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Hazardous driving conditions on roads around Exeter

On the roads around Exeter, there are reports of flooding on the A377 at Cowley Hill, Cowley, near the St Andrew's Road junction.

Hazardous driving conditions have also been reported on the A380 Telegraph Hill in Ashcombe after the B3192 junction, because of ice, rain and reduction in visibility.

Devon and Cornwall Police are reminding motorists to ‘think safety’ before setting out on the roads during the winter months and to allow extra time for your journeys.

Road traffic accident causes delays on A38 at Kennford

Update: The A38 at Kennford has now cleared.

One lane closed is closed, with queueing traffic and hazardous driving conditions, on the A38 southbound in Kennford before the A379 junction. This is because of a multi-vehicle accident, ice, recovery work and visibility is reduced. Travel time is 30 minutes. Congestion is reported on the M5 to J31, A30 (Exminster).

Police concerned about missing Brixham woman

Update: Sally was found safe and well in the Paignton area at around 4pm on 22nd January 2013. Police are no longer concerned for her welfare.

Police are concerned about the welfare of a woman missing from the Brixham area since Monday morning (21st January 2013).

25-year-old Sally Gould went missing from her home address in Brixham at approximately 8.45am. She was last seen in King Street, possibly heading towards the town or Coast Path. The public may have seen Sally wearing her cream-coloured pyjamas at that time, however it is possible that she has since changed into...

Drivers urged to take care on icy roads after collision on A38

Update: The road has now reopened.

Earlier: One man involved in the earlier multi-vehicle road traffic accident on the A38 and has been taken to Derriford Hospital and is said to be in a critical condition.

There were a total of five collisions involving ten vehicles on the A38 Eastbound carriageway.

The A38 at The Parkway in Plymouth is still closed and slow traffic is queuing eastbound between Manadon Roundabout and Forder Valley Interchange, because of accident investigation work. Approach with care.

The road is expected to be closed until 1pm.

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Want to learn another language? Ara Languages open day

Event Date: 
24/01/2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 
Skola, Longbrook Street, Exeter, Ex4 6ae

Ara Languages invites you to our Exeter taster session:

What?

Italian/Chinese/Spanish/Russian/French language taster! Come and find out about the courses we offer.

When?

Thursday 24th January, 18.30 – 19.30.

Where?

We’re located in the Skola building on Longbrook Street, Exeter. (EX4 6AE)

Ara languages offers 10-week courses, 30-week courses, Intensive (Weekend) courses and can also provide one-to-one lessons.

Come along to our open day to find out more about the courses we offer, what level you are at and meet the teachers...

New year – new chance to win fuel with Carsharedevon

Commuters have another chance to win a tank of fuel if they start off the New Year by signing up to carsharedevon.com . Following the success of a similar competition last year to encourage people to join the scheme, Devon County Council is launching a second prize draw. Anyone who registers with the website before 28 February will be entered to win a tank of fuel up to the value of £100.

'Naked Ladies' event to raise funds for Carousel Toy Library

Parents from West Exe Children’s Centre are organising a fundraising evening with a difference in aid of Carousel Toy Library, which provides a wide range of good quality toys for children to take home and play with for a week or two.

The toy library, part of the local Merry Go Round charity, faces closure after losing its main funding but families are determined to keep Carousel up and running as it provides a fantastic service for children across the west side of the city.

The event is called ‘Naked Ladies’ and is just for ladies; they can turn up in one outfit and then...

Stereophonics to play Plymouth Pavilions in March

Stereophonics are to play 10 intimate UK shows in March and Plymouth Pavilions is one of the chosen few venues. The band will return to the city on Saturday 23rd March 2013.

The band will be taking their outstanding new album ‘Graffiti on the Train’ for a spin, road testing it in Plymouth, before announcing a major arena tour for later this year.

‘Indian Summer’ – Stereophonics’ classic new single – comes out on 25th February and is available to download from iTunes now, along with the Kelly Jones directed video.

Stereophonics are: Kelly Jones- vocals/guitar,...

Devon youths steered on road to life of safer driving

Car-crazy youngsters can look forward to an early experience behind the wheel thanks to a groundbreaking SEAT driving course being launched in Devon.

SEAT Young Driver comes to the Exeter area for the first time on January 26, when youths aged between 11- and 17-years-old can take the first steps to learn how to drive with a qualified Advanced Driving instructor in a new dual-controlled SEAT.

A ten per cent discount for the course - at Devon Travel Academy, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary - is available on bookings if made through SMC Exeter SEAT at Hennock Road North, Marsh...

Distinctive jewellery stolen from Sidmouth home

Police are hunting for burglars who broke into a Sidmouth home and stole thousands of pounds worth of distinctive jewellery. The homeowners returned home on 10th January to find their Sid Lane property had been broken into and the safe stolen.

The offenders got inside the house by carefully removing a ground floor window and ripping out all of the alarm boxes. A tidy search was made throughout the property before the offenders escaped with a safe from the main bedroom.

The safe was so heavy that the offenders used a small garden trolley from the garage to transport it to...

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