South West Water today confirmed its reservoirs are ready to cope with the millions expected to head west this summer and it expects no water restrictions for the 17th consecutive year.
That's good news ahead of the first May Bank Holiday, which tourism chiefs are hoping will be the first of many sun-baked weekends. Eight million tourists visit the region every year, raising the demand for water by up to a third during the busiest weeks.
Total storage in the region's 21 reservoirs now stands at 94.7% - with five completely full - compared to 88.5% at this time last year....
All roads will lead to Exeter Racecourse on 7 May, when its annual ladies’ night takes place and all tickets booked by midnight, 6 May are eligible for a 25% discount.
With six races, live music after racing with Joey The Lips and the chance to enter the fashion awards and win great prizes courtesy of Bovey Castle, it’s the place to be and be seen.
Racegoers can make it really a special evening by dining in style in the Desert Orchid Restaurant. For group bookings of ten or more, Grandstand and Paddock admission is just £10 per person. There’s also a special Ladies’ Night...
Exeter-based Aspect Windows is set to become the only windows solution company to offer its customers a Passive House Design service. The desire to build Passive Houses, ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling, is growing rapidly and becoming an essential skill for architects and consultants.
Aspect Windows is already leading the way in energy-efficiency in Devon and the South West, helping customers to safeguard the environment and cut their heating bills and as part of this new generation, Director of sales and special projects, Andrew...
Richard Baxter will say an emotional farewell to life at Exeter Rugby Club when he runs out for his final game in a Chiefs jersey in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership clash with Gloucester at Sandy Park (2pm).
The long-serving No 8, who is poised to make his 431st outing for the Devon club, has decided to call time on his senior career and switch his attentions to life away from the game which has served him so well for so many years.
Since making his first team debut away to Fylde on October 11, 1997 – Baxter has established himself as one of the true greats of the club,...
The Newtown Community Association cafe on Sunday 12 May will be partnered by the Devon Wildlife Trust.
The event, at the hut in the middle of Belmont Park open from 2pm-4pm, will include DWT Terrestrial Conservation Officer Emily Stallworthy, who will have a stand with information on wildlife gardening, the bumblebee campaign and what they hope to do in Newtown.
There will also be an opportunity to make seed bombs! It's a great activity to do with children, they can get a bit messy (and adults as well!) and then take the seed bomb home to plant in the garden.
Candidates and party activists across the county - excluding the two unitary authorities of Plymouth and Torbay who do not have elections - have been spending the last few days and hours anxiously stuffing leaflets through letterboxes and knocking on doors in final campaigning for today's Devon County Council elections.
The County Council seats are elected every four years and last fought in 2009.
Devon County Council is currently controlled by the Conservatives under leader Councillor John Hart. The Liberal Democrats have been their traditional opposition across the region...
Radiance MediSpa, an Exeter-based business, opened the doors of its new pioneering premises to the public with a launch day on Saturday 27 April 2013. The event celebrated a significant growth stage for the business, which has been supported by business growth service, GrowthAccelerator.
Radiance MediSpa has been launched by Dr Ros Debenham offering non-invasive skin and body treatments ranging from laser hair restoration to non-surgical liposuction – some of which are exclusive in the South West. A mother and daughter team, the business offers a full range of beauty and...
A donation from Haines Watts Chartered Accountants Exeter to their Charity of the Year, Families for Children Adoption Agency (FFC), has enabled the worthy cause to run two preparation courses for potential adopters. Haines Watts, based in Southernhay, raised over £2,000 for FFC through various activities and networking events over the 12-month period. This included an event to launch FFC as their new Charity of the Year held at Exeter Audi with sponsored Exeter Chiefs player Craig Mitchell during National Adoption Week.
