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Slazenger Padel opens in Exeter

Slazenger, one of the world’s leading names in racquet sports, has unveiled Slazenger Padel Exeter, a 35,000 sq. ft Padel Club located at Haven Banks in the heart of the city.

This marks another step in Slazenger Padel’s ambition to become the UK’s leading padel powerhouse, bringing premium padel facilities to more communities across the country.

On Monday 31st August, Slazenger Padel opened its newest location at Haven Banks Retail Park in Exeter, which has been providing outdoor education, training and recreational opportunities for more than 45 years.

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Bridge Road in Exeter closed this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 5:42pm

Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed from 10pm on Friday 7 April until 5am on Monday 10 April for ongoing widening improvements.

The closure is needed to enable the assembly of steelwork on Countess Wear Bridge, and installation of the first few spans of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge which runs alongside the Grade II Listed structure. The remaining spans will then be lifted into place in the coming weeks.

The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379. Details of the diversion route are available here .

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Councils scoop award for Big Weekend

Organisers of last year’s BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend have won another award for the helping to stage the successful event. Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council were recognised by the Exeter Living Magazine Awards in the Events category. The Awards were held on Thursday night (6 April) at the University of Exeter’s Great Hall. Fifty thousand music fans attended BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle last May, enjoying the sounds of Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, Ellie Goulding and many other acts. Hosted by Radio 1 DJs, Radio 1’s Big Weekend is Europe’s largest free...

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Academy of Floral Art to bring Poltimore House into bloom

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 3:12pm

Over 40 tutors and students from one of the UK’s leading flower schools, the Academy of Floral Art near Exeter, are joining forces to create a series of floral displays in the Grade II listed Poltimore House to mark St George’s Day weekend. Abandoned in the 1980s and now undergoing extensive renovation by the Poltimore House Trust, Poltimore is a Devonshire landmark and an evocative setting for a flower festival. Visitors to the Flower Festival will be free to wander through the Tudor courtyard, the Entrance Hall and Salon and admire awe-inspiring floral designs and sculptures, including a...

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#2 minute litter pick returns to Dartmoor

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 2:41pm

Dartmoor Rangers Ella Briens and Andrea Roberts are bringing the Dartmoor version of the successful global litter campaign #2 minute beach clean to the National Park again this year.

Bude resident, Martin Dorey, started #2 minute beach clean after becoming frustrated by the amount of litter on our beautiful south west beaches. His aim was to encourage visitors and locals to take pride in their surroundings, raise awareness of the litter problem and to be proactive in dealing with the detritus.

The solution was a very simple idea - place large A frame boards, with...

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Energy supplier celebrates Exeter opening with local volunteering day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:37pm

National energy specialist Flogas Britain has opened a brand new depot in Exeter – providing reliable, affordable off-grid gas to homes and businesses throughout the South West. To mark the opening, Flogas chose Exeter Community Centre St. Sidwell’s as the site for its first national volunteering day on 06 April. Based in Woodbury Salterton, the new depot is located in a prime area to service Flogas’ growing LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) customer base across Exeter and the wider Devon, Dorset and Somerset areas. With enough capacity to hold 25 tonnes of gas, it will offer free local LPG...

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Cabinet adopts Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:44am

Following unanimous support for the aims of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (SEBMP) at the steering group meeting in March, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet voted to adopt the SEBMP at their meeting on Wednesday (5 April).

The SEBMP document, which is the result of extensive research and work by CH2M, East Devon District Council’s coastal flood and erosion risk management consultants, as well as public consultation, will guide and inform the necessary sustainable works for managing the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to properties, businesses and community...

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Exeter College reveals £70 million investment vision over next 20 years

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:29am

Exeter College has announced plans to invest £70 million over the next 20 years in creating an ‘Exceptional’ college.

Under the plans, the college has set out a clear vision for its continued upward trajectory from an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ college to be an ‘Exceptional college’. The college launched both a new strategic plan and a 20 year master plan at an event at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM).

The strategic plan sets out a journey to move from Outstanding to Exceptional over a five year time period, addressing the opportunities that A level...

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Otter Garden Centres sponsors fifth OSM food festival

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 9:42am

Otter Garden Centres has stepped up once again to be headline sponsor for the Ottery St Mary Food & Families Festival on June 3.

This is the third year running that the family-run garden centre agreed to sponsor the festival, now in its fifth year.

Marketing Manager, Sabine Taylor said: “We are always delighted to be involved with the event, which provides a real boost to the town by bringing in visitors from the local area and further afield, too.

“This is a real family day out with lots to do, taste and watch - for adults and children alike. As a family...

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Haines Watts joins Citizens Advice Exeter specialist clinic scheme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/06/2017 - 4:21pm

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Haines Watts Chartered Accountants has joined its successful specialist clinic scheme.

The specialist clinic scheme enables Citizens Advice clients to access free advice from local law firms and other specialists. Haines Watts will be providing clients with specialist tax advice, and related issues.

Citizens Advice Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “We are delighted that Haines Watts will be joining our specialist clinic scheme. This has proved very popular with clients who are otherwise...

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Film crews provide big boost to Exeter's economy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/06/2017 - 12:20pm

Filming in Exeter has brought in an estimated £140,000 worth of benefits to the city over the last year, new figures have revealed. TV documentaries, dramas, promotional films and adverts have all been shot in Exeter over the last 12 months. The City Council liaise directly with production companies wishing to film in Exeter, advising on the suitability of locations, how to gain access and places to stay and eat out at. Among those filming in Exeter during 2016/17:

  • Rosamunde Pilcher TV drama, including courtroom scene filmed at Exeter Guildhall as well as scenes filmed in
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