Drivers advised to plan ahead as A30 resurfacing work resumes in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:33pm

Drivers using the A30 in Devon are advised to plan ahead and allow a little extra time for their journeys ahead of work starting on the second phase of a resurfacing scheme between Fingle Glen and Alphington early in the new year.

The National Highways scheme, to install low-noise surfacing, new lining and studs, started in October and the westbound carriageway work, between the Alphington and Fingle Glen junctions, was completed on 16 December with all traffic management removed for the Christmas break.

Traffic management arrangements for the eastbound work will start...

Exeter Pride announces date for 2023

TRUSTEES and Committee Members working hard behind the scenes are proud to announce that Exeter Pride will be returning on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country.

It is a key annual event in Exeter's calendar and exciting plans are being made for the 2023 event, following a triumphant comeback in 2022.

The day will kick off with a march through Exeter, leading into the day festival where there will be live music, information and advice...

Foot Anstey's Private Equity team reports strong deal activity in 2022

The Private Equity team at national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has reported a strong calendar year in 2022.

The team at Foot Anstey specialises in advising private equity-backed portfolio companies execute bolt-on and buy-and-build investment propositions, as well as having a deep specialism in management advisory – the team has witnessed strong activity in both these key areas of specialism.

Following a record year in 2021, 2022 also saw a rise in international activity for the team.

Deal highlights include advising new client Stanley Capital Partners (SCP) on its...

Feast of Fiddles

Feast of Fiddles

Event Date: 
22/03/2023 - 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

The Feast of Fiddles set out on their Spring Tour once again in 2023 following a very successful return to the road last year post pandemic restrictions.

Born in Nettlebed on Valentine’s Day 1994 as a one-off special concert, Feast of Fiddles has done 27 spring tours, 25 festivals and has 7 CDs to its name. Not bad for a bunch of old folk-rockers!

This is a band of friends that puts on a show of huge dynamic range performed with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun.

http://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Our new Coach Holiday Brochure is out now

Tally Ho Holidays wish everyone a very Happy New Year.

With all the festivities behind us, it's time to look forward to a new year and there is no better time to book your holiday and have something to look forward to in 2023.

With over 40 holidays and short breaks to choose from, we have a trip away to suit everyone.

Our coaches stop in the services at Exeter on the M5 to pick you up, whisking you away in comfort to the best hotels in wonderful locations, with great food, days out to the most interesting places and all our holidays are fully accompanied by one of...

Hospital main entrance sign to A&E

NHS: "No one wants to be in hospital longer than needed – help us by collecting loved ones when they’re fit to leave"

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2023 - 5:00pm

As Devon’s NHS continues to experience severe pressure, local NHS teams are asking friends and relatives of people who are ready to go home from hospital to do all they can to pick them up as soon as possible.

All four of the county’s acute hospitals are seeing a very high number of people who are very poorly and need hospital care, particularly with Covid, flu, other respiratory illnesses and norovirus.

That means that when someone has been assessed by NHS staff as being medically fit to leave, it’s important they are helped home as soon as possible.

On behalf...

New ‘Rapid Transfer Service’ by Devon Air Ambulance is already proving to be a success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/01/2023 - 12:59pm

Devon Air Ambulance is sometimes called to assist with Inter Hospital Transfers (IHT) but more recently, they have undertaken a new ‘Rapid Transfer Service’ for stroke patients.

Strokes are the second most common cause of death worldwide. 85% of strokes are caused by a blockage (a clot called a thrombus) in the small blood vessels of the brain, and the remaining 15% occur as a result of a bleed in the brain. Administering emergency clot-busting drugs has been the mainstay treatment for many years but risks further complications. Developments in treating these thrombolytic strokes...

Exeter Custom House announces new Cultural Partners

Exeter Canal and Quay Trust have appointed two local organisations as part of their latest Cultural Partners Programme, which will run from 2023 to 2026. Exeter Custom House and Transit Shed are home to a vibrant collection of arts and cultural events throughout the year – with many of them free for everyone to enjoy. To devise and host these programmes, Exeter Canal & Quay Trust commission Cultural Partnerships for three-year residencies.

Literature Works has once again been appointed to deliver the literature strand, while Art Work Exeter have been selected to deliver arts...

Fitness expert shares top safety tips for exercising outside during winter 

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sat, 12/31/2022 - 3:57pm

Many will be considering getting a head start on their New Year fitness resolutions.

However, with snow and ice guaranteed for many areas throughout December, it is important take safety into consideration when exercising outdoors.

Matthew Magnante, an exercise author at FitnessVolt, has compiled a list of his most important safety tips to keep in mind when exercising outdoors during the colder months.

Drink even if you don’t feel thirsty

Many may not realise this, but we are at an elevated risk of dehydration when exercising in colder temperatures....

Devon Air Ambulance welcomes your donations as the post-Christmas clear out gets underway

At this time of year, charity shops across Britain see an influx of donations. As new toys and gifts have arrived in many homes over Christmas, they quickly become the new favourites as older ones are abandoned for the latest playthings. It can sometimes become a struggle to accommodate them all and more often than not, a rehoming exercise ensues.

It’s not just the children who might find an abundance of gifts under the tree either, grown-ups may also find their wardrobes and drawers in need of a ‘sort out’ as brand-new outfits, coats, shoes, boots, bags and accessories have...

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