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Honorary degree for former Exeter MP

Former city MP Ben Bradshaw thanked University of Exeter students for “all they have given the city” as he joined their graduation ceremony to be given his own honorary degree.

Sir Ben’s award was in recognition of public service, including his achievements to boost the quality of schools in Exeter, bring jobs to the city and his campaigning for LGBT rights.

During his 27 years as Exeter’s MP he worked to bring the Met Office to the city and worked closely with the University of Exeter and others in the community to bring about a huge school reorganisation and rebuilding...

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Double win for charity's volunteers in the BBC Make A Difference awards

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 11:49pm

Two volunteers for Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care have been recognised at this year’s BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference awards, which celebrate people who genuinely make a difference in communities across the county.

Jane Taylor and Arthur Harman received their trophies from BBC Radio Devon presenters at a ceremony on Wednesday, held at Winslade Park in Clyst St Mary.

Jane Taylor, from Okehampton, is an ambassador for Westbank’s Devon Carers service and an unpaid carer for her husband, who has advanced MS. Jane won the Carer award, celebrating those who...

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Exeter Air Explorers Prepare for Take Off!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 5:19pm

Exeter Explorers is full of boys and girls from 14 to 17…over 70 to be more specific! Due to this huge demand, and with the support of 3rd Exeter Air Scout Group, the Explorer Unit has made the decision to create a brand new Air Explorer Unit.

After take off, Exeter Air Explorers will become the only RAF accredited Air Explorers in the South West of England. Many of the existing Explorers Scouts are excited to retain their speciality in Air Scouting and welcome others to be a part of the new unit.

The opportunity to join Scouting isn’t just open to young people. Do you...

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Winners of children's recycle and reuse short story competition praised

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 5:06pm

The winners of a children’s short story competition, which focused on the themes of waste and recycling, were presented with their prizes last weekend (September 21) at Exeter Library.

The competition was held earlier this year and was organised by Devon County Council’s Waste Education Team.

The team works with schools across the county to raise awareness about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling through events such as this competition, school trips and workshops.

The competition complemented recent workshops on composting, marine litter, and...

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Cranbook launches first mobility scooter with free hire to enhance accessibility

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 4:59pm

Cranbrook Town Council Councillors, Lesley Browne from LiveWest and Matt Rowett from Move More Cranbrook, celebrate the arrival of the mobility scooter in Cranbrook, Devon.

In a significant step toward improving accessibility and mobility for its residents and visitors, Cranbrook Town Council proudly announces the launch of Cranbrook’s first mobility scooter. This initiative aims to increase accessibility across the town, including the award-winning Cranbrook Country Park.

The mobility scooter scheme is developed and managed by Cranbrook Town Council and co-funded...

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Robin Ince becomes patron for Devon charity

Comedian, author, broadcaster and library advocate joins Libraries Unlimited

Robin Ince has become a patron for Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the libraries in Devon and Torbay. Robin is a comedian and author and is perhaps best known as co-host of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox, which popularises scientific ideas.

He also co-hosts the podcast Book Shambles with Josie Long, An Uncanny Hour and Science Shambles with Dr Helen Czerski. He has authored books on humour, humanity, scientific curiosity and...

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Rathbones Group increases support for Exeter Cathedral

Rathbones Group is pleased to announce that it has extended its partnership with Exeter Cathedral for 2024.

This is the seventh year that Rathbones has sponsored the Cathedral and its new commitment includes supporting two new major events at the Cathedral grounds, as well as the annual Christmas carol concerts.

The first event on 4th October features author Alexander McCall Smith who is best known for the bestselling No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency crime novels. That is followed on 13th November by a concert based on the novel War Horse featuring a reading by its renowned...

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Celebrating Orchards and Autumn Antics at Killerton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 1:25am

The National Trust is celebrating the rich heritage of Killerton’s orchards, near Exeter, this October. From 10 October to 3 November, visitors can enjoy daily apple-themed activities and join the ranger team on weekends to press apples and learn about traditional cider-making.

On 16 & 17 October, Killerton is offering guided walks through one of the estate’s heritage orchards to the home of the 200-year-old apple press, with booking essential. Visitors will meet members of the ranger team, who will demonstrate the use of the press and share the history of Killerton’s cider...

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Care home MD recognised for her exceptional leadership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/01/2024 - 11:14pm

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are celebrating because their fantastic Managing Director, Natasha Lazovic, has been nominated as a finalist in the Leaders in Care Awards 2024, having been shortlisted in the prestigious Executive Leader category.

In association with Care Home Professional magazine, the Leaders in Care Awards celebrate the achievements of care home providers in the UK and the suppliers that serve them. The award ceremony will take place on October 8that the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.

Natasha came to...

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InExeter Celebrates 20 Years of BIDs and £1 Billion Invested in UK Towns and Cities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/01/2024 - 8:52pm

October 2024 marks 20 years since the anniversary of the first business improvement district pilot, with £1bn invested in local services and events to improve towns and cities for communities and business.

20 BIDs were formed with the original pilot in 2003 and then brought into law with the UK regulations act the following year.

InExeter is now one of 340 BIDs operating across the UK. A business improvement district is a defined area of a town or city where a levy is charged on all eligible business rate payers. BID levies are voted for via a ballot which takes place...

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University of Exeter to establish new collections facility to safeguard archaeological remains

A new facility that will offer storage of physical remains from ancient humans, animals, and plants to help ease the pressure on museum archives that are running out of space is to be established at the University of Exeter.

The Biocultural Heritage Information in a Virtual Environment (HIVE) facility will offer secure storage of scientifically important materials and create a new database of digital 3D files and analytical data to preserve the record of materials subjected to scientific destructive analyses.

The development will open archaeological records to...

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