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Exeter Returns to City Category in South West in Bloom and Wins Gold

Exeter has proudly scooped a Gold Award at the South West in Bloom Awards, held in Torquay this week. This prestigious recognition follows months of dedicated preparation and showcases the exceptional planting and greening delivered across the city by InExeter BID, Exeter City Council, and the University of Exeter.

This year marked a significant milestone, as Exeter entered the competition as a unified city-wide application for the first time in several years.

This award is not the first recognition from South West in Bloom - previously, InExeter and University had...

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Moto and GRIDSERVE install even more ultra-rapid chargers at Moto Exeter, the largest high power superhub in the UK

Moto, the UK’s largest motorway services operator, and sustainable energy company GRIDSERVE are bringing 6 new ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points to Moto Exeter, the largest high power superhub in the UK. This the latest part of Moto’s ongoing nationwide effort to transform access to charging facilities and reduce range anxiety for EV motorists and marks an additional 12 chargers added to the site in total, in H2 of this year.

The expansion of its Exeter Super Hub is testament to Moto and GRIDSERVE’s continued commitment to ensuring that regardless of length of...

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A Dive Into Exeter's Viking Past

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 11/30/2023 - 9:15am

Wherever you are in the world, you're surrounded by walls steeped in history - this is no different for Exeter. Beyond its inspirational museums and jaw-dropping landscape, Exeter has a Viking history worthy of storytelling, a history that has shaped the city into how we see it today. In this article, we'll be taking a dive into how Vikings came to find Exeter and what transpired there, all those years ago.

The year the Vikings came to England

The year was AD 793. The Vikings of Denmark were ready to set sail for new riches and opportunities, in a land different from...

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Exeter food charity benefitting from Community Lottery ticket sales

A charity that helps distribute food to vulnerable people in Exeter is just one of around 100 good causes that are currently benefitting from the Exeter Community Lottery.

Exeter Food Action recently signed up to the fundraising lottery and hopes ticket sales will help them continue to support those in need across the city.

When people play the weekly lottery they have a chance to choose which good cause to support. Fifty pence in every pound then goes to that cause, with 10p going towards the Exeter Central Fund. The rest of the money pays for prizes and the...

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Warning to take extra care as wintry showers and ice forecast

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:53pm

The current cold spell could lead to a risk of wintry showers and ice on higher ground tomorrow (Thursday 30 November) and Devon County Council is urging people to take extra care on Devon’s roads.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice which is in force for most of Devon from 3am tomorrow morning until 4pm in the afternoon.

There is a chance of sleet and snow, with the Met Office forecasting the possibility of up to 10cm of snow on Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills, whereas other areas may get from 1cm-3cm.

With road surface...

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What a woman! Care home MD named Businesswoman of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:30pm

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are ecstatic because their powerhouse Managing Director has been named Businesswoman of the Year in the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2023.

Over 85% of the social care workforce is female. Many of these hard working, dedicated and talented women juggle the challenges of family life with their career. The purpose of the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards is to highlight and celebrate the incredible achievements of female leaders in all roles and from all corners of the sector,...

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Omaze £25k donation to FORCE Cancer Charity

Devon cancer charity receives £25,000 donation from social impact company Omaze

FORCE Cancer Charity, which supports residents affected by cancer in Exeter and the wider Devon community, has received a £25,000 donation from social impact company Omaze, following its latest house draw in the region.

FORCE works with thousands of people – patients and their families – every year to help them through the most difficult time of their lives. Anyone needing support can simply drop into our Centre in Exeter or book an appointment at our outreach locations in Ottery St Mary and Okehampton.

Omaze is committed to leaving a lasting legacy in the communities...

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Exeter woman named in UK’s 100 most inspirational women in cycling for 2023

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2023 - 11:19pm

An Exeter woman has been named among the most exceptional women in cycling, revealed today (Thursday 23 November 2023) by Cycling UK through its annual 100 Women in Cycling list.

Filmmaker, founder of The Alternative Film House, Catherine Dunn , has been recognised for her work encouraging other women to get on their bikes.

Each year, the UK’s cycling charity recognises women from all corners of the cycling world who have had a positive impact by inspiring others to cycle and thus helping make cycling a more inclusive space.

Despite the 2021 census showing there...

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More trees planted across Exeter’s green open spaces

Sixty trees have been planted across Exeter in the lead up to National Tree Week, the City Council has revealed.

The trees further underline the City Council’s commitment to its green open spaces as well as its pledge to protect the environment and become net zero by 2030.

National Tree Week starts this Saturday (25 November) and runs until Sunday 3 December. It is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration.

In Exeter, the Council has been busy planting 60 trees at various sites across the city. Some of the them are to replace trees that have perished, were in bad...

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Wilko reveals plans for Exeter store opening

wilko Exeter store is set to open to the public this Friday 1st December at 9am at Unit 100 Guildhall Shopping Centre, EX4 3HP.

Everything you’d expect from wilko and more. The store will offer customers all the essentials needed to get their home and garden jobs done – great value wilko own brand products alongside popular named brands. Customers will also be able to browse and order from the 100,000 items available on the recently re-launched wilko.com using self-service terminals for home delivery.

Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Kevin Mitchell, will make an...

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Award Winning Exeter Development Launches Show Home

Authored by AMBWILL
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2023 - 2:24pm

Acorn Property Group has announced the release of the first three and four-bedroom houses at its award-winning St Leonards Quarter development in Exeter, alongside a brand-new show home.

Starting from £565,000, these new bespoke houses are designed to provide modern living for growing families, young professionals and downsizers alike.

Winner of this year’s Exeter Property Awards in the Residential Development category, St Leonard’s Quarter was described by judges as a “city highlight” and recognised for its high quality. Potential buyers will be able to see an example of...

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