Anyone wishing to travel into, out of or around Exeter tomorrow should be aware of extensive disruption to travel as the Tour of Britain passes through the city in the afternoon. Those travelling though Exeter by bus or car should plan their journeys in advance to avoid delays. Rolling road closures are expected to take place between 12:15 to 13:20 but could vary depending on the progress of the race. The road closures are designed to ensure that over 220,000 expected spectators across the county can safely watch the Devon Stage of the event. For those wishing to see the events in Exeter,...

This October, a chilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic horror tale Jekyll & Hyde returns to Poltimore House on the outskirts of Exeter. Preview performances in May sold out and won praise for the show's innovative use of the dilapidated and creepy location.

Performed by Exeter-based Four of Swords Theatre, the production runs for 12 performances from 10th - 19th October and tickets are available now from 01392 248938 and www.four-of-swords.com

Poltimore House is a crumbling but stunning stately home, originally the residence of the Bampfylde family...

In the South West there are nearly 120,000 people living with the effects of the affects of stroke.

The Stroke Association, the UK’s only national charity dedicated to fighting stroke and supporting survivors, has launched its call for volunteers to host Sip for Stroke events up and down the region.

At least two out of five (40%) stroke survivors struggle with swallowing, particularly in the early stages of their rehabilitation. This means that everyday things such as enjoying a cup of tea or a slice of cake become another challenge in the patient’s recovery.

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Specialist luxury accommodation provider, Vita Student, has selected Exeter as the location for a new £17m project. The city was chosen due to the reputation of the university, rising student numbers and the undersupply of high quality property.

Vita Student at Portland House is located just off the main high street in Exeter and is a short walk to the main university campus. It is being refurbished from a multi-use development and once completed it will comprise of 161 luxury studios and two-bedroom apartments.

The first wave of students is due to move in during September...

Exeter welcomed Robin Cousins to Princesshay on Friday 13 September. Launching ticket sales to his new show ICE, Robin met shoppers, ice show enthusiasts and business leaders, answering their questions on his new venture, an exciting new ice show touring the UK from January – March 2014. The show comes to Westpoint, Exeter from Wednesday 19 February 2014 – Sunday 23 February 2014, which is perfecly timed for February half term, but you might want to get in there quick, as tickets are selling like hotcakes.

Members of the public were in for a rare treat too, when Robin answered...

A victim in Tiverton is delighted to have his laptop returned to him following a burglary at his home three years ago.

Brian Williams, 54, had his laptop taken when his home in Moorhayes, Tiverton was burgled back in April 2010.

Two laptops and a digital camera were taken by thieves who have since been convicted.

Mr Williams said: “One of the laptops had hundreds of family photographs on there and thankfully this is the one which was been returned.”

“I was also a secretary for the Moorhayes Community Centre at the time and all of the documents relating to...

Save The Red Lion Campaign Public Meeting - Tuesday 24 September at 7.30pm - Sidbury Village Hall.

Come along and find out what the Campaign has been doing in the four months since it was formed. The Campaign will also be outlining its plans for the future, why it got the Red Lion listed as an Asset of Community Value, what that means for the pub, what the benefit to the Campaign is from achieving this & why the Campaign is trying to purchase the pub for the community.

All welcome.

Keep up to date with the Campaign at http://thepubinthevillage.blogspot.com .

The Guardian Charity Awards 2013 shortlist, announced today, has St Petrock’s, Exeter’s charity for people who are homeless, among its list of successful charities. Five of these charities will find out in October whether they will share the £25,000 prize money and other prizes.

Speaking on behalf of St Petrock’s, Mel Hartley, project manager, said “Obviously we’re delighted to have been shortlisted for such a prestigious award and would love to think that we may win an award.

“If we are successful with the Guardian Charity Award, we will use the prize money towards...

Exeter and Sandy Park are celebrating the two-year countdown to the start of Rugby World Cup 2015, by placing rugby posts right in the heart of the city.

One of 11 host cities for the tournament which will be a celebration of rugby across the country, Exeter has been awarded 10 full size rugby posts by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as part of its “Posts in Parks” legacy programme. This is designed to help raise the profile of the game and encourage more people to get involved at a local level, particularly in the run-up to three games being played at Sandy Park The rugby posts...

Devon is gearing up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Tour of Britain when the likes of Olympic hero Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish arrive in the county on Friday 20 September.

Businesses and traders are hoping spectators will once again turn out in force to make it a day to remember – providing a final ‘end of summer’ boost to the local economy.

Last year more than 220,000 spectators watched the Devon stage. A survey of more than 3,200 spectators, carried out on behalf of Devon County Council, found that based on an average group size of 1.4 people, day...