Exeter

Teignbridge Ten goes on the road

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/02/2016 - 10:14am

Teignbridge residents can learn more about ‘The Teignbridge 10 super projects’ and how the council will meet the needs of the district over the next 10 years.

Teignbridge is taking its new Council Strategy on the road so communities can find out more.

The Council Strategy is Teignbridge’s new 10-year strategy that replaces the Council Plan 2011-15. It sets the tone for how Teignbridge works, its vision, goals and how these will be achieved. It’s important because it helps target services effectively to meet local needs and shows how Teignbridge’s work benefits local people...

A30 route options to be considered in public consultation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/01/2016 - 5:33pm

Three potential route options to improve the first section of the A30/A303 between Honiton and Ilminster have been unveiled by Devon County Council as it launches a two month public consultation this week (Wednesday 3 August).

Devon County Council is promoting and developing the A30 Honiton to Devonshire Inn section to a preferred route stage with the aim of securing funding through the Government’s Road Investment Strategy, which outlines investment in the strategic road network.

Highways England is currently developing improvements to the A358 and the A303 east of...

Yoghurts recalled over rubber fears

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/01/2016 - 4:12pm

A number of supermarkets are recalling own-branded chilled yoghurt products, supplied by Yeo Valley, as they possibly contain pieces of rubber.

This means the products are a possible risk to health.

The affected products have been supplied to the following UK retailers:

ASDA Co-operative Sainsbury Tesco Waitrose

The supermarkets are asking customers to return the products for a full refund, or contact customer services.

The products affected are:

Co-op

Product: Co-op Rise & Shine Greek Style Yogurt and Raspberry Brand: Co-op 'Use...

Political crisis expert wins top psychology award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/01/2016 - 10:13am

An expert on the psychology of political crisis is to receive this year’s Presidents’ Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychological Knowledge from the British Psychological Society.

The winner is Professor Alex Haslam, Professor of Psychology at the University of Exeter and Professor of Psychology and Australian Laureate Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland .

Working with Professor Michelle Ryan at Exeter, Professor Haslam developed the concept of the ‘glass cliff’ – the tendency for women to be promoted to high-level jobs at times of...

Support for the disabled at Blue Light Day

If you have a disability, or you know someone who has, please come along to the Blue Light day on 10th August.

It’s free to attend and is being held at St Luke’s Science & Sports College, Exeter between 10am and 2pm.

The event aims to give people with disabilities advice about the emergency services and help break down any barriers that are felt within the community.

Emergency services including police, fire, NHS and the ambulance service will be on site, as well as educational and voluntary organisations.

“The Blue Light day is about helping disabled...

Rural crime cost the South West £6.1m in 2015

Rural crime cost the South West £6.1m in 2015, up from £5.9m in 2014 – despite remaining broadly static at a national level. The figures form part of NFU Mutual’s annual Rural Crime Report, published today, revealing that the cost of rural crime to the UK economy has now reached £42.5 million a year.

According to the leading rural insurer, the items most commonly targeted by thieves across the South West over the last 12 months were tools from farms and businesses, quad bikes (ATVs) and garden equipment. The South West also saw the second largest increase in the cost of livestock...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 07/31/2016 - 10:09pm

Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to what’s on in and around Exeter (29-31 July).

THEATRE

The Bideford Witches Friday & Saturday, Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Temperance Lloyd, Susannah Edwards and Mary Trembles of Bideford were the last three women to be executed for witchcraft in Great Britain. High Wall Theatre present a striking retelling of their incredible true story. Tickets £8, £6 conc. Box office 01392 271808. https://www.facebook.com/thealphaeffect/

Come With Me Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed...

Steve Pledger in Concert. With special guest, Ben Morgan-Brown

Event Date: 
24/09/2016 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH

Steve Pledger has an enviable reputation as a talented and dynamic performer. BBC Introducing have called his music "beautiful, authentic, unblemished and wonderful”. With writing that ranges from fragile reflections on love and loss to blistering commentaries on present circumstances. His songs pack an emotional punch, both on record and on stage.

His musical influences are many and varied and include Graham Parker, Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, Martyn Joseph, Van Morrison, Ryan Adams, Don McLean, Springsteen and others.

Following on from his 2012 debut album - ‘14 Good...

Day of play in Teignbridge

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 07/31/2016 - 11:03am

Families have the chance to celebrate summer in one of Teignbridge’s parks and nature reserves when National Playday comes up next month.

Some of the district’s best places will be filled with fun and games as part of the event which sees thousands of children and their families get out playing at hundreds of community events across the UK.

As well as a celebration of children's right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.

National Playday will be celebrated in Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot, on Wednesday 3 August...

Explore more with the X64

Take Stagecoach South West’s X64 service this summer and get discounts at two of South Devon’s most popular attractions.

Woodlands Family Theme park and The South Devon Railway are offering discounts with any valid Stagecoach day ticket. Passengers can enjoy 20% off the standard gate price at Woodlands Family Theme Park* and £1 off a South Devon Steam Railway adult return ticket and £0.50 off for a child’s (3 – 15) ticket** when they present any valid Stagecoach day ticket purchased within the last 30 days.

Families are also being given the chance to win a day on the South...

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