Exeter

A project to transform the outside of Exeter Central Station is almost complete.

Improvements at Exeter Central Station's forecourt should be finished by Christmas.

The £660,000 enhancement has been funded by Devon County Council, Exeter City Council and Network Rail, to encourage walking and cycling to the station.

The area outside the station has been developed to be used for seating and a cycle hub, which is proposed to include secure bike storage, bike hire, maintenance and repair facilities

The upgraded layout also includes a new bus shelter, taxi...

The International peace light, lit from the eternal flame at the nativity grotto in Bethlehem, will arrive at Exeter Cathedral next Monday (23 December). It will be received by Canon Ian Morter at the lunchtime carol service at 1pm after travelling from Newton Abbot on the Devon stretch of its journey. The Peace Light, direct from Christ’s Grotto, will be bringing its annual glow of Christmas magic to communities all round the UK and the rest of the world. All of this is organised by Scouts in over fifty countries and is now in its 27th year of bringing the light of Peace across the globe...

Police have charged a 64-year-old woman, Linda Elt from Chawleigh for attempting to damage or destroy property with the intent to endanger life.

Elt was arrested following a stand-off with armed police at a property in Chawleigh yesterday morning

Elt held petrol can and was making threats to harm herself, others and to damage the property.

Due to the nature of the threats the fire service was called to support the police.

She is due to appear in Exeter Magistrate’s Court later this afternoon.

Exeter School is proud of its U16 Girls and Boys and U18 Boys Indoor Hockey teams for making it to the National Indoor Hockey Finals on 10-12 January.

This is the first time three teams have represented the school at this national stage.

The U16 Girls met a wealth of hockey talent at the West Finals in Cheltenham on 30 November.

They were winners of the section and played Cheltenham Ladies College in the semi finals winning 6-1.

They played King's Bruton in the final. It was 2-2 at full time and Exeter lost on penalty flicks.

Exeter were runners up...

The NFU and NPA say that new European Commission rules on food labelling may lead to massive confusion for British shoppers keen to buy meat produced in the UK.

The Commission voted to introduce mandatory reared and slaughtered labelling rules. The NFU and NPA say that mandatory rules should have extended to born, reared and slaughtered – a decision which may increase consumer confidence at a time when the industry is still reeling following the horsemeat scandal.

The two organisations are concerned that labels could give the impression that a product is from the UK when it...

If you're still searching for the perfect Christmas present for a Grecian fan then a half season ticket arrived just in time. Starting this week Exeter City fans are able to book half season tickets, securing their place for the final 12 home games and making great savings on the run-in.

Supporters are invited to book their half season tickets by contacting Reception on 01392 411 243 or dropping by in person.* The ticket covers all the remaining games of the season at St James Park from the Mansfield fixture on the January 4th and entitles you to great price reductions.

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Chartered Accountants Haines Watts Exeter showcases its new branding of the Crediton Office, formerly known as Ocean Consultancy, following the practice merger which took place earlier this year.

A national network established over 80 years ago, with more than 50 offices, each Haines Watts office operates independently offering a wide range of services tailored to the local market. The local office primarily focuses on providing accountancy and taxation services to owner-managed small and medium-sized entities and dealing with private client tax affairs across the South West....

Firefighters will strike again on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in an ongoing pension dispute between the Government and the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).

Three more strikes have been announced by the FBU following strikes last Friday and Saturday.

Devon and Somerset fire and rescue authority have said that seven incidents requiring firefighters took place during last weekend’s strikes and were attended by non-FBU firefighters.

Speaking ahead of last weekend’s strike Fire Minister Brandon Lewis said: “Once again the FBU’s actions cast doubt over their claims that...

Police and crime commissioner Tony Hogg has welcomed the publication of the Ministry of Justice’s revised charter for witnesses.

The revised charter, which was published last week, is the most comprehensive guide to what a witness can expect from all organisations involved in the criminal justice system.

The charter will help witnesses for both prosecution and defence cases and sets out the help and support they should receive at each stage of the process. It outlines 21 standards, 14 of which relate to the police.

It now requires officers to complete an initial ‘...

It is our ultimate escape. For one day we forget our worries, how much we’ve spent, the stresses of work, and take great pleasure in indulging in the fantasy and magic of Christmas for our children, and seeing the delight on our family’s faces when they open a gift that they love. Why? Because Christmas is more than just giving. It is the sentiment. The message that says – you have held me in mind long enough to get me a gift that I really wanted / needed. It’s the only time of the year when we come together as part of a wider family to all say the same thing to one another.: “I love you,...