East Devon District Council’s StreetScene team is proud to announce that - yet again - Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth and Manor Gardens in Exmouth have proved themselves worthy of flying the prestigious Green flag award, a national award given out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to only the very best public parks and gardens in the UK.
This is the 13th consecutive year for Connaught Gardens and the 12th year in a row that Manor Gardens has won the award and they are among a record-breaking 1,686 parks and green spaces nationwide that have received a Green Flag – the mark...
Sidmouth Folk Week opens today for a week-long seaside celebration of music, dance and song.
There has been a folk festival in Sidmouth in the first week of August every year since 1955 attracting tens of thousands of visitors to over 700 diverse events with broad ‘something for everyone’ appeal.
With an ear to the past and an eye on the future, the festival features established stars and emerging talent; major concerts and small intimate sessions; ceilidhs, folk dancing and lively roots parties; storytelling; fun family entertainment and youth-centred sessions; hands-on...
Sidmouth FolkWeek is a unique week-long seaside celebration of music, dance and song taking place in the charming East Devon regency coastal resort – a must in every festival goer’s annual diary.
There has been a folk festival in Sidmouth in the first week of August every year since 1955 attracting tens of thousands of visitors to over 700 diverse events with broad ‘something for everyone’ appeal. With an ear to the past and an eye on the future, the festival features established stars and emerging talent; major concerts and small intimate sessions; ceilidhs, folk dancing and...
The 39th Dartmoor Folk Festival will take place on the 5th, 6th & 7th August 2016 in the village of South Zeal near Okehampton in Devon.
This year's festival promises another packed programme of concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, song and music sessions, a children's festival, craft displays, folk service, a Dartmoor ramble and much more.
For further details, including a full event listing, visit t www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has praised a “settled” side as the Grecians now set their sights on the first game of the Sky Bet League Two season against Blackpool.
After winning all seven of their pre-season matches the Grecians are confident going into the season opener next Saturday, and boss Tisdale is delighted with the warm up campaign which has now put his side in an excellent position moving forwards.
Following City’s final pre-season win, a 3-0 victory over a Cardiff City XI, Tisdale reflected on the last seven matches.
A few road closures remain in place this afternoon as emergency services deal with the aftermath of a serious fire in Exeter city centre.
Fifteen appliances from across Devon, including one from Somerset, were called to the Richer Sounds in Sidwell Street at around 1.45pm yesterday, after smoke was reported to be billowing from the store.
Scaffolding will be erected to secure the building.
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: “Due to structural concerns following the fire at Richer Sounds on Sidwell Street, the building is going to be secured and...
Sandy Park's popular Comedy at the Park returns on Friday, 30th September from 7pm.
The evening will be MC-ed by Simon Feilder, who began his career as weather presenter on Channel 4's The Big Breakfast. First of the three comics is character comedian Milo McCabe, who will be followed by critically acclaimed Stephen Carlin. The evening's headliner is Junior Simpson, a circuit favourite who has boundless joy and exuberance.
Doors will open at 7pm with food available immediately and the comedians will begin at 8pm. The evening will finish at approximately 10.30pm.
Road closures remained in place today folllowing a serious fire in Exeter city centre.
Police say traffic disruption could last up to another 24 hours.
Fifteen appliances from across Devon, including one from Somerset, were called to the Richer Sounds in Sidwell Street at around 1.45pm yesterday, after smoke was reported to be billowing from the store.
The building was extensively damaged and needs to be made safe.
Western Way and most approaches to St Anne's roundabout remain closed.
Old Tiverton Road and Blackboy Road junctions have reopened....
A Full Council meeting of Exeter City Council meeting held at Exeter Guildhall on Tuesday 26 July 2016 unanimously passed a motion reaffirming unequivocal condemnation of any form of behaviour that is racist, xenophobic, incites hatred, discriminates against or harms members of our community.
In proposing the Labour Group motion, Cllr Lewis Keen [St David's] said: "I've proposed this motion concerning hate crime due to a significant rise across the country, and this has been reflected in concern from many residents, who have contacted me and my fellow councillors."
