Heavy rain and gale-force winds continue to batter Devon. Severe amber warnings for wind and rain have been issued by the Met Office with exposed areas of coast set to be the worst affected. Several homes and business in Exmouth have again been damaged by the storms for the second time in the recent round of storms. There were also reports of snow on both Dartmoor and Exmoor earlier today further adding to difficult driving conditions in the area. Strong winds reaching up to 80mph in some areas are expected to hit Devon from 6pm and remain until the early hours of the morning.
East Devon District Council says nature lovers, bird watchers and anyone looking for a free fun day out in the fresh air at a beautiful location should flock to the Axe Estuary Wetlands on Saturday 22 February for Winter Wildlife on the Wetlands, between 8am and 3pm.
The day will start, subject to suitable conditions, with a demonstration by the Axe Estuary Ringing Group - a fantastic chance to see birds up close.
There will be Guides in the Hides all day – experienced birdwatchers who will help you polish up on your bird identification skills, whatever your level of...
Everys Solicitors has boosted its investment management team with the addition of research analyst Vince Hawkes.
Mr Hawkes has joined Everys from Rathbones where he was as an investment manager responsible for managing portfolios for private clients and trustees.
He will join investment manager Tom Leahy to further develop the firm’s investment processes and management services.
Mr Leahy spent 17 years working in the City of London where he held various senior roles in equity research and investment management while Mr Hawkes has 25 years’ investment experience....
Hoani Tui believes Exeter Chiefs will have to be "on their toes" when they play host to local rivals Bath in the Aviva Premiership this Saturday (3.15pm).
With vital top flight points up for grabs as the season hits a crucial phase, Tui is well aware he and his team-mates can ill afford another slip-up following last week's last-gasp defeat to league leaders Northampton Saints at Sandy Park.
Currently the Chiefs sit in eighth spot, some seven points adrift of the last play-off spot which is currently occupied by Harlequins on 36 points. Bath, on the other hand, are enjoying...
Analogue to Digital Music Expo returns to Exeter on Sat 22 March
The Analogue to Digital Music Expo is a unique annual music industry event for all musicians and music enthusiasts alike, taking place in Exeter, the cultural heart of the Southwest. Whether you are an established musician, producer, DJ, aspiring artist or music fan, this event will give you the chance to experience cutting-edge music technology demos, music industry seminars and masterclasses delivered by experienced produce demonstrators and high profile musicians and producers all fresh from the NAMM show in...
If you're wondering how you're going to keep the kids entertained during the school half term holiday we've got plenty of great ideas...
15 February
Half Term Fun, World of Country Life, Exmouth World of Country Life will be open from 10am on Saturday 15 February with a fun-packed line-up for half term week. www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk Family Fun, Knighthayes Court, Tiverton Fancy a gander at golf? A dabble in croquet? Join the Knightshayes team over the half term holiday - it's all about the great outdoors, open 11am-5pm. For details of what's on offer visit www....
Labour leader Ed Miliband visited Exeter today to see the proposed site of resilience work at Cowley Bridge Junction.
The site was badly affected by floods in the winter storms of 2012/13 causing the main rail line into the South West to close for a several weeks.
Following the line closures, last year, the government promised to spend over £31 million on projects to improve the resilience of the South West’s rail network most of the money promised was never delivered and work never took place.
Earlier this week David Cameron announced that the money would finally...
During February half term the National Trust East Devon Rangers will be running another ‘family muck in’ day at Lower Halsdon Farm, Exmouth.
The session will take place on Tuesday 18 February between 10.30am and 2.30pm and families can stay for the whole session or just an hour or so to help the rangers cut back the hedges ready for laying.
Hedge-laying is a traditional method of maintaining and regenerating hedgerows and is generally carried out on a 12 to 15 year cycle which will prolong the life of the hedge, create a stock proof boundary, as well as a favourable habitat...
Neil Parish, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, has pledged his support for ‘Mind the Gap’, a campaign aiming to raise awareness of the help available for people affected by fuel poverty.
The campaign, run by the national charity Turn2us, is focusing on the growing gap between household incomes and the cost of energy bills, and is highlighting the support available to those who are struggling to pay their energy costs.
The campaign features six steps, using Turn2us’ free tools and information to help anyone experiencing these problems. The steps, available at www.turn2us.org.uk/...
