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New children's library opens in Exeter

After months of building work, the new children’s library in Exeter is now open to the public. The Clore Children's Library features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.

The new dedicated sensory space aims to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorders. Created in collaboration with specialists  Aurora , part of the Osborne Technologies group. The space features a lift to ensure all...

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Alternative pop up dining in city

Authored by Pickleshack
Posted: Fri, 08/22/2014 - 11:52am

One of Exeter’s long-standing independent businesses is teaming up with a local start-up to host a pop-up restaurant in Exeter on Saturday 30 August.

The pop-up restaurant, which will include live music and a pop-up bar, has evolved from “a real appetite for an alternative dining experience” explains Josh McDonald-Johnson, a michelin-trained chef and founder of Pickle Shack, the start-up responsible for the pop-up event.

“As a veteran independent retailer in Exeter, the Real McCoy was the perfect destination to hold such a unique event. Pickle Shack events place real...

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/22/2014 - 10:34am

Police in East Devon are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the A35 in Kilmington. The incident happened at approximately 9.09 last night (Thursday 21 August), on the A35 at the area adjacent to the bus shelter and the Old Inn Public House car park in Kilmington.

A single vehicle (Volkswagen Polo) travelling towards Honiton was in collision with a pedestrian.

The casualty, a local woman in her early 80s, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital in Exeter where she died soon after.

The driver of the vehicle, a...

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Who will be 'Ping of the Castle'?

Active Devon is celebrating all things Ping!Exeter with an event at Exeter Castle.

On Thursday 4 September, from 6pm-8pm, Active Devon will be holding ‘Ping of the Castle’, which will feature a workplace table tennis tournament, music and entertainment - all in the name of Ping!Exeter 2014.

There will be food on sale as well with a chance for everyone to get active, have fun and enjoy a celebration of Ping! Exeter. All abilities and all ages welcome, there will be free for all Ping after 8pm at the castle. For more information visit www.activedevon.org/pingofthecastle or...

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The bad habits that can ruin your bbq

The approaching summer bank holiday weekend signifies the end of the holidays for many of us before we return to work or school. It’s no surprise then that over half of us (54%) are planning to take advantage of what might be the last barbecue of the season.

However, the Food Standards Agency is encouraging the nation’s barbecue enthusiasts to ensure food safety standards don’t slip when cooking outside, as it’s revealed that more than nine in 10 people have at least one habit at the barbecue which risks their health and that of their guests. What’s more, one in five people (21%)...

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Valuable gokarts stolen from Raceworld

Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a business premises in Woodbury Salterton. The incident occurred sometime overnight between Wednesday 20 August and Thursday 21 August at the premises of Raceworld, located at Greendale Business Park, in Woodbury Salterton. The offenders entered the premises by forcing the shutter doors and once inside stole valuable Go karts including seven Rimo Evo 6 Go Karts (pictured) valued at £5,000 each, and two Statos Karts, one Pro model (pictured) and one Cadet model valued at £1,500 each. Police believe that the offenders may have used...

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Foundation XV Confirmed

Fifteen prominent Exeter-based businesses have pledged to support the Exeter Foundation by motivating their staff to raise funds through various fundraising events and donating a minimum of £1500 each.

The ‘Foundation XV’ is a new initiative from the Exeter Foundation which will officially recognise and promote businesses which raise money for the organisation.

Keiron Northcott, Trustee of the Exeter Foundation said: “The Foundation XV is a way for us to formally acknowledge the fundraising efforts by local businesses and their staff that raise money for us. Even though the...

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Local mental health project receives support of acclaimed artist

The Time to Change funded Double Elephant project based in Exeter has received support from acclaimed artist David Shrigley.

The mental health project aims to tackle the stigma that surrounds mental illness by engaging communities across Devon in print making whilst starting a conversation about mental health.

Artist Shrigley has generously allowed some examples of his drawings to be used by The Conversation Station which uses printmaking with thought provoking and humorous slogans to initiate conversations about mental health. Visitors to the Conversation Station will be...

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Gold accolade for Ottery’s Rusty Pig

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 5:55pm

Family-run restaurant Rusty Pig has been awarded a prestigious gold in the Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards 2014.

The respected awards aim to find the best places to eat, drink, shop and sleep in the South West.

Owner and head chef, Robin Rea said: “We are delighted to have achieved gold as this is based on a variety of criteria including local sourcing, quality, atmosphere and value for money.

“Taste is an important part of the Rusty Pig ethos - we only use pigs that have had a natural diet, the freedom to roam and a good lifespan, as this gives the...

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Stagecoach staff swap 4 wheels for 2

Stagecoach South West pledged its support for a team of super fit staff who are cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) to raise money for charity, yesterday (19 August).

The trio - comprised of Jeff Hiscoke, Clive Gillman and Andrew Bradford - left Land’s End on 17 August and are aiming to complete the 1048 miles in just 17 days, arriving in John O’Groats on 2 September. They are using state-of-the-art tracking equipment that will enable supporters, friends and family to monitor their progress, during which they will be covering up to 90 miles in a single day.

The...

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Boy, 11, seriously injured in collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Tiverton.

A car and lorry were involved in the collision that happened at around 5.50pm on the A361 eastbound near Gornhay Cross.

An 11-year-old boy, from the Tiverton area, was trapped in the car before being released by the fire service.

He was taken to the Bristol Royal Infirmary by air ambulance with serious leg injuries.

The 46-year-old female driver of the purple Citroen Picasso, also from the Tiverton area, suffered minor injuries.

She was taken...

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