Exeter's roads are busy this morning with the frosty start, with some icy roads. Most roads have heavy traffic, but are moving. However, expect delays on A377 Alphington Road inbound in Exeter at the Cowick Lane junction, because one lane is closed due to a burst water main and surface water. There is a diversion currently in operation.
There is also slow traffic on the A377 inbound in Exeter from Alphington Junction to Exe Bridges.
Findings from the 2011 census for England and Wales have revealed the number of people who say they are Christian has dropped from 72% to 59% in ten years. The statistics also show the number of people who say they have no religion has risen from 15% to 25%.
The census figures reveal that Muslims are the second largest religious group in the country at 4.8%. The third most popular religion was Hinduism, with 1.5 per cent of the population, while 0.8 per cent were Sikhs and 0.5 per cent Jewish.
Other polling data reveals a similar shift. The 2012 British Social Attitudes...
Paul Tisdale and Jamie Cureton have both been shortlisted for monthly awards by the Football League.
Jamie Cureton’s fine goalscoring form has put him in the running for the npower League 2 Player of the Month award.
A fine finish against AFC Wimbledon, a looping effort against Fleetwood, a bicycle kick against Bradford and a brace against table-toppers Gillingham have earned Curo a rightful place amongst the nominees.
He has stiff competition however in the shape of Adebayo Akinfenwa, who netted his first career hat-trick in Northampton’s victory over Accrington en...
RUBY, Modern Diner’s flagship restaurant will open in January 2013, breathing new life into 74 Queen St, a landmark grade 2 listed building in the heart of Exeter.
Open all day every day, RUBY brings a modern twist to the roots of the American diner, serving fast food prepared with the finest, fresh local ingredients.
Richard Harrison joint managing director of Modern Diners said;
‘‘RUBY is named after the Devon Ruby Red cow. All our meat and dairy products are free range and locally sourced including beef from a single Mid Devon farm, where the herd is sired by a...
Jackpotjoy.com succeeded in bringing a smile to the faces of chilly Londoners this morning as an enormous rubber duck floated down the Thames as part of the website's 'FUNdation' launch.
The oversized bath toy was launched from West India Dock in the Isle of Dogs, east London, at 8.30am this morning. It floated along the Thames past the O2, Canary Wharf, and on towards Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast as part of a publicity stunt organised by a website.Jackpotjoy.com's new Facebook FUNdation, is part of a marketing campaign to grant funds to people who have good ideas to make people...
Gay weddings in the Churches of England and Wales will be explicitly banned under new laws on same-sex marriage, the Government has announced.
Other religious organisations will be able to "opt in" to holding ceremonies, Culture Secretary Maria Miller said. But she added that the Church of England and Church in Wales had "explicitly" stated strong opposition and would not be included. The plans are due to be introduced before the next election, in 2015.
Labour backs the changes, which apply to England and Wales, and urged ministers not to be "too reserved" in...
Exeter City Council has welcomed the news that Transport Minister Simon Burns is to consider electrifying a further stretch of railway line, from Newbury to Westbury. The line from Paddington to Newbury is already set to be wired, together with the line to Bristol and South Wales, as part of the current electrification programme.
"Exeter needs a modern railway to maintain its competitive edge, and electrification to Westbury would be a big step in the right direction," said Council Leader Pete Edwards.
"They are already considering the Bristol to Exeter route for a future...
For some youngsters, their experience of school can put them off the idea of further education after GCSEs altogether - even if they have the ability to progress their academic studies.
Now Exeter City FC is offering an exciting new opportunity for 16 and 17 year olds - male and female - to pursue a Futsal and Education scholarship with the club, allowing youngsters to study a Level 3 BTEC diploma as well as playing futsal.
The club is aiming to encourage youngsters to remain engaged with education by running this fully accredited Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in...
True to a well known carol, the weather outside has been frightful this December, but come hail, sleet or snow, Exeter's premiere Christmas Market has proved to be a roaring success.
While the stormy climate was knocking at our doorsteps, shoppers this year took comfort by warming their spirits in the bustling Exeter Christmas Market. Set against the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral, visitors treated themselves to a cup of traditional Glühwein as they embarked for the first time around the Yuletide village.
Following the Christmas lights switch on in Princesshay on...
Exeter Steiner School is running an appeal to help save it from imminent closure, which would leave over 40 pupils and families without a school the week before Christmas.
The campaign to raise the £20,000 needed is already well underway with over £4,500 raised in the past five days. Donations and pledges are being gratefully received, as well as sponsored events such as a Tai Chi Walk on Sunday 16th December, where father and trustee of the school Joe Salmon will attempt to walk the 12 mile Exeter Green Circle Path using only Tai Chi and Qigong moves.
