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Explore Exeter's Mix of Modern and Ancient

Exeter has a history that dates back thousands of years. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy strolling through streets that once held markets in Medieval times or visit in the many historical buildings that exist in the city. They tell the stories of times gone by and mix heritage and modernity as these now rub shoulders with more modern buildings. Let's take a look at some of the city's gems and how they've embraced the 21st century.

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Exhibition highlights tales and imagery of life with dementia

A public exhibition will feature poems, cartoons and images created by well-known artists working with people with dementia.

The insightful works, part of a University of Exeter research project, will be on show during Dementia Action Week (May 21-27). It captures moments of difficulty, and also love, joy and laughter, showing the multifaceted experience of life with dementia.

The project involved photographer Ian Beesley, cartoonist Tony Husband and poet Ian McMillan working with people with dementia and their partners who are part of Age UK Exeter’s Budding Friends...

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Golf day with a difference

Grab a group of friends or colleagues and sign up for Exeter’s new fun and inclusive charity golf day.

Organised by leading health and wellbeing charity CITY Community Trust (CCT) the inaugural event takes place at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Thursday, June 21.

Fitting with the ethos of CCT, the event aims to be inclusive and innovative and appeal to everyone, from total novices to regular players.

Craig Townsend, business development manager for CCT, said: ‘We wanted to offer something a little bit different with this golf day. There’s going to be lots of...

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The last locomotive engineer

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 05/18/2018 - 9:44am

A hand painted retirement citation and other related documents discovered during a house clearance in Lyme Regis divulge a fascinating story of 1900s railway engineering.

They are one of three auction lots of railwayana to be sold at Chilcotts Auctioneers June sale in Honiton.

The citation marks the retirement in 1923 of Robert Wallace Urie, the last locomotive engineer of the London and South Western Railway Company. He was born in Scotland in 1854 and after a career based in Scotland, transferred to the London and South Western Railway in 1897, later relocating with the...

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Teignbridge beaches flying the flag amongst the best in the UK

Teignbridge’s beaches have once again been recognised as being amongst the best in the UK as Dawlish Warren celebrates a 20th consecutive year of receiving the coveted Blue Flag award.

Leading environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy today also announced that Teignmouth Town Beach, Dawlish Main Beach, Coryton Cove at Dawlish and Shaldon’s Ness Cove had retained their Seaside Awards.

The independently assessed seal of approval is awarded to beaches which achieve very high quality standards excellent cleanliness, safe access and appropriate signage.

By being awarded...

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Broadband rollout update for Central Devon MP

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/18/2018 - 6:38am

Plans for the ongoing rollout of broadband across Devon and Somerset have been discussed with MP Mel Stride.

The MP for Central Devon met with the team from Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS), and broadband provider Gigaclear, at Sandford, near Crediton. He was briefed on the roll-out of Fibre to the Home in his constituency by Gigaclear’s Chief Executive Matthew Hare and representatives from CDS. Gigaclear also provided a demonstration of its LIDAR laser imaging vehicle being used to survey roads where ultrafast fibre will be installed. As part of the CDS programme, Gigaclear...

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Hundreds of runners to line up for the Exeter marathon

Runners from across the country – and further afield – will be taking to the streets of the city this Sunday for the Exeter Marathon.

A total of 500 people have signed up for Exeter’s only marathon and 10k race – which take place this Sunday – and they include a runner from the USA who is flying in just for the event.

Hundreds of spectators are expected to support the event, which starts from the home of Exeter City FC, St James Park, before heading down to the River Exe. The majority of the route is along the River Exe and the canal offering some beautiful viewing points...

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Exeter College apprentice invited to Royal Wedding

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/17/2018 - 6:14pm

Exeter College is delighted to announce that Engineering Apprentice, Tobias Cowan, from Sampford Peverell, has been invited to attend the Royal Wedding this weekend.

Tobias is a Level 3 Apprentice with Hepco Motion at its Tiverton-based engineering centre.

Julie Skinner, Exeter College Vice Principal for Standards and Student Experience, said: "We are delighted that Tobias has been chosen to attend the Royal Wedding. It is a huge honour for one of or students to be granted this opportunity and one I'm sure he will never forget.

“Tobias is well known in the college,...

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City turned all colours of the rainbow for the best Exeter Pride to-date

THE 10th Exeter Pride, which turned the City rainbow-coloured on Saturday, May 12, has been hailed as the biggest and best yet.

More than 7,000 people showed their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) communities in the region by taking part or attending.

Thousands of people took part in the march from the St Sidwell Community Centre, down Exeter High Street and along Queen Street into Northernhay Gardens.

It was the most colourful march yet, with two 50-metre rainbow flags carried by hundreds of volunteers.

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Facing up to Dementia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/17/2018 - 11:50am

Dementia-friendly Red Coat guided tours of Exeter look set to be introduced in the city.

The tours are just one of a whole raft of measures being introduced by Exeter City Council as it strives to help people living with the condition.

More than 180 taxi drivers in Exeter have now received dementia-awareness training from the City Council as part of the wide-reaching initative.

As more and more people are being diagnosed with dementia, the City Council has once again revealed its commitment to the challenges faced by arguably the biggest health crisis facing the UK...

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IKEA partners with Exeter artist to unveil glass sculpture of an original Exeter Clinker

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/17/2018 - 8:54am

Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, yesterday unveiled a striking sculpture made from over 500 pieces of colourful IKEA glassware as the finale of its “Wonderful Everyday Tour” – a series of unique mini-events and installations that were created to give Exeter and Devon locals a taste of the ‘Wonderful Everyday’ to celebrate IKEA’s arrival in the city. The retailer has partnered with talented local artist, Roop Johnstone, on the design of The Glass Boat, to pay homage to Exeter’s rich maritime history and the city’s unique heritage. The sculpture will be on display at Princesshay Shopping...

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