Devon County Council is moving forward in planning the next section of the Teign Estuary Trail.
Detailed design for the 2.5 mile section from Kingsteignton to Bishopsteignton is now progressing in parallel with work towards the purchase of land along the identified route. This section, which will follow the rail line where possible, is expected to cost around £4.2 million.
The County Council is also exploring the route from Bishopsteignton to Teignmouth town centre and onto Dawlish, where there are still a number of potential route options. Options will be considered along...
Young people from across the county will be hoping for their very own Big Bang moment at the biggest-ever science, technology, engineering and maths fair next month.
The University of Exeter, which will host the fourth Big Bang Fair South West on June 26, will be a hive of activity as 2000 students, teachers and guests arrive for a day of education, engagement and competition, backed by the Education Business Partnership – South West.
More than 150 student projects will be on show to be judged by a panel of over 100 industry professionals for the chance to win the coveted...
The Home Office and The Association of Chief Police Officers are warning football supporters of harsh consequences if their World Cup celebrations turn sour.
From now until mid July, a poster and online advertising campaign will be used to communicate important messages about domestic violence to men aged 18 to 35.
All advertising will direct men to the Respect website and phone helpline for advice and support (0808 802 4040).
Posters will be displayed in male toilets in England and online adverts will be shown around football content during the World Cup 2014...
Ever wondered how your teen thinks, communicates, relates and keeps healthy?
Join us for a free, fun and informative day at Exeter race course on the 11 June 9.30am – 2.30pm
Expert speakers include BIBIC, York University STEPP project, South West Grid for Learning and Home Farm Trust, NIACE (National Institute for Adults Continuing Education)
Free lunch and gift bag included
Booking is essential
Email katie.barron@cafamily.org.uk or phone 01503 220 702 for more information or to book your place.
Police are investigating an attempted burglary at a commercial premises in Exeter on Monday 9 June.
Four men were spotted on CCTV allegedly attempting to break into the premises in Yeoford Way, Marsh Barton at around 2.40am
The men allegedly climbed the security gate and attempted to break into a shipping container at the rear of the premises.
A police dog assisted local officers in detaining the men.
Two 19-year-olds from Exeter, a 17-year-old from Newton Abbot, and a 17-year-old from Exmouth were arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary and taken to...
Pupils from Clyst St Mary Primary School years four and five spent a day learning about energy from the sun and went on a hunt for bugs and wildflowers at a site visit to a proposed new solar park at Shepherd’s Farm on Friday (June 6). The session was organised by Solstice Renewables who are planning to develop a 7.5 MW solar park at the site, which would generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 2,250 average homes annually. Ellie Wilkinson, Deputy Headteacher and Head of Science at Clyst St Mary Primary school said: "This is a great learning experience for the children - as...
Young donors are crucial to ensuring there will be enough donors in the years to come. Despite the percentage of 17–24 year old blood donors in Devon being higher than the national average, more younger donors are needed.
NHS Blood and Transplant has released the figures at the start of National Blood Week to encourage more people across Devon to ‘get off the bench’ and start giving blood. The need for people to join the Greatest Team in the World is also intensified as donations are expected to be disrupted this summer as people’s attention turns to the Football World Cup....
Exeter businessman Chris Wollacott and his friend Steve Robertson are cycling to the five D Day beaches in Normandy, France to remember the brave soldiers who fought in 1944.
Steve's father (from London, pictured) was one of the servicemen and lied about his age 18 (he was 17 years old) to be able to sign up.
Chris's Dad Cyril Wollacott (from Crediton) is 88 on the 9th June 14, he was 18 years old all but 3 days by the skin of his teeth. He missed the D Day landings because but was part of the India & Burma soldiers.
With all football fans’ eyes turning towards Brazil, DVLA has today revealed the top ten football number plates that they have sold.
Topping the table is WE57 HAM with their fellow London team AR53 NAL joint second with HU11 CTY. EN61 AND finished mid-table in seventh place and PRE 570N prop up the table in tenth.
This week's Exeter Farmers’ Market is cancelled "due to unforeseen problems" (Thursday 12 June).
The disruption to the market is due to the extensive works being carried out on the pavement area at the junction of Fore Street and South Street in the city centre.
It was originally hoped that the market would only need to be cancelled for this week but unforeseen problems mean that the site will now be unavailable next week as well.
David Lewis, Exeter City’s Council’s Events, Facilities & Markets Manager said: “It is very disappointing, for the producers and...
