InExeter is proud to reveal Exeter’s winning independent businesses as voted for by members of the public in this year’s Summer of Independents competition.
The shortlisted five businesses, as voted by the public, across the three competition categories Food and Drink, Services and Retail were shortlisted and visited by a mystery shopper.
Following that visit, a judging panel chose the Independent Business of the Year for each category based on the mystery shopper evidence & original submissions from members of the public.
It's understandable if you don't have enough money to afford to pay for a new car in cash. Car financing is available for people like you who want to divide the cost of buying a new car over several months. Before you take it, you need to understand that it's a long-term commitment. You can't decide to take out a loan now and spend the same amount of money each month. You have a new responsibility, and you need to stay committed to paying off the loan until it's over.
Save enough money
The good thing about car financing is that you can divide the cost over several months....
During Organ Donation Week, September 2 to 8, NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed by an organ transplant.
Last year, 85 people in Devon had their lives saved by a transplant. If more people agreed to donate, more lives would be saved in Devon and around the country. Currently, 96 in Devon are still waiting for that life-saving call.
Next year, the law around organ donation is changing in England. From spring 2020,all adults in England will be...
It may only be August however panto bosses at Exmouth Pavilion are already working hard towards their biggest pantomime to date. This year Trio Entertainment will return to produce The fun-filled family favourite "Jack and The Beanstalk” starring Coronation Streets and Dancing On Ice star ‘Steven Arnold” best known for his role as Ashley Peacock in Coronation Street.
It was in 1996 that he made his debut in the soap and he remained there for the next 15 years. Out of all the memorable storylines he was given, the one Steven picks as his favourite is one of the first he did....
Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 27 June 2020.
With 2019 proving to be the biggest and most successful summer series in Let’s Rock’s eleven-year history, tickets for many of the 2020 events have gone on sale.
The UK’s biggest retro festival series, Let’s Rock offers gloriously unpretentious non-stop fun with legendary artists performing hit after hit to a crowd of all ages, many of whom embrace the throwback vibe by dressing in their finest 80s fashion. 2019 has been the biggest year yet in terms of audience and...
Ryan Bowman’s early goal earned Exeter City a 1-0 win at St James Park over Mansfield Town in the Sky Bet League Two.
Manager Matt Taylor made just the one change to his starting XI from Morecambe with now-joint top goalscorer, Nicky Law, temporarily sidelined with injury, allowing Matt Jay to come into the lineup in his place.
The game, as expected, was end-to-end for the entirety of the first-half with both sides having a plethora of chances.
It was the Grecians who took the lead inside five minutes, after a quick throw-in from Dean Moxey and an...
The Donkey Sanctuary has come up with a pressing idea to support its fundraising by teaming up with a local cider maker to produce a special edition Donkey Sanctuary cider.
Using freshly pressed West Country apples, the medium-sweet cider is made by Axminster based Lyme Bay Winery and is the perfect accompaniment to the late summer sunshine or for a unique gift.
The sparkling golden cider features its own distinctive label showing a pair of donkeys under an apple tree. Promising an intensely refreshing and zesty apple taste, the cider has been launched to coincide with The...
Zoo keepers at Living Coasts in Torquay are naming and shaming their naughtiest penguins. They’re writing the names of mischievous birds on a chalkboard for guests to see - and singling out others for their good behaviour.
The 63 African penguins and 12 macaroni penguins at Torquay’s coastal zoo mix freely with guests. But some penguins are better-behaved than others.
Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling: “We’ve put up a board on which we write the names of the best and worst-behaved penguins, and what they’ve done. This gives guests a real insight into exactly what penguins get...
Contrary to what some might think, hosting an event isn’t an easy task. It’s a massive undertaking that can overwhelm even the best of us. After all, events require a great deal of careful planning and preparation. And also the smallest detail can have a massive impact on the affair. So in the interest of hosting a successful and stress-free event, here are a few top tips that you should keep in mind.
Always have a contingency plan
Ask any event organiser, and they’ll tell you the same thing: always expect the unexpected. After all, no matter how much planning and...
September is blood cancer awareness month and local charity Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) will be collecting and raising awareness across Devon to help raise funds and awareness for the charity.
ELF is currently looking for volunteers to donate an hour or two of time to help at various collections around the county. Volunteering is a great opportunity to get out and about in the community, meet new people and help a great cause.
ELF is currently recruiting for collections in Exeter at the Guildhall Shopping Centre on Saturday 14th September and Tesco Exeter Vale on Thursday...
