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Youngsters check out newly laid football pitches in Exeter

Young footballers in Exeter have been given a sneak preview of newly laid grassroots football pitches that they will play on this coming season.

Youngsters from Heavitree Youth Football Club were given a feel of the newly created playing surface at Bromhams Farm Fields. The Under 11s side will be one of the teams playing on the three pitches when the season starts next month.

Also backing the new facilities were players from Exeter City Football Club, who popped along to check out the surface. Luca Woodhouse and Andrew Oluwabori were joined by Sophie Gillies and Beth...

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Pubs, poems, positivity: Publicans help to spread cheer across the region with heartwarming poem by SW poet

Despite their pubs being currently closed, many publicans across the South West are spreading some cheer to people in their local communities, during these challenging times, by sharing a heartwarming poem about pubs written and performed by a poet from Bristol.

The poem, which has been specially commissioned for pubs in the South West by arts project INN CROWD, is called ‘The Best Ones’, which has been written and performed by poet Malaika Kegode, who grew up in Devon. Her poem is part of a national campaign called ‘Winter Warmers’ that aims to help bring some cheer and hope to...

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South Devon UTC set to launch new Healthcare curriculum at virtual Open Evening

Marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11th February 2021), South Devon University Technical College (UTC) is inviting prospective students to find out more about its new Healthcare curriculum at its next virtual Open Evening.

Newton Abbot’s pioneering technical college is hosting the evening via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 11th February 2021 from 6pm to 7pm. Young people who have a keen interest in Healthcare and Engineering are urged to sign up for the event to explore what a career path in these key employment sectors could look like.

Throughout the...

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Exeter couple take on walk in memory of their parents

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:38am

TWO actors whose parents died from cancer have decided to put on their walking boots and support Cancer Research UK’s latest fundraising campaign.

Josie Kemp and Lauren Soley, both 26, are supporting Walk All Over in March to support the charity’s life-saving research. The charity is encouraging people to get sponsored to walk 10,000 steps every day.

The couple though are determined to walk 100 miles of the Jurassic Coast in March and go that extra to make a difference. Lauren and Josie have been together almost 4 years and met as actors in Les Misérables in The West End...

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Paul and Donna Berry who own The Swan and Spelt restaurants in Bampton.

The Swan and Spelt make 2021 Michelin Guide

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Thu, 01/28/2021 - 9:48am

STAFF at The Swan and Spelt restaurants in Bampton in Devon say they are proud to have been featured in the recently published 2021 Michelin Guide (January 2021).

Michelin insisted on going ahead with the guide this year to help support the hospitality industry after it has faced difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chef-patron Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan and Spelt with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, said: “After what has been an incredibly difficult year for the hospitality industry, we’re staggered and delighted that both of our restaurants have...

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Devon's care workers 'deserve to be recognised and better paid'

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/27/2021 - 2:37pm

Devon’s care workers need to be recognised now for their vital contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic by being better valued and rewarded, according to Devon County Council’s (DCC) Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter.

More care workers are needed to provide care to older people and those with disabilities or mental health needs.

There are currently approximately 1,500 permanent care vacancies in Devon, and many other additional temporary vacancies due to COVID-19.

And Cllr Leadbetter says that unless the government...

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Positive case numbers have fallen, but we must continue to comply with rules

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/27/2021 - 2:20pm

Devon has seen a fall in the number of positive cases, across all age groups, Public Health Devon has confirmed.

"The current restrictions are helping to bring down the number of positive cases in Devon," says Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon.

"Devon residents are doing really well in adhering to the current lockdown restrictions, and we're seeing evidence that their efforts are working. However, we must keep it up.

"We do have concerns about the numbers of people currently testing positive for coronavirus in care homes, and in some business settings...

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University of Exeter leads national efforts to create sustainable future with launch of circular economy hub

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/27/2021 - 2:20pm

A new research hub led by the University of Exeter will spearhead national efforts to create a 'circular economy' where fewer resources are used and more waste materials reused – delivering huge benefits to the environment and UK economy.

The National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub is supported with £3.5 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

It will work with the five circular economy centres that were announced last November to explore how reusing waste materials in a wide range of industries, including textiles, construction, chemical and metals,...

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Appeal launched by Exeter retirees to complete their community

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Wed, 01/27/2021 - 7:34am

Homeowners at McCarthy Stone's Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development in Exeter have launched an appeal to find ‘the missing piece in its puzzle’ to complete their vibrant community.

After a busy few months following the pandemic, all but two of the age-exclusive apartments at Pinnoc Mews on Bakers Way have now been sold and local retirees are being urged to come forward and join the fantastic set-up at Pinnoc Mews.

Nicki Beswarick, Divisional Marketing Manager for McCarthy Stone Southern, says: “We have all been facing a challenging time recently, so it is now more...

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Face mask litter

Exeter sees huge increase in face mask litter

Litter pickers in Exeter are seeing a huge increase in the number of used disposable face masks being spotted during their patrols, as the number of single use masks in Exeter reaches 91,612 per day.

“The scale of the problem of carelessly dumped disposable face masks is massive – residents of Exeter use 91,612 single use plastic masks a day and sadly some of these are being dropped, or simply fall from people’s pockets – sightings are increasingly common now”, explains Charlotte Green of Exeter waste company TradeWaste.co.uk

The number of disposable face masks that will...

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Who are Devon’s outstanding apprentices?

Who are Devon’s outstanding apprentices?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/26/2021 - 8:35pm

RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with Radio Exe to recognise the county’s apprentices and is encouraging companies from all sectors to nominate in the Devon Outstanding Apprentice award.

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 8th to 14th February, RGB and Radio Exe are looking for apprentices who perhaps go the extra mile, have a great attitude, make an invaluable contribution to a company, or simply produce brilliant work.

One nominee will be named the winner and will receive £200 to spend on Exeter High Street, as well as £200 to spend...

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