The Government has announced today that Exeter is to be a unitary council. This is a surprising development as the same proposal was turned down in 2007. It seems the recession has changed the terms of the bid.
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RAF Chivenor downgraded
The search and rescue operations at RAF Chivenor covering North Cornwall and North Devon are to be phased out during nighttime hours as a money-saving exercise. It is also understood that the RAF Sea King flights will be replaced by private services from 2012.
Arrests at Exeter pub crawl
Councillor Rob Newby said, “Carnage are obviously making money out of this event, they are entrepreneurs. We will see how tonight goes and then make a decision as to whether we would want any more events like this in Exeter.”
Rain warning for SW
Wednesday: “FLASH Warning of Heavy Rain for South West England valid from 0900 Wed 07 Oct to 1500 Wed 07 Oct.”
Low Christmas ad rates
Stop Press: Special Christmas Rates
Announcing new, low rates for advertising in the run-up to Christmas.
Early Adopter Scheme extended
Stop Press: Early Adopter Scheme. We are extending our Early Adopter Scheme through September …
Severe rain warning
The Met Office has issued a severe rain warning for Devon and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. The public are advised to take extra care …
Aircraft carrier parts leave Appledore shipyard
HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales were slated to enter service in 2014 and 2016. They now appear to be at least two years later than planned …
Tories target Bradshaw
According to a “senior shadow cabinet source” the Conservative party is targeting Exeter MP and Culture Secretary, Ben Bradshaw, in a “decapitation strategy” for the General Election …
