Business rates misery for independent shops in Newton Abbot
Miles DavisDevon political reporter, Newton Abbot BBC Hayley Kyte has been put off expanding her business because of rising rates Independent traders in a Devon town are deeply concerned about an increase in their business rates bills. In Newton Abbot…
Promise of new £1.1m Exeter quayside bridge disappears
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC Heather Baker from Saddles and Paddles says the missing bridge is a key part of the jigsaw for riverside routes The promise of a new £1.1m bridge for the quayside in Exeter has evaporated. One…
Exeter nightclub staff cleared after Freshers’ Week fall
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC A University of Exeter student fell backwards down stairs at the Timepiece nightclub in Exeter Security staff at a nightclub acted correctly in dealing with a university student who fell backwards down stairs during Freshers’…
Devon gin maker fears further tax increase in Budget
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC Mick Skerratt from Exeter Gin runs a gin school as well as producing spirits A gin producer and drinks maker is concerned the chancellor might increase tax on spirits again in the Budget. The previous…
Call for safety measures at Timepiece after Freshers’ Week fall
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC Timepiece said staff did everything needed to get the young woman home Serious concerns have been raised for students during Freshers’ Week after a young woman fell backwards down stairs in a nightclub before she…
Devon bus facilities to get £1.4m in improvements
Facilities for bus users are set to be improved in two towns after receiving council funding. Devon County Council approved spending of £850,000 on moving and improving bus shelters and changing the road layout around Barnstaple railway station. It will…
Licence review for Exeter’s Timepiece nightclub over spike claim
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC The family of a young woman who allegedly had her drink spiked are applying for Timepiece in Exeter to have its licence reviewed A student who allegedly had her drink spiked in Freshers’ Week is…
Closure of main road in Exeter extended for third time
The reopening of the main road out of Exeter has been delayed for a third time due to works being carried out by Wales and West Utilities. The firm, which is upgrading gas pipes, had first promised Heavitree Road would…
Warning of ‘chaos’ as Devon council carve-up row deepens
Miles DavisDevon political reporter Exeter City Council Exeter and Plymouth both want to expand in local government reorganisation and see an expanded Torbay Councillors are putting party political interests above the needs of communities and risk creating “chaos” in the…
Devon to see 1,300 more children get free school meals
Miles DavisDevon political reporter PA Media More children are getting free school meals after councils switched to auto-enrolment About 1,300 children in Devon are now getting free school meals who were not previously entitled to them. Devon County Council and…