There are #NoExcuses that our traffic officers haven’t heard

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2023 - 5:44pm

Devon & Cornwall Police is highlighting some of the extraordinary excuses they hear from motorists who are stopped on suspicion of committing one of the ‘fatal five’ offences, in an effort to demonstrate that there are #NoExcuses when it comes to road safety.

Our officers have heard all the excuses going, but there are no excuses for breaking the law, that is the core message of this campaign.

A series called #NoExcuses has been developed to highlight some of the most unbelievable reasons given for committing one of the ‘fatal five’ offences by motorists travelling...

End of Season Dinner

Event Date: 
19/05/2023 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

End of Season Dinner

Get ready for an evening of culinary excellence, camaraderie, and recognition at our end of season dinner celebration! This special occasion will not only provide you with the opportunity to dine with members of the playing squad but also enjoy a spectacular three-course dinner made from locally sourced ingredients.

And who better to host such an evening than Ex-England International David Flatman? With his quick wit, David will keep you entertained throughout the night, making sure that this celebration is one to remember.

Don't miss out on...

Comedy at the Park

Event Date: 
05/05/2023 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Exeter's biggest comedy night returns on Friday 5th May from 7.00pm

We love Comedy here at Sandy Park and we've got another fantastic evening lined up! Our last Comedy at the Park was a sell-out, and we're expecting the same this May.

Comedians are to be confirmed, but working with the Comedy Surgery we are guaranteed a line-up of five top comics to keep you laughing all night.

TICKETS .

South West Fraud Forum Conference

Event Date: 
10/03/2023 - 9:00am to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Foot Anstey LLP, 2 Glass Wharf, Bristol, BS2 0EL

National Law firm, Foot Anstey, is set to host the first in-person South West Fraud Forum (SWFF) conference at its Bristol office.

The conference aims to help regional businesses and industry changemakers to understand and combat the risk posed by fraud.

Steven Richards (Head of Fraud) and James Gliddon (Partner) at Foot Anstey are co-chairs at SWFF and will be speaking on the day at different points. Steven will be welcoming attendees and introducing the event and James will be joining business leaders and professionals on the panel debate in the afternoon.

This...

January sales: Dashcams

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2023 - 1:17pm

Dashcams are handy tools. They provide an extra layer of protection for you and your vehicle by recording the questionable actions of your fellow motorists. If you’re involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault, your dashcam will have irrefutable proof of your innocence, making it easier for you to make an insurance claim or mount a successful court case.

They’re easy to fit into older used cars , too. Most come with a stick-on mount that you attach behind your rear-view mirror. Then it’s a simple case of running the cable down to your cigarette lighter to get some power to...

Mother and daughter touching donkey

Spring into the new season at The Donkey Sanctuary

With spring just around the corner, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is the perfect day out for all the family this half term.

The sanctuary is free to visit and is set in the heart of the East Devon countryside, overlooking the world-famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

For those looking to combine exercise and brainpower the ‘Stories of Sanctuary Spirit’ trail is a great place to start.

By following clues from their trail sheet, people will be able to uncover each spirit word and its matching donkey in the poems located around the sanctuary. Trail sheets...

Alastair Banks presenting

The return of Digital Trends

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2023 - 9:20am

Digital marketing specialist Optix Solutions is relaunching its popular annual event which aims to bring attendees bang up to date with the latest thinking.

Digital Trends first took place in 2016 and was last held in February 2020 just prior to the pandemic. This time round it’s at a new venue, The Forge at Winslade Park on Wednesday March 15. The schedule includes three keynote speakers, interactive workshops and ask-the-expert clinics.

Optix Co-founder Alastair Banks said: “It’s a real challenge to keep up with changes within the digital landscape, as they seem to happen...

Top Streamed Casino Games

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2023 - 8:02am

Even while broadcasters play a wide range of games, the Slots category is growing quickly. As a result, some releases are receiving more stream time than others. These days, you may use your smartphone, PC, or laptop to view the most recent Twitch gambling streams .

These are the top casino games streaming right now, measured by the number of hours streamed.

Gates Of Olympus By Pragmatic Play

One of the classic Pragmatic Play games is the Gates of Olympus slot machine. Despite having been introduced back in February 2021, the game continues to capture the interest of...

Buckerell Lodge to be demolished

By Ollie Heptinstall, Local Democracy Reporter.

Dozens of retirement apartments will replace a famous Exeter hotel after plans were narrowly approved.

The now-closed Buckerell Lodge on Topsham Road, which was also a well-known wedding venue, is to be demolished and replaced by 62 apartments and associated facilities.

Developer McCarthy Stone’s previous application was rejected at the start of last year, however an updated application featuring 23 two-bed apartments and 39 one-bedroom apartments was narrowly passed by the chair’s casting vote at an Exeter City...

Plans to build 350 homes in Exeter deferred

Plans to build up to 350 new homes at a long-established Exeter garden centre have been deferred because of concerns about road safety.

Developer Waddeton Park hopes to build the homes at St Bridget Nursery on Old Rydon Lane. The site is now closed to the public but remains in use as the company’s nursery and head office.

However, while members of Exeter City Council’s planning committee broadly accepted the principle of development on Wednesday [8 February], they were unhappy with the main access point being from the A379 Rydon Lane.

Devon County Council raised...

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