Forecasters have issued a severe weather warning for Devon as a period of changeable and potentially disruptive weather heads for the UK.
Rain will become heavy and persistent at times during Tuesday and into Wednesday, and will be accompanied by south or southwesterly gales and possibly severe gales at times
The heaviest rain and strongest winds are likely to occur in two main bouts - one late morning and afternoon on Tuesday and another Tuesday night into Wednesday, before clearing to the southeast on Wednesday afternoon.
Exeter Chiefs have today welcomed back Irishman Lewis Stevenson to the Aviva Premiership club on a deal until the end of the season.
The 31-year-old forward, who spent two seasons at Sandy Park between 2007 and 2009, returns to the Westcountry from Guinness Pro 12 outfit Ulster Rugby.
With Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter keen to bolster his second row options following significant injuries to Damian Welch and Mitch Lees in recent weeks, the arrival of Stevenson could not be better timed as the Devon club look to push on both in the Premiership and European Champions Cup....
Exeter based Cgon Ltd has launched a revolutionary ‘fuel additive system’ to the motor market.
The product uses unique emission reduction technology that results in significant emission reductions for all fossil fuelled engines, as well as enhanced fuel efficiency.
The 100% recyclable E-zero 1 model can reduce harmful pollutants by up to 80% and improve fuel efficiency by up to 25% for every fuel powered car, van, bus, marine and motor vehicle on the market. The product also reduces engine running temperatures and hydrocarbon build up, prolonging the life of Diesel...
Four pupils at Blundell’s School, Tiverton, are celebrating after receiving offers from Oxford and Cambridge universities.
Ben Ames has an offer to read Earth Sciences at Exeter College, Oxford and Silvia Mills (Post A level applicant) to read Philosophy and Linguistics at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, while Natalie Cotton and Eleanor Ansell have both had offers from Cambridge – Natalie to read Natural Sciences at Newnham and Eleanor to read Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at Homerton College. Blundell’s Head, Nicola Huggett, said ‘This is a terrific achievement by Ben, Silvia...
Exeter Racecourse is celebrating the combination of its prestigious Super Sunday raceday fixture on February 14 and Valentine’s Day with a special offer with two Grandstand and Paddock tickets available for just £14.
With children aged 17 and under get into the races for free, it is the prefect opportunity to celebrate the most romantic day of the year with a day at the races. Everyone who pre-books will also be entered into a special draw to win a romantic break at the Hartnoll Hotel, which nestles in Devon’s Exe Valley.
Prize money is in excess of £100,000 for the meeting...
Exeter Guildhall will play host to a free-to-enter exhibition on 27 January as part of Exeter City Council and Devon County Council's commemorations of Holocaust Memorial Day.
Holocaust Memorial Day - 27 January - remembers not only the well documented Holocaust which occurred during World War Two, but also the ongoing worldwide genocides.
The exhibition will raise awareness of these ongoing issues with readings, presentations and visual displays as well as giving those who attend the opportunity to reflect on such issues and maybe even leave a comment in the City Council's...
A new crowdfunding initiative has been launched by a University of Exeter PhD researcher in a bid to secure backing to help expand their bird conservation research.
Funding received will cover expenses such as equipment, running costs and compensation for the volunteers that take unpaid leave to support the research.
Donations can be made via the crowd-funding website, which features various bonuses for the amount donated. All donations are accepted, but pledging as much as £30 will result in a pack of postcards with a sketch of a bird species, designed by a member of the...
Sussex Police are appealing for information about a missing man from Hastings who may be in Devon.
Karl Bunster, 37, was due to appear before Hastings Magistrates’ Court on 30 December to face two charges of assault by beating. However, he failed to show up and police are concerned as he has not been seen since before Christmas.
Detective Inspector Gavin Patch said: "This is a little unusual, but the circumstances of his non-appearance in court and that he has not been seen by family and friends since before Christmas have raised worries and we are concerned for his welfare...
Gabby Logan and Together Mutual Insurance search for Britain’s ‘Community Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Community Hero of the Year’ celebrating local volunteers with national prizes of £25,000 per category Today, TV favourite Gabby Logan launches ‘Britain Has Spirit’, a new campaign searching for Britain’s best individual and group volunteers. Gabby is calling on the British public to nominate their local shining stars, who selflessly give up time volunteering for nothing in return. Recent research of 2,000 Brits1 reveals that our sense of community is declining, with nearly half of those...
Buoyant SME sector fuels expansion of Stephens Scown’s corporate legal team
A growth in activity by South West SMEs as the economy has improved has led to deals work more than doubling at one of the region’s leading law firms.
Stephens Scown LLP has seen its corporate practice grow headcount by 25% over the last year to cope with demand for its services as the number of deals it has advised on has shot up from 41 to 102 – an increase of some 148%.
The firm’s corporate practice is now one of the largest in the South West. According to UK legal guide Chambers and...
