Work has started on the next junction to be developed as part of the infrastructure development on the outskirts of Exeter.
The School Access Junction is a new signalised junction off the A379, between the Devon Hotel Roundabout and the existing junction with Chudleigh Road.
It is part of the £55 million infrastructure project to the south west of Exeter which will enable the development of 2,500 homes and employment.
This latest junction will support the construction of a new all-through school including both primary and secondary provision and new homes....
Devon’s Director of Public Health, Steve Brown, has called on us all to be extra vigilant in following the Government’s COVID-19 lockdown rules, and to “think twice” before we leave our homes.
This follows a stark warning from the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, that the next few weeks will be “the worst” of the pandemic for the NHS, and that the UK will go through the “most dangerous time” in the weeks before the vaccination rollout has an impact.
Steve Brown said: “I completely understand how difficult this dreadful situation is for so many people in...
PEOPLE across the region are being encouraged to look beyond Lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Exeter.
The charity’s much-loved events are aiming to return to the city later in the year but with socially distanced measures to help keep participants safe. Anyone who signs up this January can claim a special 30 per cent off the entry fee by using the code JAN2021.
COVID-19 has caused a devastating loss of research funding. Cancer Research UK is predicting a staggering £300 million drop in income over the next three years which could...
Stephen Fry, one of the UK’s best loved and most prodigious talents of the small and big screen, will give a fascinating insight into his influential and innovative work, during a special event at the University of Exeter.
Stephen will be the star attraction at the forthcoming online ‘Creative Dialogues’ event, hosted by the University on Tuesday, January 19th.
During the event the actor, writer, film director, historian and broadcaster will discuss his extraordinarily broad range of talents and achievements, as well as explore his creative modus operandi and his...
IMP Software, which has virtual teams based around Exeter and Peterborough, has won the Market Entrant award at the EducationInvestor Awards 2020, which recognise achievements in the business of education.
IMP beat off stiff competition from Chatsworth Schools, Forfar Education, Hotel.School and Thuso to take home the prize in the Grand Prix section of the awards, which were held online last month, for its organisational performance since launching.
The focus of the award entry was the development of IMP’s budgeting, forecasting and reporting solution specifically for...
Exeter residents are invited to give their views on proposals to install rapid-charging electric vehicle (EV) charge points at 10 locations across the City.
The locations proposed are Barrack Road, Belmont Road, Cowick Hill, Hanover Road, Haven Road, Howell Road, Kinnerton Way, Langaton Lane, St Leonards Road and Whipton Lane.
A Traffic Regulation Order is being advertised and members of the public can comment up until February 11, 2021 by going to Devon County Council’s (DCC) website; http://devon.cc/e-hyz
And to enable more residents to test drive and access...
An application to redevelop Harlequins Shopping Centre will not be decided by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, it has been revealed.
Exeter City Council approved plans to turn the Centre into co-living apartments, along with a hotel and other facilities, back in October.
However, requests were then made to the government calling on the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick, to make the final decision because of the impact on the historic environment.
Now the Secretary of State has said he is satisfied that in this case it was...
Stagecoach South West have been working closely with the local authorities to maintain essential connections for keyworkers across the South West as the country is plummeted into another national lockdown. The local bus operated has ensured vital links are maintained for school journeys and essential shopping trips with their network remaining relatively unchanged in the coming weeks.
The bus operator will be making some very minor changes to services across the South West from 10th January 2021 with the majority of buses operating on school holiday timetables which is clearly...
Householders in Exeter may soon be able to take advantage of a variety of council-run garden and landscaping services.
Exeter City Council is looking to broaden out a number of its services like landscape gardening and path and patio laying.
“The City Council is a trusted and established brand,” said Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for City Management.
“And what we have built up over the years in our parks and open spaces, is a highly experienced team capable of delivering some first class projects across the city,” he added.
EXETER residents wishing to make a difference this year (2021) in the communities and neighbourhoods where they live are being invited to take up a role in care in the county.
Guardian Homecare, operating in Exeter and surrounding areas, has 100 carer positions available that are vital to its service users’ quality of life. Each position offers benefits, training and career advancement.
Manager, Catherine Porter explains: “Our services and the care our carers provide are essential to anyone who is elderly and vulnerable.
