Roadworks planned for North Devon Link Road

Essential roadworks are planned for the North Devon Link Road from Monday 2 June.

It follows patching work which has been carried out during night time closures earlier this week in preparation for new surfacing. The majority of the work from 2 June will be surface dressing.

However, the opportunity will also be taken to carry out drainage work, sign maintenance, grass cutting, roadmarking and gully cleaning in order to minimise disruption and ensure the safety of the workforce.

The A361 will be closed to all east bound traffic from Newtown Cross to Bolham...

Exeter Chamber Choir: Mid Summer Music

Event Date: 
08/07/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Newton St Cyres Church

Mid Summer Music in Newton St Cyres church given by the Exeter Chamber Choir and their musical director Andrew Daldorph.

Relax and enjoy a programme of madrigals and songs suitable for the season with American choral music by Ola Gjeilo and Stephen Paulus and English Choral music by Healey Willan.

Tickets are available in advance via the online booking book at www.exeterchamberchoir.co.uk or by telephoning Keith Wainwright on 01404 813041.

Devon hotels positive about summer

Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association members are reporting up to a 25% increase on business year on year over the critical spring holiday periods.

As well as Exeter based hotels, the Association also includes quality hotels and restaurants across Devon including Dartmoor, East Devon, South Hams, Torbay and North Devon.

The Queens Court Hotel in Exeter is feeling good about the year ahead. The Hotel is up on last year by 15% with regards to accommodation and restaurant bookings.

Combe House near Honiton has reported strong growth year on year with figures showing...

A weekend of gardening in Budleigh

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 05/27/2014 - 2:32pm

Gardens of all shapes and sizes in Budleigh Salterton are opening their gates to the public on 28 and 29 June.

Over 10 residents in Budleigh have been working on their gardens all year ready to open up on the same summer weekend, creating a fantastic community event in support of Hospiscare.

One of the gardeners taking part is David Cornes. He has been working on his garden for two years, repairing it from its 13 years of neglect! His garden is full of beautiful plants and trees including a damson tree which he is hoping to make jam from.

David said: ‘’We both love...

Francis Clark wins national VAT award

Leading chartered accountants Francis Clark has added to its impressive record of professional accolades with its VAT Team being recognised as the best VAT consultancy in the 2014 LexisNexis Taxation Awards.

The firm’s VAT team, the largest in the region, comprises six members including a partner (Julie Towers), a director (Richard Staunton), three consultants (Liam Dushynsky, Becky Hayes and Keith Hilton) and a graduate training in VAT (Ross Bond).

Francis Clark Head of Tax, Steve Collins said: “We are all delighted for Julie and her team who have produced some exceptional...

Oak Furniture Land opening is a success

Exeter Chief’s famous mascot Big Chief….in the shape of a cake joined the Lord Mayor of Exeter to officially open the new Oak Furniture Land store on Exeter Retail Park on Saturday 24th May.

The life size cake of Big Chief’s head took centre stage as the Lord Mayor accepted the creation from the new Oak Furniture Land store.

Those who attended the opening were the only ones to catch a glimpse of the eye catching cake, which was due to make an apperance on Devon County Show's third and final day.

The cancelation of Devon County Show meant the cake was not cut,...

Work on Science Park well under way

Brollies were at the ready as Exeter Science Park partners battled the elements to mark the start of the construction of the Science Park Centre with the traditional turf-cutting ceremony.

Fast forward two months and the Centre is coming to life with construction on target to open the Science Park Centre in April 2015.

The £8m centre to support the growth of R&D-intensive businesses has been designed to facilitate “open Innovation” collaborative working. It is set to be the heart of the park, comprising of 30000sq ft over three floors with a mixture of office and...

Thousands stolen in Pinhoe bank raid

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/27/2014 - 1:51pm

Police are investigating a Burglary which took place at Lloyds TSB bank at Pinhoe, Exeter over the weekend between Sunday evening and the early hours of Monday morning.

Officers were called by staff at 11.45am on Monday, 26th May and attended Lloyds Bank, Main Road.

Thieve(s) had entered the bank through the roof and stole a large quantity of cash, believed to be in the tens of thousands, from the cashpoint.

Officers are currently carrying out enquiries and are keen to hear from anyone with information.

Det Sgt Dean Bassett said: “This appears to be a well...

Housing drop-in sessions resume in Exmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/27/2014 - 1:45pm

Following concerns about the safety of East Devon District Council's Housing Service staff during drop-in sessions at Exmouth Town Hall, a review has now been held and the full service will be reinstated with effect from Thursday (29 May).

The sessions were suspended last week after a serious incident involving EDDC staff and a housing client. Appointment sessions were not affected.

Discussions have now been held to ensure that town and district staff all understand the potential issues and what action to take should anything go wrong. Minor alterations will also be made to...

Police appeal following death of young Exeter girl

Police are appealing for information following the death of 12-year-old Nicole Hartup who fell from a wall at an Exeter youth club on Friday night.

Emergency services were alerted around 8.50pm to a report of the young girl having fallen from an eight foot wall at the rear of the Phoenix Youth Club, off Burnthouse Lane, Exeter.

Youth club support workers and staff from the nearby sports centre were on the scene and immediately went to the aid of Nicole. It is thought that some of the local children also went to help the local girl, who had been playing with her friends when...

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