Exeter

Stagecoach Service update for 24th November

Stagecoach is currently reporting the following disruptions:

Service 380 unable to serve Gittisham

Service 39 is now operating it's normal route

Service 1 is unable to serve Sampford Peverall

All other services operating normal routes.

Sleek new YO! Sushi restaurant gets Exeter Excited

The UK’s favourite sushi restaurant has arrived at Princesshay, one of Exeter’s busiest shopping centres, just in time for Christmas.

Opened by Exeter Lord Mayor Rob Newby and located in the centre of Princesshay, the restaurant’s sleek surroundings cater for 54 guests, consisting of 26 booth seats and 28 stools arranged around a conveyor belt, where diners can watch the expertly trained ‘kitchen ninjas’ slice, dice, wrap and roll the freshest ingredients in front of their very eyes.

YO! Sushi offers an array of over 90 Japanese-inspired dishes, including...

Local talent wows the crowds at Princesshay

The day's delay in the Christmas lights switch on just seemed to add to the air of anticipation this evening, when the people of Exeter came out in force to kickstart Christmas and watch the evening's performers.

And they were not to be disappointed. The evening started with a swing with music from the Exeter University Jazz Orchestra, closely followed by an impressive performance from Exeter-born singer-songwriter Chris Ostler.

Along with appearances from big names such as The Voice star Adam Isaac - sporting an Exeter City FC shirt - the Lympstone...

Exeter Chamber of Commerce October Networking Lunch

Guest speaker and former Express & Echo editor Marc Astley spoke to us about his latest venture - a daily online news and information service- The Exeter Daily.

The Exeter Daily launched on October 8 and will carry regular news updates as well as what's on, sport and business information.

Marc explained how businesses, in particular, are able to use the site for free as part of their marketing strategy.

As always, this networking event attracted a huge crowd and was held at the Mercure Southgate Hotel in central Exeter.

Devon braced for further flooding over the weekend

A warning has been issued to residents in Devon to take extra care as the county continues to suffer the effects of severe weather, with further heavy rainfall expected over the weekend.

A band of heavy rain crossed the county yesterday evening, causing flooding and surface water problems on Devon’s road network including the A377 (Longford Bridge, Half Moon and Bishop's Tawton), A396 Ashleigh Tip and Chitterley, and B3181 at Uffculme. Numerous trees have also fallen in the strong winds.

Some roads remained closed this morning, including the A386 between...

Fire guts car at Magdalen Street car park

The Fire Service was called to a report of a car on fire at the Magdalen Street car park at the junction of Western Way and South Steet in Exeter city centre.

A fire engine from Danes Castle was sent to the incident, where crews extinguished the ca using foam and two sets of breathing apparatus. The car was severely damaged by fire and a further six vehicles were also damaged but nobody was hurt in the incident.

Stagecoach Service 1 on diversion this afternoon

Stagecoach have informed The Exeter Daily that the Halberton Road at Sampford Peverall will be closed from 1pm to 8pm today. Service 1 will be on diversion, missing out both Sampford Peverall and Tiverton Parkway, instead going straight to Willand.

Christmas lights switch on all set to wow the crowds

Princesshay and the city centre are all systems go once more for the rescheduled Christmas lights switch on event, which had to be rescheduled due to the atrocious weather conditions yesterday.

Live entertainment will feature on stage from 4.30pm in Princesshay Square, with the lights being switched on by the Lympstone Military Wives Choir and celebrity chef Michael Caines at around 6.30pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy continuous entertainment through to 8pm in Princesshay, including live bands as well as the launch of Exeter’s Christmas Market on the Cathedral Green...

How to resurrect your garden after the floods

With all the floods the South West is experiencing at the moment, The Exeter Daily turned to The Royal Horticultural Society for a bit of advice on how to resurrect your garden once the flooding has subsided.

Few garden plants will survive waterlogging or flooding. Prolonged periods of sitting in ground saturated with water causes yellow leaves, root rot and death. However, conditions can be improved using various techniques to promote drainage and prevent damage.

Soils become waterlogged when water builds up, unable to drain away. This leaves no air...

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