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New children's library opens in Exeter

After months of building work, the new children’s library in Exeter is now open to the public. The Clore Children's Library features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.

The new dedicated sensory space aims to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorders. Created in collaboration with specialists  Aurora , part of the Osborne Technologies group. The space features a lift to ensure all...

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New Lord Mayor announces chosen charity

New Lord Mayor Lesley Robson will use her term of office to raise money for her chosen charity, Age UK Exeter.

“The charity provides support and opportunities to over 1,200 older people in Exeter each week, she said, “combatting loneliness, improving wellbeing and giving older people and their families the advice and information they need to navigate an ever-more complicated world.” “Age UK Exeter is striving hard to maintain its services in a very challenging financial environment which makes it an excellent choice for my support given its vital role in the city.” Martyn Rogers,...

Residents' views on parking scheme wanted

Devon County Council is asking householders in the Rosebarn Lane area of Exeter if they want a resident's parking scheme.

Some residents in the area have contacted the council and said that they are finding it difficult to park near their homes.

The consultation, which runs from Friday 19 May until Wednesday 7 June, follows a petition submitted by residents to the council at the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) on 14 November 2016.

Devon County Council now wants the views of as many people who might be affected by new restrictions in this area as...

Tenacity and perseverance celebrated at Devon’s premier farming awards

A farmer who has built up a thriving dairy farm from nothing, overcoming many challenges along the way, has been named Devon’s Farmer of the Year at the Devon Farm Business Awards. This tenacity and perseverance is echoed in several other winners, including a single mother who runs her tenanted farm by herself and a beef and sheep farmer who stepped up to help her dairy farming friends by persuading her local supermarket to stock pints of milk alongside fizzy drinks.

The awards, which are in their fourth year, are organised by Addington Fund, Stephens Scown LLP and Devon County...

Handbag taken from property in Exeter

Police are appealing for witnesses after belongings and cash were taken during a burglary at a residential property on the Killerton Estate, in the Hele area of Exeter.

Offenders entered the home through an insecure window sometime between 2pm and 2.45pm on Thursday 11 May, while the resident was out.

The offender managed to escape having taken a handbag containing cash and cards from the kitchen table.

Residents in the area are asked to remain vigilant and to remember to keep their property secure, including keeping windows closed when they are out.

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Devon Air Ambulance chair heads to Everest Base Camp

Devon Air Ambulance Trust Former Chair, Anita Newcombe, along with her husband Richard, will undertake an intrepid trek to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for Devon Air Ambulance’s new Night Flying Programme.

Anita had been a trustee of DAAT for the last 6 years, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the last 4 years and completed her tenure in May 2017. To mark her departure from the Board and her handover to the incoming Chair, Anita has chosen to raise funds by undertaking this exciting and challenging 18-day expedition.

Anita and Richard will fly into Kathmandu, Nepal, in...

TV show Salvage Hunters is heading to Devon

Salvage Hunters, the popular Quest TV and Discovery Channel show, is heading to Devon to record a special edition of the programme.

The show follows architectural salvage and antiques expert Drew Pritchard as he travels around the UK to prestigious, interesting, and historic places hunting out and buying quirky and unusual objects no longer wanted by their present owner.

Drew has visited everywhere from beautiful stately homes, to architectural salvage dealers, to private collectors and museums, buying everything from 16th century oak tables to 6 foot 1980s disco balls....

Countryside team celebrates Naturally Healthy Month

Devon Local Nature Partnership is running a campaign called ‘Naturally Healthy Month’ throughout May to encourage people to get out and enjoy the many benefits of being active outdoors.

East Devon District Council's countryside team is taking part in the campaign and encouraging people to attend one of their events or try out volunteering.

Among the events is a mud walk in Exmouth on Tuesday 30 May and a fun in the stream morning at Honiton Bottom on Wednesday 31 May.

Countryside team leader, Tim Dafforn said: "All of our events are suitable for people who love the...

Sandy Park team winners off the pitch!

Tony Rowe praised his ‘hard working’ Sandy Park team after the Exeter venue was named Business of the Year at the Express & Echo 2017 Business Awards. Exeter Rugby Club’s chairman and chief executive was on hand to pick up the night’s main award at a glittering ceremony held at Exeter’s premier Conferencing & Banqueting Centre, Sandy Park. In what has been another fantastic year both on and off the field, Sandy Park’s success was confirmed by the awards judging panel who were clearly impressed by the attention to detail put in by the company across the board. The black-tie event,...

New conservation steward for Exeter, East Devon and Teignbridge

A new Habitat Mitigation Officer has been appointed to give information, advice and guidance to the public across the Exe Estuary, Dawlish Warren and East Devon Pebblebed Heaths.

Amelia Davies joins Sama Euridge who has been working since October 2016 to provide safe areas for people to enjoy and protect the important species these areas support.

The pair are employed by East Devon District Council on behalf of the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee made up of Teignbridge, Exeter and East Devon Councils. The partnership was set up last year to protect...

IKEA kicks off construction of new Exeter store

Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, today officially celebrates the construction of its new Exeter store.

IKEA UK and Ireland Country Retail Manager Gillian Drakeford and Exeter Store Manager Nick Earle were joined by Lord Mayor Lesley Robson and Council Leader Peter Edwards in leading the groundbreaking ceremony for the new store. Due to open in early summer 2018, IKEA has invested £80 million in the new Exeter store and will be located on Newcourt Way, bringing its extensive range of inspirational, well designed, quality products at affordable prices to the South-West of England. On...

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New children's library opens in Exeter

New Lord Mayor announces chosen charity

Residents' views on parking scheme wanted

Tenacity and perseverance celebrated at Devon’s premier farming awards

Handbag taken from property in Exeter

Devon Air Ambulance chair heads to Everest Base Camp

TV show Salvage Hunters is heading to Devon

Countryside team celebrates Naturally Healthy Month

Sandy Park team winners off the pitch!

New conservation steward for Exeter, East Devon and Teignbridge

IKEA kicks off construction of new Exeter store

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