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Pawesome day out with pen farthing

Looking for the perfect way to round off the summer holidays? Head to Pawesome Day Out, a lively, family-friendly charity event on Sunday 31st August from 12pm at St Martin’s Football Club, Exminster—where fun, food, and four-legged friends take centre stage!

Organised by Claudia Pinn of Claudia’s Canines and the UK–Sri Lanka-based charity Lucas Helps Dogs, this event aims to raise vital funds for street animals in Sri Lanka. Proceeds will directly support spay/neuter clinics, emergency treatments, and life-saving vaccinations for dogs and cats in desperate need.

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Heroin, crack and cash seized in Exeter

Three men have been arrested and drugs and cash seized following a warrant being executed at an address in Exeter.

On Monday the 10th of October, officers from the neighbourhood policing team and drug enforcement officers executed a misuse of drugs act warrant at an address in Longbrooke Terrace, Exeter.

Three men aged 21, 19, and 18, all from London were arrested.

Detective Sergeant Alan Barnsley said: “A significant amount of heroin and crack cocaine was seized, predominately from inside the bodies of the men arrested. A large amount of cash and multiple mobile...

Libraries Unlimited marks World Mental Health Day

Since April this year, more than 6,500 people have borrowed mental health and wellbeing titles from libraries across Devon, including 2,500 young people, Libraries Unlimited has revealed. The news comes as Libraries Unlimited, the social enterprise responsible for the running of Devon’s Libraries, marked World Mental Health Day (10 October), with the launch of 200 special talks, workshops and events focused on mental health and wellbeing during November. The popular Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme, part of the Public Libraries Universal Health Offer in support of mental health...

New watchdog for Exe Estuary

Marine businesses, fishermen and sailors are to get a new voice about what happens on the Exe Estuary.

Commercial fishermen, ferry operators, mooring authority representatives, pleasure boaters and boat yard owners have come together to form a new watchdog, the Exeter Port Users Group.

This is a result of Harbour authorities, such as Exeter City Council, now having to consult their local communities about what happens on the Estuary.

The new Secretary David Rochester, company director and active boat owner, said at its first meeting in Haven Banks: The City Council...

Exploding Pig

On October 14 Rusty Pig is taking over Exeter’s Exploding Bakery for one night only, with a special pop up feasting house.

‘Ethical chef’ Robin Rea is taking his food wagon complete with mobile wood fired oven to the bakery and café located right beside Exeter Central Station, where he’ll be serving up the Rusty Pig’s unique take on funky flat bread pizza.

The idea arose after Robin met Exploding Bakery owners Tom Oxford and Oliver Coysh at the Magdalen Road Christmas Fair last year, where he was selling his mobile fare. The pair came to eat at Rusty Pig restaurant in...

Exeter welcomes rooftop bar as The Terrace opens

Exeter’s Terrace restaurant and rooftop bar is now open, inviting people to enjoy stunning city and Cathedral views while sipping cocktails and dining on the very best in local produce.

Independently owned restaurant and bar The Terrace is the sixth restaurant to launch in the city’s new £12m dining destination, Queen St. Dining. It joins Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Absurd Bird, The Stable and Comptoir Libanais, which are already open.

The stylish Terrace, spread over two floors of Queen St’s landmark glass building, is inspired by the most stylish venues from...

Shakespeare like you've never seen before!

A group of deaf actors in Exeter will be given the chance to perform Shakespeare in a fresh way, thanks to a donation from the region’s leading housebuilder.

PaddleBoat Theatre Company has formed a relationship with the Royal Academy for Deaf Education in Exeter. PaddleBoat has now received a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes South West to help offer new performance opportunities to students at the Deaf Academy. Artists from PaddleBoat will work alongside students from the Academy to devise a sign language, non-verbal piece inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Katy Dash, Artistic...

Exeter College named City & Guilds UK Centre of the Year

Exeter College has won the prestigious City & Guilds ‘UK Centre of the Year’ award – celebrating the outstanding opportunities delivered by the college to technical and vocational learners.

The City & Guild’s Lion Awards are one of most prestigious in the skills education calendar and is a culmination of the Medals for Excellence awards programme, which dates back more than 100 years.

Judges of the awards - known as the ‘Oscars of skills education’ awards - praised the College for ‘ensuring excellent care, guidance and support for their learners’.

The judges...

Man dies in Exeter property fire

Police were called at 4.57pm on Sunday the 9th of October following reports of a fire at and address in Turnworth Court, Coombe Street, Exeter.

Devon Fire and Rescue were in attendance.

The body of a 47-year-old man was discovered within the address. The man’s next of kin has been informed but formal identification has yet to have taken place.

Fire Investigation team and the police remain at the address – police are currently treating the death as unexplained and are appealing for witnesses.

If you have any information that can help police with their...

Devon needs you as hospitality sector booms

High levels of investment and the impact of a hot summer combined with changes to consumer spending in the wake of Brexit have led to members of the Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association reporting an almost unprecedented demand for new staff.

Hotel and restaurant managers are attempting to recruit for a variety of openings with roles for front of house, reception, housekeeping and chefs available.

Craig Findleton, Chair of the Association said: “Members of the Association have been investing heavily in their hotels and restaurants over the past two years resulting in...

Smile! The Exeter Dental Centre are finalists!

The Exeter Dental Centre has been announced as finalists in two national award events; The Dentistry Awards and Private Dentistry Awards.

Following a year of huge expansion, growing from four to seven surgeries, the pracrice is very proud to have been recognised within the industry.

The award catergories are; Best Practice (South) at The Dentistry Awards, and Best Practice (South) and Most Improved Practice at the Private Dentistry Awards.

Co-owners Mike and Lara Hesketh bought the practice in 2012 and since then have worked hard to develop a leading dental centre...

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Pawesome day out with pen farthing

Heroin, crack and cash seized in Exeter

Libraries Unlimited marks World Mental Health Day

New watchdog for Exe Estuary

Exploding Pig

Exeter welcomes rooftop bar as The Terrace opens

Shakespeare like you've never seen before!

Exeter College named City & Guilds UK Centre of the Year

Man dies in Exeter property fire

Devon needs you as hospitality sector booms

Smile! The Exeter Dental Centre are finalists!

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