Planet Earth Games and Plastic Free Exeter have agreed a partnership to deliver a ‘Plogathon’ – which organisers believe could be the biggest plogging event in the world. Plogging refers to the activity of picking up litter whilst jogging - a Swedish derived term, from "plocka" (to pick up) and "jogga" (to jog). From its beginnings in Sweden in 2016, plogging now represents an increasingly global movement, evidenced by the representation of over 40 countries in the official online “Plogga” group.

The Plogathon will take place at the Planet Earth Games in Exeter on July 6th. The...

A charity set up in the memory of Somerset youngster Elliot Stevens has received a £1,000 windfall from Barratt Homes in Exeter after becoming the latest recipient of the housebuilder’s new community initiative.

The Barratt and David Wilson Homes Community Fund donates £1,000 each month to a charity or organisation and the fund is part of the company’s pledge to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes.

Elliot’s Touch is one of the first recipients of the new fund and the charity has a special place in the heart of one Barratt Homes employee,...

Helen Patterson, who in 2018 had surgery to remove a brain tumour which left her with a titanium eye socket and an eyelid that won’t open, is scooting from Exeter to Exmouth on Friday 14th June to raise money for the charity Brain Tumour Support .

“I’ve been fundraising for a year and am close to raising £1,000 for Brain Tumour Support before my big birthday in July,” said Helen. “I wanted to do something different to raise the final £100. I started scootering back in 2016 but haven't done that much since my craniotomy in January 2018, as I'm still getting used to being a...

Local Business woman Anna Gidman of Raymmond James Investment Services has won the Business Mother Award at the Successful Women Awards that took place on Friday 7th June 2018.

Anna is wife to Vince and Mum to 3 wonderful children. She has been a Independent Financial Advisor/Wealth Manager for 25 year and I has run her own business for the last 6 years.

Productivity experts Sharing in Growth have celebrated their fifth annual All STAR best practice awards with ten award winners and three special recognition trophies.

Through a video link Minister for Business and Industry Andrew Stephenson MP praised the programme and its beneficiaries saying: “The programme is a great example of our Industrial Strategy in action. Sharing in Growth is a real success story for British industry and a crucial part of our efforts to improve productivity and competitiveness. Your innovative work showcases the best of the UK aerospace sector...

If you are considering a grammar school education for your child, it can be a daunting task to choose the most suitable option. There will be plenty to consider and various factors that come into play when deciding which institution will best match your child’s needs.

Finding the right fit will involve a school that meets their educational and emotional needs. Choosing a school that suits your child’s personality, passions, and interests is as vital as opting for a school that will support them academically. Happiness at school is rooted around several key factors, including the...

Voting is under way as coastal community projects in Exmouth vie for a share of a Tesco funding pot of almost £300,000.

Tesco is inviting local shoppers to cast their votes for Marine Conservation Society, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution or Surfers Against Sewage to receive funding of up to £4,000 through a special round of its Bags of Help scheme.

Bags of Help, run in partnership with Groundwork, sees funding awarded to thousands of local community projects every year.

Shoppers will be casting their votes using blue tokens handed out at checkout points in a...

Local project ‘Time to Talk’ start the conversation off in Princesshay during #Menshealthweek

Men’s Health Forum is in their sixth year of raising awareness of men’s health during ‘Men’s Health Week’ which runs this week from 10th to 16th June. Past years have seen the forum focus on work and health, beating stress, diabetes and hazardous waist. This year they are looking at the seven key numbers that men really need to know about their health. These numbers include 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week, 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, and maintaining a waist size...

Work has started on the £110k refurbishment of a play area in Exeter.

The facility at Pinhoe Station Road is being rebuilt by Exeter City Council after locals were asked what sort of play equipment they would like to see introduced.

Work is hoped to be completed by the summer holidays but is weather dependent.

The new play area has been designed to provide a challenging and enjoyable mix of equipment for children of all ages and abilities. Along with the traditional favourites of swings and see-saws, there will be two split-level play towers designed for toddlers...