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TUI launches new direct flights from Exeter to paradise Greek island

One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights from Exeter for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England a hassle-free way to reach the sun-soaked Greek gem.

It's the first time ever that Exeter as been directly connected to Kos by TUI, opening the island to a new wave of holidaymakers who can now travel from their...

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Exeter climate scientist appointed MBE

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/09/2019 - 8:31pm

A leading climate scientist has been appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Professor Richard Betts , of the Met Office Hadley Centre and the University of Exeter, has been recognised for “services to understanding climate change”.

Professor Betts’ work has included cutting-edge research on climate change and advising governments as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and public engagement such as appearances on the BBC, ITV and at the Glastonbury Festival. He regularly discusses climate science on Twitter (@richardabe tts...

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CPRE Devon's Barney the Bull is calling on schoolchildren to get creative

Competitions challenge Devon's schoolchildren to capture the countryside in pictures and words

The Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has launched its 2019 art and writing competitions for primary schoolchildren - calling on them to use their creativity to capture Devon's coast and countryside.

CPRE Devon's two children's competitions are a fun way to encourage outdoor learning and help youngsters engage with and enjoy the great outdoors. There's something for every child who's prepared to put pen to paper, either to create a piece of artwork or a short piece of writing.

Last year the charity received some fantastic entries from right across the...

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How to turn old stuff into extra money

One man's trash is another man's treasure, and the internet is the perfect place to cash-in. We live in a consumer-driven world where people are always looking for deals, even on items that are old and unwanted. Believe it or not, your old stuff could earn you a pretty penny, especially if you know how to market and sell it on a digital marketplace.

Tired of thinking “ I need money ,” and instead want to do something about it? Changing your financial situation may be as simple as going through old boxes and drawers and selling old items that you don't need or want anymore.

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Local shops top the amenities list for living locations in Exeter

Local shops and good transport links top the list of priorities for home hunters in Exeter when it comes to choosing where to live.

Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes has examined the amenities that people rank the most important when it comes to making a location their home.

Shops were named the number one priority with transport links ranked second in terms of importance and medical services third on the list. The top five was rounded off by good schools and public spaces or parks.

David Wilson Homes is bringing new homes to Exeter at Minerva and Harts...

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East Devon beaches claim Blue Flag and Seaside Awards 2019

This year environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy presented 208 awards to England’s very best beaches, including 71 international Blue Flags and 137 Seaside Awards, with 52 beaches achieving both awards. This includes awards to East Devon District Council’s Exmouth, Budleigh, Sidmouth and Seaton beaches. Keep Britain Tidy recognises and rewards beaches in England that achieve the highest standards of beach management and, in the case of bathing beaches, meet the required standards for water quality. East Devon’s beaches join the country’s very best beaches, from popular holiday spots to...

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Care provider says ‘we’re all in it together’ as it helps mark Carers Week

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Fri, 06/07/2019 - 4:10pm

A DEVON care provider says unpaid and paid carers are invaluable in today’s society and this is why it is helping raise awareness of the role they play during Carers Week (June 2019).

Running from June 10 until 16, Carers Week is designed to show how being an unpaid carer impacts on an individual’s life, as the campaign says one in three feel isolated.

Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare, which provides services in Exeter and Torbay, said: “There is an army of unsung heroes out there who provide care for their loved ones day-in and day-out, 24/7 and they need...

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Exeter secures top 10 status in Guardian league table

The University of Exeter has been ranked as one of the top 10 UK universities in the UK in the influential Guardian University Guide 2020.

The latest league table, released today (June 7th 2019) ranks Exeter tenth of 121 UK higher education institutions – a rise of four places year-on-year.

Universities are ranked according to a number of factors, including student satisfaction on courses and teaching and the proportion of graduates in employment or further study after six months. It also includes a “value added” score, which compares degree results with entry...

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Exeter graduates donate over 75,000 hours to help West Country students thrive

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/07/2019 - 6:49am

To mark volunteers week (1-7 June), the University of Exeter is delighted to announce that since 2012 Exeter alumni have donated over 75,000 hours to the ‘ Making the Exceptional Happen ’ Campaign.

The Campaign, Exeter’s most ambitious to-date, originally aimed to achieve 60,000 volunteering hours by 2020, however the commitment and generosity of the alumni community meant that was reached nearly two years early in February 2018. A new target of 90,000 hours has now been set following the milestone achievement.

75,000 hours equates to a graduate volunteering for Exeter...

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Stover Country Park designated as a Dragonfly Hotspot

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 06/06/2019 - 10:05am

The British Dragonfly Society have officially declared Stover Country Park as a Hotspot for Dragonflies.

Come along on Saturday 1 June to help celebrate the launch of this site as a Dragonfly Hotspot with a day of free activities from 10am – 4pm. A team of Dragonfly fans will be on hand to help you learn more about these fascinating insects throughout the day. The event will feature the launch of a new on-site information board, a guided walk with Dragonfly expert and author Dave Smallshire, who will be available to answer all your questions, pond dipping sessions to discover the...

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Seaton hosts Great British Seaside Weekend

Vintage entertainment, live music and traditional seaside activities, as well as the 15th Velo Vintage Occasion and Ride, are part of the ‘Great British Seaside Weekend’ taking place in Seaton on Saturday 22ndJune.

The event is hosted by Seaton Town Council and includes the Velo Vintage - a genteel vintage cycle ride attracting over 100 amateur cyclists dressed in vintage clothing and riding decorated bicycles on a 9-mile leisurely route around the coastal town.

The day starts at 11am with the Grand Depart of the Vintage Cyclists from Seaton Jurassic followed by family...

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