Devon has the potential to be a model for rail transport. We are bucking the trend, so as to have increased passenger footfall. Cullompton Station and the Feniton passing loop would encourage even more people on to the trains.

I really enjoyed helping the Operation Rudolph team yesterday with fundraising in Honiton. Shoppers were very generous, and it's wonderful to know that each donation will help brighten someone's Christmas here. A very merry #Christmas to everyone in Mid- and East #Devon.

#Devon The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind between midnight and 9pm tomorrow (Sun), we are expecting to see low level impacts across the county. Please take care on the roads, expect tree debris and drive to the conditions. TD Stagecoach SouthWest BBC Devon

There are ways to get to help over the festive break. Here are some numbers you might be useful ⤵️

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. This year, I spent time with some incredible young carers, amazing young people who care for loved ones all year round. Whether it was hearing their stories or recording a Christmas single together, these are moments I’ll never forget.

If you don't have a smart meter and your prices are rising on 1 January, take and submit an energy meter reading as soon as you can.

As we enter 2025, we do not know what the next twelve months will bring. We have challenges to face at home and abroad, and no doubt we will be subject to Macmillan's "events, dear boy". I would like to wish residents in Honiton & Sidmouth a peaceful and happy new year.

Ottery St Mary has been awarded £162,000 for improving open public spaces. Ottery Town Council is seeking ideas on how it can be best spent - otterystmary-tc.gov.uk/press-release-…

👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ We’re undertaking maintenance works on the A30. 🚧 The #A30 will be closed overnight (8pm–6am) between #Rawridge & #Honiton. 📅 From Mon 6 Jan until Fri 10 Jan. The road will be open as usual during the day. ➡️ A diversion will be in place via the A30, A358 & A35.

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