National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Exeter local flies high with help from apprenticeship!

Today marks the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week (10th-16th February), and Exeter local Luke Carr is a strong example of how professional apprenticeships can change your career path in ways you never knew were possible.

24-year-old Luke has now completed his software testing apprenticeship offered by ELMS Aviation (based in Exeter Airport) in partnership with Estio Training, part of BPP.

Speaking about his experience, Luke says: “Completing an apprenticeship allowed me to grow professionally and personally. Having completed the ELMS Aviation software testing...

Georgian Sash Window Shutters Fitted In An Exeter Home

Interior Shutter Installation in Exeter – Everything You Need to Know about Shutters

Authored by Ben Hughes
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2025 - 4:41pm

Let’s talk about interior shutters. If you live in Exeter and want to upgrade your home, this is one of the best moves you can make. Not only do they look stunning, but they also add real value to your property. Plus, they’re practical—offering privacy, light control, and insulation all in one.

Why Interior Shutters?

Simple. They’re elegant, durable, and energy-efficient. Unlike blinds or curtains, shutters give you full control over your lighting and privacy while helping regulate temperature. That means lower energy bills. Oh, and they’re ridiculously easy to maintain....

Gym Gear partners with DEKA to bring elite fitness competition equipment to UK gyms

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2025 - 4:34pm
UK gym owners can now access official DEKA-certified equipment through Gym Gear

Gym Gear has announced a new partnership with DEKA, the rapidly growing functional fitness challenge developed by the creators of Spartan. This collaboration marks a significant step for UK gyms looking to incorporate DEKA training and competitions into their facilities, as Gym Gear becomes an authorised supplier of DEKA-certified equipment.

What is DEKA, and why is it gaining popularity?

DEKA is a structured fitness challenge designed to test strength, endurance, and functional movement across 10...

Are Car Insurance Add-Ons Worth It?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2025 - 3:43pm

Should you be opting for that extra bit of car cover, like windscreen protection, or is it a waste of money? When it comes to car insurance, you may have recently taken out or are considering a policy and want to know if add-ons are the way to go.

Considering that they’d add to your monthly premium, it’s important to weigh up whether they’re worth it. Below, we look at some typical add-ons offered by local insurers and weigh up your options.

Why Add-Ons?

First off, you may be wondering why you’d need add-ons if you already have a comprehensive car insurance policy ....

How Exeter’s Sports Community Is Growing Through Local Events

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2025 - 11:55am

Exeter has always been a city with a strong passion for sports, and in recent years, the local sports community has been growing at an impressive pace. From grassroots clubs to large-scale tournaments, local events are playing a key role in bringing people together, encouraging active lifestyles, and creating a vibrant sports culture.

Whether it is football, rugby, athletics, or emerging sports, Exeter’s commitment to sports development is stronger than ever. Local events are making sports more accessible, providing opportunities for athletes of all ages, and strengthening...

Beebots, Metal Detectors, and More: Exwick Heights Boosts Early Years STEM Learning

Exwick Heights Primary School is thrilled to announce the successful receipt of a £15,000 STEM grant from Howmet Aerospace, aimed at enhancing their Early Years provision and inspiring a lifelong love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the very start of children's educational journeys.

Thanks to this generous funding, the school has been able to purchase innovative resources, including programmable devices like Beebots (award winning programmable floor robots) to support early coding skills, alongside exciting science tools such as metal detectors,...

Jarman Ward Announced as Official Captain Sponsor for Exeter City vs. Nottingham Forest FA Cup Match

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2025 - 11:37pm

Local Building Surveying firm, Jarman Ward is thrilled to announce its role as the official Captain sponsor for the highly anticipated FA Cup match between Exeter City and Nottingham Forest. This exciting sponsorship highlights Jarman Ward's unwavering commitment to supporting local sports and fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

"We are delighted to play a part in such an exciting match," said Andy Ward, Director at Jarman Ward. "Our sponsorship of the Captain, Josh Magennis, underscores our dedication to promoting local teams and bringing our community together through...

Soft Machine are roaring into Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2025 - 10:23pm

EXETER PHOENIX - SUNDAY MARCH 9 Following their last sensational sellout show at Exeter Phoenix, Soft Machine have embarked on a highly successful tour of Canada and the States and remain in huge demand throughout the UK and Europe.

Compatriots of Pink Floyd, they are no strangers to America where, in their early days, they toured with the likes of Jimi Hendrix which led them to winning a worldwide following which is as strong as ever.

They have been the major force in the psychedelic, jazz/rock scene since the mid the mid 60s and have always featured amazing talent such...

Edifice and Artifice Flyer

Edifice and Artifice

Event Date: 
20/02/2025 - 7:30pm to 22/02/2025 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Cygnet Theatre,

Edifice And Artifice is an urgent satire on the state of the wealth gap today and its consequences for the planet.

It takes place in the near future at the London headquarters of fictional oil company Starco, and in the protest camp laying siege to the skyscraper outside.

As London floods and the government retreats and factionalises, victims of the flooding join those protesting. Meanwhile, the staff left in the building, including the executives, assume the authorities will step in at any moment.

With this powder keg of expectation, it’s only a matter of time...

Exeter Canal and Quay Trust seeks new chair

Formed in 1981, the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust is a charity that renovates, develops and leases out the heritage quayside properties and spaces in and around Exeter Quay. We also fund and organise events that promote and celebrate our waterfront location and its remarkable history and heritage, including the Exeter Heritage Harbour Festival, the Quayside Shanty Festival and our Summer at the Quayside activity programme.

The Trust also manages the Exeter Custom House , which is a Grade I Listed building that has been transformed into a centre of arts and culture at the heart of...

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