As floods continue to inflict damage and disruption across the region, South West MEPs are being accused by Greens of voting against important measures to prevent and tackle flooding proposed in the EU in 2012.
An EU resolution in 2012 built on directives (EU law) that called on Member States to, ‘draw up maps identifying all areas posing a risk of flooding… and the potential damage for local populations, property and the environment’. EU law has also said that National States must ‘prepare and implement flood risk management plans for each river basin district’ and ‘consider where...
Exciting new play equipment at Chaucer Grove Play Area is set to be officially opened this afternoon at 3pm. The opening has been brought forward a day due to a window of good weather ahead of tomorrow's forecast.
The new play equipment has been installed by Exeter City Council.
The recently added play area is designed to serve the new housing development at Chaucer Grove as well as children and families already living nearby. Children can enjoy a new basket swing; an exciting climbing and multi-play structure and a unique ‘climbing tarantula’ which consists of a trampoline...
Tonight’s opening event of the Animated Exeter has been called off as a result of the severe weather. The free open-air ‘LIGHTSTREAM’ show was expected to be held on Fore Street in Exeter this evening but organiser have cancelled the event in light of safety concerns of crowding as onlookers sheltered from the rain. Organisers are still hoping to hold the show tomorrow evening, on Fore street between 7pm and 9pm, as the weather is expected to be milder. ‘LIGHTSTREAM’ is a show by BAFTA award-winning artist and filmmaker, Tal Rosner and students from animation courses across the South West...
Heavy rain and gale-force winds continue to batter Devon. Severe amber warnings for wind and rain have been issued by the Met Office with exposed areas of coast set to be the worst affected. Several homes and business in Exmouth have again been damaged by the storms for the second time in the recent round of storms. There were also reports of snow on both Dartmoor and Exmoor earlier today further adding to difficult driving conditions in the area. Strong winds reaching up to 80mph in some areas are expected to hit Devon from 6pm and remain until the early hours of the morning.
East Devon District Council says nature lovers, bird watchers and anyone looking for a free fun day out in the fresh air at a beautiful location should flock to the Axe Estuary Wetlands on Saturday 22 February for Winter Wildlife on the Wetlands, between 8am and 3pm.
The day will start, subject to suitable conditions, with a demonstration by the Axe Estuary Ringing Group - a fantastic chance to see birds up close.
There will be Guides in the Hides all day – experienced birdwatchers who will help you polish up on your bird identification skills, whatever your level of...
Everys Solicitors has boosted its investment management team with the addition of research analyst Vince Hawkes.
Mr Hawkes has joined Everys from Rathbones where he was as an investment manager responsible for managing portfolios for private clients and trustees.
He will join investment manager Tom Leahy to further develop the firm’s investment processes and management services.
Mr Leahy spent 17 years working in the City of London where he held various senior roles in equity research and investment management while Mr Hawkes has 25 years’ investment experience....
Analogue to Digital Music Expo returns to Exeter on Sat 22 March
The Analogue to Digital Music Expo is a unique annual music industry event for all musicians and music enthusiasts alike, taking place in Exeter, the cultural heart of the Southwest. Whether you are an established musician, producer, DJ, aspiring artist or music fan, this event will give you the chance to experience cutting-edge music technology demos, music industry seminars and masterclasses delivered by experienced produce demonstrators and high profile musicians and producers all fresh from the NAMM show in...
If you're wondering how you're going to keep the kids entertained during the school half term holiday we've got plenty of great ideas...
15 February
Half Term Fun, World of Country Life, Exmouth World of Country Life will be open from 10am on Saturday 15 February with a fun-packed line-up for half term week. www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk Family Fun, Knighthayes Court, Tiverton Fancy a gander at golf? A dabble in croquet? Join the Knightshayes team over the half term holiday - it's all about the great outdoors, open 11am-5pm. For details of what's on offer visit www....
Labour leader Ed Miliband visited Exeter today to see the proposed site of resilience work at Cowley Bridge Junction.
The site was badly affected by floods in the winter storms of 2012/13 causing the main rail line into the South West to close for a several weeks.
Following the line closures, last year, the government promised to spend over £31 million on projects to improve the resilience of the South West’s rail network most of the money promised was never delivered and work never took place.
Earlier this week David Cameron announced that the money would finally...
All nine resident steam locomotives together with guest engines from all over the country, will combine to operate an intensive train service on the Beer Heights Light Railway .
Most passenger trains will be "double headed" with both a Peco and guest locomotive.
