Exeter

Dunchideock Barton has this morning got out the snow plough and cleared all the roads leading to Dunchideock in readiness for our party!

We owe our thanks to the Farmer who has so kindly thought of us all. The weather forecast is also kind with heavy rain expected this afternoon, which will wash any residue snow away. The temperature is not expected to drop so there is no risk of freezing. We have ourselves made the journey and the lanes are clear.

We would love to see you at the school today to see the stunning work the students produced in their exams over the last two...

There are reports of queueing traffic on A3015 Topsham Road in Exeter at the Roberts Road junction, because of a traffic light failure. In the roadworks area.

There is a lane closed and hazardous driving conditions on A38 Haldon Hill in both directions in Kennford at the A380 Telegraph Hill junction, because of snow.

There are also reports of queueing traffic and hazardous driving conditions on A380 Telegraph Hill in both directions in Ashcombe at the B3192 junction, because of snow.

A35 closed in both directions between the A35 King's Road junction in Honiton and...

A pioneering scheme designed to improve people’s memory and mental wellbeing through shared reading is being rolled out across libraries in Devon next week. (Monday 21 January)

Devon County Council has joined forces with national charity The Reader Organisation to expand the successful ‘Get Into Reading' programme, and create 'Reading Together in Devon' - a county-wide network of 'Library Memory Groups' and 'Feel Better with a Book' groups.

A year-long pilot of ‘Library Memory Groups’ was launched in Devon County Council’s Libraries in Tiverton and Exeter Central two years...

Bill Bailey has added a new date at Plymouth Pavilions as part of his new Qualmpeddler Tour. In addition to his show on Friday 26 April 2013 , Bill will return for the additional dates on Tuesday 24 September. According to the press down under Qualmpeddler shows Bill as a “true 21st century polymath. A unique comedic gift, a pitch-perfect musician, a talented actor… All this makes for a show that is at once funny, incisive, and musically astonishing.” Bill Bailey had doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of unease and...

Devon and Cornwall Police are reminding motorists to ‘think safety’ before setting out on the roads during the winter months.

A successful roads policing enforcement campaign, known as Operation Vortex, will be launched across Devon and Cornwall alongside this advice, to ensure motorists use the roads safely and target motorists who don’t abide by road traffic laws.

Many routes in and around the Force area will be the subject of attention by officers, in the last two weeks in January, to address complacent or arrogant driver behaviour which can lead to serious consequences...

Exeter art lovers are in for a rare treat as an exhibition of original Henri Matisse lithographs has arrived at leading gallery, gloss – Art Exeter.

The iconic French Modernist was one of the most successful artists of the 20th century and was equally accomplished in a range of media including painting, sculpture and fine art prints. He is commonly regarded, along with Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, as one of the three leading artists to revolutionise developments in the plastic arts during his time.

gloss manager Lucinda Cusdin said: “I am absolutely delighted to host...

The Exeter Chamber of Commerce held their first Networking Lunch of 2013 at the Mercure Southgate hotel on Wednesday 16th January.

The speaker at this event was Bill Martin. Bill began his career in 1989 as a reporter on the Express & Echo in Exeter, his career has taken him to Norwich as news editor, a freelance reporter for The Daily Telegraph , Daily Mail , Daily Mirror and The Sunday Telegraph . Bill returned to the South West as news editor of The Evening Herald in 1997.

Bill was appointed editor of the Evening Herald , Plymouth in September 2005 and is now...

Police in Exeter are appealing for information after an 83-year-old lady was mugged after she had just got off a bus and was walking to her home.

The incident occurred between 9.30am and 10.00am this morning, Wednesday 16th January, in Willey’s Avenue, off Alphington Road, Exeter.

The victim was approached as she was walking home, pushed to the floor and had her handbag and contents stolen.

The lady suffered a suspected fractured femur and lacerations to her face and head and was conveyed to the R D & E Hospital for treatment.

Police are keen to identify...

A lucky couple is being given the chance to get married in an historic city centre venue for free!

That's the fantastic once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is being given away at a wedding fayre and fashion show in March.

Over the weekend of the 1st and 2nd March, The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Rob Newby, will be hosting the event in aid of his chosen charity, Socops, at the Guildhall in Exeter.

The Fashion Show, which will be aimed at brides and grooms, will take place on Friday 1 March at 7pm. Tickets will cost £10 and will include a welcome drink on arrival...

An array of designer wedding dresses, with up to 70pc off, as well as outfits for the mother of the bride and bridesmaids are just part of the attraction at Exeter Racecourse’s Wedding Fayre, on Sunday, February 17.

The event, which is free to attend, promises to be a one-stop shop for anyone planning a wedding, with advice available from professionals involved in making a wedding day a memorable occasion.

Specially trained staff from a variety of bridal and occasion wear boutiques across the south-west will also be on hand to give help and advice on the dresses.

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