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Exeter Entrepreneur and Mercure Hotel Launch City’s First Post-Race Recovery Hub

As thousands of runners prepare to take on the Great West Run on May 24th, a local startup is ensuring they don’t spend the next week in pain.

Race Home , a specialist running and recovery brand founded in Exeter, has partnered with the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel to launch a high-tech "Recovery Pod." The pop-up sanctuary will offer "Pulsio Pro" compression technology—usually reserved for elite athletes—to local charity runners and club athletes alike.

"Most runners put months of training into the race, but have no plan for the 48 hours after," says Tim Flint founder...

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Police appeal after Exeter assault

Police investigating a reported assault in Exeter have issued images of a man they would like to identify in connection with the incident.

It happened in Cathedral Green, outside the rear of NatWest Bank, at about 10pm on Monday, 3 October, 2022.

A man sustained life-changing injuries.

A 51-year-old male from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, and bailed until 31 March.

A 52-year-old male from Exeter and a 50-year-old male of no fixed abode, have both been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and bailed until 31...

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Devon chef and pub owner uncorks his new wine school

The owner of a gastro pub in Exeter is raising a glass to his new wine school which launches this week.

Luke Davies, the owner of Cowick Barton gastro pub and a local wine expert, is launching Devon Local Wine School to host regular wine tastings, food and wine events and wine qualifications for those keen to learn more about wine.

He will be organising informative and affordable wine events ranging from classic cheese and wine nights, Italian and Spanish food and wine pairing evenings, an exclusive six-course wine and food ‘lock-in’ taster nights and specialist wine...

Exonians to give Hong Kong arrivals a warm welcome

This weekend, Exeter will host their first ever Friendship Festival , offering a VIP celebration to welcome arrivals from Hong Kong. Around 140,000 people from Hong Kong have arrived into the UK following the introduction of British Nationals Overseas (BNO) visa scheme offered by the UK Government in January 2021. The event, centred around the Lunar New Year festivities, will celebrate the coming together of cultures and draw in on traditions, food, and fun activities that many would usually enjoy when back home in Hong Kong.

Exeter’s event is expected to attract over 200 people...

Exeter eye-health clinics help to alleviate NHS burden

Exeter opticians are reminding people about the eye-health services they provide on behalf of the NHS which can save unnecessary trips to the GP or hospital Emergency Department.

High street optometrists form part of primary care by being the first point of contact for a range of sudden onset eye conditions or concerns, in the same way that GPs cover broader aspects of health.

Staff at the Specsavers Exeter store can detect and manage a huge range of eye conditions, including red eye, dry eye and floaters in the vision. Help with more complex conditions will be discussed...

Premiership Rugby Celebrates Cohort of Apprentices

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2023, 6th-12th February, Premiership Rugby is shining a spotlight on individuals from its award winning HITZ education and employability programme to demonstrate how rugby is helping create a new generation of apprentices.

Helping young people to secure apprenticeships is a key objective of Premiership Rugby through the HITZ programme which has been running since 2008. It is on this programme that young people can find the steppingstones to employment, by gaining qualifications and learning new skills which make them more work ready....

Explore everyday life through magic at unique Exeter event

Magic fans can help a University of Exeter expert with his ongoing research into social behaviour during a unique city event.

Professor Brian Rappert, a criminologist, took up entertainment magic five years ago and is now a member of the Magic Circle.

During shows this winter at the Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre Professor Rappert will offer displays of magic as a way to get audiences to consider the place of deception and secrecy in everyday life. Attendees will be able to try out some magic for themselves.

Professor Rappert said: “We can use magic to understand...

The Venus Company launches a new healthy dog menu for its four-legged customers!

Dogs just love to run free on the beach whatever the weather and a perfect day out with the family is not complete without a visit to one of the three dog-friendly Venus beach cafes across South Devon. Here you will find a warm welcome for both you and your best friend, who will be well cared for with the launch of Venus’ canine menu.

With three different natural chews specific for small, medium, and large dogs, Venus can cater to every size. The tasty dog treats are fully digestible and sustainable, naturally made from by-products of the meat industry. Individually wrapped in...

Despite cost of living, study finds personal debts in Exeter have decreased by 28%

New data from personal insolvency provider, Creditfix , has revealed that average debt levels in Exeter have decreased by 28% since 2020.

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 or Trust Deed with Creditfix.

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

According to the Office for Budget Responsibility , UK households will spend £83billion in servicing debts (...

Exeter murder victim named

Police have named the man who died following an altercation in Exeter at the weekend.

Now formally identified, he has been named as Stephen Cook, 45, from Exeter.

A 29-year-old woman from Exeter and a 32-year-old man from Exmouth, who had been arrested on suspicion of affray, have been released on bail to return Thursday 27 April.

A 19-year-old of no fixed abode who was arrested on suspicion of murder will face no further police action on that matter but was further arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released on police bail to return on Thursday 27...

Public Sewer Services renews contract with Exeter-based Lightfoot having saved over £58k in fuel bills, and 102 tonnes of CO2 in the last 12 months

Leading sewer and drainage installation, renovation, repair and maintenance company, Public Sewer Services, has renewed its contract with Exeter-based Lightfoot having succeeded in slashing vehicle idling, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions across its fleet of 132 vehicles.

Providing real-time, in-cab coaching, and rewards for better driving, Lightfoot has delivered almost £58,000 of savings on fuel to Public Sewer Services in the year to December 2022, whilst reducing CO2 by 102 tonnes. In trials Lightfoot was shown to improve mpg by 15.5%, at the same time as reducing vehicle...

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Exeter Entrepreneur and Mercure Hotel Launch City’s First Post-Race Recovery Hub

Police appeal after Exeter assault

Devon chef and pub owner uncorks his new wine school

Exonians to give Hong Kong arrivals a warm welcome

Exeter eye-health clinics help to alleviate NHS burden

Premiership Rugby Celebrates Cohort of Apprentices

Explore everyday life through magic at unique Exeter event

The Venus Company launches a new healthy dog menu for its four-legged customers!

Despite cost of living, study finds personal debts in Exeter have decreased by 28%

Exeter murder victim named

Public Sewer Services renews contract with Exeter-based Lightfoot having saved over £58k in fuel bills, and 102 tonnes of CO2 in the last 12 months

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