Problems on Telegraph Hill and Haldon Hill

There are reports of queueing traffic on A3015 Topsham Road in Exeter at the Roberts Road junction, because of a traffic light failure. In the roadworks area.

There is a lane closed and hazardous driving conditions on A38 Haldon Hill in both directions in Kennford at the A380 Telegraph Hill junction, because of snow.

There are also reports of queueing traffic and hazardous driving conditions on A380 Telegraph Hill in both directions in Ashcombe at the B3192 junction, because of snow.

A35 closed in both directions between the A35 King's Road junction in Honiton and...

Current school closures due to the snow

Currently, the following schools are closed in Devon...

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Abbotsham

Following a review of H&S and staff access to school the Governing Body have agreed that it is not possible to run Breakfast Club, or open school for 09:00. ​ A further review of staff access will take place later this morning with a view to opening school for 10:00 if possible. ​

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster

Closed due to snow

Culmstock Primary School

Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15...

Royal Marines Commando Challenge open for registrations

Authored by Alan Hardy
Posted: Thu, 01/17/2013 - 7:06pm

If you want the challenge of a lifetime and the buzz of taking on one of the top 'authentic' military training courses in the UK then the Royal Marines Endurance Course is for you. Whether it be the thrill of the 'Fun' 4k or the slightly more testing 'Marine' 10k or ulitmately the 17k 'Endurance' event (only held each June) then be sure to find something for everyone at these events.

These unique opportunities are given to civilians only at these events and by kind permission of the Commandant of the Commando Training Centre near Exmouth...

Royal Marines 17k Endurance Challenge

Event Date: 
15/06/2013 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Commando Training Centre Lympstone and Woodbury Common

Individuals and Teams wanted to take on the famous Royal Marines 'Endurance' Course in support of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund on Saturday 15th June 2013.

"Have you got what it takes" to tackle such obstacles as 'Peter's Pool' or the 'Sheep Dip' and event the 'Crocodile Pit' on this test of determination and sense of humour?

The charity are seeking up to 1,000 daredevils willing to take on this Royal Marine training course and help raise much need funds to help injured and wounded Royal Marines.

Full...

Stagecoach seeks skilled mechanics to keep wheels turning

Stagecoach South West is currently seeking skilled mechanics to join the Exeter team. Stagecoach South West’s Engineering Director, Mike Bishop faces a daily round of challenges. But an unexpected one, given the current economic climate, is being able to fill a job vacancy.

Mike and his team are on the look out for a couple of shift mechanics to work in the Exeter depot and, as he explains, finding applicants with the right combination of skills and experience is proving difficult.

“With 170 buses to service and maintain, our Exeter depot is a 24/7 operation. We’ve got a...

Additional funding for successful library wellbeing scheme

A pioneering scheme designed to improve people’s memory and mental wellbeing through shared reading is being rolled out across libraries in Devon next week. (Monday 21 January)

Devon County Council has joined forces with national charity The Reader Organisation to expand the successful ‘Get Into Reading' programme, and create 'Reading Together in Devon' - a county-wide network of 'Library Memory Groups' and 'Feel Better with a Book' groups.

A year-long pilot of ‘Library Memory Groups’ was launched in Devon County Council’s Libraries in Tiverton and Exeter Central two years...

Two Local firms join forces to prepare for cold front

Authored by 01684477
Posted: Thu, 01/17/2013 - 4:38pm

Marsh Barton Security Services (MBSS), a local security company, and Vospers of Exeter have joined together this afternoon in readiness for the possible repeat of the snow we had a year ago.

MBSS has been serving the area for over 30 years, providing alarmed response and mobile patrol amongst other security services. “When providing such a vital service in the local area we have to plan ahead” comments Marcus Di-Vincenzo, owner of MBSS.

“Myself and Paul Matthews, Head of Marketing for the Vospers Group are both ex-Military so we understand we have to be ready for anything...

Drivers urged to abide by the rules of the road

Devon and Cornwall Police are reminding motorists to ‘think safety’ before setting out on the roads during the winter months.

A successful roads policing enforcement campaign, known as Operation Vortex, will be launched across Devon and Cornwall alongside this advice, to ensure motorists use the roads safely and target motorists who don’t abide by road traffic laws.

Many routes in and around the Force area will be the subject of attention by officers, in the last two weeks in January, to address complacent or arrogant driver behaviour which can lead to serious consequences...

Victoria Station evacuated after train caught fire

London's Victoria Station was evacuated this morning (Thursday 17th January), at approximately 7am, due to a fire on a Gatwick Express train.

Eye witnesses reported being evacuated to outside of the station, having seen a Gatwick Express train on fire.

Smoke was seen pouring from the engine of a Gatwick Express train, forcing officials to evacuate and close Victoria Station.

Fire crews put out the blaze, which was spotted by a commuter at around 7am.

The train was empty at the time, National Rail said, and no one is reported to have been injured.

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