Two drivers from Stagecoach South West are competing to become the 2015 Bus Driver of the Year.
The pair were victorious in the local heats of the competition and will now go on to compete at the national finals held in Blackpool during September.
Exeter-based Richard Smith bagged first place in the South West heats, alongside a £200 prize, after scoring 96 out of 100 in his theory test alone. Joining Richard in Blackpool is Robert Groger, from Torquay who came second in the selection round taking home a prize of £150.
It has been described as Britain’s poshest city – too upmarket to have an Old Kent Road equivalent - so now Monopoly makers are offering one Exeter person the chance to be treated “all posh” for a day.
The official Monopoly board for Exeter will be launched at a city ceremony on Wednesday 7 October, and as part of the celebrations the board’s makers are on the lookout for a ‘VIP’ to launch the board.... Very Important Posh-person that is!
Earlier in the year it was reported in the national and regional media how Exeter could be too well-heeled to have an Old Kent Road...
Everybody is invited to an Exe-travaganza on the Piazza Terracina at Exeter Quay from 11am on Saturday 1 August.
Spirit of the Exe is a free festival for all the family which will celebrate everything that's good about the estuary. As well as being a globally important site for wildlife and an area steeped in maritime history, its also a hub of leisure activities, as well as being a place of beauty and pride for local communities.
The event will include everything from live music and guided walks, to creative fun for all ages and activities on the river, and much more....
Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the A380 Torquay Road in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 26 July).
Police were called at around 1.30am to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian on the A380 Torquay Road near to its junction with Aller Brake Road.
On arrival officers found a male pedestrian having sustained fatal injuries, after being involved in a collision with a vehicle which has failed to stop.
At this time the man, believed to be aged in his 30’s has not been identified but officers are carrying out...
Police in South Devon are appealing for information following an attempted robbery.
The incident occurred at approximately 2.30 pm on Friday 24th July at the outreach post office in the village hall at Chudleigh Knighton.
A man entered the Post Office brandishing as a small knife, threatened the sub postmistress and demanded money.
A member of the public in the premises at the time, challenged the man and the offender consequently made off on a pedal cycle towards Bovey Tracey empty handed.
Thankfully no one was injured during the incident.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning as windy weather is set to hit Devon.
While already windy today, winds are expected to increase further during tomorrow, becoming very gusty with a risk of gales over exposed coasts and hills.
With showers and longer spells of rain also forecast over the next few days, the public should be aware of the potential for some minor disruption to outdoor activities and difficult driving conditions.
The warning is valid from 6am-9pm tomorrow (Monday).
The Exeter-based agency’s Chief forecaster said: “Winds are already...
Devon students have been enjoying their work experience placements with Dartmoor National Park. Harry Cooper, aged 15 from Kingsteignton (a pupil from Teign School) and Nathan Miles, also aged 15 from Tavistock (a pupil at Tavistock College) are in year 10, and, along with three other young people, are taking part in a week with the National Park.
For Harry and Nathan the week commenced with a day in the Communications Team learning about working with the media and gaining some experience of writing press releases (including this one). They will also be working with planners,...
Fire crews were called to a fire at a property in Generals Close, Starcross at around noon today.
Three appliances from Middlemoor, Dawlish and Teignmouth were mobilised following a call from the occupant of a property reporting that their cooker was on fire.
On arrival firefighters entered the ground floor kitchen with 2BA and one hose reel jet, before confirming that this was a small fire involving the grill pan.
Once out crews ventilated the socially rented property, confirming that damage was light fire damage to the grill pan only, before leaving duty of care...
