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Loganair set to launch new service from Exeter

Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is gearing up to launch a new route from Exeter to Manchester.

The new route is part of Loganair’s growing network from the airport adding to the existing seven services it offers from the base including Newcastle, Isle of Man and Edinburgh.

Starting on 26 October, the new service will introduce frequent flights between the two cities before moving to a daily service from March 2026.

With Loganair’s code sharing agreement with BA, it opens up endless possibilities for international travel on a single ticket,...

Exeter netball team shoot and score in funding bid

Team Isca Netball Club have secured a £1,000 donation from local housebuilders.

Persimmon Homes South West presented a cheque to the team at their regular venue, Exeter University Sports Park, earlier this month after the club applied to the developer’s Community Champions scheme.

Team Isca was established in 2016 and welcomes new members of all abilities and ages above 15. They play in the Exeter and District Netball League and, this season, will be playing in Division Five.

Persimmon has a significant presence in both Exeter and nearby Cranbrook, as well as...

Exeter care home rated excellent for culture of care

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/11/2023 - 3:17pm

An Exeter care home has been rated ‘excellent’ following an audit by a national care organisation with a focus on relationship-centred cultures of care.

The Old Rectory was visited by auditors from Meaningful Care Matters (MCM) who assessed the staff’s interactions with residents, as well as the home’s environment and the level of care given.

Founded in 2019, MCM aims to change the culture of care by ensuring people have purpose, are empowered to be themselves and have meaningful relationships within their care setting.

Auditors said the 46-bedroom care home...

Study reveals Exeter's trees store a staggering £56 million of carbon

The results of an extensive study on Exeter's urban forest have just been released, shedding light on the invaluable resource that the city's trees provide. Findings reveal the critical role that Exeter's trees play in enhancing the city's environment, economy, and overall quality of life.

The urban forest in Exeter has long been recognised as a vital resource, offering numerous benefits to the city's residents, workers, and visitors. The newly released report delves deep into the ecosystem services offered by this urban oasis and seeks to quantify its value to guide future urban...

University of Exeter apprentice wins at Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:30pm

A University of Exeter apprentice is celebrating after winning at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards .

Mamadou Kone, who was one of six shortlisted apprentices studying at University of Exeter, won in the Transport and Logistics category.at an awards ceremony in Birmingham last week.

Mamadou chose a Degree Apprenticeship as way of accessing higher education and developing his skills and knowledge after focusing much of his childhood and teenage years on pursuing a career in football.

He is now an apprentice on the Chartered Manager Degree...

South Western Railway improves timetable with more direct services to and from London

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:13pm

SOUTH Western Railway’s (SWR) December 2023 timetable will increase the number of direct, weekday services to and from London Waterloo on the West of England Line.

Direct services on the line that connects London Waterloo with Salisbury, Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids were reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those reductions almost halved the number of direct, off-peak services between London Waterloo, Andover and Salisbury, while customers travelling off-peak from London Waterloo to Overton, Whitchurch and Grateley must currently change at Basingstoke and wait...

Powderham Food Festival welcomes a record number of people this year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/10/2023 - 9:24pm

Powderham Castle's picturesque grounds witnessed an extraordinary turnout on the 7th and 8th of October as the annual Powderham Food Festival welcomed over 11,000 enthusiastic attendees across the two days. This exceptional gathering marked a historic moment for the festival, showcasing the public’s appetite for culinary delights and family-friendly entertainment. Unlike previous years, organisers opted to host the festival free of charge this year, with any proceeds made from donations and purchases going towards the essential maintenance of Powderham Castle, preserving it for...

Harry’s Restaurant Exeter set to showcase famous art pieces

Harry’s Restaurant, Exeter, is set to showcase famous art pieces by Banksy and Connor Brothers, as they launch their Art at Harry’s Exhibition.

Harry's Restaurant, a beloved Exeter establishment, is proudly celebrating 30 years of serving delectable delights to its loyal patrons, and with the third generation of the family at the helm, Harry's invites you to join in on a series of memorable events to mark this momentous milestone.

Launching on October 15, 2023, is Art at Harry's, a captivating art exhibition in collaboration with Brentwood-based Brandler Galleries. This...

Terrifying tea tasting at Bird & Blend Tea Co.

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/08/2023 - 10:21pm

Bird & Blend Tea Co. has unveiled its Spook-tacular Halloween Lock-In's, taking place on the 31st October in its stores across the UK, on the scariest night of the year. Events will take place in Exeter, as well as Brighton, Cardiff, Leeds, London Borough and Nottingham.

Halloween lovers can celebrate the spookiest day of the year in style with a magical evening of tea tasing.

All VIP guests will be treated to Halloween-special tea mocktails on arrival, before embarking on a scarily delicious journey tasting Spiced Pumpkin Pie tea and Toffee Apple green matchas....

Richard Chappell Dance celebrate 10 years of dance in the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/08/2023 - 10:17pm

This autumn, Richard Chappell Dance celebrates a decade of pioneering dance in the South West with Home Revisited at Exeter Northcott’s Barnfield Theatre (28 Oct) and Ashburton Arts Centre (10 Nov).

For the last 10 years Richard Chappell Dance has created memorable and moving dance experiences for audiences across South West England and beyond on stage, screen and in person through wide-ranging participatory projects. In this special anniversary year, the Exeter based company returns to its small-scale roots on the stage of Richard Chappell’s very first performances.

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Let's Rock organisers confirm Exeter return next year

The UK’s most iconic retro festival series Let’s Rock have announced the dates of four of their festivals for 2024.

A celebration of all things pop and ‘80s, Let’s Rock will be returning to Exeter on 29th June.

The most well-known and best-loved British retro festival, Let’s Rock offers glorious non-stop nostalgic fun, with legendary musicians performing hit after hit to a family crowd of all ages (many of whom come dressed in their finest ‘80s fashion).

The festival features two headline acts plus a host of stars from the era when pop ruled the world. 2023...

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