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The Grecians take all three points at St James Park! Nicky Law’s early penalty and Hiram Boateng’s spectacular volley ensured Exeter City returned to winning ways in Sky Bet League Two.

Law converted a second-minute penalty kick before Boateng gave goalkeeper Scott Brown no chance with a jaw-dropping volley as City bounced back from their loss at Macclesfield in fine fashio

Matt Taylor made four changes to his starting line-up as Dara O’Shea, Law, Lee Holmes and Christy Pym, who served his one-match suspension, returned to the side that suffered defeat on the road at...

Ola donates 50p per ride to Exeter City Community Trust

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/13/2019 - 5:57pm

Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms, today announced a new partnership with Exeter City Community Trust, and pledged to donate 50p from every ride taken in Exeter between 18th March and 19th May 2019 to the health and wellbeing charity.

The transport pioneer will help deliver physical activity, education, health and wellbeing programmes for local people across Devon and Somerset.

Ben Legg, Managing Director of Ola UK, said: “Our partnership with Exeter City Community Trust is a great way for us to give back to the local community in Exeter, supporting the...

Leading automotive software company is first tenant to move into Exeter Science Park's new 'Grow On Buildings'

Eight Technology Ltd. isthe first tenant to move in to the Grow-on Buildings at Exeter Science Park. Founded in 2003 Eight Technology’s ‘Dealerweb’ software helps automotive dealer groups, manufacturers and independent retailers to boost sales performance through better lead management and smarter customer communication and has relocated to a new state-of-the-art office.

Exeter Science Park’s Grow-on Buildings are partly funded by £4.5m from the HotSW LEP Growth Deal Funding. The HotSW LEP has also provided £2.5m local Government funding towards the Environmental Futures Campus and...

12 thoughtful gifts for hunters perfect for any occasion

There are so many benefits that come along with hunting.

Hunting provides people with food. It also helps control certain animal populations. And it even allows families and friends to form stronger bonds. When people hunt together, they're able to create connections they wouldn't have otherwise.

Do you know someone who enjoys taking advantage of all the benefits of hunting? Encourage them to hunt more by giving them one of the many gifts for hunters. They'll have even more fun hunting than they already do when they put your gifts to good use.

Take a look at 12...

Living Slowly: How To Implement “No-rush” Concept Into Daily Life

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 04/13/2019 - 5:21am

Does it feel like you constantly lack time to do everything you wanted or planned? Does it feel like the rhythm of our life is so much faster than we can actually stand? If in your life the answers to both questions are “yes”, maybe it is time to thinks things through once again. Our lives do accelerate but this does not mean that we should rush along. Maybe it is better to step off that fast-paced train of life and just take the time to enjoy the precious moment slowly.

Some people have come to the concept of slow-living to make sure that their existence is not a mere array of...

Help to count the birds and the bees at Killerton’s BioBlitz

On Sunday 28 April, the Killerton rangers need your help to count and learn about the creatures that live in Ashclyst Forest.

Come along to Caddihoe Scout Camp and help the team with some hands on bug hunting, flower counting and butterfly spotting at the BioBlitz day. Everything you help us find will be fed into a database to help understand more about which animals are living in the woods.

The day kicks off bright and early with a dawn chorus walk where you can enjoy the early morning bird song. Expert led walks and wildlife survey fun will then continue throughout the...

One of Devon’s librarians has gone missing!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/12/2019 - 12:48pm

This Easter, Libraries Unlimited invites young people to help in the search for a missing Devon librarian.

Exeter, St Thomas and Topsham libraries are looking for people aged 12 and over (or younger, if accompanied by an adult) to help solve the mystery of The Lost Librarian , as part of a fun and interactive puzzle trail installed by Libraries Unlimited, thanks to funding from Arts Council England.

Molly Allison, a (fictional) member of the Exeter staff team was researching the secrets of the Exeter Witches, when she started to receive threats and her findings started to...

Mary Jane Campbell, new Managing Partner at Simpkins Edwards, and previous Managing Partner Lynn Woodward

New Managing Partner takes the reins at Simpkins Edwards

Leading Devon accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is celebrating the appointment of its new Managing Partner Mary Jane Campbell. Mary Jane, who also leads the British Junior Carriage Driving Team in her spare time, is taking over the reins from Lynn Woodward who has been at the helm since 2012. Lynn will remain as a partner at the firm, focusing on her rural business and agricultural client base.

Commenting on her appointment Mary Jane Campbell said: “Lynn has shaped the firm over the past seven years. She has done an amazing job, putting us in a strong position to meet the needs of...

Social lunch club

Event Date: 
16/04/2019 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Buckerell Lodge Hotel

A social lunch at the Buckerell Lodge Hotel on the third Tuesday of the month starting 16 April 2019 at 12.30pm. Come and meet others in your community. All ages welcome. The hotel is offering 2 meals for £10. Come along on your own or with a friend/family member/neighbour. Please telephone the hotel to confirm your place. 0330 390 0490

Photo:  James Page

East Devon man takes on gruelling 8-day endurance event to raise funds for bereavement charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/12/2019 - 9:49am

An East Devon man is challenging himself to complete a gruelling endurance event to raise money for two charities, Child Bereavement UK and BigMoose. In June, James Page will be completing a Classic Continuous Deca Iron Triathlon event, which will see him do a 24-mile swim, 1120-mile cycle ride and a 262 mile run, in just 10 days or less. The current world record is 7 days 22 hours and the British record 8 days 6 hours.

James is no stranger to endurance events. He combines his busy job and family life with a hectic training schedule and has been doing triathlons since 2006. He has...

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