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Finding Balance: Exeter’s Favourite Ways to Unwind at Home

In today’s fast-paced world, striking a balance between work and relaxation is vital for overall well-being. For many residents of Exeter, the end of the working day signals a shift from productivity to personal time—a chance to unwind, recharge, and enjoy simple pleasures in the comfort of home. Whether it’s through quiet hobbies, digital entertainment, or mindful self-care, Exeter locals have cultivated a variety of relaxing evening routines that help them maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Reading for Relaxation and Mental Health

Reading has long been cherished as a way to unwind...

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Exeter School welcomes new Head

Exeter School is delighted to introduce its new Head, Louise Simpson, who joins the school from St Paul’s School in São Paulo, Brazil, following the retirement of Bob Griffin after 17 years at the helm.

Educated at a state school in Suffolk, Louise studied Environmental Science at the University of Wales before starting her teaching career in 1992 teaching Biology at Gresham’s School then Ratcliffe College and King’s Rochester. In 2009, she was appointed Senior Deputy Head at Brighton College, working under both Sir Anthony Seldon and then Richard Cairns. In 2010 she was...

Exeter one of the greenest cities in the UK

Summer may be drawing to an end as September is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean that it’s time to head indoors! Where better to enjoy the fresh air and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life than in a local park?

Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, has carried out a study to identify the cities with the largest area of parks per person. We used the Open Street Maps database to obtain the surface area of each park in the UK’s main towns and cities. If you love to relax in the shade of the trees, have a cool drink with your friends sitting on the...

Devon urged to help thirsty hedgehogs from summer of heatwaves

While many of us across Devon have been out enjoying the heatwaves over lockdown, with temperatures have soared to 38 degrees in some parts of the country, wildlife experts at Spike’s Hedgehog Food are urging people to help out hogs who will be at increased risk of dehydration, with some even dying of thirst in the heat.

An abundance of water supplies across Devon, such as ponds has declined sharply in recent years, meaning many hedgehogs struggle to get enough water - which is especially important when temperatures rise.

Another serious issue is that the water sources...

West End stars gallop to Exeter Racecourse

On Saturday 17th October 2020 West End Stars are bringing their talents to Exeter Racecourse with the previously sold out West End meets Animation LIVE and West End Extravaganza LIVE.

Appearing will be: David Ribi (Channel 5 Milkshake), Emma Hatton (Wicked), Jason Leigh Winter (Kinky Boots), Lauren Varnham (Gypsy), Lucy St. Louis (Motown), Matt Croke (Aladdin) And local star Romanie Jija-Walker (School of Rock)

Scott Hayes will be Musical Director.

West End meets Animation is a drive in concert for all the family, where David Ribi, Lauren Varnham and their West...

Recycle Devon urges residents to make a pledge and ‘wear what you have’

Devon residents are being urged to breathe new life into their old clothes and ‘wear what you have’ to help reduce their carbon footprint and to pass on clothes they no longer want to keep them out of the bin.

By making at least one of a series of pledges, residents will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win one of 10 Duronic Fabric De-Bobblers.

An estimated 10,000 items of clothing are thrown away in the UK every five minutes - and last year £2.7billion was spent on clothes that were worn just once.

Each household is estimated to have a wardrobe...

Devon unveil Sherford to Exeter route for Tour of Britain

Devon County Council and organisers of the Tour of Britain have today (Monday 7 September) announced more details of the Devon stage of the race to mark one year to go until Britain’s biggest professional cycle race returns to the county.

Devon will host Stage Two of the 2021 Tour of Britain on Monday 6 September with a 185 kilometre (115 mile) route between Sherford and Exeter, the twelfth stage to have been hosted by Devon since 2008.

A typically hilly Devon stage including 3,500 metres of ascent will visit the South Hams for the first time since 2012, combining the...

How an Estate is Settled if Someone Dies Without a Will

People prefer to write a will to avoid the confusion that may happen after they leave this world. Others decide to leave their inheritance in the hands of the legal system because they either don’t want to cause sensitivities after their death, or they may not have an heir. It takes some time to determine how an estate should be settled. The probate court takes on the responsibility of distributing the inheritance. We are going to brief you about the law and who receives a part of the inheritance if a valid will is not found.

Types of Heirs

The court needs to figure out who the...

A Night In becomes the new Night Out for Exeter students

As colleges and universities in Exeter prepare to welcome thousands of students, Covid-19 looks set to impact both lectures and lifestyle on campuses across the nation.

Despite the changing picture, thousands of students are planning to arrive at halls of residence and house-shares in Exeter, and it’s predicted they will be swapping their dancing shoes for slippers as a night in front of the TV replaces nights out on the town.

In preparation for bonding over binge watching, TV Licensing is encouraging young people who are substituting sticky dancefloors for Connell’s...

Pay by phone operator changing in City Council car parks

Paying by phone to park in Exeter City Council-run car parks is changing from Monday onwards.

From 7 September, RingGo will be providing the pay by phone transactions.

The Council is recommending RingGo usage as the safest way to pay for parking and has brought phone payments into line with cash, to encourage greater take up. The City Council has removed the convenience fee for paying to park by phone so that motorists pay the same price whatever payment method they choose.

Motorists that haven’t yet registered with RingGo, will need to provide a few details to...

New Falcon bus routes announced

The people of Wellington will soon be able to travel further afield as well as reach their destination in both comfort and style. From September 13, Stagecoach's coach service - the South West Falcon - will be serving two new stops in Wellington.

The Falcon is an innovative interurban coach service connecting Plymouth, Exeter, Cullompton and Taunton with Bristol Airport and Bristol city centre. Launched in 2016, it is the first and only public transport link from the South West to Bristol Airport and operates 20 journeys a day, seven days a week.

All nine coaches feature...

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Finding Balance: Exeter’s Favourite Ways to Unwind at Home

Exeter School welcomes new Head

Exeter one of the greenest cities in the UK

Devon urged to help thirsty hedgehogs from summer of heatwaves

West End stars gallop to Exeter Racecourse

Recycle Devon urges residents to make a pledge and ‘wear what you have’

Devon unveil Sherford to Exeter route for Tour of Britain

How an Estate is Settled if Someone Dies Without a Will

A Night In becomes the new Night Out for Exeter students

Pay by phone operator changing in City Council car parks

New Falcon bus routes announced

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