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New data from personal insolvency provider, Creditfix , has revealed that average debt levels in Exeter have increased by 8.1% between January and March of this year, as the cost of living continues to hit household finances.

The Personal Debt Index is compiled by using data from over 185,000 people across the UK who have received help with their finances through an IVA with Creditfix.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially, and increased levels of debt are a real worry for many.

According to the Office for Budget...

Quayside Distillery, located on Exeter’s historic Quay is delighted to announce the appointment of Gemma Peaks as their new Events & Functions Manager after a period of significant growth.

Having diversified their offering and taken on new ventures, which include pop-up collaborations and creating private labelled, bespoke flavoured gins for Exeter-based companies, Gemma has joined the team to help manage the abundance of interest currently registered to the venue.

With her extensive background in event planning and management, Gemma brings a wealth of experience and...

InExeter and Visit Exeter are looking for people to share their images of the new colourful flags and banners across the city centre, which have been installed for the Colour In Exeter campaign. A £100 Exeter Independent Gift Card will be awarded at the end of June, for their favourite photo of the flags.

The Colour In Exeter campaign includes colourful banners and flags that adorn the streets of Exeter, celebrating the different areas of the city. From Fore Street up to Sidwell Street, there is an explosion of colour from pops of purple in the West Quarter, yellow hues for the...

The British Science Association (BSA) has announced its full list of Scientific Section Presidents for 2023.

Professor Tim Lenton, Professor Elaine Bignell and Professor Katharine Tyler from The University of Exeter have been chosen as Scientific Section Presidents. They will play a crucial role in shaping the British Science Festival programme this year, encompassing every aspect of science, ensuring that the talks, installations and events at the festival, capture the most exciting cutting-edge research and innovation from across the UK.

Each year, the Presidents are...