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The Dash Group increases SW presence with new site and expanded coverage

Dash Express, a division of The Dash Group and part of The APC delivery network - the UK’s largest independent parcel delivery network - has announced further expansion in the South West with the opening of a new, larger site located in Cullompton. The new site will serve as Dash Express’ new ‘Exeter’ location, strengthening its regional presence and achieving full service coverage across the South West with the company also expanding its delivery coverage to include Taunton, Somerset and North Devon.

Located just 14 miles outside of Exeter, the new 11,000 sq. ft. facility marks...

Pioneering Exeter technology is making our roads safer and cleaner

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:00pm

An Exeter-based motor vehicle firm is launching pioneering new technology to the consumer market which could reduce road traffic accidents by up to 60%.

Lightfoot is a driver improvement system originally developed to help businesses cut fuel costs and CO2 emissions but is already helping fleets cut their accident rates.

The Lightfoot team have now held talks with Exeter City Council, and the Exeter City Futures team is considering how to use the technology in some of the Council’s fleet vehicles.

The technology was developed by Lightfoot Managing Director Mark...

Temporary lights overnight on Bridge Road

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:57am

Temporary traffic lights will be introduced overnight on Bridge Road in Exeter this evening (Tuesday 17 May) from 11pm until 5am tomorrow morning.

Over the past few weeks a process known as hydro-demolition has been undertaken on the Countess Wear Flood Relief bridge, where high pressure water jets have been used to cut away the concrete but leave the reinforcing steel intact. (Further information on this can be viewed on Progress Report 1 at https://new.devon.gov.uk/bridgeroad/latest-news-and-alerts )

The reinforcing steel is all that now remains to link the edge of the...

Examination hearings for Devon Minerals Plan

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:27am

Examination hearings to consider objections to the new Devon Minerals Plan will take place at County Hall in Exeter next week.

The Plan underwent consultation last Autumn, and proposes sites to achieve the supply of minerals to 2033.

Hearings will take place from Tuesday 24 May to Friday 27 May, starting each day at 10am.

A government inspector, Mr Andrew Freeman, will conduct the hearings to establish the soundness of the Minerals Plan. Participation in the hearings is limited to people that responded to last year’s consultation and have already requested to take...

Countdown begins to Radio 1's Big Weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:17am

Ticket-holders for Radio 1's Big Weekend at Powderham Castle near Exeter have just six days left from today (Monday May 16) to book their transport in advance of the event.

Festival-goers have until May 21 to pre-book transport that’s been specially laid on for the event.

Park and rides, shuttle buses and drop-off/pick-up points have been arranged to get people safety to and from Powderham while ensuring minimum impact on residents and those who may be visiting the area to enjoy the long weekend in this part of Devon.

Transport options include:

  • A park
  • ...

Devon Contract Waste acquires commercial arm of Wellington Waste

Exeter-based waste management business Devon Contract Waste has taken over the commercial waste division of Somerset-based Wellington Waste in a deal that sees the Devon company acquire contracts worth around £220,000.

The takeover means approximately 300 trade waste customers have been transferred over to Devon Contract Waste’s Zero to Landfill service, with no interruption to collections. The deal is in-line with the company’s ambitious expansion plans, which aim to increase its market share of commercial waste collections within and beyond its Devon heartland and reduce the...

Devon County Show: A food and farming extravaganza you won't want to miss

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 10:12am

On Thursday (May 19) the Devon County Show – a three-day celebration of all things food and farming - begins its 121st event with visits from the most important politicians in British agriculture. EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Phil Hogan, and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Liz Truss, along with NFU President Meurig Raymond and CLA President Ross Murray, are meeting farmers at the curtain-raiser for the South West agricultural show season. They will join the thousands of visitors who will savour the best of Devon and have the opportunity to...

Dartmoor Rover service marks launch of OkeRail

The summer Sunday “Dartmoor Rover” train service resumed at the weekend, coinciding with the launch of the OkeRail community group.

Members of OkeRail, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Devon County Council were on board the 09.08 service from Exeter St David's to Okehampton yesterday (Sunday 15 May) which, for the first time, displayed the OkeRail logo.

OkeRail is working toward re-establishing daily passenger train services on the line between Okehampton and Exeter.

Mike Davies, Chairman of OkeRail, said: “The sizeable number of passengers boarding the train at...

Exeter launches world’s first Extreme Medicine Masters programme

The University of Exeter Medical School has teamed up with World Extreme Medicine to launch the world’s first Masters programme to equip healthcare professionals to practice medicine in the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

The Extreme Medicine programme, endorsed by world-renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, will upskill healthcare professionals providing them with skills to practice high-quality medicine in challenging environments including at altitude, in tropical or polar climates or in response to humanitarian crises. It will include hands-on scenarios to...

Luscombe Maye donates £10,000 to the Devon Young Farmers New Build

Luscombe Maye were proud to support the seminar “The Way Ahead” on Thursday 21st April at The Great Hall, Seale-Hayne.

The seminar was jointly hosted by Luscombe Maye, Lloyds Bank and Evolution ABS and attracted landowners and farmers from across the region.

Over 200 people attended the event, benefitting from first hand expert knowledge from professionals within the industry. Topics included succession tax planning, the nuances of Farm Business Tenancies and planning possibilities through Permitted Development. Guest speaker, Adam Henson, TV Presenter on Countryfile,...

Exeter shoppers urged to Race for Life

Local artists from Exeter teamed up with Race for Life's Battle HQ this weekend to capture the attention of the ladies of Exeter, and encourage them to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. The artists are urging mums, daughters, sisters and friends to choose a Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy event and make it their mission to take part at Westpoint Exeter on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July. Capturing the power and passion of Race for Life, local performers Kathy Giddens, Kara-Jade Gelder, Maddie Whittaker and Arbor donned the stage in Princesshay Square dressed in...

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