Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association is gearing up for unprecedented visitor numbers with two large scale events coming to the region in the near future.
Mike Coombes of Mill End Hotel and Chair of the Association explains: “The next 16 months are going to be very exciting for Exeter and the heart of Devon with the Tour of Britain and Rugby World Cup both seeing stages hosted here, not to mention the introduction of domestic flights to Exeter from London’s City airport. The area is booming and will be on the international map thanks to world class events; it...
Connecting Devon and Somerset have announced that a further 25 communities can now get high-speed fibre broadband as a result of the £94 million programme to bring superfast broadband to rural areas.
The latest locations include Tedburn St Mary, Whitestone, Ashford, Braunton, Burlescombe, Chudleigh, Heanton Punchardon, Horton, Landkey, Mortehoe, North Tawton and Swimbridge.
This takes the total number of communities to 56 in Devon and Somerset that now have access, as the programme continues to roll-out at a pace, bringing new technology and faster speeds.
A Devon and Cornwall police community support officer has been praised by a father after he dramatically stopped a car, with a baby girl inside, from rolling down a hill.
PCSO Richard Hill (pictured) was parked nearby when he saw what he thought was an empty convertible rolling backwards down the slipway towards the beach at Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes.
He saw a man frantically trying to stop the Audi A3 from rolling but the car was gathering pace, heading towards a number of pedestrians who would not have had chance to avoid the car.
Patients with muscle and nerve conditions attended an event in Exeter to find out more about the practical aspects of living with such a problem and how they could become more independent.
The Independent Living Day, organised by the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, was held at the Isca Centre and attracted more than 40 patients and their families from across the county.
The afternoon event featured a wealth of information and advice about the support, activities and equipment available locally.
Patients listened to presentations, saw equipment demonstrations,...
Devon Dub Fest is a family festival for VW lovers providing a weekend of fun for all ages (and dogs…they’re welcome too…on a lead).
Held in the stunning grounds of Bicton College in Devon empty fields are transformed just days before the event to welcome visitors from far and wide.
As with last year the festival will be supporting CLIC Sargent who will receive all of the profits that are made (the organisers take not a penny in wages).
Music will be povided by Marnie, Street Heat Samba Band, Emily Howard, Bridges, Filta, the Loose Cannons, Shoot the Moon plus others...
A Devon conservation charity is challenging people in the city to face the future – by eating insects!
Paignton Zoo is running a bug eating challenge in Princesshay, Exeter tomorrow (4 July) between 11am and 3pm.
Paignton Zoo’s Hayley Gibson said: “People can try bugs including mealworms, locusts, crickets and weaver ants. Anyone who eats one will get a sticker and a certificate!”
But the challenge comes with a serious message. Hayley: “The global population could reach 8 billion by 2025 - current food production techniques are simply not sufficient. We need to feed...
The celebrated environmentalist Jonathon Porritt has personally invested in plans for six ground-breaking renewable energy schemes in South Devon. The portfolio of hydro and solar power generation projects has been put together by the Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC). TRESOC is now seeking investment of £1.5million to get the projects up and running, promising investors a healthy 4% return on their money*. Environmentalist and writer Mr Porritt is amongst those who have already invested and become members of TRESOC. There are hundreds of community renewable energy projects in the...
An informal consultation on a series of improvements to the A361 and A39 will be proposed to Devon County councillors next week (Wednesday 9 July).
The Council has been looking at improving the North Devon Link Road’s journey time reliability and connectivity to the M5, following long running concerns over delays and congestion, particularly in the summer months with the increased tourist traffic travelling to Northern Devon. With significant levels of housing and jobs growth planned in North Devon, Torridge and Tiverton over the next 10 to 15 years, improvements to the A361 are...
