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Today, (Wednesday, 17th March), the social investment arm of The Big Issue, Big Issue Invest (BII), is investing £1.25 million from its Outcomes Investment Fund , set up with investment from Big Society Capital, into a programme that will support over 6,000 young people across 21 local areas in the UK to improve their lives, through sports and activity.

The Chances Programme, co-developed by Substance in partnership with the Life Chances Fund , Sport England and BII, is committed to harnessing the power of sport to enhance the life-chances of disadvantaged young people aged 8-17...

Bus passengers in Exeter will get a major boost this summer when a brand new bus station opens in the city.

The striking new Exeter Bus Station features striking glass-fronted covered waiting and boarding areas and high quality facilities. It will replace the existing bus station which was opened in 1964.

The emerging new facility will be operated by Stagecoach following the recent completion of a competitive tendering process.

Council Leader Phil Bialyk said he was delighted to see the progress that has been made on the new station. He said: “As a former bus...

The installation of eight rapid electric vehicle charging hubs across Exeter is set to get underway next month (April).

Eight Neighbourhoods across the city will soon have charging points within easy reach, with the first sites expected to be ready for use this summer.

It's the first phase of a private-sector led scheme that includes Devon County Council, Regen, Co Cars, ZPN Energy and Gamma Energy.

The project is funded by Innovate UK and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, and aims to deliver dozens of charge points across the City over the next two years...

As Global Recycling Day seeks to recognise the importance recycling plays in securing the future of our planet, one Exeter company is busy giving new life to an overlooked waste product.

Richard Hills-Ingyon, founder of The Recycled Candle Company explains, “When people think about recycling, they think plastic. Then they think cans, cardboard, glass. Finally, they think about hard to recycle items: toothbrushes, crisp packets, make up, writing instruments. There are solutions for recycling all of these products.

“But not many people think about candles. Usually, when...