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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...

Join the celebration of Exmouth trees and plan the treescape for the future

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2019 - 6:21pm

People are invited to join in a weekend of tree celebrations and planting in Exmouth, as part of national tree week.

On Saturday 23rd November at Phear Park from 11am until late, you can join lots of different activities, including taking part in a tree trail, listening to tree stories and creating a tree-mendous future for Exmouth and the surrounding area with a giant tree map. People of all ages can suggest ideas for Exmouth’s tree vision, as well as learning about some of the amazing trees in the town, especially in Phear Park.

Join us on Sunday 24th November, when you...

The Donkey Sanctuary has Christmas all wrapped up

With the festive season fast approaching, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something for all the family with a trio of seasonal events.

The Christmas Fair is the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping and the children will love meeting Santa in his grotto. Carols by Candlelight is a truly magical evening as the Sidmouth sanctuary is lit up with thousands of candles. The Adoption Donkey Christmas Stocking Trail is a great way of exploring the sanctuary and runs right through the festive season up until January.

Held over the weekend of 23 and 24 November between...

So you’ve passed your driving test: What now?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2019 - 10:35am

Months – possibly years – of practice goes into passing your driving test, but what do you do once you have that certificate in hand? First-time drivers are often hit with high insurance premiums but there are a number of different ways to decrease your insurance premium.

Once you’ve been driven home by your instructor, there are some vital things you need to do before you get behind the wheel.

Find that perfect first car

If you decide to buy your first car , there are a lot of things to take into consideration. The price may be a big deciding factor on whether you...

Capture the Magic of Christmas with Princesshay Late Night Shopping Experiences

Princesshay has announced a series of late-night shopping experiences and festive guests over the magical period for the whole family. From Father Christmas to illuminated entertainment, Princesshay will be taken over by festive joy this Christmas.

Each late-night Thursday Princesshay has fabulous, free family entertainment lined up including:

  • Thursday 21st November – Diamond- a spectacular aerial display will transform Princesshay Square at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
  • Thursday 28th November – Winter Statues and a walking Snow Globe will visit Princesshay Square
  • ...

5 Must Know Facts About Snowblowers

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2019 - 9:32am

Whether it brings you joy or dread, snow is pretty much an inevitable winter destiny. While it’s usually a delight to see the earth covered in a blanket of white snow, it becomes much less glamorous when you open your front door to find 12 inches of heavy snow flooding your driveway and you have no idea how to move it. This is where snow blowers come in handy.

A good snow blower can do the heavy lifting for you and effectively save you time, energy, and excruciating back pain. However, with the huge selection of models and the overwhelming array of features, choosing the right one...

Amelia Kwiecinska in the wheelchair that she currently borrows to play wheelchair football

Mothers message of gratitude to the charity that’s supported her daughter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2019 - 8:40am

The mother of a 13-year-old girl from Exeter, has publicly thanked Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides practical and emotional support to disabled children and their families, after they funded a specialist sports wheelchair for her daughter.

Amelia Kwiecinska has spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that makes the muscles weaker and causes problems with movement.

Amelia cannot stand or walk and is a full-time wheelchair user. Her condition has affected her social life as it makes it difficult for her to mix with other children.

In order to keep...

Deborah Custance Baker launches the longest knitting bunting challenge for Devon County Show 2020, the 125th Show

Guinness World Record attempt planned for 125th Devon County Show

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/15/2019 - 11:18am

The Devon County Show 2020 marks the 125th in the Show’s history.

To celebrate this milestone, as well as the Women’s Institute’s 100th anniversary and the Exeter Knutty Knitters 10th anniversary, the Show organisers are planning an ambitious Guinness World Record attempt - to beat the Longest Knitted Bunting World Record.

Deborah Custance Baker, Chief Steward of Crafts & Gardens at the Devon County Show, the Show Committee member behind the challenge, is confident of achieving the target of 31,200 flags, the amount required to smash the existing record and giving the...

Learn2Live visit Exeter College to talk road safety

Exeter College hosted the road safety team Learn2Live to talk with students on the dangers of the road and how the impact of a wrong decision can last a lifetime.

The sessions run by the Learn2Live organisation provided genuine accounts of those who have been affected by road safety collisions, including police officers, bereaved parents and other emergency service professionals.

Journalists from the BBC and ITV attended the sessions, aiming to help shine a light on an important issue for many young people who are just starting to learn to drive.

The sessions...

The Best Gift Ideas For Him

Finding a gift for the man in your life can be a challenge - whether it’s your boyfriend, husband, father, son, or just a male friend. To help you get the perfect unique gift that he’ll love, here are some of the best gift ideas for men.

Experience gift

Experience days are an excellent gift option for men. There is an extensive variety of fun and exciting gift days available in the UK. These are often appreciated far more than store-bought gifts as they give your loved one the chance to have a unique experience and make lasting memories. To inspire you, here are some of...

Mothers’ Union members around the world gear up to campaign against domestic violence

Authored by john vinton
Posted: Thu, 11/14/2019 - 2:40pm

On Thursday 21st November 2019 from 10am until noon in the Guildhall Shopping Centre Exeter, on the ground floor, local Mothers’ Union members and supporters are holding a ‘Silent Vigil’ to highlight the issue of domestic abuse in the UK.

The Vigil is part of our local support for the global annual campaign ‘Sixteen Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’.

Members and supporters will sit together and hold placards in front of them with powerful messages about aspects of this crime; an issue that few people acknowledge, except victims, perpetrators and those who work...

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