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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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An ‘incredible’ achievement: six months of Covid-19 vaccinations in Devon  

Devon vaccination programme marks six-month milestone

The efforts of the staff and volunteers have been hailed as ‘incredible’ as Devon’s vaccination programme marks its six-month milestone.

More than 1.3 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given locally in the six months since 81-year-old Kathleen Viney became the first person to have the vaccination in Devon.

Between 8 December and 30 May, 769,059 people in Devon received a first vaccine dose and 553,204 second doses have been given as part of the fastest vaccination programme in British history.

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Exeter man gets his JETS on for dream job

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/10/2021 - 4:37pm

Like many others Cameron Bedford struggled to find a job during the pandemic, but he’s now fulfilling his passion for science thanks to tailored support through a government scheme.

The Exeter man, 22, is one of 1,760 people across Southern England who started on the government’s £238 million JETS – Job Entry Targeted Support – scheme over the last seven months.

Cameron, who has a biomedical science degree, is now working for Exeter University as a Laboratory Technician and is thankful for all the support he received in starting his career.

Reflecting on his...

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Destination - Devon! A day of drama, discussions, music and dance to mark Refugee Week

Refugee Support Devon proudly invites you to join us on Saturday 26th June , for a day of activities on the historic Quayside in Exeter, to mark Refugee Week 2021.

What? Destination - Devon! A day of drama, discussions, music and dance to mark national Refugee Week

Where? The Transit Shed, Exeter Quay, EX2 4AN

When? 11am - 5pm, Saturday, 26th June 2021

Destination - Devon! will celebrate our region's centuries-long tradition of welcoming people fleeing danger, through dramatic reenactments, talks and an exhibition in a genuine UN Refugee agency tent,...

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Exeter care home residents enjoy out-of-home activities once again

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/10/2021 - 2:24pm

Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, were delighted to be able to enjoy a short trip to the local garden centre, following the latest guidance from the government. The recent changes mean that care home residents can now participate in low-risk, out-of-home visits without having to self-isolate on their return to the care homes.

Staff have worked tirelessly to ensure residents continue to exercise and keep active in the Home and in their gardens and outdoor spaces. However, this is the first time they have been able to safely leave the grounds and enjoy an...

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FORCE Cancer charity receives £830 from Lopes Freemasons Lodge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/10/2021 - 11:39am

Lopes Masonic Lodge based in Exeter were delighted when their application to the WAKE fund on behalf of Kenton Force was successful.

Kenton Force led by Peter White and his team raise between £8 and £12 Thousand a year for FORCE EXETER the well known and worthy cancer support charity. They do this with the support of a Parish population of 1,300 people by hard work and determination organising in Non Covid19 times, Big Breakfasts, Sponsored Walks, 24hr dog walks, Cream Teas and Fares and also with the traditional collecting bucket most of which have had to be cancelled this year...

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Feedback invited on latest E4 cycle route proposals

Feedback invited on latest E4 cycle route proposals

Proposals for the next section of the E4 strategic cycle route along Union Road in Exeter have gone out for public consultation.

Devon County Council is asking for feedback on its plans to extend the walking and cycling route, which will help tackle congestion and reduce carbon emissions.

The scheme proposes to provide a new two-way cycle route along the north side of Union Road, and for the majority of this route, cyclists will be separated from pedestrians, but where it’s not possible a shared path will be introduced.

Stoke Hill roundabout will be converted...

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McDonald's restaurants tidy up Exeter Quayside

McDonald's restaurants join forces to tidy up Exeter Quayside

A group of 14 crew members from two McDonald’s restaurant in Exeter recently teamed up with the Exeter Quay Master to clean up the area around the Quayside. An impressive 20 bags of litter were collected as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Where You Live campaign.

The volunteers, from the Exeter High Street and the Exeter Marsh Barton McDonald’s restaurants, were split into smaller groups and maintained a 2m distance at all times to ensure social distancing rules were followed. All volunteers wore their own PPE and facemasks and all equipment was sanitised before and after the...

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MPs left surprised by 'slicing apart' of constituencies in boundary commision proposals

MPs from Exeter and East Devon have been left surprised by proposals that would see a major shake-up of their electoral wards.

Burnthouse Lane, parts of Countess Wear, and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are set to be moved ‘out of Exeter’ under proposals for a shake-up of England’s electoral map in 2023.

While Devon will gain an extra MP as part of the proposals, albeit in a county boundary between Somerset and Devon in the new Tiverton and Minehead constituency, as a result of the boundary changes, parts of what is the existing Exeter constituency will be moved...

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Gandy Street glows with lampshade lighting installation

Gandy Street glows with lampshade lighting installation

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:46pm

Gandy Street in Exeter has been transformed with colourful lampshades and festoon lighting, shining a light on the wonderful businesses which adorn this charming, cobblestoned strip. Tucked away from the crowds in the heart of historic Exeter, Gandy Street is one of the most picturesque and welcoming areas in the city, offering intimate shopping and dining experiences by day and night. Offerings on this trendy street are a mixture of local, independent and well known brands, including jewellery, gifts, clothes & accessories, culinary delights, and of course culture and history thanks...

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Work starts to build 74 new homes at two former school sites

Work has started to build 74 new homes across two former school sites in Exwick.

Exeter City Councillors gave the go-ahead last June for LiveWest to build 43 homes on the former Exwick Middle School site in Higher Exwick Hill and 31 homes on the site of the former Foxhayes School in Gloucester Road.

Now work has begun to build a mixture of social rent and shared ownership homes across both sites.

LiveWest, the largest housing association across the South West, has joined forces with Classic Builders on the 18-month project.

The development will benefit...

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