The Sunshine Coast, Queensland, is a haven for sun-seekers and adventure enthusiasts. But beyond the stunning beaches and lush hinterland lies a surprising collection of urban gems – iconic landmarks that resonate with history and culture, and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
This guide explores the multifaceted urban landscape of the Sunshine Coast. We'll define what constitutes an "urban landmark" and a "hidden gem" to help you navigate the unique experiences this region offers.
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Exeter’s longest-serving councillor will serve a second term as the city’s Lord Mayor.
Cllr Kevin Mitchell (Lib Dem, Duryard and St James) was first elected to the city council in 2003, and is officially its ‘senior citizen’.
He said he was extremely proud to be nominated for a second year.
He was nominated by Cllr Laura Wright (Lab, St Thomas), who said: “He has been an excellent ambassador for the city, and has done his job with huge enthusiasm and enjoyment.”
A “lot of work” is being done to help NHS Devon escape special measures, the Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has said, as she unveiled extra medical training places for the county.
Ms Atkins, who has held the Health and Social Care Secretary role for around six months, said the Government was “looking to the future” and that the extra medical school places announced for Exeter and Plymouth as part of a nationwide scheme would provide a boost.
In relation to NHS Devon being in special measures, she stated efforts were...
Hot on the heels of celebrating a decade in the property lending sector in 2023, Exeter Finance have now reached a further milestone with a ten year collaboration with Shawbrook.
Exeter Finance is a specialist provider of loan facilities in the South West and was established by Peter Keech in 2013 to serve the local property market with a personal and efficient approach. The business has arranged over 700 loans to date, 130 of these current, and delivered over £250million to fund bridging loans, auction purchases and development projects.
Today, many services or opportunities are becoming available online and it is not uncommon to need an additional phone number. Whether it is registering a new social media account, creating a customer profile for online shopping or subscribing to various web services, having a second phone number can be very useful.
The reasons why people look for alternative phone numbers can vary. Some prefer to keep their personal and work lives separate, others are concerned about their privacy, and still others simply don't want to give out their primary cell phone number wherever it is...
Ryanair’s winter schedule is now on sale from Exeter Airport with flights bookable right through to March 2025.
The airline has just released thousands of winter seats via ryanair.com including flights from Exeter Airport to Alicante and Malaga in Spain, both of which operate year-round.
Ryanair also flies from Exeter Airport to Faro in Portugal and in May this year launched a new service to Palma in Majorca. These flights run for the summer season until late October.
Stephen Wiltshire, Managing Director of Exeter Airport, said: "Spain is a hugely popular winter...
Step One, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and wellbeing challenges, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter. The donation will contribute towards initiatives such as the BeWell@StepOne programme, which provides peer-to-peer support to tackle social isolation and promote mental wellbeing across Devon.
The history of Exeter-based Step One Charity dates to its founding in 1937 as St Loye's College to provide support for people with disabilities to develop skills and achieve their potential...
All children throughout Devon, Plymouth and Torbay will continue to have the chance to play an instrument, learn to sing and create music with the creation of a single Devon Music Education Hub.
From September Devon County Council (DCC), which is responsible for the existing Music Hubs for Devon and Torbay, will work with Plymouth Youth Music Service and lead music education provision across the region.
It follows the recent announcement by Arts Council England and the Department for Education for a new generation of Music Hubs, covering every part of England – and...
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are congratulating their wonderful Managing Director, Natasha Lazovic, on her 10 year anniversary with Barchester Healthcare. Natasha had a huge surprise this week when Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, presented her with her 10 years’ service award and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Managing Director of the South division, Natasha joined Barchester in May 2014 as Regional Director leading 10 homes, which then doubled to 20 as Senior Regional Director, and now as MD she is in charge of more than 80 care...
To mark Dementia Action Week, staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter were delighted to be gifted beautiful branded memory boxes filled with retro Cadbury chocolate bars.
This inspirational idea came about through Cadbury’s work with Alzheimer’s Research UK, following requests from care homes and dementia support groups to the Cadbury archives for packaging no longer in circulation. Alongside Alzheimer’s Research UK, the business is working to create a nostalgic experience for those living with dementia, featuring iconic Dairy Milk bars, from as far back as...
