Temporary traffic lights will be introduced overnight on Bridge Road in Exeter from 11pm this evening (Wednesday 9 November) until 5am tomorrow morning (Thursday 10 November).
The temporary signals are needed to allow the contractor working space to undertake coring work for foundations of new lighting columns on the downstream side of Countess Wear Bridge. The road will temporarily be reduced to one lane while the traffic lights are in place, and therefore anyone travelling on Bridge Road at that time should expect minor delays.
Swimming spots in Teignbridge have reached bathing water quality standards with six ‘excellent’ ratings and one rated as ‘good’.
Teignbridge has welcomed the 2016 results of water testing at more than 400 outdoor swimming spots in England – called bathing waters - published today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
This is great news for beach-goers who can be assured that Teignbridge’s bathing spots are among the best in the country.
Every year millions of people head to beaches to relax, supporting a seaside economy worth £3.6bn a...
A Mid Devon farmer has pleaded guilty to failing to dispose of animal remains, failing to provide a suitable environment for his livestock and causing unnecessary suffering to a ewe.
The case was heard at Exeter Crown Court (4th November) following an investigation by Devon & Somerset Trading Standards Service (DSTSS).
Kenneth John Tucker, 67, of Curtis Gardens, Crediton, pleaded guilty to charges relating to his treatment of sheep, cattle, pigs and dogs under his care.
Officers from the DSTSS officers and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) paid a number...
Want to know more about East Devon’s new recycling and waste service changes next year? Go along to one of the information events taking place.
Service changes in Exmouth from February 2017 and will be rolled out district-wide from June 2017
The first of seven information events to help residents with a new improved recycling collection service which is being introduced in Exmouth from February next year is being held in the town on Thursday. (Thursday Nov 10)
At each event, recycling officers from East Devon District Council, will be on hand to explain the new...
A new exhibition of woodblock prints from one of the best known of all Japanese artists starts at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) on Tuesday 29 Nov 2016: Hiroshige’s Japan: Stations of the Tōkaidō Road.
The exhibition features 21 prints from Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road, the series that made Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) famous. Hiroshige is considered one of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e tradition and his work had a direct influence on renowned western artists such as van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne and Whistler. Hiroshige is...
Co-cars, the South West's fast-growing hire by the hour car club, officially launched its first car in Cranbrook today, Friday 4th November 2016 outside the Youunghayes Centre.
Co-cars offers its cars for hire to members, by the hour, with pick-up and return to the specially reserved bays. Members can book 24/7 online or via a smartphone and use a smartcard and PIN to open the car.
The Cranbrook car has been funded jointly by the Cranbrook consortium of developers, Devon County Council and Co-cars.
Mark Hodgson, founder and managing director of Co-cars said, "We are...
Situated in the idyllic East Devon village of Clyst Hydon, this delightful 16th Century public house, the Five Bells Inn, has just been sold by licensed property specialists Stonesmith.
This Grade 2 Listed property was originally a farm and is set within its own grounds of around 2½ acres, surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside. Fastidiously restored and refurbished in the last four years to enhance the original character property, the Five Bells has gained a reputation as one of Devon’s finest destinations for food and drink, as well as being a large part of the local community...
On Friday 28 October, at the Masonic Hall, Uffculme, Queen Elizabeth’s School in Crediton was presented with a cheque for £1,000 to be used to purchase licences for the Nessy reading and spelling computer programme.
Amanda Middlemost, a Special Educational Needs Coordinator at Queen Elizabeth’s said: “These licences benefit many of our students who struggle with persistent spelling or reading difficulties. They will be used to contribute to literacy interventions that are delivered by our Learning Support Department, but they also can be used to provide additional and ongoing...
Exeter has seen a significant increase in visitor numbers and spend. Major events such as the Rugby World Cup 2015 and the European Rugby 7’s have raised the profile of the city nationally and internationally, placing it firmly on the map as a cultural and sporting destination.
Data provided by The South West Research Company Ltd for 2015 showed that staying domestic visitors increased by 5% to 423,000 compared to 2014 and spend by 12% to £86,302,000 on the previous year. Overseas visitors increased by 12% to 631,000.
The city has attracted major investment, with a £...
Since it was co-founded in England by Paul Thompson in 2002, Water Babies has grown into the world’s largest baby and toddler swim school with its head office based in Honiton, Devon. Today Water Babies teaches more than 47,000 babies every week through a network of family businesses across the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, China, New Zealand and Canada, and will soon be opening in Germany.
The network currently has a turnover of over £25m, which also includes its unique underwater photography and baby and toddler swimming products and apparel.
