ThebestofExeter congratulate Angela and Richard Valder of @Angela’s Restaurant, New Bridge Street, on being awarded the accolade of Most Loved Businesses in Exeter in this year’s Local & Loved Awards.

With the current weather warnings in place, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging the public to stay safe and keep informed.

People living close to the River Exe in Topsham and any other parts of Exeter that are at risk of flooding from tidal waters are being warned to protect their properties from an expected tidal surge tomorrow morning (Friday 3 January).

The Fire Brigades Union is to strike tomorrow (3 January 2014) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms from 06:30am – 08:30am.

The public are reminded that the Fire Brigades Union has announced a further strike date in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms tonight (24 December) 19:00hrs – 12:00 midnight.

Responding to the announcement that Exeter City Council will receive a reduction of 13.6% in central government funding,

Exeter City Council has released details of its Christmas and New Year rubbish and recyling collections.

South West Water welcomes today’s announcement which confirms that bathing water quality across the region is at its best for seven years.

The Fire Brigades Union have announced another strike date on Friday, 1 November from 6.30pm - 11.00pm. The dispute is with the Government over pension reforms. Whilst the issue is a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government, every Fire & Rescue Service has a legal duty to maintain a level of service to local communities as best it can.

Do you know that Carbon Monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that has no colour, taste or smell? It can be produced by appliances that use gas, wood, oil or coal.