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A Taste of Zen: Suki Cafe Elevates Exeter’s Food Scene with New Matcha Soft Serve Menu

Exeter is fast becoming a true foodie lover’s destination. With its diverse range of cuisines and innovative independent restaurants, the city offers residents and visitors alike a genuine taste of the good life. Now, there is a vibrant new reason to explore the city’s historic heart: Suki Cafe has officially launched its highly anticipated matcha soft serve menu.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street, just a five-minute stroll from Exeter Cathedral, on Waterbeer St, Suki Cafe is a quiet, unassuming gem. For over a year, it has delighted locals with a unique...

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Hospiscare hamper time is here again!

Christmas time is approaching fast and that means it’s Hospiscare Christmas hamper time once again!

But what does this involve? In fact, it’s very simple.

The local charity is asking everybody to decorate a box and get friends, family colleagues to donate an item to fill it. After that, we just need you to sell some raffle tickets. The winner gets to take home the hamper!

This generous donation helps Hospiscare make Christmas special for local people and their families. It can also serve as an excellent additional treat for an office party or as a clever alternative...

East Devon Countryside gets spooky!

Want to get spooked this half term? Then why not take part in a number of Halloween-themed events taking place in East Devon.

The Seaton Wetlands Halloween trail is taking place all this week up to Sunday 30 October, from 10am to 4pm. Pick up a map and follow the trail of spooky clues around the Wetlands. If you complete the trail, you win a treat.

Join the Countryside Rangers and make some great autumn crafts this week. Create owls using pine cones and autumnal lanterns using leaves at Cranbrook on Wednesday 26 October from 2 pm to 4 pm and at Seaton Wetlands on Thursday...

Cast announced for Peter Pan

Escape to Neverland this Christmas with Exeter Northcott Theatre and the boy who never grew up…

This Christmas Exeter Northcott Theatre presents a brand-new adaptation of the much-loved J.M Barrie classic, Peter Pan.

Directed by Exeter Northcott’s Artistic and Executive Director Paul Jepson, join Wendy, John and Michael as they soar into the night sky with Peter to a magical land of mermaids and fairy dust, where children can fly and exciting adventures happen every day. But beware – danger is just around the corner. Captain Hook and the pirates are looking for revenge and...

Celebrate Wild About Gardens Week

Have you got a wildlife friendly space in your garden? If not, why not take part in ‘Wild about Gardens’ week this week (24 to 30 October 2016) and use some top tips from East Devon District Council’s Countryside team to encourage more wildlife in.

Wildlife researchers discovered in 2013 that 60% of UK animal and plant species have declined in the last 50 years. ‘Wild About Gardens’ week aims to raise the profile of garden wildlife in the 15 million gardens in the UK. The East Devon District Council’s Countryside team suggests a range of ideas and simple steps you can take in your...

exetreme imagination festival in Exeter

The exetreme imagination festival of writing and stories has started with an outdoor extravaganza, creative workshops and performances around Exeter.

Events so far have included:

Uncle Tacko’s Imaginarium and Isabella’s Story Cycle entertained young audiences outside Exeter Library with stories, magic and a flea circus.
Author Meg Rosoff was in conversation with Nicolette Jones - Children's Books Editor for the Sunday Times. Before an audience of people of all ages, they talked about Beck, a book written by Mal Peet and finished by Meg Rosoff after Mal’s

What do employers and recruiters look for in a CV?

You only have one chance to make a good impression. In most cases, your CV is the first thing an employer or recruiter sees, so it needs to hit the right mark. Too much waffle or too little relevant information is likely to see your CV discarded. This is your chance to sell yourself and secure the job you want, so don’t waste it. Here are some valuable tips for CV writing – ignore them at your peril.

Keep It Snappy

Employers and recruiters don’t have time to waste. More often than not, they are deluged with hundreds of CVs from hopeful applicants, so each one is only given...

Halloween: No trick, no treat, no thanks

Devon and Cornwall Police want to ensure that Halloween is a happy and safe time for everyone.

If you are going trick or treating this Halloween we want you to have fun and be safe but remember not everyone wants you to call at their home.

The ‘Sorry, No Trick, No Treat, No Thanks’ campaign encourages members of the public who do not want to be bothered by trick-or-treaters to download and print this poster and place it in the front door or window of their homes.

Crime Reduction Team Leader, Bob Bunney said: “In recent years we’ve seen an increase in the number of...

Newton Abbot suspicious device 'not viable'

Police have confirmed that following initial investigations the device found at a property in Newton Abbot is not viable.

A 200 metre cordon put in place around the address in Tudor Road has now been lifted.

Residents evacuated from nearby properties have been allowed to return to their homes.

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We can confirm that following initial investigations, the device found at Tudor Road, Newton Abbot, is not viable.

"Therefore, the cordon will be lifted and residents from the evacuated properties will be allowed to...

Ex-International sportswoman to become Director of Sport at Exeter Cathedral School

Former Hockey International Emma Ross has been appointed to become the new Director of Sport at Exeter Cathedral School. Following an extensive search, Mrs Ross emerged as the stand-out candidate, and is set to join the 3-13 co-ed Prep School in January 2017.

An elite athlete and an experienced player, coach, teacher and leader, Emma will be responsible for the provision and strategic development of all sport across the School, and will help lead ECS into the next stage of its exciting future.

Emma has recently moved to Exeter with her young family, and previously worked at...

Suspicious device found in Newton Abbot

Residents have been evacuated and a road has been cordoned off after a 'suspicious device' was found at a property in Newton Abbot this afternoon (Saturday 22 October).

Tudor Street has been completely closed off and a 200 metre cordon is in place around the site.

The A381 East Street has also been closed between King Street and Powderham Road.

In a statement, police said: “On Saturday, 22 October, officers from the Metropolitan Police attended an address in Tudor Road, Newton Abbott.

“Whilst there, officers found an item they deemed suspicious. The address...

Local News

A Taste of Zen: Suki Cafe Elevates Exeter’s Food Scene with New Matcha Soft Serve Menu

Hospiscare hamper time is here again!

East Devon Countryside gets spooky!

Cast announced for Peter Pan

Celebrate Wild About Gardens Week

exetreme imagination festival in Exeter

What do employers and recruiters look for in a CV?

Halloween: No trick, no treat, no thanks

Newton Abbot suspicious device 'not viable'

Ex-International sportswoman to become Director of Sport at Exeter Cathedral School

Suspicious device found in Newton Abbot

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