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Exeter ranked move-friendly city

Exeter has been named one of the UK’s least stressful cities to move to, thanks to strong infrastructure, good housing availability, and ease of access to short-term services.

In a new national study released by Pay Less for Storage, Exeter scored 74 out of 100 in the “move-friendliness” index, ranking joint 10th alongside Inverness, Lancaster and Ripon. The research measured practical relocation challenges like van hire access, local self-storage options, chain-free housing stock, and the availability of short-term rentals.

Top-ranking cities included Salford, Cambridge...

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Devon and Cornwall Police pledges ongoing commitment to protecting women and girls

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 8:24pm

Devon and Cornwall Police has today pledged its ongoing commitment to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) after the publication of a national policing statement published by the College of Policing and the National Police Chief’s Council (NPPC).

The statement published figures that show that over one million VAWG related crimes were recorded during 2022/23 – 20 per cent of all police recorded crime. The statement also published figures which show online and tech related VAWG has increased by 37 per cent from 2018/19 to 2022/23.

In the statement, The College...

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Love Local Food Festival by Greendale in Collaboration with Food Drink Devon

Hosted by the award-winning, family-run Greendale Farm Shop, in collaboration with Food Drink Devon, Love Local Food Festival celebrates the finest local food and drink.

For the very first time, Love Local Food Festival by Greendale is taking place on Saturday 10th August from 10am to 7pm, set in the historic Exeter Castle just off Exeter High Street, and is free to enter. A feast for the senses, the festival celebrates over 70 food and drink producers, mainly from Devon, including popular street food vendors il Cornicione Pizza, Harry’s Kitchen, Hearty Hippie and more.

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Cranbrook Country Parks officially recognised as one of the country’s best

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 7:46pm

Parks in Cranbrook raises prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces

Today, Cranbrook Town Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Cranbrook Country Parks.

The news that Cranbook Country Parks has achieved the accreditation - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces - is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green space so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy it.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE...

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Community arts projects to receive investment thanks to University-Council project

Seven innovative arts projects designed to build pride in place and provide opportunities for community participation are to receive funding from a joint university-local government programme.

The commissions will receive a share of £40,000 from Creative Arc following an open call to creative organisations, artists and local communities.

Among those who’ve been chosen include a new community choir, who will have the chance to perform live at the Northcott Theatre; workshops and engagement activities for members of the special education needs and disabilities (SEND)...

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Almost 100 new free training courses launched in Devon and Cornwall

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 2:09pm

Thousands of adults across Devon and Cornwall have the opportunity to learn new skills with almost 100 free Skills Bootcamp courses now on offer.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps has 2,000 places available for adults across the region who want to ‘upskill’, change careers or explore new opportunities.

The latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council in partnership with Cornwall Council, directly responds to local skills need in priority sectors such as childcare, hospitality, healthcare and an increased focus on renewables.

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Exeter College extends opportunity to staff to find out more about experience of VI students

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 10:40am

Staff at Exeter College put themselves in the shoes of blind and partially sighted learners and visitors to the campus as part of two sight loss awareness sessions held during annual staff training week.

RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) visited the college on Monday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 10 to deliver the one-hour sessions.

Around 45 people -the entire learning assistance team, who provide specialist help to students requiring additional support with their studies- attended the first session.

RNIB’s Community Connections South West team were...

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National Grid issue safety plea of ‘look out, look up’ to farmers in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 10:35am

“Look out, look up” and stay safe around electrical equipment is the message to Devon farmers from National Grid Electricity Distribution as Farm Safety Week (22-26 July) kicks off today.

Every year the company, which has more than a million customers across the South West, is called to incidents where farm vehicles collide with overhead power lines.

One of them was near Whimple where a tractor trailer hit an electricity line pole.

The tractor driver didn’t realise he had clipped the pole with his trailer and continued dragging it for another six meters until it...

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Local homebuilder supports kidney patients in the South West with generous donation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/22/2024 - 11:27pm

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes has donated £1,500 to the Exeter and District Kidney Patients Association (EDKPA), boosting the charity's efforts to support local kidney patients and their families. This donation will aid in providing essential services and support to those suffering from kidney disease.

EDKPA is dedicated to relieving the suffering of individuals with kidney disease, especially those receiving treatment at the Exeter Kidney Unit and its satellite units in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. The charity’s initiatives include supporting research into kidney...

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The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter

Build It Live Exhibition returns to the South West

The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 7 and 8 September 2024.

Over the course of two days, visitors to Build It Live can meet hundreds of suppliers, sit down for one-to-one consultations with industry experts, browse thousands of products and materials, and attend informative live talks about everything from finding land to designing your own home and gaining planning consent.

The shows are ideal for anyone planning a self build, renovating a property or looking to add space, light and value to a current home....

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Mental health campaigner Dr Alex George awarded honorary degree by the University of Exeter

Former A&E doctor and UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Exeter in recognition of his campaign for extra psychological support for young people.

Alex, who first found fame on the TV show Love Island, began bringing the nation accessible and reassuring advice directly from the medical frontline throughout the pandemic.

He is now also a presenter, best-selling author and the co-founder of Mettle, the mental fitness app for men.

Alex, who trained as a doctor at the University of Exeter and...

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