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Second stage announced for TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham

An exclusive second stage is being added to Devon’s biggest music event this summer – with a host of extra artists joining the line-up.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham takes place across the weekend Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28 with headline shows from Teddy Swims , Alanis Morissette and Lewis Capaldi.

And now additional artists will take to the festival’s all-new Castle Green Stage , performing from 2.30pm each day as gates open as well as after each headline artist.

Live music fans will enjoy the Castle Green Stage before and after the Main Stage acts...

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Exeter resident crowned National Rail’s ‘Chief Environment Officer’ to inspire Brits to take sustainable trips by train

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/25/2022 - 1:26am

Sophia King from Exeter has been crowned one of National Rail’s ‘Chief Environment Officers’ (CEOs) who will champion sustainable travel by train around Britain.

Sophia’s prize includes all expenses paid trips to ditch the car, discover 10 of Britain’s hidden green attractions and locations, and vlog her experiences to inspire others to make green journeys by train.

A passionate traveller at heart, Sophia has always been a fan of train travel and its sustainable qualities. Her goal as Chief Environment Officer is to spread sustainable facts to the next generation and...

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More top awards for St Sidwell’s Point

Exeter’s state-of-the-art new leisure centre St Sidwell’s Point has won two more prestigious awards.

The striking Passivhaus building won the national RICS award for Environmental Impact at a prestigious ceremony in London.

On the same day, it won best Civic Development at the Exeter Property Awards.

Judges said: “At the forefront of Exeter’s surge towards sustainability, St Sidwells Point is designed for 2080 climate predictions and is notably energy efficient. Expert use of technology to futureproof the project.”

Exeter City Council Leader Phil Bialyk...

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Road users encouraged to 'Be Bright, Be Seen' as clocks go back

British Summer Time ends on Sunday 30 October. As the evenings get darker earlier and the weather begins to turn, we’re reminding road users to “be bright, be seen”.

As the clocks go back, many of us will find ourselves travelling to and from work or school in the dark. Poor weather can also impact our visibility, and so we must be extremely vigilant whilst travelling.

Motorists are asked to look out for more vulnerable road users and to give cyclists, motorcyclists, and horse riders plenty of space.

Statistics show that last year vulnerable road users,...

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Wain Homes South West New Homes Team Charity Challenge

Peak Performance from Exeter Housebuilding Team

Authored by LOTF
Posted: Mon, 10/24/2022 - 11:40am

Three teams of intrepid adventurers from Exeter-based housebuilder Wain Homes hiked more than 20 miles in one day across the three highest hills of the Peak District, raising £12,000 for a youth charity.

Wain Homes contributed the registration fees for 13 employees to take on the sponsored challenge of climbing 1,300m up Kinder Scout, Bleaklow and The Black Hill. The walk is an epic adventure which covers the wildest and most remote areas of the Peak District National Park.

Members of Wain Homes’ technical, construction and regional head office teams took part in the...

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Police appeal after large scale altercation in Exeter

Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a large altercation in Exeter over the weekend that resulted in one person being hospitalised.

Police were called just after 1.30am on Sunday 23 October following reports of a large altercation involving around 30 people in the Guildhall area of Exeter City Centre.

Following this incident, a man was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with facial injuries.

Police arrested a local man in connection to this matter, he has since been released under investigation pending further...

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A free, family Hallowe'en adventure comes to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/24/2022 - 10:08am

This October, families in Exeter will be able to follow an augmented reality story-trail.

As part of local plans to give families a fantastic half term, InExeter and Visit Exeter have teamed up to provide a free interactive trail for families. Working with High Street Safari, InExeter and Visit Exeter have launched a unique, free trail in Exeter ready for October half term.

The Totally Spooking Out! Hallowe'en trail is an innovative experience that lets families choose what happens in the story as they follow the trail – all you need is a smartphone. Players will hunt...

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Devon’s Work Hub network goes from strength to strength

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/22/2022 - 4:13pm

Devon’s Work Hub network is continuing to grow across the county with the addition of three more hubs. Axminster, Ivybridge and Totnes are the latest to join the network, which now has a total of 22 flexible coworking spaces. The unique aspects of each of these three Hubs reflect emerging trends in the coworking world, providing niche offerings and a heightened focus on community. Waffle Work , located on Axminster High Street, is a community driven Hub and is free of charge to use. The Hub has on-site tech support and runs a free tech surgery on Tuesday mornings. Its on-site Waffle House...

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More households about to get food waste collections in Exeter

Almost 2,000 more households in Exeter are set to get food waste collections, the City Council has announced.

Phase three of the roll-out is set to begin shortly, with 1,146 households in Beacon Heath receiving caddies and a letter explaining how the collections will work. An additional 709 properties in the ward and in Pinhoe will follow a short while later.

The first phase of the scheme was rolled out last year, with 1,300 properties receiving the first weekly food waste collections in Alphington. The second phase then followed months later with the rest of Alphington...

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University of Exeter celebrates impactful partnerships between researchers and partner organisations

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 10/21/2022 - 10:02pm

‘Life-changing’ research collaborations including the first official project to reintroduce beavers into England and a report that informed the UK’s response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict were celebrated on Thursday 20 October at the University of Exeter’s inaugural Knowledge Exchange Awards.

The Knowledge Exchange Awards recognise collaborations between researchers and organisations that have made an outstanding impact on society, health and the environment.

The Awards were presented to winners in seven categories, selected from over 150 entries by a panel of industry...

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UK’s first Passivhaus Extra Care Scheme opens in Exeter

The UK’s first super energy-efficient Extra Care scheme has opened in Exeter, with a number of residents already settling in to the state-of-the-art facility.

Edwards Court is a 53-flat (one and two bedrooms) scheme built by Exeter City Council, working closely with Devon County Council and Radis Community Care. The scheme combines accommodation with care and support services for people aged 55 and over.

The building is named after former City Council Leader Pete Edwards. The scheme includes communal facilities and services, such as a lounge, dining area and garden, well...

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