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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

First Thursdays is a new event you won’t want to miss.

From June to September, Gandy Street will come alive on the first Thursday of each month, with a festival atmosphere in the early evening.

The first event takes place on Thursday 4 June, 5–8pm. Expect late-night shopping, live music, street entertainment, extended opening hours at cultural venues and a cocktail trail. All your favourite businesses on Gandy Street and in the surrounding area will be open, including:

Boston Tea Party : Will be hosting an indoor market with Circular Social, featuring

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EMG Symphony Orchestra hit a high note for Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

On Friday 3rd November, the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) were invited to be a part of the EMG Symphony Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary as their selected community group for the retiring collection.

Gina Awad from EDAA said: “What an honour and what a night, nothing short of phenomenal. The setting of our magnificent Cathedral in all its glory.

"The Musical direction by Leo Geyer was admirable and this needed to be conveyed directly. His humble response was exactly what I would have expected. Such raw, young talent but a character oozing passion with a desire to learn...

Police launch 20-year anniversary appeal to catch killer of Exwick schoolgirl Kate

The public may hold the vital clue to find the killer of 14-year-old Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell 20 years ago and bring them to justice, say detectives.

Devon and Cornwall Police has launched a major public appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of Kate’s murder as part of an investigative review into her death.

Kate, a bright and popular girl, was killed on Saturday 15 November 1997 as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home in Exwick. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane by her father. She had sustained a brutal knife wound to her throat.

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C'mon, confess! Who hangs dog mess?

The UK's leading marine conservation charity has launched a campaign to highlight how little things we do in our daily lives – often miles away from the coast – can have a massive effect on the quality of our coastal waters.

The Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) 'Poos and Don'ts' campaign aims to drive home simple pollution messages based around a central theme - wherever you are, your actions have an impact on our rivers, beaches and the sea.

Walking your dog in the countryside or near the coast with a pocketful of plastic dog poo bags sounds very responsible – but it's...

Fire crews battle Exeter factory blaze

Fire Control received two calls from on-site staff at a factory on Kestrel Way, Exeter, reporting that alarms had activated and there was a fire in the casting plant within the foundry section of the factory.

The blaze started at around 1.26am today (SATURDAY) at Arconic on Sowton Industrial Estate.

Below is the Fire Control report from the incident:

Due to the potential serious nature of this incident and knowledge of the type of building involved, Fire Control made the decision to redirect fire appliances from other lower priority incidents in the area to ensure...

Princesshay announces festive line-up of Christmas events

Princesshay is marking its 10th Christmas in Exeter creating a truly festive atmosphere with Christmas lights, live festive performances and even granting Christmas wishes.

The festivities will start in Princesshay Square on Thursday 16th November from 4pm – 7.30pm, as Exeter BID presents the annual Christmas Lights Switch On and officially begin the Christmas countdown. The evening’s line-up includes a performance of traditional carols from a local school, followed by live music and festive entertainment. Alongside the Christmas lights, visitors can see Princesshay’s very own...

Number of empty homes in Teignbridge continues to fall

The amount of homes lying empty in Teignbridge is at an all-time low – and efforts remain underway to bring more back into use.

Teignbridge District Council has once again cut the number of vacant properties. Figures reveal numbers have dropped by over 50% from 735 empty homes in 2008 to 361 in 2017 so far.

Teignbridge is the only Devon authority to have reduced the amount left unoccupied every year since 2008.

Long term empty homes represent a wasted resource especially when housing is at a premium, and can cause a number of problems. They can attract crime and...

Menu confirmed for the Evening with Michael Caines event

With just a week to go until the third Exeter Foundation evening with Michael Caines MBE, the menu and accompanying wine has been confirmed.

The menu, which has been devised by Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE and Sandy Park’s Head Chef Sam Billson, includes luxury canapes, followed by a decadent five-course menu and petit fours and coffee to finish.

Ingredients have been sourced locally, including chicken from Darts Farm, vegetables from Dart Fresh and a selection of South West cheeses. The complementary wine has been specially selected to match each course by...

Interest rate rise could compound people’s money problems, says Citizens Advice Exeter

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has responded to the decision of the Bank of England to raise the base rate for the first time in a decade to 0.5%.

Steve Barriball, Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, said: “The interest rate rise risks compounding the problems of people already in financial difficulty.

“While many people won’t be affected by the change immediately, those who are struggling to pay existing debts or are relying on credit to pay their bills...

Pensioner rescued from bungalow by fire crews

Three fire appliances from Dawlish, Middlemoor and Teignmouth were mobilised following a call from a distressed female occupant of a property at Sercombes Gardens, Starcross.

The pensioner told emergency call handlers that she had a fire in her house and they could hear that her alarms had activated.

Due to the caller only being able to pass a partial address at time of call, Fire Control and crews worked together to locate the property at just after 6pm today.

After locating the property and investigating with 2 breathing apparatus wearers, a small fire was located...

More than100 local jobseekers attend Princesshay’s second successful jobs fair

More than 100 jobseekers attended the Recruit Princesshay jobs fair, helping to match local people to 50 retail and restaurant vacancies on offer, both at Exeter’s Princesshay and elsewhere in the city.

Over 30 of Princesshay’s shops and restaurants, including Superdry, Starbucks, MAC, and Café Rouge, showcased available roles at the event.

Faheem Qureshi, Head of Employment Generation for The Crown Estate said: “We’re thrilled to have hosted our second successful Recruit event at Princesshay. These sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to support local jobseekers and...

Local News

Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

EMG Symphony Orchestra hit a high note for Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

Police launch 20-year anniversary appeal to catch killer of Exwick schoolgirl Kate

C'mon, confess! Who hangs dog mess?

Fire crews battle Exeter factory blaze

Princesshay announces festive line-up of Christmas events

Number of empty homes in Teignbridge continues to fall

Menu confirmed for the Evening with Michael Caines event

Interest rate rise could compound people’s money problems, says Citizens Advice Exeter

Pensioner rescued from bungalow by fire crews

More than100 local jobseekers attend Princesshay’s second successful jobs fair

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