Local News

Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in South West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Torquay, Plymouth and Exmouth branches this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .

The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries...

Full story

Delivering free advice for the people of Exeter

Citizens Advice will be working closer with the City Council to offer free, independent, confidential and impartial advice and information to people in Exeter to help resolve any problems they may be facing.

The City Council said today (Friday 1 November) that it was pleased to announce the appointment of Citizens Advice Exeter to provide a city wide Independent Information Advice and Advocacy Service.

Cllr Amal Ghusain, Lead Councillor for Equalities, Diversity and Communities, said she was delighted with the appointment: “ It is really important that we do what we can to...

Read more

Lucerne House rated outstanding again by CQC

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/04/2019 - 9:01pm

Lucerne House Care Centre in Alphington, Exeter passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with an overall “Outstanding” rating for the second time after being praised for a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led service.

Currently only 4.1% of England’s care homes, domiciliary care agencies and hospitals have an overall “Outstanding” rating, making Lucerne House ranked among the best in the country for the quality of the services it provides.

The CQC inspected the home on 17th and 18th of September (the report was released on 30th October) and rated the...

Read more

CITY Community Trust Premier League Kicks sessions inspire young people to achieve their potential in Exeter

Exeter’s leading health and wellbeing charity, CITY Community Trust celebrated news of further funding for the Premier League Kicks programme with a special event.

Exeter City first team players Harry Kite and Jordan Dyer joined participants of CITY Community Trust’s Premier League (PL) Kicks session along with special guest and professional freestyler Steve Grey at St James Park.

The event was held to celebrate the commitment from the Premier League to fund the community programme for another three years. This national investment will enable more than 175,000 young people...

Read more

Exeter engineer wins prestigious award for ground-breaking innovation for surfers around the globe

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 11/02/2019 - 6:59am

The Lord Sainsbury backed Engineers in Business Competition, which inspires engineering students and graduates to develop life changing business innovations through university enterprise competitions culminated in the first Champion of Champions Grand Final at the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Ten teams that won their university heat of their Dragons’ Den style competitions reached the Grand Final where they competed for a share of £10,000 and mentoring to help them take their business innovation to the next step, be that developing a prototype, product testing or marketing....

Read more

Exeter residents invited to learn more about plans for a pioneering new research building in the city

The University of Exeter is seeking local peoples’ thoughts on plans for a new research and teaching facility designed to address some of the most pressing issues facing society today.

Located on the Streatham Campus, the new North Park building will provide state of the art facilities to inspire future learning and support the University’s ambitions to be a leading global institution.

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar at the University of Exeter, said: “We are making a significant investment in research and teaching in Exeter. This new facility will allow us to secure our future...

Read more
Exeter Airport Managing Director Matt Roach

Even more sunshine from Exeter Airport in 2020

Authored by Jason Clark
Posted: Fri, 11/01/2019 - 10:40am

South West holidaymakers looking to fly from Exeter Airport have even more choice for sunshine destinations in Summer 2020.

The return of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands with TUI, and now twice weekly flights to the Greek Islands of Corfu and Zante, and Antalya on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, are among more than 35 international and domestic routes available from Exeter Airport.

And Ryanair has confirmed that flights to Malta, Malaga and Alicante will operate year-round, bringing even more choice for holidaymakers across the South West whatever the time of year.

TUI...

Read more
Richard Betts. Photo: University of Exeter

Exeter scientist up for award alongside Greta Thunberg

An Exeter scientist has been nominated for a climate communication award – alongside environmental activist Greta Thunberg.

Professor Richard Betts, of the University of Exeter and the Met Office Hadley Centre, is on Climate Outreach’s shortlist for the Climate Communicator of the Year Award.

The three-strong list also contains activists Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, from the Marshall Islands, and Aka Niviâna, from Greenland, who are jointly nominated for the way they have connected the experiences of two communities experiencing climate change.

The winner will be decided...

Read more

Betting on the UK 2020 Elections - Is it legal?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 11/01/2019 - 6:53am

Now with the elections in the UK just months away, everybody has a political side to take. While some may hope that Boris Johnson’s poker face may help win negotiate independence from the EU in the coming months, others may not be too sure about Jeremy Corbyn’s commitment to the ordinary class of Britain. Regardless of what your political opinion may be and whom you think will win the elections, the question is are you willing to wager on it?

In recent years it has become possible for people to bet on political outcomes similar to betting at the races. Today not only can you bet on...

Read more

Pilot scheme launched involving local community in their built heritage

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/31/2019 - 11:02pm

It’s official, heritage brings happiness, says Historic England.

Volunteers will be trained to help review, manage, protect and enhance the heritage assets in their conservation area, such as buildings, monuments and landscapes. These assets are an irreplaceable resource, which have helped to give East Devon towns and villages their distinctive character and add to the attraction for local residents and visitors alike.

The project aims to build knowledge and skills amongst volunteers from surrounding areas including Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and Sidmouth. It also aims...

Read more
UNESCO celebrates World Cities Day

Exeter wins prestigious UNESCO City of Literature status

Exeter has been awarded prestigious UNESCO City of Literature status, it has been announced. It is the only place in the UK to be given the status. It joins 65 other cities across the world who have become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

“This is fantastic news for Exeter,” said City Council Leader Phil Bialyk. ”Once again this is international recognition for the city and its cultural offer,” he added

“Exeter spends more on culture than most other cities in the country. Many of the 66 cities that have become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network across the...

Read more
Ida Hotel and Restaurant, Icmeler, Türkiye
your pets daily logo
Home Education Daily logo
Food and Drink Daily logo in red, white and black
your beauty daily logo with heart

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

England ace Jack delivers tips to Saracens

Exeter Weather