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Amy Martin during treatment for breast cancer and recently with her family

Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

Twelve months ago, Amy Martin could barely run at all after a tough regime of cancer treatment.

But on Sunday May 24, she’ll be one of 440 people lining up as part of Team FORCE at Exeter’s Great West Run.

Amy aims to raise £1,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity to say thank you for all the support she has received from them since a diagnosis of breast cancer in late 2023.

She has signed up for the 10k — the 13.1 mile half marathon option wasn’t on the cards — and admits: “I will be walk-running, but I will finish it because I am a bit stubborn and — let’s be real— I’ve...

John Lewis & Partners Exeter welcomes Devon-based homeware designer Emily Smith

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2020 - 10:45pm

Online homeware design brand Emily Smith has been selected by John Lewis & Partners to showcase its animal themed products from 2nd to 8th March 2020 in the Exeter store. Primarily made in the UK, each piece in the collection is the highest quality and adorned with Devon-based artist Emily Smith’s whimsical signature designs. “We are overjoyed to be given the opportunity to showcase our products and cannot thank John Lewis enough for supporting our company”, gushes Emily.

Emily is thrilled to have been chosen by John Lewis & Partners’ buying team, and can’t wait to...

Greenpeace Exeter call on MPs to celebrate the beauty of our oceans by signing the Protect the Oceans declaration

Greenpeace Exeter Group invited local MP Ben Bradshaw and residents to a photographic exhibition last Saturday to show the threats our oceans are facing.

Local volunteer Claus from Heavitree said ‘We’ve put on this exhibition ahead of the final UN negotiations in March on a Global Ocean Treaty to show the risks that iconic wildlife such as penguins face from overfishing, melting ice and plastic pollution. It’s vital that we protect at least 30% of our oceans by 2030.’

Our oceans are the biggest carbon sink on earth and therefore they are our best ally in the fight against...

South Devon’s Cofton Holidays named Best Holiday Park at national camping and glamping awards

Having successfully fought off fierce competition from some of the country’s top holiday parks, Devon's multi award-winning Cofton Holidays has been named Best Holiday Park at the 2019 Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards.

Now in its third year, the Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards celebrates the cream of the crop across ten categories. Winners were selected from across the country coming from as far North as Outer Hebrides in Scotland, right down to Carbis Bay in Cornwall.

The news comes after Cofton’s family-run business, which is located near Dawlish,...

How to save money this January

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2020 - 12:23pm

December is a month of frivolous spending and merriment . For many, the Christmas period is a time to let their hair down and relax after a busy and difficult year of working hard. But a month of enjoying rich foods and drinks, socialising with friends and loved ones, and buying gifts can really add up.

For many, this is why January can feel like the longest month of the year, as they try to make their pay stretch until February while still paying for the December festivities. Of course, it is important to save money year round, but this is this reason why many need to practice...

Free music lessons for all initiative coming to Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2020 - 10:41am

Learn to Play Day - a free national event to encourage everyone in the UK to start making music - is coming to Devon this March.

Supported by Jools Holland OBE, and run by charity Music for All, the 2020 Learn to Play Day will take place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March, and will see music shops, teachers, venues and schools throughout the county partner with leading musical instrument brands to offer thousands of FREE music lessons.

So far, participating venues include Musicroom Exeter. The store will be offering free piano, drum and guitar lessons, as well as...

Exeter ranks as one of the most concerned places in the UK about Blue Monday

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:37pm

The research looking into regional Google search queries directly related to Blue Monday, reveals that Bath citizens are the most concerned how Blue Monday might affect them, followed by Lincoln and Exeter.

While some people treat Blue Monday as any other Monday, there are also those who are interested to understand how this day may impact their mood and how to prepare for it. According to Google search data analysed by Note Cosmetics , the UK city with the highest number of search queries in proportion to its population is Bath with 120 average monthly searches, followed by...

Big Energy Saving Week kicks off in Exeter

Exeter residents are being urged to look at their energy bills this week, as part of national Big Energy Saving Week (20-26 January 2020).

The week is aimed at encouraging people to save money simply by switching their energy provider.

Staff and volunteers from Citizen’s Advice Exeter will be running sessions to help people take control of their energy usage, reduce their household bills and make sure they’re getting the best deal.

Individuals looking for advice about this can speak to an expert at Exeter Library between 10-12pm on Monday 20 January, the Guildhall...

Blue Monday getting you down? Maybe its time for a change

The most depressing day of the year is quickly heading our way, with Blue Monday landing on January 20th. Many people may be feeling fairly miserable around this time, thanks to the longer stretch between pay days, the lull after the festive period and getting back to the 9-5.

And for a lot of people it is their job that is the cause of the so-called ‘blues’. In fact, a recent study has found that almost half of Brits feel stuck in a ‘boring or unrewarding’ job.

The survey of 2,000 working adults across Britain found that 35 per cent could even went as far as describing...

Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted on train in Exeter

British Transport Police have released a CCTV image following a report of a sexual assault on a train between Digby and Sowton and Exmouth railway station.

The incident happened between 5.45pm and 6.10pm on Friday 27 December.

A man is reported to have boarded a train at Digby and Sowton station before standing behind a woman and touching her inappropriately.

Officers would like to speak to the man in the image who may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone who knows him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50...

Severe Weather Protocol activated to encourage rough sleepers to come in out of the cold

With temperatures set to fall over the weekend, Exeter City Council has activated its Severe Weather Protocol (SWEP) and is making available extra accommodation for rough sleepers to come in out of the cold.

The protocol means that the Council works with its partner agencies Julian House, BCHA and St Petrocks to organise accommodation for anyone rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping during severe weather.

Temperatures tonight and over the weekend are expected to dip to freezing. For this reason, the City Council will be reviewing its SWEP into next week.

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