One year on from some of the worst flooding in 2012, latest research by the Environment Agency reveals that last year’s record-breaking wet year in England could have cost the UK economy close to £600 million.
The overall financial cost to businesses of the extreme weather was up to £200 million as total commercial property and contents damage totalled up to £84 million, and further...
The barriers that prevent women in Sub-Saharan Africa from realising their economic and entrepreneurial potential will be the focus of a transport research project between Plymouth University, international consultants Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) Ltd and partners on the continent.
The study will identify the gender, cultural, political, and financial barriers to the growth of...
Stagecoach South West has announced that, starting 30 September 2013, they are introducing two brand new ‘Stagecoach Gold’ routes which will operate between Torquay, Paignton, Totnes and Plymouth or Dartmouth. The introduction of the flagship ‘5-star’ brand to Devon is a coup for customers, reserved for only a select number of locations across the country.
Stagecoach South West has announced that, starting 30th September 2013, they are introducing two brand new ‘Stagecoach Gold’ routes which will operate between Torquay, Paignton, Totnes and Plymouth or Dartmouth. The introduction of the flagship ‘five star’ brand to Devon is a coup for customers, reserved for only a select number of locations across the country.
Plymouth City Council is getting ready to hit the road again for the second phase of its ‘Plymotion on your Doorstep’ campaign.
Travel advisors will be out visiting local residents in the west of the city, chatting about how they get from A to B and giving advice on the different travel options available to them. People will be able to get help with planning their journeys and find...
Back in March 2012 First Devon & Cornwall introduced new buses on the Plymouth Park & Ride services. These replaced the previous ADL "Enviro 400" buses which were sent off to Bath to work.
These new buses were actually part of a large order for 100 of these buses for First Group. All 100 were used for the Olympics where they carried the SHUTTLE names on their sides in...
This is Catch The Bus Week, a national effort to encourage bus usage in place of the car.
"Catch the Bus Week 2013 is a national campaign that will run from the 29th of April to the 5th of May. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the benefits of bus travel across the UK, and to encourage first time or infrequent users to give the bus a try. Catch the Bus week is a key part...
Residents in West Devon are being asked for their views on proposals to reopen the railway between Tavistock and Bere Alston. Devon County Council wants to reinstate the section of railway, which closed in the 1960s, to help minimise the impact of traffic resulting from planned development to the south and south-west of Tavistock, including 750 new homes.
