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Custard Town to open in Exeter offering inclusive play for under 6s

Custard Town is a safe, inclusive, and interactive play space for children aged six and under, opening this June at Guildhall Shopping Exeter. Designed to spark imagination and sensory exploration, Custard Town offers a welcoming environment where children and grown-ups alike are encouraged to jump in and play.

Located in the heart of the city centre on Level One of Guildhall Shopping Exeter, the space brings a new, family-focused experience to Exeter’s retail and community offering, creating a place where play, connection and accessibility come together.

The space is...

Last chance to register to vote

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/22/2014 - 4:39pm

People who want to vote in this year's elections must make sure that they are on the electoral register by Tuesday 6 May.

This is the last chance for those not yet on the register to be able to vote in the Exeter City Council and European Parliamentary elections taking place on Thursday 22 May.

City Council elections are taking place for seats in 13 of the City’s 18 wards. The wards involved this year are: Alphington, Cowick, Duryard, Exwick, Heavitree, Mincinglake, Newtown, Pennsylvania, Pinhoe, Polsloe, Priory, St. David’s and Whipton Barton. European Parliamentary...

Exeter Flood Defence scheme to begin

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 04/22/2014 - 4:08pm

The first phase of the Exeter Flood Defence Scheme is due to start this summer as part of a £36bn programme of infrastructure developments across the UK. The scheme which will cost around £30m is expected to bring an estimated £200m of direct economic benefit to Exeter. Exeter City Council and Devon County Council are each contributing £3 million to the scheme with the remainder is being funded by flood defence grant in aid. The city’s current flood defences were built in the 1960s and 70s after devastating flooding affected more than 1,000 properties and while Exeter was largely spared in...

Plymouth University awarded NERC grant to investigate storm damage at Lyme Bay

Scientists at Plymouth University have launched an investigation into the impact upon the country’s first coastal marine protected area caused by the unprecedented sequence of storms this winter.

Researchers in the Marine Institute will use video cameras to assess changes to the seabed at Lyme Bay off the south coast of Devon as part of an Urgency grant by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

The project, which is also being funded by conservation charity the Pig Shed Trust and the South West Inshore Fishermen’s Association, will run for five months and could...

Private Inquiry into Tiverton Pub Blaze

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 04/22/2014 - 12:12pm

A private investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire Tiverton pub after an initial probe by fire investigators proved ‘inconclusive’.

Forensic investigators have been hired by owners of the Twyford Inn, Enterprise Inns, to determine the cause of the blaze which took 50 firefighters close to 10 hours to extinguish last week. The company which specialises in insurance losses including fires, explosions, accidents and engineering problems will provide teams of forensic scientists to study photographs taken before the blaze, which could help with the enquiry....

Exeter Golf & Country Club exclusive offers in the VIP Lounge at Exeter Festival of Food and Drink

Authored by jenniashford
Posted: Tue, 04/22/2014 - 11:43am

Come and see us in the VIP Lounge at the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink for exclusive offers and the chance to win prizes.

Exeter Golf and Country Club is sponsoring the VIP Lounge at the three day event which celebrates the food and drink producers, suppliers and restaurants of the South West, especially Devon. The VIP Lounge offers complimentary refreshments, comfy chairs, mini spa treatments and the chance to meet the team from the club and have a go on some of the gym equipment.

The festival, which is growing year on year returns to Exeter Castle and...

Duke of Kent to visit Devon County Show

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 04/22/2014 - 10:18am

The Duke of Kent is to attend the Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter on Friday, May 23. It will be The Duke’s first visit to the county’s largest annual event where he will be accompanied by Show President Sir Eric Dancer, KCVO, CBE, JP, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon. Sir Eric said: “We are honoured and delighted that The Duke of Kent will be with us this year and we are preparing a varied programme to reflect his interests.” The Duke undertakes a large number of official Royal engagements and has close associations with many charities, professional bodies and other organisations. The...

Grandson fuels support for Air Ambulances

Gillian and Mike Sexton from Tipton St John, near Sidmouth are Devon Air Ambulance Trust volunteers. They are also organising an event at the Exeter Golf & Country Club on Saturday 7 June in order to raise additional funds, as their way to say a very personal thank you.

Gillian explains “Our eldest grandson Callum was airlifted by Air Ambulance just hours after his home birth, after developing breathing problems. Thankfully after spending the day in hospital undergoing tests he was given a clean bill of health and allowed back home. It was, nonetheless, a very worrying time for...

Entries open for Michelmores charity run

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/21/2014 - 10:17pm

Organisers of the 12th Annual Michelmores Charity Run have announced that entries are now open, but are urging runners to apply early as they are expecting a bumper starting line-up.

The 5K event begins on Cathedral Green before taking in Princesshay, the Guildhall Shopping Centre, back to the Northernhay memorial statue and on to Rougemont Gardens, for a short uphill sprint finish at Exeter Castle. Entrants are limited to 1200 with a minimum age limit of 15 years. Runners will be provided with a race t-shirt sponsored by Pencarrie, which they are required to wear, unless they...

Police prevent raves in Devon

Devon and Cornwall Police have been running 'Op Derig' an operation to prevent Rave activity in the area over the Easter weekend.

Officers successfully prevented two raves occurring overnight on Saturday 19th April in the Fernworthy Reservoir and Woodbury Common areas.

In a recent statement, Police confirmed sound equipment had been seized with follow up investigations now being conducted. The operation will continue over the weekend.

Ins Steve Bradford said:

“Officers reacted quickly to information from members of the public to deal with two Raves in the...

Seeking Devon’s greatest grandparents

Glorious grannies and great grandpas are set to be celebrated when Devon’s Grandparent of the Year is named at the Pride of Devon awards next month.

Leading local law firm Stephens Scown LLP has joined forces with Radio Exe, to sponsor the Grandparent of the Year category of the Guildhall Shopping Exeter Pride of Devon Awards.

No matter what makes your grandparent great – whether they have been raising money for charity, taking up a surprising new hobby, or simply being a great friend and support to you – they deserve recognition.

Nominations are now being sought...

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