How would you like to drive a car such as a Fiat 500, pay no tax, no fuel, and never have to pay out for an MOT?
If the above sounds of interest to you then Co-Cars, the pay as you go car service, may be for you. The scheme, which has been praised by Devon County Council, offers its members the opportunity to hire a vehicle for however long they require, with the hire being the only cost.
All of Co-Cars' vehicles are clean and have full insurance, tax and MOT. Any fuel that needs to be purchased during the hire can be purchased using a fuel card.
Devon finalists in NatWest Venus Awards, dubbed ‘The Working Women’s Oscars’, have been treated to afternoon tea at the luxurious Magdalen Chapter Hotel in Exeter. The event, which was also attended by several members of the local media, was held to give to give the finalists an opportunity to meet each other and their sponsors.
The awards were launched in March and the finalists where whittled down, by the judges and in some cases, public vote, from thousands of nominations to just 42 finalists – 12 of whom will be announced as winners at the grand awards ceremony at Exeter...
The Big Noise Chorus invites the people of Exeter to watch them perform this Friday at The Great Hall in Exeter University to raise money for the WESC Foundation and Exeter Leukaemia Fund. The Big Noise Chorus is a choir like none other, as they believe it’s not your singing ability that makes you a perfect candidate for their choir, but a passion for music.
Colin Rea, the Musical Director of the choir, said: ‘’ What's most appealing for me (when talking about a candidate) is passion for music and a desire to sing.’’
The Big Noise Chorus has choir groups across Devon, in...
Just last month Brits were flocking to the travel agents in a last ditched attempt to get some sun.
Throughout our supposed summer England had seen nothing but rain and grey skies.
However, for the last few weeks we have been experiencing a heat wave, and on 7 July, Exeter experienced temperatures similar to those in Turkey.
'The Guardian' reported at the beginning of the month that the rise in temperature has seen a rise in retail sales. Playsuits, shorts and bikinis are finally being sold after sitting on the shelves during the previous cold months....
One of the UK’s leading housebuilders, Bovis Homes, has opened a new office in Exeter to support the growth of its operations in Devon and the rest of the South West.
With new developments at various stages of build across the county – and with land opportunities springing up elsewhere to deliver much needed new housing stock – the return of Bovis Homes to Devon is a sign that the local economy is on the up.
In fact, the business has restructured to ensure a focus on the local housing market and Deputy Managing Director of the South West (southern) region, David Farley,...
Plans to improve the public space outside Exeter Central Library will be considered by Councillors next week.
The scheme , which will go before the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee on Tuesday (23 July), aims to provide a more attractive pedestrian environment, improve links with the cultural quarter and wider city and address accessibility issues.
Designed following extensive consultation with key stakeholder groups, it is hoped the proposed improvements will maximise the potential for the area to be enjoyed for a range of uses and events associated with the...
From open air theatre to dragon boat racing, there is no shortage of entertainment to suit all the family this weekend!
THEATRE
Dancing at Lughnasa Friday, 7pm, Poltimore House Bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds of this country house and let us transport you to Ballybeg, County Donegal for the harvest time in 1936. The Mundy sisters, trapped by poverty, escape the drudgery with banter and dancing to the Marconi wireless, hoping to find love and a continuing future together. A warm and compelling play by Brian Friel, one of the greatest modern Irish writers. £10 adults, £...
Options for a new headquarters at Honiton or Cranbrook are to be put under the microscope following unanimous agreement from EDDC’s Cabinet on Wednesday 17 July that staying at Knowle is not a viable option.
Council Leader Paul Diviani says: “We looked long and hard at all the options on the table including staying at Knowle. The simple matter of fact is that our current offices are a huge drain on resources - as well as the financial considerations, the buildings are just not fit for purpose.
“We also considered in detail a number of options for demolishing the current...
A GP from Devon has urged people to stay cool in the hot weather and to look after elderly and vulnerable friends and neighbours as the Met Office today raised the heatwave level for Devon up to category three.
This means there is a 90 per cent probability of heatwave conditions between 0900 on Thursday and 2100 on Friday in Devon.
Recent high temperatures across Devon are set to continue into next week and with most schools breaking up for the summer tomorrow many local people and those who travel from afar are likely to flock to Devon’s beaches to enjoy the sunshine....
