Exeter City Council has welcomed the news that Transport Minister Simon Burns is to consider electrifying a further stretch of railway line, from Newbury to Westbury. The line from Paddington to Newbury is already set to be wired, together with the line to Bristol and South Wales, as part of the current electrification programme.
"Exeter needs a modern railway to maintain its competitive edge, and electrification to Westbury would be a big step in the right direction," said Council Leader Pete Edwards.
"They are already considering the Bristol to Exeter route for a future...
Councillors will be asked tomorrow (Wednesday 12th December) to approve layout plans for two new railway stations for Exeter, prior to formal planning applications being submitted.
The two new stations, at Newcourt and Marsh Barton, will be part of the Devon Metro initiative, developed to help the local rail network improve capacity and quality of service.
They are supported by Devon County Council's Local Transport Plan and Exeter City’s Local Development Framework.
Newcourt station will be located adjacent to the former Royal Naval Stores Depot development area,...
With the enforced cash ban upon us, paying for small amounts of scrap just isn’t viable, what with the admin time and cost of cheques!!
At all of our depots, G H Newbery & Son Ltd – Exeter, G H Newbery & Son (Honiton) Ltd, E B Janes Ltd (Tiverton & Minehead), Gorman Metals Ltd – Newton Abbot, and Quarry Breakers (Paignton) Ltd, are giving our customers the opportunity to ‘donate’ their scrap to charity. Our charity account at present is the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
If you would like to do this, quite simply turn up at any of our depots and let the weighbridge...
Exeter College student Adam Kelly talks to Ben Bradshaw about his life in Parliament and his 15 years as Exeter's MP.
Q: When you first entered Parliament, in 1997, what was the first thing you tried to achieve?
BB: Well I had a private member’s bill in that first year, which was very lucky. I came quite high up in the ballot. And I managed to get my private member’s bill onto the statue book, which was quite unusual if you know anything about private member’s bills. It was not a hugely significant piece of legislation, but it was about giving the public more...
Average train fares have risen nearly three times faster than wages since the recession began, according to new analysis published today (Tuesday 11th December) by the TUC’s Action for Rail campaign.
The research shows that between 2008 and 2012 average rail fares increased by 26.6 per cent, with average wages rising by just 9.6 per cent over the same period – well below the rate of inflation.
Train fares are set to outpace wages and inflation again in 2013 after the Association of Train Operating Companies announced a 3.9 per cent increase in average prices last week, with...
There was success for Newtown FC at the inaugural men’s Futsal Masters competition last weekend, run by Exeter City FC’s Community Charitable Trust. Twelve teams entered the competition at St Peter’s C of E School in Quarry Lane, Heavitree, with Newtown FC running out 3-1 winners by beating North Tawton FC in the final.
The competition was set up to raise awareness of the benefits of playing Futsal as opposed to traditional five-a-side football and now the Trust are looking for more five-a-side teams to join the first-even men’s futsal league in Exeter, which will be starting on...
Christmas is coming and to help everyone get in the mood Devon County Council’s Libraries have lined up an exciting programme of events for residents to enjoy over the festive period.
Fun activities to entertain residents, both young and old during the Christmas holidays include everything from arts and craft workshops to storytelling and festive competitions. Most of them are offered free of charge!
Events include a Christmas craft bonanza at Newton Abbot Library on Saturday 15th December, decoration making at Ivybridge Library on Saturday 22th December and festive face...
Devon and Cornwall’s new Police and Crime Commissioner has confirmed that tackling alcohol misuse will be one of his top priorities.
Tony Hogg made the pledge after his fact-finding visit to Plymouth, where he spent several hours on the front line with officers. He took part in Operation Expound and also visited a custody suite, CCTV control room, and Crownhill Police station.
He joined Police patrolling pubs and clubs in Union Street, North Hill, Barbican and Mutley. He also met Street Pastors in the city centre.
The visit was organised by Plymouth Commander Chief...
I am trying to emphasise the importance of keeping a journal with the young athletes I coach. By recording what you are doing, you can measure progress, see what works, see what doesn't work and also change behaviour.
It is well known that people do not realise what is actually going on in their lives. They classically under report how much alcohol they drink, how much food they eat and over report how much exercise they do.
One young player I coach said he didn't play well in a Volleyball match, his legs were tired. When asked what might have caused this, he thought about...
People eating out in Exeter this Christmas should check out the restaurant or pub's food hygiene rating before they study the menu.
"If there is no sticker on the door or window of the restaurant, diners either need to ask themslves why this is the case or question the restaurant manager. Anyone who has a good rating of three or above has nothing to hide!" said Cllr Greg Sheldon, Lead Councillor for Environment and Leisure.
Environmental health oficers from the City Council carry out regular inspections of all eateries and places that sell food in Exeter. The results of...
