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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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Impact of flash floods being examined

More than 140 properties are thought to have been flooded across Devon during Sunday’s flash floods.

The initial estimate has been gathered by the Environment Agency, Devon County Council’s Flood Risk Management team and local city and district council officers as part of the flood recovery operation.

Officers have been on the ground visiting the worst affected areas to investigate the extent of the damage caused by the torrential rainfall. City and district authority “street scene” teams have also been clearing debris from affected areas.

Cullompton, Harberton...

Ukrainian refugee who won Exeter scholarship nominated for Student of the Year

A student who fled war-torn Ukraine before embarking on her studies at the University of Exeter Business School has been nominated for the AMBA Student of the Year Award 2024.

Kateryna Halkina was nominated for the award by her tutors on The Exeter MBA, who described her as someone who stands out for “exemplifying exceptional leadership, strong teamwork, goal-orientation and innovative thinking”.

Kateryna came to the UK as a refugee under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, settling in Dawlish near Exeter with a host family.

In Ukraine, Kateryna had been working for...

Exeter professor dishes out scoop on climate change in New York

An Exeter professor will be aiming to ‘make climate cool again’ by giving away ice creams today in Union Square Plaza for New York Climate Week.

‘Save the Flavours’ is a campaign by Climate Basecamp , a new science communications platform that aims to use popular culture to get people talking about climate change.

Climate Basecamp is founded by Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability at the University of Exeter Business School, alongside actor Rainn Wilson and comedy writer and producer Chuck Tatham.

Its ‘Save the Flavours’ campaign aims to raise awareness of...

WAY TO FITNESS Members Strip for FORCE Cancer Charity Calendar

More than twenty members of the Mid Devon health and fitness group, Way to Fitness , grabbed the opportunity to get naked and raise funds for Exeter-based FORCE Cancer Charity. Emma Healey, Fitness Instructor and Personal Performance Coach with Way To Fitness and Shine Brighter Coaching , put out a call for volunteers after a suggestion from a member.

‘We only had three weeks to put everything together because everyone has such busy schedules,’ explained Emma. Crediton photographer Andrea Wyatt stepped in to take the pictures while the calendar was Art Directed by Rachel Vowles,...

Exeter electrical wholesaler finalist in national awards for second time this year

Devondale Electrical Wholesaler, which is located in Marsh Barton and Sowton, is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Wholesaler of the Year category at the Electrical Industry Awards 2023.

This recognition marks the second time this year that Devondale has been shortlisted for esteemed industry awards, having previously earned nominations for Best Customer Service and Best Wholesaler: 6-25 branches at the Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2023.

The Electrical Industry Awards are an annual celebration of excellence, honouring...

How can I help my friend living with dementia?

We are hearing more and more people in the public eye bravely sharing their dementia diagnosis.

Fiona Phillips recently and just last week Alistair Stewart. Creating space for people to keep talking, offers opportunities we cannot underestimate.

"I am a great believer in the impact and power of stories. I hear them regularly and they move me beyond words" says Gina Awad BEM, Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) Founder & Lead.

"Last month I happened to be sat in a local coffee shop in Exeter and overheard a couple chatting about their friend who had been...

Mental Health Hub for tradespeople launched at Toolfair Exeter

Mental Health Hub for trade workers launched at local Exeter show as industry suicide rates soar

Shining the spotlight on supporting the mental health of tradespeople, a local Exeter trade show is launching its dedicated Mental Health Hub with the aim of fostering conversation, offering support and potentially saving lives.

In the UK, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women and in construction – a male dominated industry – men are three times more likely to take their own lives. Two people working in the UK construction industry die by suicide every day, which equates to more than 700 people a year.

A recent report shows that four in five...

Children and young people across the South West to benefit from law firm charitable grants

Foot Anstey LLP, has announced the four community organisations receiving £1,000 grants from its charitable foundation.

The Foot Anstey Foundation funds, raised by employees, are donated to local charities that have local impact.

The four charities receiving the grants are Breakout Youth in Southampton, HomeStart Exeter, Plymouth Football Boot Bank and Yeovil Opportunity Group (YOG).

Breakout Youth in Southampton caters for young people aged 11 to 25 who identify as LGBTQ+ in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region. The charity offers a confidential support service...

Exeter Girls Take the Leap in Aid of Pete's Dragons

2 Exeter girls, Amber Jenkins and Jade Driscoll, have completed a 15,000ft Skydive in aid of Exmouth based charity Pete's Dragons.

The girls signed up just a week before the jump took place after seeing a post on Facebook advertising Skydives as a novel way of raising much needed funds and raised over £1,000 and dedicated the jump to their good friend, Anthony, who took his own life a year ago.

Pete's Dragons provides support to people from anywhere in Devon who have been impacted by suicide.

You can still donate to Amber and Jade's page here .

You can find...

Exeter homelessness charity is a finalist for a national award

An Exeter-based homelessness charity has been shortlisted for a high-profile national award, for its essential work to support rough sleepers in the city.

St Petrock’s is one of 17 finalists that fought off competition from almost 4,000 hopeful applicants, to reach the public vote stage in a bid to be crowned National Lottery Project of the Year 2023.

Homelessness has been increasing in Exeter in recent times, with the number of rough sleepers doubling between 2021 and 2022 and continuing to rise.

Twice every weekday, the team walks up to five miles to provide...

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

Impact of flash floods being examined

Ukrainian refugee who won Exeter scholarship nominated for Student of the Year

Exeter professor dishes out scoop on climate change in New York

WAY TO FITNESS Members Strip for FORCE Cancer Charity Calendar

Exeter electrical wholesaler finalist in national awards for second time this year

How can I help my friend living with dementia?

Mental Health Hub for trade workers launched at local Exeter show as industry suicide rates soar

Children and young people across the South West to benefit from law firm charitable grants

Exeter Girls Take the Leap in Aid of Pete's Dragons

Exeter homelessness charity is a finalist for a national award

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