The long periods of disruption to rail travel between Exeter and the rest of the country during the recent wet weather seems finally to be registering with the Government.
I first raised concerns in Parliament during the flooding in late November and early December. This week, following the further disruption in over Christmas and up to New Year, a fellow South West MP raised the problem at Prime Minister’s Questions.
I have a question to the Transport Secretary on the Commons order paper and have written to both Network Rail and First Great Western requesting meetings to...
Update: Kennford: as the road has been cleared, all services are returning to normal
Torbay: services are now resuming normal timetables
Stagecoach is reporting the following disruptions to its services due to a combination of bad weather and traffic accidents:
Kennford area
As a result of a major RTA, Stagecoach is experiencing delays to its 39, X38, X46 and X64 services and, depending on diversionary routes implemented, this may have a knock-on effect on other services in the area.
Torbay
Due to a combination of very heavy hail/sleet this...
Exeter Morris Men are inviting anyone who has ever considered having a go at Morris dancing to go along to their Workshop at Ide Memorial Hall at 8pm on Thursday 24th January.
The regular dancing season ended in September and the search is on to find more members to join the side.
Morris dancing may be an ancient tradition but go to any summer fete, fair or countryside gathering and these flamboyant performers will still form a major part of the day’s activities even making an appearance in the 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony.
Commuters have another chance to win a tank of fuel if they start off the New Year by signing up to carsharedevon.com . Following the success of a similar competition last year to encourage people to join the scheme, Devon County Council is launching a second prize draw. Anyone who registers with the website before 28 February will be entered to win a tank of fuel up to the value of £100.
Car-crazy youngsters can look forward to an early experience behind the wheel thanks to a groundbreaking SEAT driving course being launched in Devon.
SEAT Young Driver comes to the Exeter area for the first time on January 26, when youths aged between 11- and 17-years-old can take the first steps to learn how to drive with a qualified Advanced Driving instructor in a new dual-controlled SEAT.
A ten per cent discount for the course - at Devon Travel Academy, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary - is available on bookings if made through SMC Exeter SEAT at Hennock Road North, Marsh...
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...
