More than 200,000 businesses and households are now able to connect to fibre broadband thanks to the Connecting Devon and Somerset programme – around 185,000 of these are achieving superfast speeds.
The latest communities to ‘go live’ with superfast broadband in Devon include Cheriton Fitzpaine, Copplestone, Harbertonford and Sutton Cross. Fibre broadband has also been further expanded in exchange areas across the county.
Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) announced on Friday (9 October) that it had achieved a major milestone in its rollout of high-speed fibre broadband...
The South West private sector grew at the slowest rate in nearly two-and-a-half years in September, according to the latest PMI® survey data, mirroring the trend shown across the UK as a whole.
This mainly reflected the first decline in new business since March 2013. Employment continued to rise, but at the slowest rate seen across the UK. The latest survey also signalled a decline in input prices for the first time since December 2008.
The seasonally adjusted Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking South West Business Activity Index remained above the no-change mark of 50.0 in...
Exeter hosted its final match in the Rugby World Cup tournament today (Sunday 11 October) which saw Italy beat Romania 32-22 and confirm automatic place at Japan 2019.
Italy scored four tries to three in defeating Romania 32-22 in the Pool D battle for third spot at Sandy Park and in the process gained a prized automatic berth at RWC 2019 in Japan.
Leading 22-3 at half-time following tries from wing Leonardo Sarto, scrum-half Edoardo Gori and fly-half Tommaso Allan, Italy did enough in the second half through an early touchdown from Alessandro Zanni (pictured) to keep a...
There will be many Therapists, Stalls, Readers and Demonstrations.
This is a lovely venue in the centre of Topsham towards the River Exe Estuary, with various places to enjoy a Sunday Lunch. Topsham has its own railway station and regular bus service.
Trick or Treat with the Treehouse Trolls in our spooky Wilderness! Dare you enter the troll's treehouse for your Trick or Treat at Devon's Crealy this Halloween?
And once again we be asking you seek out the legendary Witch's Cavern. Are you brave enough to meet a real...live...WITCH? There are horrid and ghastly surprises at every turn, be careful of what's lurking in the shadows.
Free pumpkins for all little ghouls and boys! Grab your hats, broomsticks, whiskers and pussycat tails and enchant us with your best freaky fancy dress! Swing by for all inclusive spooks!!...
Down at the Greenwood Centre this half term you’ll find Hagatha our resident witch who is making a brew for the grossest Yucky Dip in Devon ready for Escot Fright Nights.
Come along and help stir the cauldron if you can bear the smell! Get ready for Halloween and with help from our friendly witches and wizards, choose and carve your own pumpkin to take home with you.
The award-winning Sidmouth Town Band present an autumn concert with a varied programme of music to entertain all ages.
The band have enjoyed a period of steady progression in recent years, and has strengthened its position as one of the most popular and entertaining in Devon. Now in its 153rd year, they continue to celebrate their history whilst looking forward towards a bright and successful future.
This excellent brass band perform at a range of civic duties, including Remembrance Parades and church services, as well as supporting the Sidmouth Folk Festival and local...
Explore the free trail to spot pumpkin faces hiding around the garden.
Go off the beaten track to discover secret paths, the Bear's hut and the ice house. Crunch leaves underfoot while you enjoy the natural beauty of the changing season.
Normal admission fees apply. National Trust members and under 5s free.
Head off and search for fungi in this Local Nature Reserve with its meadows and small woods and then return to have your bounty identified by our fungi expert.
Barley Valley Local Nature Reserve: Meet at the end of Nadder Park Road, Redhills (take ‘P’ bus to the end of Barley Lane).
This event is led by Exeter City Council’s Countryside Service and Nigel Pinhorn of Devon Nature Walks.
All events are free. For further details or to book please contact Nigel on 01392 211247 or email devonnaturewalks@btinternet.com
Exeter Chiefs duo Jack Nowell and Henry Slade were both on the scoresheet as England concluded their World Cup with a comprehensive 60-3 rout of Uruguay in Manchester.
Winger Nowell crossed three times for Stuart Lancaster’s side, as did No.8 Nick Easter, while Anthony Watson plundered two and there was also a debut score for Slade and a penalty try.
With Lancaster opting to field four fly-halves in his back division, it was Slade, the Exeter centre who used his second cap to produce a performance – albeit against outclassed opponents – that begged the question why this was...
