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Exeter Pre-Prep pupils run over 100 miles to raise money for local charity

Pupils at Exeter Pre-Prep School in Exminster have recently run the equivalent of four marathons as part of a sponsored fun run to raise money for Westbank Community Health and Care, a local charity that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Devon.

With 72 children under the age of seven, the school hoped that pupils and staff would be able to run a collective marathon (26 miles) throughout the day, with each class taking turns to run laps around the school grounds. However, they managed to clock up a combined total of 112 miles, the equivalent of more than four...

Help your ambulance service this May bank holiday

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/05/2024 - 12:18pm

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to use the right healthcare for them this May bank holiday weekend as the region prepares for a further influx of visitors.

Residents and tourists to the South West are reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

Bank holiday weekends can be a busy time for 999 services, especially if the weather turns out to be warm and sunny – whether in the garden, doing DIY at home, visiting family and friends, or exploring the region’s beauty spots.

Ahead of the bank...

InExeter Presents The First Fore Street Flea of 2024

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 05/04/2024 - 12:36pm

InExeter is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Fore Street Flea, scheduled for Sunday 12th May 2024. Taking place in the heart of Exeter's West Quarter, this beloved community event promises a day of excitement, discovery, and celebration.

Originating in 2016 as a grassroots initiative by local businesses along Fore Street, the Fore Street Flea has since become a cherished tradition in Exeter. Now organised by InExeter as the Business Improvement District for Exeter, this event continues to thrive, supporting local businesses and nurturing a vibrant...

Exeter announces new £3.4 million global funding for solutions to antifungal drug resistance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 05/04/2024 - 12:55am

Researchers working on solutions for antifungal resistance are being encouraged to apply to a new £3.4 million fund led by the University of Exeter with UK government funding.

The new fund, called FAILSAFE ( Fungal AMR Innovations for LMICS: Solutions and Access For Everyone ), is being launched by the University of Exeter’s MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, in partnership with the UK Department of Health and Social Care’s Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF).

Life-threatening fungal diseases take as many lives annually as TB or malaria, but the organisms that cause them...

Devon County Show to introduce signing for the first time

As part of its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, Devon County Show is to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) to cater to the Deaf Community on Thursday 16th May - the first day of the 2024 show.

Two BSL interpreters will sign in tandem with commentaries for events across both the Main Arena and the Countryside (Phil Greed) Arena.

The signing in the main arena will take place from the dedicated disability platform. The signing in the Countryside Arena will take place to the side of the commentary box and an area will be cordoned off in front of the...

Alison Hernandez returned as Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner for third term

Alison Hernandez has been returned as Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall for a third term.

The Conservative politician said there was still work to do to maintain the Devon and Cornwall Police area as one of the safest in the country.

She pledged to continue with her work to maintain record police officer numbers, reopen more police stations to the public, expand the award-winning Prisoners Building Homes scheme, and continue to work in partnership with other commissioners to crack down on drugs.

There will be a renewed focus on rural crime and...

Big night for Labour as Exeter sees red

Labour have kept control of Exeter City Council with an increased majority, but it was an Independent win in Heavitree that shared the limelight as the city went to the polls.

Labour gained Topsham from the Conservatives and St Thomas and Pinhoe from Independents, but lost the Newtown and St Leonards seat to the Greens and Heavitree to independent Lucy Haigh.

She had campaigned against the city’s controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme, which has put Heavitree in the headlines in recent months.

She said she was delighted to have been elected and hoped to...

Lympstone Manor's Celebration of Speed Returns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/01/2024 - 11:50pm

On Wednesday 10th July 2024, luxury manor house hotel, Lympstone Manor , in Devon, welcomes back its revered annual Celebration of Speed. The one-day summer festival commemorates Michelin-starred Chef-Owner Michael Caines’ love of motorsport with a line-up including panel discussions with TV presenter and racing driver, Jodie Kidd and TV presenter and motor specialist, Ant Anstead. As the evening draws in, Lympstone Manor transforms for a Party in the Paddock, with a world-renowned music line-up including rock sensations, The Feeling and DJ Gok Wan.

As the British Grand Prix...

Voters urged to remember photo ID at Thursday’s elections

People are being reminded to make sure they have appropriate photo ID on them when voting in this Thursday’s (2 May) elections in Exeter.

Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm across the city as people go to the polls. The elections in Exeter are for the City Council as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Anyone who is unsure of where to vote can enter their postcode or address on the City Council website https://my.exeter.gov.uk/service/Polling_Station_Finder to find out which polling station to use....

Positive impact marketing agency becomes Certified B Corporation

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 05/01/2024 - 10:09am

Program has announced its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing movement of over 2,000 UK companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet.

An award-winning brand and marketing agency based in Bristol and Exeter, Program works with positive impact organisations and innovators intent on doing good in the world.

Caroline Orr, Marketing Director at Program, said: “I”m so proud of the team for this achievement. It is testament to the way that Program does business, the clients we work with and how much we care...

New River Discovery Zone raises awareness of river pollution at Devon County Show 2024

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/01/2024 - 9:05am

The River Discovery Zone is coming to the Devon County Show for the first time in 2024.

It will be a biennial feature and is designed to showcase the endeavours of Devon landowners, farmers, national environment, organisations, businesses, and community groups, working to improve the health of our rivers and restore wildlife habitat.

The Zone has been curated by South Devon River Champion, Louise Wainwright. Commenting, she said: ‘Pollution of our rivers and the loss of wildlife habitat is of serious concern throughout Devon. HM Government has determined that all rivers...

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