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The Exeter takes on London to Paris cycle for Macmillan Cancer Support

UK health and life insurer The Exeter has announced that seven of their colleagues are preparing to cycle 340 miles from London to Paris in June 2026, as part of a major fundraising effort for the company’s corporate charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team has already raised more than £23,000, with fundraising continuing ahead of the challenge. The ride reflects The Exeter’s ongoing commitment to supporting Macmillan’s work, which provides care, practical support and advocacy for people affected by cancer across the UK.

The Exeter has organised a range of...

Celebrating Orchards and Autumn Antics at Killerton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 1:25am

The National Trust is celebrating the rich heritage of Killerton’s orchards, near Exeter, this October. From 10 October to 3 November, visitors can enjoy daily apple-themed activities and join the ranger team on weekends to press apples and learn about traditional cider-making.

On 16 & 17 October, Killerton is offering guided walks through one of the estate’s heritage orchards to the home of the 200-year-old apple press, with booking essential. Visitors will meet members of the ranger team, who will demonstrate the use of the press and share the history of Killerton’s cider...

Care home MD recognised for her exceptional leadership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/01/2024 - 11:14pm

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are celebrating because their fantastic Managing Director, Natasha Lazovic, has been nominated as a finalist in the Leaders in Care Awards 2024, having been shortlisted in the prestigious Executive Leader category.

In association with Care Home Professional magazine, the Leaders in Care Awards celebrate the achievements of care home providers in the UK and the suppliers that serve them. The award ceremony will take place on October 8that the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.

Natasha came to...

InExeter Celebrates 20 Years of BIDs and £1 Billion Invested in UK Towns and Cities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/01/2024 - 8:52pm

October 2024 marks 20 years since the anniversary of the first business improvement district pilot, with £1bn invested in local services and events to improve towns and cities for communities and business.

20 BIDs were formed with the original pilot in 2003 and then brought into law with the UK regulations act the following year.

InExeter is now one of 340 BIDs operating across the UK. A business improvement district is a defined area of a town or city where a levy is charged on all eligible business rate payers. BID levies are voted for via a ballot which takes place...

University of Exeter to establish new collections facility to safeguard archaeological remains

A new facility that will offer storage of physical remains from ancient humans, animals, and plants to help ease the pressure on museum archives that are running out of space is to be established at the University of Exeter.

The Biocultural Heritage Information in a Virtual Environment (HIVE) facility will offer secure storage of scientifically important materials and create a new database of digital 3D files and analytical data to preserve the record of materials subjected to scientific destructive analyses.

The development will open archaeological records to...

Local care home celebrates 3 years

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Tue, 10/01/2024 - 7:44pm

Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter has thrown a party for residents, friends and families to celebrate 3 years of serving the local community.

Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with live music, photo booth pictures with props, a delicious buffet and to top it all off, a visit from a talented local magician who “blew everyone’s minds”. Residents danced the night away and everyone got involved, helping to make the evening a fantastic success.

Cumberland Grange has built up excellent reputations within its local communities. The home...

Top 200 law firm expands presence in Devon with new offices in Exeter

Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced that it has opened a new office at the heart of Exeter to meet increased demand for its services in the city and Devon.

Having outgrown its former Southernhay offices, Porter Dodson is expanding into significantly larger premises at 11-15 Dix’s Field. The move allows the firm to accommodate a string of senior appointments and an increase in its core Exeter team from eight to over twenty.

The newly refurbished offices - well known for their Georgian façade - incorporate open plan working areas, a conference room and...

South West Celebrates World Tourism Day With Revolutionary, First-of-its-kind Data Hub

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/01/2024 - 3:10pm

The South West marked World Tourism Day (September 27) with the launch of an innovative initiative to help boost Devon and Somerset’s tourism industry.

The South West Visitor Economy Hub is a new online tool for the sector, gathering and analysing data from various sources, including accommodation providers and attractions, transport networks, parking providers, the weather, and other data providers to help measure occupancy, revenue, footfall and perceptions, faster than ever before.

By providing tourism businesses, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), councils...

New GP provider for homeless service in Exeter and Barnstaple

A new community interest company – Inclusion Health Devon (IncluDe) has been awarded the contract to provide primary medical care services to the homeless and vulnerably housed in Exeter and Barnstaple.

Inclusion Health Devon took over the running of the Clock Tower Surgery in Exeter and has now established a permanent service at the Freedom Centre in Barnstaple, following the success of the previous pilot project.

They are a newly formed Community Interest Company (CIC) set up by clinicians (GPs and nurses) from both the Clock Tower Surgery in Exeter and Freedom Centre...

Developer donation for Cranbrook football

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 9:39pm

A local youth football club has received a £1,000 donation from one of the leading developers behind the Cranbrook expansion scheme.

Persimmon Homes South West handed over the cheque to Cranbrook United Youth FC at its playing fields, with the funds going towards new kits for players, which will be emblazoned with the company’s logo.

Since its formation in 2015, the club has grown into one of the largest club in the area, having age groups from Under 6s through to its Men’s team.

Persimmon currently has high-quality properties for sale at two sites in the area...

From Devon to Culinary Excellence 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 8:29pm
Local chef receives 5-star mentorship from Michelin-starred Simon Hulstone ahead of prestigious competition final

The Craft Guild of Chefs' Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) competition is in full swing, having recently staged its highly anticipated Mentor Day, sponsored by Seafood from Norway. Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone spent the morning mentoring Devon’s rising culinary star, Lewis Nicholas.

The YNCOTY competition, organised by the Craft Guild of Chefs, stands out among young chef contests, bringing together the most talented and promising chefs in the industry...

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