Murder Mystery Dinner at the Cowick Barton Inn

Authored by Jeff Sleeman
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 11:50am

An interactive dining experience in which you are invited to turn detective and help solve the crime. Includes a three course dinner, complimentary aperitif and a highly original and intriguing evening's entertainment.

Renowned crime fiction author Fred Herring is holding a book launch for his latest whodunit blockbuster 'Dead of Night'. It's only a story.... but could real life imitate fiction?

Come and find out on Friday 16th March at 7pm

A limited number of discounted tickets are available on the Eventbrite website https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cowick-barton-...

Exeter Homes Trust unveils plans for £9m Exeter redevelopment

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 11:44am

Exeter Homes Trust has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of the Fairpark Almshouses, in St Leonards, as part of their mission to combat the city’s homeless crisis.

The three 90-year-old apartment buildings, situated in Fairpark Road, currently contain 12 one-bedroom apartments. The redevelopment will transform the site into 31 modern dwellings, comprising a mix of one and two bedroom units arranged over four floors.

The Trust yesterday welcomed Fairpark residents and neighbours to find out more about the proposed redevelopment at three consultation events.

The...

Seaton Big Clean

Event Date: 
10/03/2018 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Pebbles, Seaton

Beach clean up around West Walk, Fisherman’s Gap and the promenade area. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring gardening or workmen’s gloves Free coffee for volunteers at Pebbles Coffee House after clean-up Children under 14 must e accompanied 10.30am-noon Meet at Pebbles Coffee House at 10am.

Charity’s investigation finds flawed disability benefit assessments

People with disabilities are being wrongly denied the financial support they are entitled to, causing hardship, stress and anxiety. That’s the conclusion of a new report from Citizens Advice Exeter.

The leading local advice charity is calling for the Government to tackle the flawed system which determines whether people are eligible as a result of a disability for benefits.

Its research reveals many people in Exeter and across the country are having their applications for personal independence payment (PIP) or employment and support allowance (ESA) rejected, only for the...

Nigel Perrin and Exeter Festival Chorus announce first concert of their 25th anniversary season

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 10:40am

“Our spring concert in Exeter Cathedral takes us to Rachmaninov’s Orthodox Russia, with his Liturgy of St John Chrysostom; it’s not such a well-known piece but extremely beautiful,” explains Nigel Perrin, Choral Director of Exeter Festival Chorus.

“The litanies will be sung on the move, in candlelight and a haze of incense; it will create a marvellous spectacle.”

This first concert of the Exeter Festival Chorus 25th Anniversary Season is an immersive experience evoking the ancient musical traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church. As the house lights dim, a hush falls over...

Devon school children benefit from Erasmus+ project with Spain, Italy and Latvia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 10:31am

As the date for Britain´s departure from the EU gets closer and the uncertainty about the actual consequences it will bring about increases, many schools in the UK are making the most from the great benefits Erasmus+ has for British Education.

Although it remains to be seen what will actually happen to European programmes when Brexit eventually kicks in, quite a number of schools up and down the country are taking part in Erasmus+ projects like Redhills Primary school from Exeter and Offwell Primary school from Honiton which were successful in gaining Erasmus+ funding during the...

The most successful Exeter startups to date

The entrepreneurs and new business owners of tomorrow certainly have their finger on the pulse — able to identify emerging and growing trends, to develop improved processes or answer an unmet need, these unique individuals will shape the future of business.

Here in Exeter, there’s an impressive scene for inspiring and nurturing this kind of innovative talent. With university resources and incubator programmes specifically designed to help startups get off the ground, there’s no shortage of success stories to share. Indeed, some businesses born in Exeter are now set on global...

Flood alert for Devon rivers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 9:14am

The Environment Agency today urged Devon residents to be prepared for potential flooding.

A number of alerts are in place across the county including on the rivers Axe, Exe and Otter

The weekend rain has combined with snow melt caused by warmer temperatures causing rivers to rise steadily.

Low lying land and roads are expected to flood and owners of vulnerable properties should take action to protect themselves and property.

For the full list of flood alerts click here https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings

Hunt for Devon and Cornwall's secret, forgotten or unknown memorials announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 9:12am

Devon and Cornwall is home to murals and shrines, statues, inscriptions on benches and trees - from a memorial to those who lost their lives in the worst theatre fire in British history in 1887 to a commemorative stone engraved to celebrate John Wesley, the founder of Methodism.

Now, as part of a nationwide call-out, Historic England is asking people in Devon and Cornwall to share their knowledge of secret, unknown and forgotten memorials in the area.

The public body responsible for championing and looking after England’s historic environment wants photographs and...

Chiefs 24 Saracens 12

The effects of the 'Beast from the East' and 'Storm Emma' may have melted away as quickly as it came, but Exeter Chiefs showed they are more longer lasting in terms of their title defence as they extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership.

Rob Baxter's side are now seven points clear of Wasps at the summit after they saw off fellow play-off contenders Saracens 24-14 with a hard-fought display at Sandy Park.

Three first half penalties from fly-half Joe Simmonds, plus a try from full-back Phil Dollman, gave the hosts a slender 14-12 advantage at the break as the...

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