It's mid-winter. The roads are icy. The gritting lorries are out in force, the pavements are slippery, and the news broadcasts are full of people telling viewers to "send us your pictures of snow." Everyone has a cold. The boiler has broken down again and the gas bill is due.
The AA are busy advising comedians "not to tour the country unless it is absolutely essential." Despite all this, Punt and Dennis are Ploughing On Regardless.
Rail passengers intending to travel on Tuesday are advised to check with their train operators for the latest service information.
Normal ticket restrictions are being relaxed by many operators to ensure people can reach their destination as quickly and easily as possible at this important time of year.
Robin Gisby, managing director of operational services for Network Rail, said: “Our fundamental concern is to get everyone where they want to be for Christmas. It won’t be an easy task given the forecast conditions and disruption is likely – but I want to be very clear that...
Firefighters in England and Wales will walk out on strike between 7pm and midnight tonight (Christmas Eve) in their long running dispute with the government over pensions.
The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service (DSFRS) have said that they have “substantial contingency plans in place to ensure that we will continue to respond to emergency incidents.”
The strike comes after last night’s storm saw DSFRS make over 250 calls to weather related incidents last night including several life threatening emergencies
The fire brigades Union (FBU) has a recall agreement...
ASHFORDS LLP's multi-award-winning conveyancing team has gained further recognition for the quality of its service at the 2013 Equity Release Awards, which took place at Merchants Taylors’ Hall in London on Tuesday, 26 November.
The firm’s Equity Release team, led by Partner Peter Barton, were overall winners in the National Conveyancing Category, beating Equilaw and Goldsmith Williams to claim the top spot.
The nominations procedure was a two-tier process which ensured it was as robust and as transparent as possible.
Join us at Sandy Park for our spring Wedding Fair taking place on Sunday 23rd February 2014
Between 11am and 3pm the Exeter Suite will be showcasing an extensive range of local wedding suppliers where we also invite you to visit our Chiefs Suite set up for a Civil Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast. Our dedicated Events Team will be on hand to assist you with every detail of your big day & for you to find out more about Sandy Park's unique wedding packages
Entry is free for all guests with a complimentary glass of bubbly, canapés & goody bag on arrival
Prop Ben Moon says last Saturday's 16-3 victory over Newcastle Falcons has given the Exeter Chiefs the ideal lift heading into this weekend's crunch Aviva Premiership encounter with Harlequins.
After a run of five successive league and cup defeats, the Chiefs rediscovered their winning touch thanks to a Haydn Thomas try and 11 points from the boot of leading points-scorer Gareth Steenson.
The victory - Exeter's sixth in the top flight this season - helped Rob Baxter's side rise to fifth in the standings, just a point adrift of Harlequins, who provide the latest hurdle for...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Exmouth.
Officers are investigating the burglary of jewellery, commemorative coins, and foreign currency stolen from a house in Portland Avenue while the occupants were away on holiday sometime between 23 and 28 November 2013.
Police are also appealing for help in identifying items left behind in the break-in - believed to belong to the offender.
Officers found a blue and grey patterned purse attached to a key ring with a silver coloured metal clasp. Attached were two Yale keys (one silver coloured and one...
A hearbroken five-year-old boy has teamed up with the RSPCA to help find his best-friend, a 24-year-old Shetland cross Welsh Pony.
Tic-Toc, the elderly pony was stolen from his paddock in Cambridgeshire over two weeks ago prompting his young owner Josh Carnagie to seek help from the general public.
Josh’s mum Catriona Carnegie said: “Josh is absolutely devastated. He has grown up with Tic Toc, they are best friend. Last year he wrote a letter to Father Christmas asking him to make Tic Toc better because he knows he’s on medication for his feet.
Prolific Texan singer songwriter Roni Bryant first started writing lyrics at the age of 11 and has been composing pop/rock songs since the age of 19. Performing songs from her debut album Versatility, as well as new material.
Her gig at the Phoenix will be supported by local Exeter band No Refunds who will back her during her set and Roni will then join them to sing some well known old favourites!
About Roni Bryant Roni Bryant was raised in a family that was full of music and musicians. Throughout her teen years, she performed in several bands and sang at the Mothers...
