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Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed this weekend to allow essential work to the Countess Wear Flood Relief structure to take place.

The structure, which is situated between the River Exe and the entrance to the South West Water treatment works, was built in the 1960s and is in need of major repair and refurbishment as part of the Bridge Road Widening Scheme.

All of the existing tarmac road layers will be removed from the top of the structure, and concrete repairs carried out. Following this, waterproofing will be reapplied before new tarmac is laid to replace the road...

The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), organisers of the Devon County Show and Westpoint Arena, today announced the election of John Lee OBE FRAgS as its Chairman of the Board of Management.

Mr Lee has been involved with the County Show for many years as a steward, chief steward and previously held the position of chairman for seven years.

“I am delighted to have been appointed chairman of the DCAA Board of Management and look forward to working closely with the Board and Council to deliver a successful future for the DCAA, Westpoint and the Devon County Show,”...

With the summer holidays over and children heading back to school this week, many parents may feel a sense of relief as their daily order returns. However, research from motor experts Confused.com also reveals that the new school term signals the end of quiet roads and the start of longer commutes. The average Brit will see 40 minutes per week added to their daily drive to work.

The average daily commute will increase from a swift 22 minutes per day during the school holidays, to half an hour during term time. It comes as no surprise that when children are back in school, over a...

Plymouth Science Park’s landmark £7million building already has two top London-based firms wanting to move in.

Both are relocating their R&D hubs to Plymouth Science Park, drawn by its innovation, support for businesses, technological advancement and partnership working with the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council.

The South West’s enviable lifestyle, more affordable rents and salaries, freedom from dreary commutes, less staff poaching, and an enhanced quality of life give businesses relocating here an advantage over...