Exeter Racecourse’s official Student ambassador with a series of additional work experience days giving them a leg up in the industry.
The new role, which lasts for the duration of Exeter’s season from October until May, includes placements with various work providers within the industry.
Upon completion, they will be given a reference by Exeter’s general manager Tim Darby and testimonials from each partner who has signed up for the exciting initiative.
Exeter Deaf Academy is recruiting volunteers to take part in a one-off awareness day in Exeter and surrounding areas. The aim of the day will be to place Deaf Academy collection boxes in various locations throughout the City in order to raise both awareness and vital funds for an essential local charity. Exeter Deaf Academy is a charity that runs a School and College providing specialist education and care tailored to the individual needs of Deaf young people aged 4-24 years. The charity’s vision is to see Deaf people valued by themselves and their society, being confident, well educated,...
This year Powderham Food Festival presents the “Theatre of Fire and Smoke” - everyone will be cooking over traditional fire - fire pits, BBQs, wood fired ovens . . . . searin’ and smokin’.
Helen Hayes, PR manager of Helpful Holidays, the key sponsor, is looking forward to the festival “We can't wait to celebrate a third year sponsoring this event. Fabulous West Country food is very much a part of our guests' self-catering holiday experience and we are happy to be involved again.”
So bring out your inner caveman or woman! Feast your eyes on the theatre of Fire 'n Smoke and...
easyProperty, the latest venture from easyGroup, has turned to crowdfunding to help raise funds and change the face of the traditional estate agency market.
Founded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the founder of easyJet and the property entrepreneur and industry veteran Robert Ellice, the company closed its pitch on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube at midnight after raising more than £1.4m – well over its original £1m target. The pitch attracted 358 investors with the biggest single investment of £200,000.
easyProperty aims to turn the industry on its head, offering...
Bicton’s Bonfire Spectacular set to sparkle Bicton College’s annual Bonfire Night Spectacular is all set to delight Devonians once again on the 5th November.
Featuring special guests Samba Marcianas from the Exeter School of Samba, visitors can experience a feast for the senses with beats, bangers and of course the grand bonfire. The samba band will be making themselves heard with their Brazilian-made instruments over the crackle of the bonfire and barbeque, before sitting back to enjoy the firework finale.
Taking place in front of Bicton College’s Georgian mansion house...
South West Highways Ltd (SWH) were pleased to host a visit from a number of students studying at Bicton College at their head office in Rockbeare on Wednesday 17th September 2014.
The students, who suffer with mild to moderate learning difficulties, were aged between 18- 24 and accompanied by a number of teachers from the college. The students are all currently studying a ‘Pathway to Employment’ course, which seeks to prepare them for future employment, whilst building confidence and developing invaluable skills.
A number of SWH staff from right across the business took the...
Demolition work is due to start on the Carlton site, Teignmouth, on Monday 29 September.
Teignbridge District Council has appointed Weaver Demolition Ltd to carry out the construction work which will see a new landmark building replacing the current theatre. The work signals the end of an era but the dawn of an exciting new beginning for the town and the district.
This initial phase of work will see contractors setting up and preparing the site so the current building is ready for demolition. This will be ongoing with completion due in December and work on the building due...
