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The Exeter takes on London to Paris cycle for Macmillan Cancer Support

UK health and life insurer The Exeter has announced that seven of their colleagues are preparing to cycle 340 miles from London to Paris in June 2026, as part of a major fundraising effort for the company’s corporate charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team has already raised more than £23,000, with fundraising continuing ahead of the challenge. The ride reflects The Exeter’s ongoing commitment to supporting Macmillan’s work, which provides care, practical support and advocacy for people affected by cancer across the UK.

The Exeter has organised a range of...

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What Banks are Available in Exeter?

If you're living in or planning to move to Exeter, you’re going to need to find a bank that meets your needs. Opening an account is essential as it allows you to receive payments such as a salary, and you’ll also be able to pay for items either by bank transfer or by using a card attached to your account.

Exeter is home to a variety of high street banks, offering everything from personal banking services to business accounts. As you read on, we’re going to guide you through the major banks available in the city, how you can make payments, and tips on choosing the right one for...

Cancer charity’s youngest ever patient beats leukaemia

Little Sophia Windsor rang a bell last week. But it wasn’t any ordinary bell.

This was the bell on the children’s ward at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital , Exeter, and the chimes marked the end of more than two years of cancer treatment for the feisty tot who has beaten the odds and fought her way back to health.

Diagnosed with leukaemia at just 15 months old, Sophia, is now three. It is poignant that she completed her treatment this September, because it marks both Blood Cancer Awareness and Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

For her parents, Serann and...

Major store refit brings enhanced experience for Exeter people

ONE of Exeter’s leading stores will be undergoing a £150,000 refit to enhance customers’ experience.

The Specsavers store’s significant makeover will include a digital front window display screen, improved lighting using energy-saving LEDs, new up-to-date displays to illuminate the glasses frames, and upgraded desks and chairs, as well as new signage and fascia to come outside.

The ambitious undertaking will be on 9-10 September, with the High Street store being closed. No appointments have been scheduled for these two days.

Emma Denham, store director, says: ‘...

Devon Air Ambulance joins 21 Air Ambulance charities to raise awareness of the life-saving service for Air Ambulance Week

Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes off across the UK from 9 – 15 September, to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities here in Devon and across the UK. Our local Air Ambulance charity will be sharing stories of previous patients who have benefited from the time-critical care and the ways in which the local community can support them.

Air Ambulance Week kicks off with Emergency Services (999) Day on Monday 9th September. Devon Air Ambulance have worked with various landmarks and organisations across the county to show their support and appreciation for our...

Exeter Airport rated as one of the best airports in the UK by Which?

Exeter Airport has been rated one of the best airports in the UK for customer experience and has received ‘Recommended Provider’ status by consumer champion Which?

The prestigious recognition comes as part of Which?'s annual airport survey of its members, seeking their feedback on a variety of airport experiences.

A customer score is calculated based on a combination of overall satisfaction and likeliness to recommend to others.

Exeter Airport had a customer score of 77%, putting it among the top five airports in the country and fourth overall. Exeter’s sister...

The Range launches new cafe in Alphington

This Friday [6th September], The Range at Alphington will officially open its newly transformed in-store café - Café Eighty Nine . Aptly named after the year the retailer first began trading, bosses at The Range say it will feature a fresh ‘continental style’ interior scheme offering customers a ‘village green’ meeting space with delicious cooked to order food, and premium barista made hot drinks.

In celebration of the new establishment, kids get to eat free over the course of the opening weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6th – 8th) giving parents an easy option to keep the...

Commissioner warns about the Serious and Organised Crime groups selling Spice-laced vapes to children

The Police and Crime Commissioner national lead for tackling Serious and Organised Crime has urged parents and guardians to be extra vigilant after trading standards officers seized thousands of vapes containing highly toxic drugs.

Illegal vapes were being sold in shops and on social media or on the street, with the trade linked to organised crime groups, trading standards officers said.

Heart of the South West Trading Standards, which covers all of Devon and Somerset, seized about 8,000 illegal vapes in 2023.

Some illegal vapes seized had five times the legal...

Free life-saving first aid training from St John Ambulance in Exeter

St John Ambulance volunteers will be offering free life-saving first aid training during September in many locations around England as its popular Save a Life September campaign returns.

People in Exeter and the surrounding area can attend free training at the following locations during the campaign:

7 September – from 1.30pm – Exeter Library, Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PQ
19 September – 11am-1pm – Wolford Community and Learning Centre, Burnthouse Lane, Exeter EX2 6NF.

The Save a Life September campaign is rolling out on the back of some...

Call to avoid Wildlife Refuges as flocks of overwintering birds return to the Exe Estuary

Flocks of visitors will soon be joined by flocks of birds enjoying the water and riverbanks of the Exe Estuary.

This annual event means that from 15 September to 31 December, the Exmouth Wildlife Refuge becomes active, marked with signage and yellow “WR” buoys. The Dawlish Warren Refuge is active all year round. South East Devon Wildlife ask everyone to avoid these refuges from land and water to give birds the space they need to survive.

Cllr Jackie Hook, Chair of the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee and Executive Member for Climate Change, Trees...

It's World Alzheimer’s Month - Have you Heard of Young Onset Dementia?

When most hear the word dementia it’s often Alzheimer’s disease and older people they think about. In fact there are over 100 types of dementia.

However for this piece I want to raise awareness and touch upon one of the more rare types - Young Onset Dementia (YOD) which means the person diagnosed is under 65.

This presents many challenges such as the person may have a young family, be working and also struggle to get a definitive diagnosis.

It is estimated there are over 70,800 people living with Young Onset Dementia in the UK.

Raising awareness is key...

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The Exeter takes on London to Paris cycle for Macmillan Cancer Support

What Banks are Available in Exeter?

Cancer charity’s youngest ever patient beats leukaemia

Major store refit brings enhanced experience for Exeter people

Devon Air Ambulance joins 21 Air Ambulance charities to raise awareness of the life-saving service for Air Ambulance Week

Exeter Airport rated as one of the best airports in the UK by Which?

The Range launches new cafe in Alphington

Commissioner warns about the Serious and Organised Crime groups selling Spice-laced vapes to children

Free life-saving first aid training from St John Ambulance in Exeter

Call to avoid Wildlife Refuges as flocks of overwintering birds return to the Exe Estuary

It's World Alzheimer’s Month - Have you Heard of Young Onset Dementia?

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