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An Exeter resident has become one of the first people in the UK to enter the early years industry via a new training initiative designed to address the recruitment crisis.

Ali Noor is due to start in his position as a nursery assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School in Sowton in the coming weeks after successfully completing an early years Skills Bootcamp with leading training provider Realise.

Launched earlier in 2024, the early years Skills Bootcamps are designed to help people who have never worked in the sector before – or those who have worked in a nursery...

Foodcycle appeals for volunteers as community dining charity opens second Exeter project to help tackle food pro

A charity that aims to tackle food poverty, loneliness and food waste, has opened its second free community meal in Exeter, and is appealing for volunteers to help.

FoodCycle needs more volunteers to help provide free weekly hot meals for local guests in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, every Thursday at 6.30pm, atBeacon Heath Church.

Volunteers get to be part of the ‘FoodCycle magic’ – transforming surplus food that would otherwise go to waste...

From amazing food to historical buildings and great weather, there are plenty of reasons to visit Exeter. But what if you’re looking for entertainment and gaming possibilities in Devon? There are a number of reasons to visit Exeter if you’re looking for these activities – we’ll discuss these below.

A variety of outdoor activities and games

One of the things that visitors to Exeter love the most is the variety of outdoor activities and games on offer. From horse riding to cycling and canoeing, there are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and get some exercise here....

Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November inclusive while Network Rail engineers install a mile of new track through Honiton Tunnel.

Over a two-week period engineers replace the existing 50-year-old track through the tunnel, as well as installing new sleepers and ballast.

The existing track is coming to the end of its life which means it is prone to faults which can cause disruption and delays to passengers. The new rail is designed within millimetre precision and will make for smoother and more...