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Taylor Wimpey Exeter donates over 3,000 winter essentials to homeless people and £10,000 to charity

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated 3,011 hats, gloves, scarves and socks to homelessness charity, CRASH, through collections from across the region.

As part of its Wrap Up Warm campaign, the leading homebuilder has donated over 14,000 much needed winter essentials to 24 homelessness centres in England, Scotland and Wales in support of its national charity partners - CRASH, St Mungo’s and CRISIS.

Taylor Wimpey Exeter collected the most winter essentials out of every Taylor Wimpey region, and came up with the most engaging video that showcased the collecting journey....

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Award winning ocean activist backs new eco beach wear brand

AN award-winning UK paddleboarder and eco pioneer is to be the face of a new Devon ethical beachwear brand, set up to help families make waves with their wardrobe.

David Haze – who was recently named Ocean Activist of the Year by Surfers Against Sewage at its Plastic Free awards – has joined forces with Ottery St Mary-based SeaSurf.

And the 38-year-old, from Dorset, who is a nine-times world record stand up paddleboarder, has pledged to help the fledgling business in its war against waste.

The brand was founded by Marc Astley and his partner Laura Bond who,...

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University of Exeter celebrates a decade of student entrepreneurs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:08pm

The University of Exeter this month celebrated its thriving community of student entrepreneurs at its annual Student Startup Awards ceremony.

The event marked more than a decade of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through the award-winning Student Startup programme, open to students and recent graduates across all faculties.

Under the umbrella of the SETsquared partnership, the world's number one university business incubator, the Student Startup Programme has become a cornerstone of entrepreneurship support at the University of Exeter.

Six exceptional...

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University of Exeter campuses awarded coveted Green Flag Award

The University of Exeter has been officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks following its receipt of two Green Flag Awards for 2023.

Exeter’s Streatham campus, and the Penryn campus it shares with Falmouth University, have both received the accreditation – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces – from the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

Streatham is the largest of the University’s three campuses and is built around a country estate overlooking the city. The 300-acre site is a Registered Botanic Garden, and home to a range of...

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Leading construction supplier stopping off at Exeter builders merchant for demonstration event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/18/2023 - 10:59pm

Leading construction industry supplier TIMCO is touring RGB Building Supplies’ branches giving advice and demonstrations to those working in the trades and property owners, and will be at the Exeter depot on Monday 24th July.

Between 7.30am and 2pm, visitors to the branch will be able to see demonstrations of TIMCO’s effective insulation board fixings and advanced coach screws. Experts from the supplier will be on hand to talk to customers and answer questions.

There will also be giveaways and special offers throughout the free event.

Paul West, Branch Manager...

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Great South West leads UK Clean Energy Growth

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 07/18/2023 - 4:12pm

Region's unique offer of clean energy projects - 535 operational or in development - could generate 11% of the UK’s electricity capacity - boosting the local economy and energy security.

The Great South West of England is set to become one of the leading providers of low carbon energy in the UK by 2035, according to a major new report.

With Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station, floating offshore renewables in the Celtic Sea, and an array of geothermal, hydrogen and other green fuels already deployed or in development, the Great South West - covering Cornwall and the Isles...

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Worth the Weight: Vintage Kilo Sale returns to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:31pm

Shop with a clear conscious at Worth The Weight, Exeter on Sunday 23rd July.

Next weekend Worth The Weight is returning to The Corn Exchange, with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage through.

There will be 60 rails of clothing, where shoppers can pick and mix from the best Denim, Sports, Ladies fashion, Men’s fashion, Outerwear and accessorises and pay on the scales at the end. It costs £20 per kilo, with prices starting as little as £1. It’s a cost-effective way of getting bulk sustainable clothing and helping the environment at the...

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Renowned environmental champion announces Phase 1 of it’s extensive renovations at Broadsands is a huge success!

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:02pm

Multi-award-winning environmental champion Venus Company announces the completion of its ambitious Phase 1 renovation project at its beach café in Broadsands, has been a major success and well-received by customers, both existing and new. Providing tasty wholesome food delivered with an ethical philosophy and sustainability at the heart of everything Venus does, it’s their mission to be the greenest café operator.

Michael Smith (MD), The Venus Company says: “We are delighted with how well the sustainable construction process was undertaken and wanted to ensure it was beach ready...

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Grants available for groups that give communities a helping hand

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 10:42pm

Local groups that improve people’s well-being, reduces isolation, helps families eat nutritiously or aim to provide a warm safe space this winter are being reminded that grants are still available from Devon County Council. (DCC).

This month marks the first birthday of the Growing Communities Fund and since its launch it has been supporting local communities through the cost-of-living crisis.

So far more than £530,000 has been awarded to 300 different local projects, many of which are helping communities cope with the sharp increase in food prices and bills.

The...

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One Big Day returns to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 10:15pm

One Big Day Exeter takes places on Saturday 22 July at Westpoint Arena, from 9am to 4pm. It’s free to attend, everyone is welcome, you do not need to pre-book and there is plenty of free accessible parking available.

This is the perfect opportunity to see the latest range of vehicles, including Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), as well as powered wheelchairs and scooters available to lease through the Scheme.

EV Information Hub

Visitors can discover the popular Electric Vehicle (EV) Information Hub, which offers the chance to find out more about electric...

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Devon honoured to receive Railfuture award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 10:08pm

Britain's leading independent organisation campaigning for better rail services has honoured Devon County Council with a prestigious award.

Railfuture has named the Council a “torch bearer in rail development” and presented Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, with its Judges' Special Award.

The accolade from the judges of Railfuture’s Rail User Group (RUG) awards is in recognition of the County Council’s sustained delivery of rail projects across Devon.

It's the first time Railfuture has presented an...

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