The Labour Party has revealed plans to appoint a new ‘Minister for the South West’ to support regional growth, if elected in 2015.
The plans revealed earlier today in a speech to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) by Labour’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, Michael Dugher, could see ministers appointed in each of nine regions.
A previous system of regional ministers was established in 2007 but was scrapped when the coalition government came to power in the appointment of new ministers after arguments that the positions lacked real power.
A positive vote by MEPs means the Government is a step closer in making key decisions on implementing the next CAP reform in England and Wales, the NFU said today.
The European Parliament Agriculture Committee last night approved the draft secondary legislation that underpins the implementation of the future CAP.
NFU President Meurig Raymond said: “We have worked closely with MEPs to resolve the issues such as how much areas of nitrogen fixing crops would contribute towards the five per cent Ecological Focus Areas (EFA) requirement. I am very pleased that MEPs have managed...
The NHS walk-in centre in Sidwell Street, Exeter, will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 9 April and Thursday 10 April due to staff shortages at short notice.
The centre will reopen at 8am on Friday 11 April.
Patients will be signposted to the walk-in centre at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital or to call 111.
Kate Lyons, the Trust’s director of operations, said: “We apologise for any inconvenience the temporary closure may cause.
“Patient safety is paramount and we cannot operate the service without the appropriately skilled and experienced staff.”
A German artist who has been visiting Torquay with his English wife quite regularly over the past thirty years has joined forces with three experienced Devon artists. They would like to invite art students from Germany and the UK to attend courses at the English Riviera. A website has been set up to explain the benefits to interested parties. Back in Germany the painter who is also a member of the Devon Art Society has distributed posters and leaflets to a fair number of organisations near his home town and beyond. So the team are hoping to get people to spend a painting holiday in Devon...
Companion Care Vets, situated in Digby’s Pets at Home store, are celebrating their ten year anniversary by inviting 200 of their clients and suppliers to an open evening event.
The event will take place at the practice, in the Pets at Home store, and attendants will be treated to champagne, a charity raffle, music and much more.
The open evening is taking place on Saturday 19th April, with guests invited to attend between 5-8pm.
Veterinary surgeon Chris Eiermann, who single handily opened the practice ten years ago, can hardly believe the anniversary is here. He...
Newtown Community Association will host its first community cafe of the year on Sunday 13 April.
The April cafe will be a cycle cafe at Belmont Hut in Belmont Park, Exeter and will be open from 2pm-5pm.
The event, in conjunction with Devon County Council, will include opportunities to get your bike checked by a mechanic, low cost reflective/florescent items, and free smoothie drinks thanks to a pedal powered smoothie bike.
Community Police Officers will be present to allow people to obtain free bike security marking as well as advice on security protection.
Questioning our MEP candidates before the elections at the end of MAY. Making sure they are aware that riders ARE voters, that we have strong opinions and that they represent motorcyclists who care about the future of biking.
Internationally acclaimed chef, Michael Caines will be cooking up a treat for the opening of the Spinnakers showhome complex at 11am on 12 April.
Developed by Eagle One Homes, Spinnakers is the newly completed waterside development of 14, two and three bedroom apartments on Exmouth Quay.
To celebrate the launch Michael Caines will be cooking in one of the apartments’ contemporary kitchens before signing copies of his book in the lounge for those visiting between 12 noon and 2pm.
Michael Caines says: “Spinnakers really does have the wow factor. I’ll be preparing...
Restaurants and food businesses in Exeter are being offered behind-the-scenes tips on how to improve their food hygiene ratings.
Exeter City Council is holding sessions on running a food business and how to get a maximum 5 rating.
The sessions cost just £10 and aim to take the mystery out of food safety inspections. The next session will take place at the Civic Centre in Paris Street, Exeter, on Thursday 17 April from 10am until midday.
Environmental health officers from the City Council carry out regular inspections of all eateries and places that sell food in...
Exeter MAG have organised a charity Easter egg run to Little Bridge House in Barnstaple. This is a children's hospice centre, and we are heading there to donate Eater eggs.
Bikers are asked to meet at Exeter services at 10.30 on Sunday 20 April with chocolate eggs. There will be a car going to take the eggs in so you don't have to strap them to yourselves!
We will be riding up to North Devon via the A377 to avoid motorways to enable any cc riders to come along. Young riders are encouraged to attend, so don't be put off if you are only on a 125, we would still...
