Many readers will know that the regional and local press, in whatever guise, is in deep financial trouble. The traditional “river of gold” of classified advertising is shifting irrevocably away to a variety of other solutions, including social media …
News
Bull escapes in Exeter
At around 1.15pm on Friday 6th May Police Officers were called to the Exeter Livestock Centre, at Matford in Exeter following a report that a bull had escaped from the site. …
Chancellor to lower water bills
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has just announced that new public money will be found to bring down high water bills in the Westcountry …
How to check local spending
Eric Pickles explains how his new transparency policy for local government works and provides a link for all local expenditures over £500.
Stretch Hummer at Exeter Quay
The car was labelled “Chick Truck”, complete with a Playboy bunny logo. Inside, it was furnished with an impressive bar and ample seating …
Police chopper nicks suspect
The Devon and Cornwall Police website is reporting an arrest in St Austell’s High Street area involving the police helicopter …
Our predictions for 2011
Everywhere you look, events are coming off the boil, and shaken participants are seeking the comfort zone. We predict a quiet, thoughtful year for Britain and the rest of the world …
River Exe freezes over
Visitors to Exeter’s historic Quay today were surprised to find the River Exe frozen over. The adjoining Canal Basin has been frozen for at least a week, but the river has remained open until today …
Devon “Emergency” weather warning
The weather in the Westcountry is continuing to deteriorate as a rare Emergency Weather Warning was issued by the Met Office …
