Devon

Christmas and New Year bus services

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Posted: Sun, 12/11/2016 - 6:54pm

Stagecoach South West has confirmed details of its Christmas bus services, with services operating throughout the holiday period excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Buses across the network will finish early on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with the majority of services ending around 8.30pm on both days. Fans travelling to Sandy Park for the Christmas Eve Chiefs match are advised that the last C bus will leave Sandy Park at 8.30pm.

Stagecoach will be running special services on Boxing Day on the following routes:

• Exeter (A, E/F2) • Cranbrook (4) •...

Dogs Trust helps pet owners in housing crisis

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Posted: Sat, 12/10/2016 - 3:54pm

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, will be delivering hampers to homeless dogs this Christmas after 170 homelessness organisations requested parcels for 1200 dogs. With the number of people rough sleeping in England doubling since 2010, this service is as vital as ever [1] The charity will be delivering gifts to homelessness organisations in Exeter for almost 30 dogs. Every Christmas, through its Hope Project, the charity brings some festive cheer for homeless dogs by distributing canine hampers of coats, blankets, collars, leads, treats and toys to dogs and their owners....

Stagecoach announces temporary overflow parking at Matford Park & Ride

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Posted: Fri, 12/09/2016 - 6:55pm

Stagecoach South West has announced that additional car parking spaces will be temporarily available at the Matford Park & Ride site across the busy Christmas shopping period and into the New Year.

Opening from Saturday 10 December, the new temporary overflow car park is located on the land formerly occupied by auctioneer Husseys, opposite the main Matford Park & Ride site. The landowner, Exeter City Council, has granted short term use until a new tenant permanently occupies the site.

Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, said: “I’d like to thank...

Exhibition: GET FRESH _ Work by new SouthWest designer-makers -

Event Date: 
14/01/2017 - 10:00am to 05/03/2017 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF www.crafts.org.uk 01626 832223

A biennial exhibition showing work by 15 new or emerging designer-makers from the South West. The exhibition reveals a diversity of approach to materials and the design process, whilst also providing a debut platform for new makers’ craftwork

Open daily, free- 10am-5.30pm.

www.crafts.org.uk

Buy a used car from the comfort of your home

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Posted: Fri, 12/09/2016 - 2:43pm

Forget trudging from one hectic dealership to another – you can now buy a car from the comfort of your own home.

Online used car dealership, Carspring has officially launched in Exeter, enabling users to get a used vehicle delivered from their very own, dedicated page.

The new site offers flexible finance, a 14-day money-back guarantee and doorstep delivery within the Exeter area.

The company’s launch in the city reflects Carspring’s exponential development from a disruptive startup to a growth stage company in just a year.

What’s more, the site’s owners...

Polish Rugby Union open trials in Exeter

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Posted: Fri, 12/09/2016 - 1:22pm

Do you play rugby, live in the UK or Republic of Ireland, were born in Poland or have a Polish parent or grandparent? If so, you can play for Polish national rugby teams - even if you don’t speak the language!

The first trial for rugby players who live in the England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and qualify to play for the Poland, will be held on the 17th December in Exeter.

The trials will take the form of two sessions (commencing at 12:00 and 16:00) and will be held with the Poland Under 18 rugby team who will be on tour in Exeter at the time. The U18 team is scheduled...

Bid submitted for Teign Estuary Trail section from Dawlish

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Posted: Fri, 12/09/2016 - 12:16pm

A bid has been submitted to the Government for Coastal Communities Funding for the Dawlish to Teignmouth section of the Teign Estuary Trail.

Following a public consultation earlier this year, Devon County Council has developed a preferred option for the scheme which Dawlish Town Council and Teignbridge District Council are being asked to consider.

Just over 150 responses were received during the consultation. Of those who responded, 71% either supported or strongly supported improving pedestrian and cycling facilities through Dawlish.

The County Council consulted on...

Local law firm among top UK and EU trade mark filers

A leading law firm from Devon and Cornwall has featured in the rankings of the biggest trade mark filers in the UK for the first time. Stephens Scown LLP was ranked among the top 100 firms filing trade marks in the UK and EU, achieving the highest ranking for a firm based in Devon and Cornwall. Stephens Scown was ranked at number 41 for EU trade mark filings and number 61 for UK filings. The rankings were compiled by Corsearch for the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and are based on trade mark filings in 2015. Ben Travers, partner and head of intellectual property and IT at Stephens...

Devon County Council calls for pause in hospital cuts

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Posted: Fri, 12/09/2016 - 7:46am

Devon County Council is calling for a pause in planned cuts to hospital services across the county.

There has been widespread public opposition to the cuts to acute and hospital beds proposed to head off a multi-million deficit in health services.

Now Devon County Council is calling on the Government and NHS England to provide fair funding for health services in Devon.

Councillors agreed today that until health services in Devon are properly funded it was not possible to judge what the deficit was and if any action was needed to balance the books.

Devon...

St Peter’s Church of England Aided School announces best ever GCSE progress for class of 2016

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Posted: Thu, 12/08/2016 - 7:32pm

The Governing Body of St Peter’s Church of England Aided School in Exeter are delighted to announce their best ever GCSE progress for the class of 2016.

Chair of Governors Bindu Arjoon said: “These results show that governors, staff and students, supported by the Diocese have worked together to continue to build on last year’s progress.

“We are not complacent as we know there is always room to improve but with the appointment of Phil Randall as Headteacher, we are confident that we will continue on our path of striving for excellence with the school’s Christian ethos at the...

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