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Exeter funeral home makes eggs-tra special donation

A funeral home in Exeter has helped bring Easter joy to the local community and children in need after donating 205 chocolate eggs and ‘bags of hope’.

The treats were gathered through a collection donation drive organised by the team at Co-op Funeralcare Exeter on Cowick Street, in St Thomas Shopping Centre, with some of the Easter eggs donated to children living in temporary accommodation in the city.

The Bags of Hope initiative, run by The Salvation Army, aims to spread joy and kindness during the Easter period. The Exeter team spotted the project and launched a call-...

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Exeter’s pioneering approach to sustainability secures prestigious Guardian award

Pivotal work conducted by staff and students to transform the University of Exeter’s approach to sustainability has won a prestigious Guardian University Award.

The transformative work carried out by the University’s Climate Emergency Working Group today (November 25th) won the Sustainability category at the annual awards.

The University also secured runner-up position in the Business Collaboration category, for its work as part at the SETsquared Partnership’s Scale-Up Programme.

Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of...

Exeter experts recognised as being among world’s most influential scientists

Leading academics from the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the world’s most influential researchers, according to a prestigious new ranking.

Fourteen scientists from Exeter, and a further three who are affiliated to the University, feature in an authoritative new list of the most highly cited researchers worldwide, produced by Clarivate Analytics.

Now in its seventh year, the ranking identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the...

FREE Online Community Resilience Event: Covid, flooding, emergency planning and more

Following on from the success of its August event, independent charity Devon Communities Together is hosting a second FREE online community resilience event this year, which will cover a whole range of topics designed to support communities in emergency situations, including flooding, lockdowns, emergency shelters and more.

The event, on 2nd and 3rd December, is being run by Devon Communities Together as part of its role as facilitator of the Devon Community Resilience Forum. Anyone with an interest in community action and community resilience is welcome to attend, including...

Exeter now home to 264,267 rats as lockdown boosts population

The population of rats in Exeter has increased to 264,267 in 2020 - boosted by quiet urban areas and plentiful waste food. There are now thought to be 2.2 rats for every person in Exeter.

“They say you are only ever 6ft away from a rat – and in typical 2020 fashion it’s now more likely in Exeter than ever this year!”, says Jenny Rathbone from Exeter Pest Control company Pest.co.uk

There are now 2.2 rats for every person in Exeter

Rats have enjoyed a bumper year, breeding like crazy during lockdown and making their nests in vacant buildings in quiet streets with...

Everyone Deserves a Christmas appeal launched in Exeter

The team at Mecca Exeter has today announced the launch of its Christmas appeal - Everyone Deserves a Christmas, to help those who may be struggling this winter season have some festive cheer.

Wanting to spread the Christmas joy, each of the 76 Mecca Bingo clubs across the UK are supporting a local registered charity with a target to provide at least 50 hampers valued at £50 each which will be distributed to local families through the charity. With over 4,000 hampers nationally, families in need can eat, drink and be merry this Christmas thanks to Mecca.

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Businesses look for quality over price

Quality and value, and not cost savings, remain the two biggest factors for businesses, when looking for a new supplier.

The Facing the Future survey, conducted by Exeter based procurement consultancy BCR Associates, canvassed the opinion of South West businesses from a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, professional services and construction. The survey provides a snapshot of how Covid-19 has impacted the supply chain.

In the survey, participants were asked to share their supply chain challenges, priorities and predictions. Steve Bolt, Director for BCR,...

Grand opening revealed for Exeter’s new fine-dining and cocktail lounge on Cathedral Green

Visitors and residents of Exeter are in for a real treat as No. 5, an exciting new fine-dining restaurant and cocktail lounge located on Cathedral Green, has announced it will officially open its doors at 9am on Tuesday 8th December.

No.5 occupies the former ASK Italian restaurant in the historic grounds of Cathedral Green. The new venue will serve an incredible selection of the finest food and drink in a luxurious but relaxed setting. Dinner guests, coffee drinkers and cocktail connoisseurs are sure to fall in love with this incredible new venue. The restaurant will feature two...

Finding People Who Don’t Want to Be Found

There are many reasons someone will go missing. Sometimes this is because they have been abducted or kidnapped, but often people go missing because they have a mental illness or are escaping from abusive situations. Other people choose to disappear for fear of debts, trouble with the law, or because they have done something very shameful.

Other people simply want to walk away from their old life and begin anew . In most cases, if you suspect someone has been abducted or kidnapped, the best thing to do will be to contact the police. The authorities can then begin the process of...

Study reveals physical demands of two-hour marathon

Elite runners need a specific combination of physiological abilities to have any chance of running a sub-two-hour marathon, new research shows .

The study is based on detailed testing of athletes who took part in Nike's Breaking2 project – an ambitious bid to break the two-hour barrier.

Professor Andrew Jones , of the University of Exeter, said the findings reveal that elite marathon runners must have a "perfect balance" of VO2 max (rate of oxygen uptake), efficiency of movement and a high "lactate turn point" (above which the body experiences more fatigue).

The...

Cards for Good Causes reopens shop in Exeter

The Cards for Good Causes Shop in Exeter has raised over £250,000 for charities in the past three years . Popping in to Cathedral Close to buy Christmas cards for friends and family has become a local tradition for so many people. It’s been one of the biggest charity card shops in the UK. This year though has been a challenge with the shop being unable to open.

As lockdown hopefully ends, Cards for Good Causes is to open the doors to a new shop on 3rd December in 6 Paris Street. Strict social distancing and all Covid-19 precautions will be in place to keep everyone safe. There...

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Exeter funeral home makes eggs-tra special donation

Exeter’s pioneering approach to sustainability secures prestigious Guardian award

Exeter experts recognised as being among world’s most influential scientists

FREE Online Community Resilience Event: Covid, flooding, emergency planning and more

Exeter now home to 264,267 rats as lockdown boosts population

Everyone Deserves a Christmas appeal launched in Exeter

Businesses look for quality over price

Grand opening revealed for Exeter’s new fine-dining and cocktail lounge on Cathedral Green

Finding People Who Don’t Want to Be Found

Study reveals physical demands of two-hour marathon

Cards for Good Causes reopens shop in Exeter

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