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Share to Buy Live to host Homebuyers Day in Exeter

Share to Buy Live is set to host its inaugural Homebuyers Day: Exeter on Saturday 7th February, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s events programme and bringing affordable homeownership advice directly to local communities.

The free-to-attend event will bring together housing providers, legal experts, mortgage brokers, and homeownership specialists to help attendees better understand affordable routes onto the property ladder, including Shared Ownership. Confirmed housing providers include Sovereign Network Group (SNG), LiveWest, Centurion Place, Plymouth Community Homes...

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Volunteering Sparks Something Good in Exeter & Plymouth

M&S colleagues and customers across Devon have joined forces in a special volunteering initiative that has had a big impact on 24 local charities.

Nine M&S stores from Plymouth to Exeter took part in Spark Something Good, which saw more than 300 volunteers give up over 2,653 hours for free, in order to make a positive difference.

Director of Plan A at Marks & Spencer, Mike Barry commented: “There’s a tremendous sense of camaraderie when people come together to give something back to their local community and that’s exactly what Spark Something Good is all about...

The Terrace announces Exeter opening date

The Terrace, Queen Street Dining’s flagship and most eagerly anticipated venue, has announced it will be opening its doors for the first time on Friday 30 September from midday. The two-story multi-million-pound development promises to bring a heady blend of great food and drink, live music and DJ’s. Set across two floors including the rooftop terrace, its owners hope it will fast become the go-to venue for those seeking a sophisticated place to dine, drink or enjoy a night out. The rooftop features cathedral views and a stylish design. Customers can expect an adventurous menu with...

Man arrested after Post Office robbery

Police officers from Mid Devon have arrested a man after responding to reports of a robbery at Thorverton Post Office on Thursday 22 September 2016.

Police were called just after 3.50pm after a man had allegedly entered a post office on Bullen Street and threatened staff with what was thought to be a Taser.

Officers conducted a wide search of the area and apprehended a man on Bickleigh Crest on the A3072, after he allegedly tried to take a vehicle from a passing motorist by pulling them from the vehicle. Police are trying to locate the owner of the car, along with any...

Appeal after boy punched and threatened with knife in Exeter

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a 17-year-old boy on Flower Pot Lane, Exeter.

The assault happened on Thursday 22 September 2016 between 6 and 630pm.

The male offender allegedly punched the 17-year-old victim several times and then threatened him with a knife which he was wielding at the time.

Police Constable Matt Beards said: “There were approximately 30 people present watching the altercation.

“A member of the public intervened when the boy was being assaulted, which has potentially prevented a more serious assault....

Free places announced at Exeter School's Speech Day

Exeter School welcomed former pupil and BBC sports commentator and broadcaster Sara Orchard to Speech Day on 22 September where she entertained all present with tales of her 13 years working on the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, the Rugby World Cup and Wimbledon.

A highlight of the evening was the announcement by the Chairman of Governors Mr Andrew King about the creation of free places for children from the local community.

Mr King announced to parents, pupils and staff that Exeter School had received sufficient donations and legacies from former pupils, in addition to...

Exeter ranked top university in South West

The University of Exeter is the top university in the southwest according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.

The university, which was The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year for 2012-13, ranks 9= in this year’s league table. The Southwest region is well represented in the wider top 20 with Bath ranking 12th in the UK and Bristol 19th.

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 is published over three days, beginning with a free 60-page supplement published this weekend in The Sunday Times (September 25). It provides...

mum2mum market comes to Kenton

Mum2mum market (as seen on Dragon’s den!!) comes to Kenton Victory Hall on October 16th, 10.30am-12.30pm.

Sponsored by baby paddlers - teach your baby to have fun in the water! This Exciting baby and children’s event is coming to Kenton.

Buy top quality pre loved baby, children’s and meternity goods at a fraction of their high street price – all great brands in top condition. At mum2mum market theres a huge selection of just about everything…

There will be 20 stalls brimming with bargains.

Free goody bags for the first 100 people through the door.

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Motorcyclist dies following collision with car

A motorcyclist has died following a serious collision in Newton Abbot on Thursdsay (22 September).

Emergency services were called to Shaldon Road at 2.10pm after the collision between a red Mercedes B180 and the black Yamaha V-Max motorcycle outside Milber Service Station.

The motorcycle rider, a 53-year-old man from Torquay, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Torbay Hospital. He died from his injuries in the early hours of today [23 September].

Formal identification has not been carried although his next of kin have been informed.

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One in 8 SW renters victim to law-breaking landlords

New research released today has revealed that in the last year alone one in eight private renters has suffered from an illegal act committed by a landlord – equivalent to nearly 100,000 private renters in the region. Nationally, over a million – or one in eight – private renters across England have suffered at the hands of a landlord who has broken the law.

Alarmingly, the survey by Shelter and YouGov uncovered a worrying range of problems with law-breaking landlords in the South West of England, ranging from unlawful behaviour to serious criminal offences.

While reports of...

Christmas concert by Michael Morpurgo and Virginia McKenna at Exeter Cathedral

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Farms for City Children, the charity founded by Michael and Clare Morpurgo in 1976, there will be a unique Christmas concert performed by Michael Morpurgo, Virginia McKenna and a capella group, Voices at the Door at 7.30pm on Friday 2nd December at Exeter Cathedral.

The event is being sponsored by Every’s Solicitors.

Michael Morpurgo and Virginia McKenna will be narrating Michael’s story “The Best Christmas Present in the World” which revisits the trenches and tells the haunting story of Christmas 1914 when soldiers on both sides put...

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Share to Buy Live to host Homebuyers Day in Exeter

Volunteering Sparks Something Good in Exeter & Plymouth

The Terrace announces Exeter opening date

Man arrested after Post Office robbery

Appeal after boy punched and threatened with knife in Exeter

Free places announced at Exeter School's Speech Day

Exeter ranked top university in South West

mum2mum market comes to Kenton

Motorcyclist dies following collision with car

One in 8 SW renters victim to law-breaking landlords

Christmas concert by Michael Morpurgo and Virginia McKenna at Exeter Cathedral

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