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Exeter Community Alcohol Partnership wins national award for work educating 18-25s about alcohol harm

Exeter Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) has won a national Reaching 18–25s Award in recognition of its pioneering work supporting young adults and improving safety across the city’s evening and night-time economy. The accolade was awarded by Community Alcohol Partnerships and the Exeter CAP team received the award at a ceremony held in the House of Commons on 2nd March 2026.

CAPs are community-led partnerships which bring together local police, councils, schools, retailers, and community groups. Their primary goal is to reduce underage alcohol consumption and the resulting...

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Battling its way to Devon

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 11/22/2019 - 10:07am

An enormous solid oak trestle refectory table reputed to have come from Battle Abbey in East Sussex is to be sold at Chilcotts Auctioneers Fine Art, Antiques and Collectors Items sale on November 30.

The 17th century table had been kept at a house on Exmoor and was part of a probate valuation; the family revealed that their grandparents had lived in Mayfield in East Sussex in the early 1950s, a stone’s throw from the Abbey, which is how it may have come into their possession.

The remarkable table, the top of which is formed of one solid piece of timber, measures 8ft 4...

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Top tips for moving to the UK

You are about to start a new chapter in your life. Although the thought might be very daunting – it’s extremely exciting, too. No matter whether you are relocating due to your partner’s new job, fancied a change or been offered a promotion, moving to a different city can prompt a mixture of emotions.

While it’s natural to worry about the culture shock, whether you will get used to the new systems or if you will make new friends, fear not – we are here to help you with our top tips for moving to the UK. So, what can you do to make the move that little bit easier?

Do your...

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Exeter College Shortlisted for National Award for Employer Engagement

Exeter College has made it to the finals of the Association of Colleges Beacon City & Guilds Award for Engagement with Employers.

The Beacon Awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK colleges each year. This award, supported by City and Guild, recognises exemplary practice in demonstrating an outstanding ability to work with and provide a direct service to employers. In particular, colleges that are effective in meeting employers’ skills needs and Apprenticeship requirements.

Exeter College has made the coveted list of four finalists; recognised...

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Dartmoor Christmas tree to take pride of place outside Downing Street this year

Dartmoor Christmas Trees has once again been chosen to supply Downing Street with a Christmas tree this festive season.

Stuart & Jennie Kirkup have won Champion Grower twice, in 2016 and 2019, and as a result have been asked to supply the tree for outside number 10 this year.

In this year's competition, which is run by the British Christmas Tree Growers Association, Dartmoor Christmas Trees won the grower of the year as well as walking away with three other awards to include Best Natural Wreath, Runner up Best Other Fir (Fraser) and Best Nordman Fir.

Stuart,...

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Conference explores impact of climate change on our coast

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/21/2019 - 7:56pm

Managing coastlines in a changing climate will be discussed at the inaugural South West Coastal Change Conference next week (Tuesday 26 November).

The conference, which will examine how we can better manage our coast and protect our coastal communities in the context of the climate emergency, is being organised and hosted by the Devon Maritime Forum, in partnership with the University of Plymouth and Royal HaskoningDHV.

Key speakers include Dr Andrew Russell, from the Committee on Climate Change, which provides independent advice to government on building a low-carbon...

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Share a little warmth this winter

Fuel Poverty levels in Devon have been on the increase in recent years, and whilst projects like Healthy Homes for Wellbeing, run by Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) have been tackling this issue head on via their drop in energy clinics and in depth home visits across the region, there is still a lot more that could be done.

The new Winter Warmth campaign from ECOE highlights the issues of fuel poverty and hard to heat homes faced by local residents each and every winter. Having recently launched the Healthy Homes Hardship Fund, ECOE is seeking donations, which they hope will make a...

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Author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera to discuss prize-winning career as part of University of Exeter’s Creative Dialogues series

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/21/2019 - 9:39am

Prize-winning author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera will discuss his influential work as part of the University of Exeter’s Creative Dialogues series of events

Sathnam has been a journalist at the The Financial Times and The Times and is a regular contributor on national radio and TV. He is also known for his influential books, including The Boy With The Topknot: A Memoir of Love, Secrets and Lies, which was adapted into a BBC Two drama.

Creative Dialogues is a series of exclusive ‘in-conversation’ free events showcasing a range of high-profile speakers who are leaders in...

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Freemasons listen to the needs of the deaf

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2019 - 10:15pm

Whilst on a visit to the House of Lords Ian Kingsbury JP., the Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Freemasons, was inspired by a presentation given by Steve Morton, Director of Development for the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, outlining the Academy’s aims and development plans for the future academy which is to be relocated to a new site in Exmouth - so much so that he came back to Devonshire with the desire to help those who are affected by this very difficult sensory disability. To this end he approached the Devonshire Freemasons Benevolent Fund Committee for help, and they...

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Hemingway Design reveal their vision for Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2019 - 5:48pm

Yesterday evening (Thursday 14 November 2019), Wayne Hemingway presented his team’s vision for Queen’s Drive Exmouth.

Around 200 people attended the public exhibition at the Ocean Centre on Exmouth seafront to listen to Hemingway Design and to ask questions. The audience was made up of Exmouth people, businesses and community organisations all with an interest in the town’s future success.

A steady flow of local people had already visited Ocean the day before (Wednesday 13 November) for a preview of the exhibition and to discuss with members and council officers their...

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Are you registered to vote in the General Election?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2019 - 9:45am

With a General Election approaching on Thursday 12 December, East Devon residents are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in this important poll.

In order to vote, residents must be on the electoral register and East Devon District Council is urging residents not currently registered at their address to make sure that they register in time.

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Tuesday 26 November and you can register online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote - It takes just five minutes. You will need your date of birth and National Insurance...

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