A Second World War veteran from Devon will be marching at the Cenotaph in London this Remembrance Sunday (13/11) with the military charity Blind Veterans UK. Ron Wyman, 90 and from Honiton, feels strongly about Remembrance Sunday because of his experiences in the Armed Forces and is thankful to Blind Veterans UK that he can now attend the national Remembrance Sunday commemoration. Ron will be marching at the Cenotaph in London with more than 100 other blind veterans supported by Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision impaired ex-Service men and women. Ron joined the Army in...
Residents and visitors can now pay for parking by smartphone or card payments after Teignbridge District Council invested in the latest technology across its car parks.
Customers can now use cards and smartphone payment methods as a further convenient way to pay as well as paying by phone or using cash.
Work is also taking place to install 14 new machines in 11 car parks and upgrade 48 machines in the remaining 25 pay and display car parks across the district to allow payment by card, as well as cash at the machines.
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is highlighting the success of its legal clinic scheme as part of national pro bono week which runs from 7 – 11 November 2016.
The legal clinic scheme enables Citizens Advice clients to access free legal advice from local law firms.
Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “Our legal clinic scheme has proved very popular with our clients who are otherwise unable to afford legal fees. We are very grateful to Michelmores, Veitch Penny, The Family Law Company and Cartridges Law for their support. In the...
Exeter Chiefs player Ollie Devoto is assured of an easy ride this season – at least off the rugby pitch – thanks for support from Hendy Honda.
The Exeter dealership has provided Ollie with a Honda HR-V for use in his first season as part of the Chiefs.
“It’s great to have such great support in Exeter,” said Ollie. “Everyone has made me feel very welcome at the club and my sole focus is to play as much as possible for Exeter and play well.”
He said he was grateful for the support of Hendy Honda and enjoying the HR-V. “The Honda is everything I’d want in a car.”...
Tributes have been paid to East Devon District Council Honorary Alderman Dr Bill Waterworth who has died recently.
Dr Waterworth, a former chairman of the council, was a councillor for East Devon for 16 years. He was elected in 1991 representing the Eden Vale ward until 2003 when boundary changes meant that his ward was then Coly Valley.
He served on a wide range of committees for the council and in many cases held positions of responsibility. He was vice chairman of the accounts committee from 1997 to 2001, and vice chairman of the finance and personnel committee from 1995...
Plymouth-based artisan snack brand, Burts Potato Chips, is celebrating after winning the prestigious Food and Drink Award at last night’s Made in the South West (MISW) Awards. Fending off stiff competition from other local manufacturers, the award recognises Burts status as one of the UK’s fastest growing snack brands with strong regional importance.
Burts Chips has produced award-winning potato chips for over 19 years, but particularly impressed MISW with its continued innovation in the sector. The panel commended Burts for its industry-leading Lentil Waves product, which...
Devon County Council (DCC) is inviting residents to have their say on proposed changes to its waste management service.
The changes at Devon’s Household Waste Recycling Centres include length restrictions on vehicles using the sites, charging for the disposal of all plastic construction and demolition DIY waste and an amendment to the list of non-acceptable wastes.
Changes are also proposed to ensure that the amount DCC pays community groups to compost waste is comparable with the authority’s own composting costs.
The proposals are part of a public consultation...
Your 2016 guide to fireworks displays taking place in and around Exeter:
Friday 4 November
Exmouth Round Table Annual Charity Fireworks Display Exmouth Rugby Football Club, Royal Avenue, Exmouth Raising funds in aid of Exmouth RNLI. The evening will be hosted by Radio Exe and Chris Dinnis. Creation Station are in attendance for those who would like to get arty before the fireworks start. Admission: £6 adults, £4 children. Gates open at 6pm with the fireworks from 7.30pm. https://exmouth.roundtable.co.uk
Fireworks Night a Exeter Golf & Country Club Topsham Road, Exeter...
As Aviva Investors prepare to announce the name of the final restaurant set to open at Queen St. Dining, customer numbers continue to climb.
The phased opening of the seven new restaurants has been a great success, with people from across the region flocking to the dining destination during half term.
Visitors to Queen St. have the opportunity to experience an eclectic mix of eateries, as well as enjoying newly created public spaces. All tastes are catered for, with the inspiring line-up of Absurd Bird, Comptoir Libanais, Turtle Bay, The Stable, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, KuPP...
