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Johann Strauss II is the king of the waltz and New Year's Day has become synonymous with the elegance of Viennese style and grandeur. Join the BSO and Günther Bauer-Schenk and escape...
Irish fly-half Gareth Steenson admitted it was important for the Exeter Chiefs to rediscover their winning formula ahead of what is a crucial festive period for the club in the Aviva Premiership.
Winless in their five previous fixtures heading into last weekend, Rob Baxter's side not only defied the atrocious wintry conditions at Sandy Park, but also visiting Newcastle Falcons, to record their sixth victory in the top flight this term.
Steenson - back in the Chiefs line-up having missed the previous week's Heineken Cup fixture with RC Toulon due to a shoulder injury -...
There is severe disruption to rail and bus services today as very strong winds and heavy rain continue to hit the South West.
Many of Stagecoach bus routes have been delayed by the weather and at least two routes have been affected by falling trees.
Both the service 2 bus and the D&H Exeter bus are following diverted routes due to roads blocked by falling trees. The D&H bus is not running at the university as a result of the blocked road.
Service B cannot serve part of Trusham Road, diverted via Sainsburys (P&R ok at the moment), Services 4 and 52 cannot...
People who are set to be away for the festive period are urged to check the flood risk for their local area and, if necessary, take steps to protect valuable items left at home.
Drivers are also urged to check the latest flood updates ahead of their journey - and urged not to drive through dangerous floodwater.
The warning comes after a joint Environment Agency and AA survey found more than half (54%) of UK drivers - around 18million drivers - would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood water.
We are currently looking for new people to volunteer with us. We have a recruitment fair on 15 January 2014 here at the Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau. If you are interested in finding out from staff, supervisors and volunteers what it is like to volunteer with us please contact John Pill at john.pill@exetercab.org.uk for more information or to book a place. Alternatively, please visit the following link to complete a volunteering form https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/volunteerform.htm?txt_bid=101101
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25 years ago in 1988 when the World Wide Web wasn’t yet part of common vocabulary, mobile phones were few and far between and fax machines were still key business communication tools, chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards took on six new young employees – all of whom are now celebrating an impressive 25 years with the firm.
Chris Bowker (tax partner) and Jason Shear (tax manager) in the Exeter office; Sarah Lock (accounts senior), Tara Watts (accounts senior) and David Thorne (corporate manager) in the Barnstaple office; and Sandy Bailey (typist) in the Okehampton office,...
Pupils from three church Primary Schools in Devon have been busy this christmas due to taking part in The Big Crib Project.
The Big Crib Project, organised by the education department of the Exeter Diocese, aims to strengthen links between church primary schools and parish churches.
To strengthen this link schools Lady Seaward's C of E Primary School, Offwell C of E Primary School and Brixton St Mary's C of E Primary School are enlivening their parish churches by creating life size models of the nativity scene.
As well as creating life size models of the navity...
The M5 Devon was closed yesterday following a fatal accident involving one vehicle.
The accident happened between junction 27 and 26 northbound shortly before 4pm.
A car is reported to have left the motorway and careered down an embankment, ending up in a field. The motorway was closed to enable collision investigators to examine the scene.
Vehicles were taken off the motorway at junction 27 and sent along the A38 to re-join the motorway at J26.
The Devon and Exeter region of The Lady Taverners held a Christmas lunch at Abode in Exeter on Tuesday 10th December.
The Lady Taverners believe that recreational activities and sport are imperative to helping young people fulfil their potential. Their focus is raising funds for specially adapted minibuses, sports wheelchairs, multi-sensory and soft play equipment and supporting girls' cricket.
Their recent lunch helped to raise £1,500 for projects to enable disadvantaged and disabled youngsters to have greater access to sport and outdoor activities.
