Lycra-clad cycling enthusiasts are being called to take part in the second Kitsons Devon Classic Bike Ride which is supporting local charity Hospiscare in 2014. The popular bike ride, taking place on Sunday July 20, features a challenge for all cycling abilities across a choice of three routes, adding a different element to the event and allowing individuals to pick between 55, 85 and 100 mile routes. Each course starts and finishes at David Lloyd Club, Exeter, and will take the cyclists out into the beautiful Devon countryside. Another added element to this year’s event comes at the end...
A possible outbreak of mumps at Clyst Vale Community College in Broadclyst has seen health authorities ask the public to check they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. In all twenty possible cases have been reported at Clyst Vale affecting both students and teachers and has been connected to Cullompton Rugby Club who cancelled games on Saturday 1st March to reduce the risk of further infection. The Public Health Team at Devon County Council are now working with Public Health England to inform people that two doses of the MMR vaccine are needed to protect against the virus causing mumps...
LUXURY city living is set to reach new heights at an exclusive new development in Exeter with the launch of a professional concierge service for all residents.
For those residing at the prestigious Dean Clarke House apartments on Southernhay, a concierge will be on hand to offer a range of ways to assist in the smooth running of their everyday lives.
It is the first time a service of its kind has been offered in Exeter and it is set to raise the bar of luxury living standards in the city.
"Having a concierge to hand is the ultimate luxury, complementing the...
Following last week’s steam blowing at the Exeter Energy from Waste plant, which generated significant noise, work is underway to mitigate the sound before the schedule resumes.
Before the plant can go into operation, steam is blown through the pipework to dislodge any grit or dust that could otherwise catch in the turbines. This is a completely safe procedure, and has to happen several times to ensure the pipework is completely clear. It does not form part of normal operating procedures.
Engineers on site are exploring a range of options, with the result that the schedule...
Sidmouth's Beach Management Plan project team are holding a drop-in session at Sidmouth Sailing club next Thursday, 6 March, from 3pm to 7pm.
The public are invited to drop in at any time between 3pm and 6.30pm to learn more about the initiative, to give their views and provide local knowledge and information so the project team is properly informed.
The aims of the EDDC-sponsored project are to make sure Sidmouth's sea defences are performing as expected and to consider what needs to be done to reduce the rate of erosion at East Beach.
People in Topsham are being asked to keep roads clear of parked vehicles when the City Council collects its sandbags on Friday (7 March). The bags were used in Topsham during the recent bad weather, helping to prevent more than 40 properties from flooding.
The local authority will be sending a lorry around to retrieve the bags from outside individual properties.
Residents can keep the bags if they wish but these will need to be taken inside or stored out of sight, otherwise they will be picked up by the Council.
If anyone wishes to retain their bags but is unable to...
The Isca Historical Photographic Collection celebrates its 40th Anniversary this month.
Established by Peter Thomas, Exeter’s longest established local author, photographer & lecturer, the collection protects the negative archive of the Henry Wykes Studio of Exeter. The studio had amassed an archive of 42,000 images that over the last 40 years has been greatly expanded and now contains some of Exeter’s rarest photographic images.
The most extensive presentations ever undertaken by the author are to be featured in four linked programmes.
Despite the recent storms Seaton is going from strength to strength with the prospect of some very exciting initiatives coming to fruition over the coming months. The overriding message from all the organisations involved in the regeneration of the town in their meeting this week was that Seaton is very much open for business and looking forward to a busy year ahead.
The Seaton Regeneration Programme Board heard positive updates from a number of projects including Seaton Jurassic, the new visitor centre; the Town Development Team; Seaton workshops; and the Axe Wetlands.
The launch of this year’s Formula 1 season is only a matter of weeks away, but prestigious racing teams such as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull aren’t the only ones undertaking crucial racing preparations.
A team of students from the University of Exeter are gearing up to take part in the world’s largest student motorsport competition, to be held in July.
The Engineering students will pit their skills and ingenuity against 114 other teams from 38 countries worldwide at the Formula Student competition, which will be held at the home of British motorsport, Silverstone.
