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Ex2 Group joins Greener Futures Partnership

EX2 Group joins national decarbonisation framework—boosting Exeter’s retrofit credentials

Exeter-based EX2 Group has been selected to join the Greener Futures Partnership’s (GFP) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), a key UK-wide procurement route aimed at accelerating decarbonisation in social housing.

Under this framework, EX2 Group will deliver and install low-carbon systems including heating, lighting, solar generation, battery storage, EV charging, and whole-house retrofit solutions across the South West.

This appointment strengthens Exeter’s growing reputation in green infrastructure and sustainability. GFP is a collaboration between five housing associations...

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Former Hospiscare chairman wins lifetime achievement award

The massive contribution of former Hospiscare Chairman Patrick Beasley was dramatically recognised this week as he won the prestigious Anne Norfolk Lifetime Achievement Award.

Patrick, who retired as Chairman of Hospiscare in September received the special glass award at a conference in Liverpool on Wednesday 16th November. This is the sixth year of the award programme. The award was given to Patrick in recognition of his outstanding service to the hospice movement both nationally and internationally.

Patrick joined Hospiscare in 2007 following a distinguished career as an...

Look out for the Exeter Sheep Trail

The Exeter Sheep Trail is being launched next week (Fri 25th Nov) when a variety of knitted sheep will be displayed in local shop windows.

The trail is a community project being run by Isca Church and over the past few weeks’ enthusiastic local knitters have been busily creating a fabulous flock of more than 30 woolly sheep.

The sheep are all different shapes and sizes and have their own name, proudly displayed on a brown tag.

Local shops and businesses in Beacon Heath, Pinhoe and Whipton will put the sheep in their display windows – children from local schools,...

Popular lane set to reopen to public following Exeter fire

Work is being carried out to open up Martin’s Lane in Exeter following last month’s city centre fire. Christmas lights are also being installed outside shops in and around Cathedral Yard by the Business Improvement District (BID).

Contractors are looking to get the Lane, back in use by the end of play on Monday as well as removing the cordon at the bottom end of Catherine Street. Scaffolding is being erected to allow businesses to safely access their premises and shoppers to use the Lane. Inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances may delay the process but the City...

Return of BBC1’s The Coroner set to boost South Devon tourism

South Devon is looking forward to a boost to tourism following the airing of the second series of The Coroner, starring Claire Goose, which starts at 2.15pm on BBC1 next Monday. Last year the programme led to a remarkable 44% rise in traffic to www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk on the very first day of the series, lifting searches for South Devon by 28% throughout November.

Filmed largely in the attractive coastal town of Dartmouth, the second series includes scenes shot at Blackpool Sands, Slapton Sands, Salcombe, Dartmoor and the Dartington Estate near Totnes. Starring Claire Goose as...

First World War exhibition opens at RD&E Hospital

A photographic exhibition which gives an insight into Devon’s war hospitals during the First World War (1914–18) has opened at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

‘Devon Caring in War’ includes a series of images showing how the county’s war-wounded were cared for on their return home, including by the use of some pioneering therapy techniques.

The exhibition is part of the Devon Remembers Heritage Project which is run by the South West Heritage Trust with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project aims to give local people an opportunity to explore the county's...

Christmas Fair weekend at The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary is holding a Christmas Fair weekend on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November from 10am until 4pm. There will be a fantastic range of hand crafted items, festive gifts and edible treats on offer, and Father Christmas will be visiting with his donkeys.

Kick-start your Christmas shopping, or simply treat yourself, at The Donkey Sanctuary’s fabulously festive Christmas fair, which will be taking place over two days.

The arena will be packed full of talented local crafters; including, Ash Tree Pottery, Love Lottie Rose, My Paper Days, Knot Perfect Wood Work,...

Who manages the Exe Estuary?

The Exe Estuary Management Partnership invites you to meet the people who take care of the Exe Estuary and share your views on the revision of zones of activities

If you are a local resident, business or recreational user and want to understand the different roles of organisations looking after the Exe, come along on 8th December, at 6pm (for a 6.30pm start) at the Coaver Club at County Hall in Exeter.

It will be your chance to ask questions and find out more about the different organisations caring for the Exe Estuary.

Speakers include:

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Devon’s JSA caimants fall to record low during October

The number of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon fell slightly during October, representing the lowest claimant rate on record for the seventh consecutive month.

The total claimant count now stands at 2,847 - a 24% fall when compared to the same time last year.

Three of Devon’s eight districts experienced falls in JSA - Exeter experiencing the greatest fall of 31 claimants. There were also falls in North and Mid Devon of 12 and 15 respectively.

South Hams experienced the greatest increase, with a rise of 14 claimants.

The claimant rate (...

Woman dies following two car collision in East Devon

An elderly woman has died following a two-car collision in Axminster on Tuesday (15 November).

Emergency services were called to Lyme Road around 4pm following the collision between a Ford Mondeo and a Mitsubishi Space Star near the Symonds Lane junction.

The Mondeo was heading uphill from Axminster when it collided with the nearside verge before being in collision with the Mitsubishi which was travelling in the opposite direction.

The Mitsubishi left the road and dropped three metres down a bank before coming to rest against trees.

The driver, a 73-year old...

Exeter locals star in Princesshay Christmas TV advert

Talented Exeter locals will be gracing our TV screens this festive season in Princesshay’s Christmas 2016 TV advert. The feel-good advert features 15 local people including school children, musicians, dancers, two Exeter Chiefs players and a number of staff that work in Princesshay’s stores and restaurants.

The advert is set in Princesshay and captures the cast dancing care free in locations all over Princesshay including stores, restaurants, the alm houses and around the glass pebbles in the main square. The popular festive polar bears also make an appearance too!

The new...

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EX2 Group joins national decarbonisation framework—boosting Exeter’s retrofit credentials

Former Hospiscare chairman wins lifetime achievement award

Look out for the Exeter Sheep Trail

Popular lane set to reopen to public following Exeter fire

Return of BBC1’s The Coroner set to boost South Devon tourism

First World War exhibition opens at RD&E Hospital

Christmas Fair weekend at The Donkey Sanctuary

Who manages the Exe Estuary?

Devon’s JSA caimants fall to record low during October

Woman dies following two car collision in East Devon

Exeter locals star in Princesshay Christmas TV advert

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