The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Devon.
Forecasters say heavy downpours and thunderstorms may affect eastern parts of the region.
More persistent and at times heavy rain will develop across Devon during today (Sunday), clearing northwards during the early afternoon.
The public should be aware that flooding may result from either short-period intense rainfall this evening, or more persistent heavy rain thereafter. This warning may be updated as further information becomes available.
A chief forecaster at the Exeter-based agency said: “...
One of the most popular acts ever to perform at Exeter Corn Exchange returns to the venue on Saturday 19 September.
Demand for tickets for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is always so high that the orchestra will performing twice on the same day with a 2pm matinee added to the usual evening show.
The Ukes, as they are affectionately known, have gained an international reputation for their shows featuring eight ukulele players performing everything from ‘Anarchy in the UK’ to ‘The Dambusters March’ and ‘Psycho Killer’ to ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’.
Exeter businesses continue to join forces with a Devon work placement company to welcome foreign trainees into the city.
The Training Partnership (TTPL) has found work placements for more than 300 trainees in the region this summer.
The most recent companies to have linked up with TTPL are the Glorious Art House and WiFi Spark, both based in Exeter.
The Glorious Art House partnered with TTPL to invite new people into the business who would inject some fresh ideas. Predominantly a café, there is also The Glorious Gallery on the second floor which showcases various...
Creative youngsters across Devon have seen their designs come to life during a VIP session at Fab Lab Devon.
Devon County Council held a competition to encourage students of all ages to discover what the digital fabrication workshop at Exeter Library has to offer, and the winners are delighted with their experience.
Twelve year old Jenna Satterly from Exeter designed her own necklace and won a VIP session with local textile designer Francesca Lindsay-White to see it turned into the real thing.
She said: “I created my design because I’m British and it’s good to like...
Council leaders in Devon have agreed to work together on an expression of interest for more devolved powers from Westminster.
It follows a summit of county, unitary and district council chiefs in Exeter organised by county council leader John Hart, Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans and Exeter City Council deputy leader Rachel Sutton.
They hope to make a joint expression of interest with Somerset County Council and its five district authorities based around economic development, skills and job creation.
It would be based on the boundaries of the Heart of the...
A paediatrician and a hospital manager at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital have raised £430 for a local Cystic Fibrosis (CF) charity by spending a day in a CF patient’s shoes to raise awareness of the condition.
On August 6th Dr Beth Enderby, CF paediatrician, and Nolwenn Luke, CF Centre manager, spent the day getting a small taste of what it’s like to live with CF, experiencing everything from tough physiotherapy sessions, uncomfortable sweat chloride tests, taking regular exercise and consuming a high calorie diet. They also took nebulisers and ‘tablets’ (in the form of sweets...
Award-winning photographer Michelle Sank’s images of the preparation, delivery and enjoyment of Rugby World Cup 2015 games at Sandy Park stadium in Exeter will be exhibited at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) from 19 September to 4 November 2015.
Urban and rural landscapes complement portraiture to give a comprehensive visual record of the preparation for the World Cup in Exeter. The photographs of signage, organisers, players, spectators and fans reflect the diversity of interest and importance of Rugby in Exeter’s communities. Her photographs differ from the mass of...
Scamp Theatre return to Exeter Northcott following their sell-out, five star show Stick Man with a heart-warming stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson's and Axel Scheffler's hotly anticipated new book The Scarecrows' Wedding.
The show is currently playing at the Edinburgh Festival where its opened to sell-out houses and rave reviews from adults and children alike!
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they decide to get married. Harry sets off to search for their wedding day...
