Holidays & Travel

Take care on the roads this winter

With the cold weather predicted to last for the rest of this week South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging motorists to slow down and ensure their vehicle is ready for winter.

A spokesman for the Trust said: "We have already received numerous call outs this week to motorists who have been involved in a collision due, in part, to the road conditions caused by the...

Commuters rail fares over £5,000 a year

Some Commuters could see their travel costs rise to over £5,000 a year as the rail fares increase nationwide.

Industry organisation, the Rail Delivery Group, have said that increase is the smallest increase in the last four years but campaigners have said the fares are still rising three times faster than average incomes.

On average UK rail fares are set to rise by 2.8% but...

PILGRIM HOTEL - Getaway to Hereford on a short country break

The City of Hereford is situated between the Black Mountains and the Malvern Hills with the River Wye meandering through the city, Hereford has many wonderful walks to enjoy. Whilst the city centre reflects Hereford’s status as an important agricultural centre for the county, it’s also a good shopping area with everything from big high street names to the many smaller and interesting...

First Great Western latest advice

Our services experienced a significant amount of disruption yesterday, and many of our routes remain blocked by floodwater or fallen trees.

Ticket restrictions have been lifted across the network, but customers are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

The majority of our long distance High Speed Services are not expected to run until 0900 at the earliest and then...

This year to save you from tears... don't drink and drive!

With the Christmas party season in full swing Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a seasonal warning to drivers featuring a list of myths and facts. The simple message is that the only way to be safe is not to drink at all and that even if you hitch a lift or take a taxi ride home, you may be over the limit the next morning. Motorists are being warned to take heed of the following advice to...

Flybe withdraw flights from Exeter Airport

Flybe has announced its summer schedule for 2014 and has confirmed that it is withdrawing 30 routes, of which 14 normally operate for summer only.

The routes which have been withdrawn from Exeter Airport are the seasonal flights to Barcelona and Nice, and the last operating date for the Newcastle flight is 28 March 2014.

Passengers affected by the route withdrawals are being...

Blue Chip Holidays Announces Plans For National Expansion

Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest provider of four and five star self catering holiday homes, has today announced plans for national expansion following the appointment of Stewart Black, former Head of Sales at Homeaway Holiday Rentals, to the position of Business Development Director.

Stewart, who was previously responsible for Homeaway’s international holiday homes...

SeaDream Yacht Club - It's yachting, not cruising .. enjoy the difference ..

David Powell reports on this elegant mega yacht ...

I recently joined SeaDream II for a voyage along the French Riviera calling at beautiful and iconic ports like, Antibes, Cannes and Monte Carlo. As SeaDream point out ‘this is yachting, not cruising’, and I agree, this is so different from big ship cruising. Being on this super yacht with a maximum of just 110 guests and a crew of 95...

City council gets 'app-y

Residents and visitors to Plymouth can now report a range of issues to the Council by using the My Plymouth mobile phone app.

Suitable for Blackberry, iPhone and Android smart phones the app can be used to report dog fouling, fly tipping, fly posting, graffiti, street cleaning and abandoned vehicles.

Photos, videos and relevant information can be sent through the app to the...

Welcome to Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City!

Twenty volunteers from Plymouth University School of Tourism and Hospitality will play a key part in welcoming visitors to Plymouth in a new pilot scheme.

Plymouth Hosts is due to be launched today (27 November) by Destination Plymouth working in partnership with the City Centre and Waterfront partnership Business Improvement Districts.

They have been selected to welcome...

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