Tag Archives: Exeter

Roadworks across Devon are continuing to cause disruption across the county this week. From repairs to water works, and resurfacing works starting in February, there are a number of roadworks to be aware of before setting off on your journeys. No motorist wants to be caught up in traffic or …

If you’re someone who enjoys the outdoor life then the Royal Mail has some vacancies which could literally be up your street. The postal service is searching for staff for postal delivery drivers, as well as mail sorters and customer service advisors, across many different areas of the county and …

Royal Mail has apologised amid a complaint that Covid related staff shortages ‘ruined’ an Exeter man’s birthday. Matthew Bedford was distraught when his birthday presents didn’t arrive on time, despite his parents paying for a next day delivery service. After spending last year’s birthday in lockdown, Matthew was excited to …

Active travel schemes in Exeter may have led to a million more miles a year being driven by taxis being forced to navigate round one-way systems. Devon County Council introduced a number of temporary measures in the city and other parts of the county last year, providing what they claim …

The boss of Devon’s biggest bus operator has revealed that the plight of stranded passengers in the county wakes him up in the middle of the night. “It is something I really struggle with,” said Stagecoach South West managing director Mike Watson. “It is emotionally draining for all of us.” …

What eyesore? (courtesy: Ed Oldfield/LDRS) Paignton owners and Royal Mail object to compulsory purchase The Royal Mail and the owner of Crossways shopping centre in Paignton have objected to a compulsory purchase order for the complex which Torbay Council wants to demolish and replace with flats. The concrete centre including …

A young Devon man was seen jogging along the A30 towards towards Honiton moments before he was killed in a collision with a Royal Mail lorry, an inquest has been told. Hamish Culling, 23, became separated from his friends after going to watch a darts event at the Westpoint arena. …

An Amazon delivery driver has been warned to face a long jail sentence after being found guilty of raping a teenager in an alleyway as she walked home from a night club. Gheorghe Bertlef stalked the 18-year-old through the streets of Exeter before manhandling her into the alley off Hoopern …

A Royal Mail worker allegedly raped a young woman in an alleyway after accosting her as she walked home from a night club. Gheorghe Bertlef kissed and had sex with the woman even though she told him not to and pleaded to be allowed to carry on home, Exeter Crown …

Northern Ireland taking ‘diversity’ approach to coronavirus pandemic Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said there is a “diversity” of approach to tackling the coronavirus crisis within the region’s executive. “I don’t think it is any secret that there is a diversity of views in the executive, not …