Offering a modern twist to the roots of the American diner, RUBY Modern Diner is set to open its doors on 28th January. Owners Dicky Harrison and Erin Allgrove have spent a year building the Modern Diner concept. They’ve sourced the best produce the region has to offer to build a unique menu including smoky pulled pork, hot salt beef, real hamburgers, homemade waffles and fresh bagels.
Dicky Harrison, one half of Modern Diners Ltd said:
"Our Ruby Red beef comes from a single source in mid Devon - used for our hamburgers and hot salt beef. Our fluffy egg glazed brioche buns...
Exeter Racecourse has announced a 25% increase in its prize money for 2013. More than £200,000 has been added to the total prize money on offer, bringing the total to over £800,000, with an average per fixture of £50,000.
The course’s most valuable race day, which includes The sportingbet Haldon Gold Cup which takes place on Tuesday, 5th November, is now worth £117,000, up £12,000 on 2012, while a Listed Novice Hurdle on Sunday, February 10 is worth £20,000 - its previous value was £13,000.
New to the race calendar is a Class 3 handicap chase, worth £25,000. This will be...
Craft 4 Crafters returns to the Westpoint Arena in Exeter on Thursday 24th January 2013 for 3 days of crafting delights, packed full with displays, features, workshops with something to suit every crafters needs.
The show attracts a massive selection of local and national craft companies and continues to be one of the largest crafting shows in the South-West!
New to the show will be Cake and Bake, where you will be able to see all the latest ideas. The crafters café returns with again loads of demonstrations and displays. See it all happening whilst you relax with your cup...
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice for South West England, which it said is in place until Tuesday night.
Gritting crews in Devon have been out across the county to reduce the risk of ice on roads, but drivers are asked to take care.
It was reported that temperatures dropped to -3C (27F) in some parts on Sunday night. Snow is still affecting some areas, with more snowfall expected in parts of Devon later and on Tuesday.
Cervical cancer has attracted much media coverage in recent years, largely because of Jade Goody’s sad death from the disease, and yet as we embark on Cervical Cancer Prevention Week in 2013, 20% of women in the UK fail to attend cervical screening when invited.
South West Water will be able to carry out repairs to a collapsed sewer in Exeter ahead of schedule after Devon County Council helped bring forward the start of work.
Contractor May Gurney had been preparing to undertake work on the collapsed sewer in Holloway Street, but repairs were delayed as the site is immediately adjacent to an ancient masonry arch structure, which is a Scheduled Monument, laying deep under the highway.
The structure, which was originally built as a bridge dating from before the construction of Exeter Cathedral, has been inspected by Devon County...
Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner is asking local people to play a bigger part in reducing crime and helping to set policing priorities.
With the news that Liam Sercombe will be out of action for a number of months, Exeter City have completed the signing of midfielder Mark Molesley following his release from AFC Bournemouth.
There is a lane closed and hazardous driving conditions on the A38 Haldon Hill in both directions in Kennford at the A380 Telegraph Hill junction, because of snow.
There are also hazardous driving conditions on the M5 between J30, A376 (Exeter) and J26, A38 (Wellington), because of snow.
Meanwhile, there is queueing traffic and hazardous driving conditions on the A380 Telegraph Hill in both directions in Ashcombe at the B3192 junction, because of snow.
Dunchideock Barton has this morning got out the snow plough and cleared all the roads leading to Dunchideock in readiness for our party!
We owe our thanks to the Farmer who has so kindly thought of us all. The weather forecast is also kind with heavy rain expected this afternoon, which will wash any residue snow away. The temperature is not expected to drop so there is no risk of freezing. We have ourselves made the journey and the lanes are clear.
We would love to see you at the school today to see the stunning work the students produced in their exams over the last two...
