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From homelessness to hospitality: Café EX4, Exeter’s new lifeline

Five years ago, Dan was homeless, living in supported accommodation, and struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

This month — the same week The Salvation Army in Exeter Temple celebrates its 145th anniversary — Dan stood alongside Majors Carl and Elizabeth Di-Palma who lead the church and charity in Exeter, to watch celebrity chef Michael Caines (MBE DL), cut the ribbon on Café EX4, a community café run by people with lived experience of homelessness, addiction, and neurodiversity.

Café EX4 operates under a licence agreement, making the café a tenant of...

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Cartridges Law continues support for local charity group

Cartridges Law is continuing its support of a project which works with people who have dementia and their carers.

It’s the fourth year the St Thomas-based solicitors have supported the Budding Friends scheme, which is run by Age UK Exeter.

Members of the group were welcomed to the Cartridges Law office for a Christmas social evening, which included a performance by the Big Noise Chorus.

The Budding Friends group is made up of people aged over 50 who have dementia and either a family member or partner as their main carer. The group gets involved in various activities...

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Safety barrier replacement planned on A380

Overnight closures on the Exeter-bound carriageway of the A380 Telegraph Hill will be needed for four evenings from Monday (10 December) to replace safety barriers.

A section of the barrier near Kenn was damaged in a collision last month. For the safety of motorists the whole length, of around 150 metres, will be removed and replaced with new barriers. Both lanes of the Exeter-bound carriageway between the Texaco garage and Splatford Spilt will be closed from 6pm to 6am each evening from Monday 10 December through to the morning of Friday 14 December. The closures will only be...

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Fake news! The guide to going green this Christmas.

Christmas is a time for giving, and this year Cotley Christmas Tree Farm are on a mission to give back to the planet by converting fans of plastic trees to real ones.

Based in the rolling Whimple countryside, owners of the farm, Helen and Lester Bowker, have been growing Christmas trees at their 25-acre site for the past 16 years.

Owner, Helen, said: “A real tree has been part of Christmas tradition for centuries, but in recent years, more and more people have been turning to plastic ones. The production of a single artificial tree contributes to over 40kg of greenhouse...

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Get your quiz hats on in aid of charity

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Mon, 12/10/2018 - 7:35am

EGGHEADS from Devon can test their general knowledge and help raise money for good causes in the area during a quiz night being held at an award-winning pub in the county this month (December 2018).

The charity quiz takes place at The Swan in Bampton on December 23 in aid of the community’s primary school and to help pay for repairs to the village’s Riverside Hall’s flat roof.

Co-owner of the award-winning pub and Chef-Patron Donna Berry, who runs it with her husband and fellow chef Paul, said: “We host regular monthly quizzes but our Christmas one is always a bit special...

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No excuse for drink driving

More than 80 traffic collisions a year on Devon’s roads involve someone who has been drink driving.

The figures have been revealed by Devon County Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, and Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service as a reminder of the dangers of drink driving, highlighting that some people still aren’t heeding the warnings of how lives are being put at risk.

Devon and Cornwall Police will be vigilant to drink or drug drivers throughout December, with a focus on patrols in the mornings, when many risk driving while alcohol is still in their system from...

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Exeter College Announced as Devon’s First Microsoft Showcase College

Exeter College has been announced as one of only 12 colleges in the UK to be a Microsoft Showcase College, and the first in Devon.

Microsoft showcase colleges are a global network of colleges ‘engaged in innovative change to improve teaching and learning’.

With the support and guidance of Microsoft, showcase colleges create immersive and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning, stimulating development of essential life skills so students are empowered to achieve more.

Anthony Martin, ICT Innovation Officer, Exeter College, said: "Becoming a Microsoft...

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Father Christmas invites you to his winter wonderland at Cofton Holidays

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/08/2018 - 12:38am

Children have the chance to explore a festive wonderland and meet Father Christmas this December by visiting multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays.

Based near the pretty coastline of Dawlish Warren, Cofton Holidays is hosting Father Christmas and his hard-working elves at its very own magical grotto. He will be welcoming children on Saturday 8th and 15th December, 11am-1pm and 2pm-5pm, and Sunday 9th and 16th December between 11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm.

Well-behaved boys and girls can tell Father Christmas all about what they would like for Christmas and post their...

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Exeter Community Energy invites local groups to apply for cash to help them power up

Community Fund seeks applications for energy saving and fuel poverty projects

Exeter, Devon, December 6, 2018. This year, Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has enabled talented kids to brighten Exeter High Street with their busking – and now we want to help more groups. With funds earned from our clean electricity generation, ECOE’s Community Fund is energising local groups in Exeter and East Devon, with £4,100 now available. This fund is available for local community groups to apply for financing for projects that help to save energy and/or ease fuel poverty. Full application...

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Should cities be pedestrianised?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 12/07/2018 - 8:51am

More and more governing bodies are assessing the role and impact of vehicles in city centres, with many pushing for pedestrianisation.

In a recent poll , 52% of Bath Live readers voted in favour of the pedestrianisation of Bath city centre, in the aim to improve air quality. However, 30% were sceptical, worrying that limited access would have a negative impact on city centre trade.

Despite relevant arguments for both sides of the debate, many European cities are adopting pedestrianisation. The Mayor Of Paris has announced plans to do just this to the centre of the capital....

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Call to help litter pick and tidy-up at Chudleigh Rocks

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Thu, 12/06/2018 - 4:29pm

WALKERS, hikers, climbers and families from Devon are being asked to come out in force to help clear litter and tidy-up at a popular beauty spot near Exeter next month (January 27, 2018).

Taunton Leisure – Exeter, which is on Fore Street in the city, is organising the litter pick at Chudleigh Rocks (south side) on Sunday, January 27 from 10am until 4pm.

Store Manager, Nick Baron, who is a keen climber, explained: “We’re hoping lots of people from the walking, hiking and climbing community join us for this event, as well as families, and anyone who enjoys the great outdoors...

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