The constructor of the new A380 South Devon Link Road, Galliford Try, has announced the next phase of works which will impact on road users travelling towards Newton Abbot.
Devon County Council and Torbay Council, along with Galliford Try, are thanking all road users and residents for their continued patience as the project enters the critical final phase of activity, before opening to traffic.
An essential diversion near to Hanson’s Quarry entrance and Aller Roundabout is required to facilitate works which need to be completed before opening the road. This phase of traffic...
A county-wide campaign to help parents care for their children when they have minor ailments like coughs and colds, without using unnecessary antibiotics, has been launched across Devon.
The Devon County Council Public Health campaign, ‘Listen to your gut’ follows a successful pilot by parents at the Braunton and Ilfracombe Children’s centre, which saw the development of a social media campaign consisting of an animation of ‘talking tums’. These tums represent parents in the playground sharing tips for treating minor ailments, looking after healthy gut bacteria and avoiding the...
Almost half of tenants who sublet their property do so without their landlord’s consent, according to new findings from the National Landlords Association (NLA).
The findings come as the government recently announced proposals to introduce minimum room sizes in order to crack down on problems with private rented accommodation such as unauthorised subletting, which often results in overcrowded and cramped properties.
Of the eleven per cent of tenants who say they have sublet all or part of their property before, just five per cent did so with their landlord’s permission....
Visit South Devon's annual Tourism Industry Update will be held on Monday 23 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish.
Visit South Devon is the official tourism body for the South Hams and Teignbridge.
The event, which is aimed at tourist attractions, activity based businesses, accommodation providers and hospitality businesses, will update delegates on the state of the tourism industry in South Devon in 2015.
The conference will also provide an opportunity to gain tips and advice from industry experts and tourism businesses on how to go for growth in 2016...
Professor Janice Kay, Provost of the University of Exeter, has accepted an invitation to join a high level taskforce designed to address all forms of harassment on University campuses.
The influential taskforce, set up by Universities UK, will explore what more can be done by universities across the country to prevent students from becoming victims of harassment and hate crimes on campus.
The taskforce has been established following a request from Jo Johnson MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science, in September 2015.
Glen Bevan’s story of hope and transformation is inspirational. A few years ago he was overweight and a borderline alcoholic, he suffered a collapsed lung and doctors told him to change his lifestyle or die.
Now, as an ultra-endurance athlete, he’s taking on a huge physical and mental challenge in aid of a local charity.
Glen is training for a combined run and cycle ride of over 250 miles on behalf of Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium. He’ll start on Sunday 24th April 2016 with the 26-mile Virgin Money London Marathon, go right into another run of 60 miles...
A volunteer trainee ranger who was funded by the Sid Vale Association’s Keith Owen Fund has become a permanent countryside ranger with the East Devon National Trust team.
Lucy Buckingham started as a trainee at the end of June 2014 and funding covered practical management work, community projects, events and public engagement and certificates in power tool use and first aid. After the completion of her training she became a seasonal ranger in April 2015 before being appointed to her new role this month.
Peter Blyth, Head Ranger says, ‘Lucy will now be running the scheme in...
Police have launched an investigation following a report of a serious sexual assault on Okehampton Road, Exeter early this morning (Tuesday 17th November).
The victim is a local man in his 20’s and is currently being supported by specialist officers.
A cordon has been set up in the area including the public toilets as scenes of crime officers undertake forensic searches.
Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the Okehampton Road area between 1-4am this morning.
Why not join the growing gang of Santa lookalikes shimmying 100ft down Princesshay car park for YMCA Exeter’s sixth annual Santa Abseil.
Due to take place on Saturday 5th December, all money raised will help YMCA Exeter provide even more safe housing for young people facing homelessness this Christmas.
Peter Stephenson, Chief Executive of YMCA Exeter said: “Christmas is a time when many people are looking to give something back to their community.
"It’s also a time that is particularly difficult for the many young...
Devon and Cornwall Police are promoting a scheme which involves victims of crime coming face-to-face with their offenders as part Restorative Justice Week 2015
From Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November, the Force will be supporting the national campaign “I’ve got something to say” which aims to raise awareness of Restorative Justice (RJ) to encourage victims of crime to undertake the process.
Restorative Justice Teams across Devon and Cornwall will be implementing a wide range of activities to promote the week from local community coffee mornings, workshops and engagement events...
