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The First of Ten: InExeter reveals New Gandy Street Mural

Passersby and shoppers on Gandy Street are now welcomed by a warm and radiant mural on the wall of IT Champion . This piece is part of a new project to deliver ten street art installations between 2025 and 2030, InExeter have unveiled the first mural in this five-year journey – “Dreamer of Dreams” .

This project builds on InExeter’s street art programme, which saw ten murals brighten up different parts of the city. Each artwork delivered by InExeter over the next five years will be designed to meet one of three key objectives: to celebrate Exeter’s unique identity and cityscape,...

Food & Drink Devon Award winners announced

The best of Devon’s food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers joined together in eager anticipation for the announcement of this year’s Food & Drink Devon Award winners.

The ceremony took place on Monday 5th October at Exeter Golf and Country Club and was hosted by food and drink broadcaster and BBC Radio 2's one and only Nigel Barden. This year’s highly esteemed award ‘Best Producer’ was presented to Dartmoor Farmers.

The impressive Prince Hall Hotel near Two Bridges on Dartmoor won the highly sought after ‘Best Fine...

Ways to Support Exeter’s Local Schools and Charities

Living in Exeter is great, but have you ever felt you'd like to give more back to the community?

They always say charity begins at home, and locally, we have a lot of people who are trying to raise money for good causes, from charities through to schools who want to offer local children the best resources for their education. If you are interested in offering time or money to help any of them reach your goals, here are some ways you can be more involved with local fundraising in Exeter, and play a bigger part in making our communities even better! Use Social Media to Find...

Exeter Monopoly set to launch in style

The Monopoly: Exeter Edition will be launched in spectacular style in Exeter on Wednesday (14 October).

A gigantic replica of the board will be unveiled at 10am at The Hall, Stepcote Hill - exactly the same time as the game hits shop and online shelves. At that time it will be announced in full for the first time.

Mr Monopoly will be there too!

Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, who is attending the launch, says: “I am absolutely thrilled that the voting public has chosen Exeter to be represented in a special edition of the world’s most...

Thank You Exeter!

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 5:00pm

Thank You Exeter! More than 100 local businesses, schools and organisation took part in our Bring a £1 Day.

You may have seen our fundraising team at Princesshay, wearing our new logo t-shirts and standing by our giant big pink collecting hat, kindly made by Brightsea Printers.

Lots of people said hello and donated a £1 and some local businesses came by to pop their staff collection into our Hospiscare hat. Children were intrigued to peer into the hat. Radio Exe and singer Jimmy Ireland joined us during the day to liven up the event.

Sarah Smith, our community...

Attempted murder investigation in Crediton

Police are investigating an attempted murder in Crediton at the weekend after a man suffered life-threatening injuries.

A 35-year-old man, from Crediton, was allegedly attacked in an alleyway at The Burrowe between 12.30am and 1.15am on Saturday 10 October.

He suffered serious neck and facial injuries and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and were taken into custody at Heavitree Road police station, Exeter.

Two 18-year-old men, from Crediton...

Sitting for long periods not bad for health

New research from the University of Exeter and University College London has challenged claims that sitting for long periods increases the risk of an early death even if you are otherwise physically active.

The study, which is published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, followed more than 5,000 participants for 16 years (making it one of the longest follow-up studies in this area of research) and found that sitting, either at home or at work, is not associated with an increased risk of dying.

These findings challenge previous research suggesting that the act of...

Crimebeat grants available to Devon groups

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:54am

Applications are now open for groups in Devon to apply for grants of up to £3,000.

Grassroots Grants up to £500, Connection Grants up to £1,000 and Action Grants up to £3,000 are available for projects that can prove they will have a positive impact on vulnerable young people and will help cut crime, especially anti social behaviour, substance abuse or school absenteeism.

Funding comes from money recovered from criminals via the Proceeds of Crime Act and seizure of assets. Chief of police for Devon, Chief Superintendent Paul Davies said “I’m delighted to be able to support...

Trick or Treat with the Treehouse Trolls

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:53am

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is launching its brand new spooky attraction, Trick or Treat with the Treehouse Trolls this October half term.

Guests brave enough to take a trek into the spooky Wilderness will come face to face with the mischievous Treehouse Trolls. A trick or treat is in store for guest of all ages, but the question is, “do you dare to enter the creepy treehouse to see what fate waits.”

The legendary Witch’s Cavern returns to Devon’s Crealy with ghastly surprises at every turn. The Crealy witches awake from their summer time slumber ready to spook and...

Three arrested in connection with attempted murder in Crediton

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 10:10am

Police are investigating an attempted murder in Crediton at the weekend after a man suffered life-threatening injuries.

A 35-year-old man, from Crediton, was allegedly attacked in an alleyway at The Burrowe between 12.30am and 1.15am on Saturday 10 October.

He suffered serious neck and facial injuries and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and were taken into custody at Heavitree Road police station, Exeter.

Two 18-year-old men, from Crediton...

Exeter pupil awarded research placement

An Exeter School scientist spent one month on a Nuffield research placement at Exeter University gaining an insight into scientific research.

Upper Sixth Former Robbie Bell spent four weeks in Exeter University's Biophysics department; running a research project alongside a lab partner, working nine to five, five days a week.

Robbie said the experience was incredibly independent and unique.

"No other work placement that I have seen gives the individual so much control over what they do, or trusts them with techniques so fully.

"Our project aim, and methods...

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