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A Taste of Zen: Suki Cafe Elevates Exeter’s Food Scene with New Matcha Soft Serve Menu

Exeter is fast becoming a true foodie lover’s destination. With its diverse range of cuisines and innovative independent restaurants, the city offers residents and visitors alike a genuine taste of the good life. Now, there is a vibrant new reason to explore the city’s historic heart: Suki Cafe has officially launched its highly anticipated matcha soft serve menu.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street, just a five-minute stroll from Exeter Cathedral, on Waterbeer St, Suki Cafe is a quiet, unassuming gem. For over a year, it has delighted locals with a unique...

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Music & Memories with HRH The Prince of Wales

His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, has recorded a special programme to say thank you to volunteers of hospital, health and well-being radio stations for your work in keeping communities connected and patients entertained during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The programme, Music and Memories with HRH The Prince of Wales, has been specifically produced for broadcast by HBA (Hospital Broadcasting Association) Member stations and features some of The Princes’ favourite tracks. From artists including The Three Degrees; Diana Ross; Barbara Streisand and Edith Piaf to name but a few,...

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Uber to launch ‘Local Cab’ pilot in Exeter

Uber to launch ‘Local Cab’ pilot in Exeter

Passengers in Exeter will be able to book a trip with local operators Apple Central Taxis and Need-A-Cab via the Uber app

Uber has today announced that Exeter is the latest city in which it is launching its new product, ‘Local Cab’. The Local Cab product will enable passengers in the city to book a trip with two local taxi companies via the Uber app.

Anyone opening the Uber app in Exeter will see the ‘Local Cab’ option which will connect passengers to taxi firms Apple Central Taxis and Need-A-Cab. Users will have to download the latest version of the app to be able to see the...

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Hair Product donations are 'LUSH’ for unique Exeter-based hairdressing training salon

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Tue, 06/22/2021 - 10:48am

Lush, well-known for fresh, handmade cosmetics, and zero waste, eco-friendly options using natural ingredients for healthy hair, has kindly donated a range of hairstyling products to locally based Hair@theAcademy, a hairdressing training salon for vulnerable young adults based in the heart of the city and the only one of its kind in the UK.

Founded by Mary Pugsley MBE in 2004, Hair@theAcademy offers a unique training programme delivering hairdressing, barbering, customer service, Math’s & English, supporting vulnerable young adults, including the homeless in greater...

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Good Sixty partners with Co Delivery, Exeter's e-cargo bike delivery service  

Shopping local just got easier for the people of Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 06/22/2021 - 10:25am
Good Sixty partners with Co Delivery, Exeter's e-cargo bike delivery service

Good Sixty has arrived in Exeter, bringing the best local retailers and producers together online. A simple, convenient way to support the city’s independents, locals can get everything from weekly groceries to gifts and treats in a single purchase, delivered to the doorstep via zero-emissions delivery e-cargo bikes.

In partnership with Exeter’s Co Delivery , a growing number of the city’s independents are joining the Good Sixty collective. Ben’s Farm Shop has a wide range of sustainable essentials for...

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Mecca Bingo Exeter hosts weekend of Christmas celebration in June

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/22/2021 - 9:30am

2020 saw the cancellation of many Christmas traditions, forcing millions of Brits to settle for zoom office parties, Christmas shopping online, and fewer guests at the dinner table. As part of a weekend of National Bingo Day celebrations, Mecca Exeter is hosting Junemas on Friday 25th June, a unique Christmas event to reclaim last year’s celebration and to restore the thrill of moments spent together. This will be followed by a summer of missed moment events in Mecca clubs.

With a rare chance to be rocking around the Christmas tree in June, customers will have the opportunity to...

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King Billy student flats approved again

Plans to demolish an historic Exeter city centre pub and replace it with student flats have once again been given the go-ahead.

In October 2017, the scheme for The King Billy was granted approval by Exeter City Council’s planning committee, which in addition to the student flats, would also see a commercial unit and a restaurant/pub at street level.

However, in January 2021, as work on the redevelopment of the Longbrook Street site had not begun, the extant planning permission expired, forcing developers Rengen to go through the planning process again.

They had...

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Wildlife haven vision for former Exeter golf course backed by residents

Overwhelming backing proposals to enhance a former golf course into a much-loved green space in the heart of Exeter has been given by residents following a public consultation.

Exeter City Council earlier this year launched a consultation on how best to enhance the former Northbrook Approach golf course off Topsham Road in the year in partnership with Devon Wildlife Trust, following approval for the go-ahead from the council’s executive back in February 2020.

The Northbrook golf course was closed in 2019, and proposals initially would have seen the land disposed of, only...

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Top 8 spots to take an Istagram share-worthy picture in Exeter

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:09pm

The jewel of the South West, Exeter is a charming city full of incredible photographic gems. Exeter combines the best of the city and the countryside you will be spoilt for choice.

Other than amazing places to take pictures, drives, irresistible shopping, charming Devon villages, and the Dartmoor National Park, Exeter can be the perfect destination for a weekend break. When you are in Exeter, you are also within reach of Devon’s beautiful beaches and landscapes.

Therefore, to help you get the best of Exeter, we wanted to share some gorgeous gems that are perfect spots to...

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Fairline Yachts appoints new dealer for the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/21/2021 - 5:34pm

Luxury British boatbuilder, Fairline Yachts, announces the appointment of Seawood Yachts as its newest addition to the dealer network, covering the South West of England region including Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. Seawood Yachts will be known as Fairline Southwest.

Seawood Yachts is owned and managed by John Wood and Gary Ruffell, who were directors of Fairline Andalucia between 2003 and 2009. Operating from Exmouth and Torquay Marinas, Seawood Yachts offers a range of marine services including new boat sales and brokerage, yacht management and maintenance, and a chandlery....

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Flexi Season tickets now available for South Western Railway customers

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 06/21/2021 - 5:29pm
New Flexi Season ticket is available to buy from today and can be used from 28 June

South Western Railway (SWR) customers who split their time between home and the office are set to save money and enjoy more flexible travel thanks to a new ticketing product which is available to buy from today.

The new Flexi Season ticket will replace SWR’s Carnet tickets and enable customers to travel on any eight days in a 28-day period. From Monday 28 June, customers will be able to enjoy unlimited travel between the same two stations on their chosen days, with the product being valid across...

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