Businesses are being asked to play their part in keeping Exeter city centre clean by making sure they present their waste for collection at the right time on the correct day. A lot of street litter results from waste sacks that are left out on the street for too long before collection. This can look unsightly and divert street cleaning resources away from other urgent tasks. Cllr Stephen Brimble, Lead Councillor for Place, said: “The vast majority of businesses in Exeter are presenting their bins at the right time and in the right place but unfortunately, like everything, there is a small...
Essential stabilisation work will continue on the B3193 Teign Valley Road throughout next month.
The embankment above the River Teign has partially collapsed and requires work to ensure the highway is supported. In order for the bank to be reinforced, special drilling equipment is needed which will take up the whole road. This will need the road to be closed, south of the Teign Valley Golf Club, from 8:30am to 3:30pm each day from Monday 2 October to Thursday 5 October. These dates are weather dependant and may have to be changed if there is heavy rain. As part of the scheme, it's...
A rare and remarkable looking spider has been discovered living at a North Devon nature reserve.
The spider in question is the strawberry spider, a species which is classified as ‘nationally scarce’ by arachnid experts. The discovery is thought to be one of only a handful of sightings in Devon since it was discovered near Ivybridge in 2008.
The strawberry spider was found at Devon Wildlife Trust’s Meeth Quarry nature reserve, the first time it had been seen at the North Devon wildlife haven which is close to the town of Hatherleigh.
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (29 Septmeber – 1 October).
THEATRE
Comedy at the Park Friday, 7pm, Sandy Park, Exeter An evening of comedy with Simon Feilder (MC),Diane Spencer, Alan Havey and James Sherwood. Tickets £10, £15 to include a meal on the evening. https://sandypark.shop.secutix.com/list/events
Rough Justice Friday & Saturday, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth A play that makes you think. Controversial? Yes. What would we do in such circumstances? In the dock, having admitted responsibility for the death of his...
Recycling is high on the household agenda of people in Exeter according to a new survey launched to coincide with Recycling Week. (September 25-October 1)
More than 80 per cent of people questioned in the One Poll survey confirmed that they recycle as much as possible and less than three per cent admitted to not caring about recycling.
The survey by five star housebuilder Barratt Homes which is building new homes across the city, revealed that men and women are equally committed to recycling but there was a definite difference in the approach of age groups.
Award-winning theatre company The Wardrobe Ensemble has announced that Education, Education, Education will come to Exeter Northcott Theatre after its World Premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where they were awarded a Fringe First Award. Following their exploration of sex, relationships and intimacy in 1972: The Future of Sex, The Wardrobe Ensemble will dissect education and responsibility at the dawn of Blair’s Britain in 1997 in Education, Education, Education. Recent winners of The Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice for theatre, The Wardrobe Ensemble use irreverent humour...
Shaun Malton insists competition for places within the Exeter Chiefs squad is helping to drive up standards week by week.
The South African hooker got his first taste of Aviva Premiership action this season, coming off the bench to score one of his side's five tries in their 31-17 victory over Wasps at Sandy Park.
His touchdown, coupled with scores for Olly Woodburn (2), Dave Dennis and Don Armand, were the key highlights in another polished performance from the champions, who remain in pole position after four rounds of the season.
Devon County Council has introduced a new way for users of British Sign Language (BSL) to contact them via a Video Relay Service (VRS). The service, called 'InterpretersLive!', is provided by Sign Solutions.
BSL users can contact the council via the interpreter through a video link. The interpreter relays their conversation with the appropriate person at the Council, by telephone and then signs back the response.
The VRS service is available from 8am to midnight, 7 days a week, although the Council’s responses are dependent upon the normal opening hours for a service, which...
Full Council today approved a major investment package for Market Walk Shopping Centre, Newton Abbot.
Councillors unanimously supported the £2million upgrade scheme which will modernise the centre and create an open airy and spacious place to visit and shop. The proposals are the beginning of a series of immediate improvements to brighten the look and feel of Market Walk with further works phased over the next 2-3 years.
The redesign will involve re-cladding shop units, removing concrete canopies and replacing with a larger glazed canopy, installing more benches and bins in...
Schools in your area could win £1,000 for their pre-school club by entering the annual Kellogg's Breakfast Club Awards - with just one week to go before entries close, enter now so your school doesn't miss out!
Any school with a breakfast club can enter the awards. One club from each region of the UK will win £1,000 for its club and a Grand Winner will receive a breakfast club makeover worth up to £5,000. Winners will also be invited to attend an awards ceremony in The Houses of Parliament.
Breakfast Clubs provide many benefits; from improved attendance and attainment to...
