£120 million in new funding will speed up the delivery of flood defences that could protect up to 60,000 homes and deliver up to £1 billion of economic benefits, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury announced on Friday (30th November). In response, Councillor John Hart , Leader of Devon County Council said: “I welcome this positive announcement and hope that some of the funding will come to Devon. It does show that the Government is listening and has responded fast. It is vital that Exeter flood defences are improved, not only for the protection of thousands of homes but also for the local...
The UK online retail sector is bracing itself for a horde of Mega Monday bargain hunters.
Retailers are on the hunt for aggressive discounts and will be using increasingly diverse means to find them, as Mega Monday (predicted to be on 3rd December this year) kicks off the Christmas shopping season.
Mega Monday is so called because it is the biggest day of online shopping frenzy experienced by online retailers in the run-up to Christmas. According to research conducted by Visa Europe and John Lewis, Mega Monday will be the busiest online shopping day in history in the UK,...
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a road traffic collision which left a 78 year old Copplestone woman with serious injuries.
A silver Volvo C70 and a red Nissan Almera were involved in the incident which happened at just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday 27 November 2012 on the A377 at Barnstaple Cross between Crediton and Copplestone. The road was closed for one and a half hours.
The driver of the Volvo was taken to the RD&E where she has been detained with serious injuries.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the...
Rob Baxter’s side made it a perfect five from five at home in the Aviva Premiership as they overcame visiting London Wasps at Sandy Park.
The Westcountry’s finest moved into the top five courtesy of tries from Chris Whitehead, Haydn Thomas and Phil Dollman; whilst fly-half Gareth Steenson weighed in with the remainder of the Devon side’s points. For Wasps, it meant yet more misery for Londoners on Devon soil – they have now lost all three previous encounters at Sandy Park – and all they could muster was a losing bonus point courtesy of Tommy Bell’s late penalty. Fresh from their first...
The Devon Local Nature Partnership will hold its first board meeting on Monday (3rd December).
Devon County Council is supporting the development of the Partnership with a wide range of other partners including district councils, Torbay Council, the Primary Care Trust, the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, NFU, Environment Agency, Natural England, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Community Council of Devon, among many others.
Its role will be to act as a champion for Devon’s natural environment, protecting its...
A Christmas Service of Light, to celebrate the lives and memories of loved ones is being held at the East Devon Crematorium on Saturday 8th December 2012 at 2pm.
The service at the crematorium near Whimple, will be conducted by the Reverend Hilary Dawson from Colyton, as well as Sue Jackman a civil celebrant and Trudi Farmer, an interfaith minister.
The service will also feature the Sidmouth Cameo Ladies Chamber Choir, performing a selection of Christmas carols. There will be readings reflecting on Christmas as well as an opportunity to light a candle in...
Exeter Chiefs put their unbeaten home record in the Aviva Premiership on the line tomorrow when they play host to London Wasps in the day's late kick-off (5.30pm).
Having seen off Sale Sharks, Saracens, Harlequins and Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park this term, Exeter's assistant coach Ali Hepher wants his side to at least replicate those displays against a much-improved Wasps line-up.
Whereas last season's Dai Young's side spent much of the campaign fighting relegation with Newcastle Falcons, this time round the Wycombe-based outfit appear to be much improved and last...
Holne Park House is opening its doors on Sunday 10th March 2013 to prospective brides & grooms in order to see how Holne Park House could be their dream wedding venue.
Five reception rooms will be on show and fully decorated as if poised waiting for the guests and bridal party to arrive.
The Inkwell - for arrival drinks and greeting guests.
The Dawson Room - for the ceremony.
The Ballroom - for the wedding breakfast.
The Ashburton Room - for your evening entertainment.
A community hub in the centre of Exeter will be one of the first to benefit from a new fund designed to help residents shape local services.
Members of Exeter Board have granted St Sidwells Centre almost £14,000 so they can develop their volunteer programme.
The popular centre, which opened in 2001, offers a wide range of services, activities and facilities for the local community, including affordable room hire, internet access and a community garden and café.
Over 20 local groups use the centre, and last year it attracted over 25,000...
An isolated property in Cove, near Tiverton, was entered between Midday on Tuesday 27th November and 5.00pm on Wednesday 28th November by smashing a kitchen window. Once inside, following an untidy search, several items were stolen, many of sentimental value.
The stolen items included a pair of silver fighting cocks that are about 6in to 8in in height. These were a present to celebrate the victim’s 25th wedding anniversary.
A garrad gent’s wrist was also stolen which was a retirement present. It was inscribed; ‘Presented to Eric Hayes in appreciation of 35...
