Over 10 percent of Exeter households are considered to be in fuel poverty according to a report discussed by Devon County Council today.
5,494 households in Exeter are currently spending more than 10% of their household income on heating or are unable to keep their home adequately heated.
Countywide, fuel poverty exists in every one of the areas looked at in the report. Currently Exeter has 7 of the worst 10 fuel poor areas in the county with the others being Ilfracombe Central, Bideford North and an unspecified area in Tiverton.
Residents are encouraged to say whether they think Teignbridge has got its priorities right as the council moves forward with its draft budget plans.
People have the opportunity to tell the Council what they think after the Executive approved its initial financial plans for 2014/15 to 2016/17.
The draft budget proposes to freeze Council Tax for the fourth year in a row, carrying on with its popular free Sunday parking scheme in its own car parks and putting money into a pot specifically to help create more jobs and build new homes.
A man has been taken to Wonford hospital with suspected spinal injuries after his car overturned on the A303 near Honiton this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 7am this morning (15 January) due to the accident involving two vehicles. Fire crews attended the accident and used hydraulic cutting gear to free the man, thought to be aged between 20-30, from a veichle on its side. A303 closed and slow traffic in both directions between the A30 junction in Upottery and Southfields Roundabout in Donyatt, because of Police accident investigation work.
A Plymouth student is investigating whether women still purchase glossy magazines in print.
Caitlin Green, who is studying journalism at the University of St Mark and St John, is researching whether women still buy their glossy magazines in print or if they are now downloading them on devices such as Ipads and e readers.
Caitlin is urging the people of Devon to get involved with her study by completing two questionnaires.
Caitlin, who lives in Exeter, said:
“I have an IPad and read the majority of news online, but when it comes to pleasure I love to purchase...
A belt of heavy rain with strong gusts of wind is forecast for Exeter this afternoon.
The band of weather will arrive from midday onwards.
With the rain falling on already saturated ground and gusts of over 25 mph, motorists are being warned to take extra care.
An AA spokesman said: "Driving in wet conditions can be hazardous, but you have a better chance of staying safe if you prepare for wet weather.
"Even drivers with local knowledge can be caught out during heavy downpours, as even the most modern road surface is still susceptible to standing water....
A photography student is offering to photograph people's birthday celebrations free of charge and give them a CD containing all the images, in exchange for their help with her photography project.
Karen Sanders, who studies Photography at Bristol UWE, is creating a piece of work which represents the mixed emotions of unwrapping gifts.
She is asking for people to allow her to film them opening just one present, at a venue of their choice, as part of this project.
In return Karen is offering to film any volunteers birthday celebrations for however long they require...
The hunt has started to find 260 outgoing fundraisers to help break a Guinness World Record in an event set to be the largest of its kind. Skydive UK near Honiton will attempt to take 260 people for a 15,000ft tandem skydive in just one day. The record, which is currently held in Germany, stands at 251 skydives to take place over a 24th hour period and was set in 2013.
The event is being organised to raise money for the 50 participating charities and to celebrate 50 years of skydiving at Dunkeswell Airfield. The event coordinator, Louise Banks from Skydive UK explains: “Although...
Drivers in Devon who are keen to reduce their mileage this year have another chance to win a free tank of fuel.
Commuters who register with the www.carsharedevon.com website by 31 March will be entered into a prize draw to win a tank of fuel up to the value of £100.
Carsharedevon.com is a free service which allows people in Devon and across the south west to find others to share their journey, either taking turns with the driving, or giving someone a lift in exchange for a contribution to the fuel costs. It is commissioned by Devon County Council, in partnership with...
Patients have expressed an appetite for potential cancer symptoms to be checked out much sooner than current NHS thresholds guidelines suggest, new research has revealed. A study led by the University of Bristol, with colleagues at the University of Exeter Medical School and the University of Cambridge, found that 88 per cent of participants opted for further investigation, even if their symptoms carried just a one per cent risk of indicating cancer. Although no fixed threshold is defined for the UK, in practice, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines suggest that...
Princesshay is pleased to announce Dream-A-Way as its charity partner for 2014.
Committed to supporting local charities and organisations, Princesshay will be working with Dream-A-Way throughout the year on special events and fundraising activities.
Dream-A-Way is an Exeter based charity providing holidays and day trips to people living in Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles with physical and learning difficulties, whether it is fulfilling a lifetime dream, experiencing great opportunities or just having a break from daily routines. Over 15,000 people have benefited from...
