#DevonCountyShow

East Devon District Council passes 'vote of no confidence' in South West Water

Major pipe failures and sewage overflows into the sea have prompted a ‘vote of no confidence’ in South West Water (SWW) by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The authority passed the motion, with 46 votes for and two abstentions, at its full council meeting yesterday (Wednesday, February 21).

EDDC voiced its grave concern with the Exmouth sewage network, following a series...

Can Exeter Chiefs take a wicket off Somerset County Cricket Club? Players from top cricket and rugby teams battle it out in virtual cricket game at Jurassic Fibre marquee at Devon County Show

Fancy trying to take a wicket off players from Somerset County Cricket Club? Or seeing whether you can bowl out an Exeter Chiefs player?

Journalists are invited to take part in the fun virtual cricket challenge in Jurassic Fibre marquee at Devon County Show on Thursday 18th May between 1 and 2pm. Location: Stand 291, Road 8.

Exeter Chiefs and Somerset County Cricket players...

George takes off in new Billy Blast-Off mascot role: Exeter City Lexi the Lioness mascot performer debuts at Devon County Show in new rocketman costume

When ultrafast broadband provider Jurassic Fibre was looking for a staff member to wear its new mascot costume at this year’s Devon County Show, George Powlesland was the obvious choice.

George, 23, works as a Technical Advisor at the Exeter-based full fibre broadband company during weekdays. But at weekends he transforms into Lexi the Lioness at his beloved Exeter City Football Club,...

Virtual cricket with sports stars, gaming, and milking a ‘cow’: It’s all in the Jurassic Fibre marquee at Devon County Show

South West-based ultra-fast broadband provider Jurassic Fibre is unveiling its most spectacular marquee yet at the Devon County Show (Thursday May 18th to Saturday 20th) this year.

Families, gamers and wannabe cricket stars will find plenty to do at the marquee at Stand 291, Road 8. Visitors will be treated to free slushies and offered scratch cards for prizes including gaming headsets...