BBC Question Time is coming to Exeter and audience members are wanted for the show.

The political debate programme will be at Exeter Northcott Theatre, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter on Thursday 28 June.

David Dimbleby said: "I am very much looking forward to bringing Question Time to Exeter. What really matters is that we have a lively audience who want to speak their mind. It’s a chance for people in Exeter to get their voice heard not just by politicians, but right across the UK."

People from Exeter and the surrounding area can apply to be part of the...

Devon County Council will phase out its use of the most polluting single-use plastic products within two years.

Members of the Council’s Cabinet voted unanimously to support to the move, which is part of a new action plan to help cut the amount of single-use plastic waste in Devon.

The ‘Plastics Strategy’ outlines how various single-use plastic food and beverage packaging and tableware (such as cutlery and cups) will be removed from Council work locations by 2020.

It also summarises how the Council will use its position and responsibility to raise awareness of the...

People in Exeter are being urged to nominate the unsung heroes in their communities as part of a nationwide search to find ‘The Best Of British’. For the third year running Global hearing specialist Amplifon, which has a store on Fore Street in the city, is holding The Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons in memory of the company’s founder, Second World War hero Charles Holland, who was honoured for his bravery by Britain and America. After the war the courageous veteran dedicated his life to providing better hearing for people affected by the conflict and in 1950 launched Amplifon, which has...

A mortgage broker from Ottery St Mary was over the moon when he was given the opportunity to play at Manchester United’s hallowed ground.

David Grimshaw, MD of EXE Mortgages in Ottery St Mary, was one of just 48 applicants selected by Virgin Money to take part in the ‘Play on the Pitch’ event at Old Trafford.

The only player from Devon, he was chosen after submitting an entry outlining his work as a volunteer coach for Feniton U15 youth football team. In it, David explained how coaching helps him to forget the day to day pressures of running his mortgage business and...

Travel Devon has joined forces with IKEA to help workers at its new Exeter superstore commute to work in a more sustainable and healthy way.

IKEA Exeter opened in the beginning of May and Travel Devon, Devon County Council’s travel advice service, is giving the store’s workers the tools to make informed choices on travelling in a sustainable way. IKEA is the latest company to take advantage of Travel Devon’s expertise, who have advised staff on sustainable methods of transport including car sharing, cycle and walking routes and train services. Workplaces in Barnstaple, Exeter and...

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has reported a 6.1% increase in the number of mortgage repossession cases listed at Exeter County Court in the year-ending 31st March 2018. This is in comparison to the same period in 2016/17.

Steve Barriball, Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, said: “In the last year there were 560 cases listed for repossession, an overall decrease of 5.6%, or 33 cases, on the previous year. However, there was an increase in mortgage repossessions, which were up by five cases.

“There were welcome reductions of 23.3% in private...

Wates Living Space, the UKs leading social housing maintenance provider, is expanding its presence in the Exeter area and is inviting local construction suppliers and subcontractors to a networking event in June.



The ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, hosted by Wates in partnership with Constructionline, will give small and medium sized sub-contractors the chance to meet the team and to tender for new housing repairs contracts.

The event will be held at the Travis Perkins Exeter Branch, Heron Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7LL on Wednesday 27th June from 9am until 1....

Roll up, roll up! Big Screen In The Park is coming to town for seven nights of outdoor cinema this summer. Be wowed, spellbound and entertained by the best cult classics and this year's must-see blockbusters. Big Screen In The Park 2018 has it all; bearded ladies, rebel humanoids, blades for fingers... The city’s largest outdoor cinema event returns to Northernhay Gardens from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th August.

Visitors to the annual event can expect al fresco films, bars, picnics and on-site entertainment. This is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the movies on a huge...

Jordan Storey has joined Championship side Preston North End for an undisclosed fee. The youngster, another product of Exeter City’s Academy, has secured the move after rising to prominence in the second half of last season with a number of superb performances as the Grecians booked their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final for the second season in succession. Exeter City chairman Julian Tagg, said: “We are delighted for Jordan. Despite his limited number of appearances for Exeter City, he made rapid progress last season. “His excellent performances at the heart of our defence...