Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has promised to compensate customers who were unable to make card payments yesterday evening.
Customers from RBS , Natwest and Ulster Bank were all affected by the systems issue which left many customers being unable to make credit and debit card payments between 18:30 and 21:30.
In a statement released this morning, RBS wrote: “We would like to apologise to our customers. If anyone has been left out of pocket as a result of these systems problems, we will put this right. “If you experience any issues this morning, please get in touch with our...
Daily reportage of World War II was covered first hand on the battlefields and the home front by journalists from The New York Times.
A collection of articles have been selected by a University of Exeter historian for a new book. Professor Richard Overy has edited The New York Times Complete World War II 1939 – 1945, which seeks to provide a new perspective on World War II with more than 500 of the most pivotal and interesting articles from the archives of The New York Times.
The articles are some of the most riveting and gripping reportage of the war - first-hand accounts...
Devon County Council is exploring a number of options to reduce its highways and traffic management budget by almost £7 million.
As part of the County Council’s latest Tough Choices consultation, which was launched in September, Devon is considering how to cut spending in 2014/15.
A number of highways budget proposals were put forward on the Tough Choices website last month, inviting comment from members of the public. This is ahead of more extensive public consultation in the new year, when further choices will need to be considered to help meet deeper spending cuts over...
The team who helped Teignbridge win the Devon Games to Inspire trophy for the first time in a decade have been crowned Teignbridge's Sports Personality of the Year 2013.
The extraordinary efforts of the 40-strong team of managers and volunteers helped ensure the district took home gold at the Devon Games to Inspire event in July.
And their efforts were recognised at the Awards, organised every year by Teignbridge District Council, which were held at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish Warren on Friday 29 November 2013.
We might like to think we are environmentally friendly but what does it mean when we say we are ‘green’? In reality we probably mean different things which can be seen as a spectrum of colour… So what might this mean if applied to thinking about a low carbon Christmas?
Being Light Green is what might be termed acting in enlightened self-interest by taking small actions that are generally beneficial. For instance, changing to energy efficient light bulbs, turning down the thermostat or heating valves, recycling, wildlife conservation, saving water all help to reduce impact on the...
In the New Year, I will be running a course of evening classes about the main religions practiced in Britain today. We shall begin by looking at Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Then, we shall turn to consider Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. No prior knowledge of the subject is required. The course is not intended to promote any religion or belief. Rather, it is intended to inform students about the faith of their neighbours. Open to people of all faiths and none. This is a mixed ability class-all that is required is a willingness to learn. There is a small fee for tuition and for the room...
Police have said they are dealing with an ongoing firearms incident in Castle Street, Barnstaple. The situation began shortly after 4pm after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man inside a property. Police have asked people to stay away from the Castle Street area for the time being while the situation
The Strand in Barnstaple closed between the A3125 Long Bridge junction and the Cross Street junction, in connection to this.
Also affecting Castle Street between Cross Street and Commercial Road.
Exeter Axhayes Cats Protection Adoption Centre are holding their Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday 14th December starting at 11am till 2pm.
Everyone is invited and its a great chance to unwind from the Christmas shopping, have a cuppa and some cake or mince pies, meet the cats and staff and generally relax.
People are also invited to take part in their Santa Paws Appeal and can donate any boxes on the day or just come along to find out more.
The centre is located just off the Sidmouth Road just past the Cat and Fiddle pub. For more details visit www.axhayes.cats....
The biggest ‘live’ nativity in the South West is to take place along Exeter High Street before Christmas, featuring sheep, two llamas and a donkey. Shoppers and visitors are invited to join children and members of Church congregations from across the city as the action begins at the top of the High Street at 4.30pm on Sunday 15 December. A Roman Centurion will announce to shoppers that a census is taking place and the journey will begin down the High Street to Exeter Cathedral, following Mary and Joseph, a donkey, the sheep and the Three Wise men with llamas. The Angel Gabriel will make a...
A new initiative to help ex-offenders leaving prisons re-integrate into the community will launch tomorrow.
Named the Engage Hub, the initiative will offer an open and relaxed atmosphere where ex-offenders and those with extra needs can access various services by drop-in appointments, in a single place.
The plans initiated by Devon and Cornwall Probation Trust will see 8 Hubs set up in both Devon and Cornwall offering the service
Trevor Gardner, project lead, said: “We hope that the Engage Hub will help people leaving prison find an easier path back into the...
