Bus users in Exeter have welcomed the provision on a new, modern bus station with up-to-date facilities in the heart of the city centre.
That’s the general feeling according to feedback from a recent open forum attended by 650 people.
More than 550 feedback forms have already been returned to the City Council following the event at the Corn Exchange earlier in the month (3 March). The purpose of the event was to identify the needs of bus and bus station users from Exeter and wider Devon. Figures released today are still interim as a number of forms have still be analysed...
Missing girl Zara Miles has been found safe and well in Thailand.
Zara was found two weeks ago and discussions are ongoing with authorities in Thailand about her welfare.
Devon and Cornwall Police, along with local authorities, launched an appeal to help them locate the missing 12-year-old Devon girl who had been taken to Bangkok by her father in November 2015.
A High Court Judge ordered the release of details of Arisara Miles, who is known as ‘Zara’, who travelled to Thailand with her father without permission.
Only a week has passed since Exeter City Swimming Club announced the news that two of its swimmers had qualified for Olympic trials next month in Glasgow. However, now the club have more to celebrate with the addition of a third swimmer obtaining qualification.
Seventeen-year-old Tom Downs made the journey to Crawley over the weekend to compete in one of only a handful of remaining competitions left that allow the opportunity to qualify for the trials in Glasgow.
Tom pulled off a superb swim in the 200m fly to obtain a time of 2:07.89.
A TEAM of Devon builders has developed an eye for the tiniest detail after winning a contract to repair one of the south west’s most prestigious properties.
Woofenden Construction, which is based in Kentisbeare, near Cullompton, has won a contract to repair the historic ceilings of grade I listed Dorset property, Kingston Maurward House.
More than £130,000 of damage was caused when a broken pipe in the roof of the prestigious property, which is just outside Dorchester, flooded through the three storey building. Gallons of water poured through the three floors for around an...
Exeter Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of their newly designed website.
Over 80 delegates attended the launch event this week at the Southgate Hotel, and Chamber members and guests were able to see the official unveiling of the new website.
David Savill, Chairman of Exeter Chamber of Commerce said ‘As the leading business membership organisation in Exeter, it’s important for us to make sure information regarding business, industry and commerce in Exeter is easily accessible for our members. We endeavour to support our members with campaigning and lobbying on...
A £4million visitor attraction is set to open its doors to visitors for the first time this Easter.
Seaton Jurassic is based in the East Devon coastal resort of Seaton. It hopes to attract thousands of visitors to experience its unique telling of the story of life and particularly how it has evolved on the Jurassic Coast over the past 250 million years ago.
Mike Ruiter, Seaton Jurassic’s manager said: "We are very excited about the prospect of opening. Our staff and local volunteers can’t wait to greet the first visitors when we open our doors at 10am on Saturday 26th March...
Emerging and established tech hubs in and around cities like Exeter, Plymouth and Truro hold the key to establishing the South West as a leading global tech player, according to the first Tech South West report just released by blur Group.
Published today, the report reveals the views of regional tech leaders on how the sector can thrive in the coming decade and compete with the likes of Tech North and Tech City in London, along with centres of tech excellence around the world.
It calls for a group of new ‘Ambassador Companies’ to work together to showcase and celebrate the...
An estimated 2,500 people visited the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus for a fun-filled programme of free family events yesterday.
The award-winning grounds were abuzz as local residents took part in tours, a treasure hunt and a wide range of sports sessions, from football skills with Exeter City football club, to archery, touch rugby, and ultimate Frisbee.
The vibrant event featured a farmers’ market and a family disco, alongside the chance to hear first-hand form world-leading academics on their research.
Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor of the...
McCoy’s Arcade is celebrating the start of a new era today with the unveiling of its brand new interior.
Owned by a West Country family property company for many years, and now overseen by Jake Hitchcock, the arcade has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment over the last year.
Hitchcock said: “We wanted to restore McCoy’s to the thriving destination for indie shopping that it was once famous for. We’ve invested in a fresh new look that compliments the brilliant businesses we have, and look forward to the arcade becoming the place to go for socialising and shopping.” From...
More free tickets than ever up for grabs for local people wanting to attend BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016
Tickets for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016 will be released during The Radio 1 Breakfast Show on Monday 4th April - with more free tickets than ever available to local people living in Exeter and Teignbridge.
50,000 tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Exeter will be released at 8am during the show that will be presented by Scott Mills. The eagerly-anticipated tickets will be given away, with 25,000 available for each day of the two-day event, which takes...
