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Local youth worker Derek George, a concierge officer at the Exeter Foyer in Commercial Road, has been shortlisted for a Foyer Legend Award at the prestigious national Foyer Federation Spark Awards which recognise the achievements and dedication of Foyer staff across the country.

Owned and operated by leading sheltered and supported housing provider Stonewater, Exeter Foyer houses local young people aged between 16 and 25 years who often arrive with very few personal possessions, many having run away from desperate and bleak situations. The Foyer team provides accommodation,...

The older you are, the more neighbours you know, according to a new survey by Barratt Homes which is creating new homes in Exeter.

Questioning 2,000 people from across the region, the leading housebuilder was keen to gauge how neighbourly we really are - particularly in an age where busy lifestyles seemingly afford us little time for small talk.

“We sell homes to a range of buyers with different backgrounds and lifestyles - from those entering the property market for the first time, to growing families and retirees,” said sales director Sara Parker.

“It is important...

The charitable trust behind the project to restore and invigorate an historic house on the outskirts of Exeter are looking for new trustees with specialist skills.

Poltimore House is an 18th century Grade II* listed country house which was owned by the distinguished Bampfylde family for around 500 years. Since it was sold off in 1921, it has variously been a girls’ school, a college for boys, a private hospital, part of the NHS and a retirement home.

Partly destroyed by fire in 1987, the once elegant house which once boasted having a “Spacious Hall, 7 Reception Rooms,...

Since 2014, RGB Building Supplies has been donating £1,000 worth of building materials every other month to deserving groups, charities and schools as part of its Well Built Community Fund. For the next Community Fund, the builders merchant is doing something different by giving away a stunning premium kitchen with an RRP of £9,700.

RGB’s sister company The Room Works is hosting various workshops and demonstrations at The Great Food & Drink Show at Westpoint, Exeter on Saturday 22nd September and once the show ends, RGB is offering the chance for deserving groups and charities...