If you’ve got a big family or you are frequently taking passengers in your car, you want to make sure that the car you choose is going to be comfortable. Also, if you need good boot space to store equipment or luggage in on a regular basis, then you will be looking for a vehicle that allows you to do this with the lowest amount of hassle.
SUVs and 4x4s are a great option based on these requirements, but they are fast becoming popular based on their design and not just for the practicalities. If you are thinking about getting your next vehicle then here are some of the best SUVs...
On the 31st May, Princesshay will team up with Active Devon to provide a day of activities and demonstrations including yoga, roller skating and dance in Princesshay square where shoppers can find out more about what’s going on in the region.
The event is being held from 10am – 4pm to encourage people to get active and try something new. Active Devon will also be introducing its ‘Devon Girls Can’ campaign plus its 10-week programme helping workplaces support employees to become more active.
At 11.30am a free Rockfit dance workout out in Princesshay Square will offer members...
comparethemarket.com has announced Annabelle Statham of the University of Exeter in the shortlist of students for their ‘Travel Advisor’ competition - the perfect experience for a grad student who wants to travel the world and report on their experience. With almost 1,000 applications since the position opened in April, a team of experts has narrow it down to the final five.
The finalists who have made it through to the final round are: - Annabelle Statham (Geography at University of Exeter) - Lucy Hayton (Photography and Video at De Montfort University) - Joseph Thompson (Digital...
Exeter BID has launched a new trade waste scheme which aims to reduce costs on refuse, recycling, glass and food waste collections for levy payers.
The scheme is the latest in a series of initiatives introduced by Exeter BID to help the city centre to continue to thrive and be a welcoming place for businesses, visitors and residents. Wayne Pearce, Chairman of the Exeter BID Board said: “We are proud to introduce our latest project, bringing more benefits to our levy payers.
"The trade waste scheme continues to evolve but initial stages have created savings across a range of...
Dozens of people were evacuated from pubs and clubs after a suspect package was found near the junction of Fore Street and High Street in Exeter.
The alarm was raised after a rucksack was spotted near the Chevalier at 11.30pm on Monday night (29 May).
Police officers attended the area and inspected the rucksack, which had been abandoned in the corner of a bus stop.
Armed response sergeant Harry Tangye tweeted: "Sus package in Exeter city centre therefore Fore At, South St, North St closed. Log 1100 29th ARVs on cordons. Please find alternative route."
FoodCycle Exeter, a project which serves community meals made from surplus food has reached a significant milestone: 1,000 meals in just over a year. The project, which has grown from strength to strength, has served over 1,000 three-course meals every Tuesday night since March 2016 in Wonford Community Centre. In the last year, the volunteer team has saved over a tonne of food from going in the bin and instead used it to cook and serve 1,000 meals as well as give away over 350 parcels of food for guests to take home. Regular guest, James, said "I really appreciate it. I like chatting to...
Thousands of Exeter Chiefs fans lined the streets of the City Centre today to welcome home their heroes after they claimed the Aviva Premiership title for the first time in the club’s history.
Gareth Steenson’s extra time penalty proved the difference as Devon’s finest edged out rivals Wasps 23-20 at Twickenham.
Club chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE, along with head coach Rob Baxter, led the celebrations, which included two open-top buses making their way down the High Street before they were met by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Lesley Robson for a civic...
The cyber attack that affected much of the NHS' services in the middle of May was halted by a local North Devon man.
22-year-old Marcus Hutchins became famous overnight after he accidentally stopped the attack by activating an in-built "kill switch".
Hutchins, who works for an American cybersecurity firm from his home in Ilfracombe and grew up locally, is credited with stopping the spread of the virus. The young computer whizz kid has been acclaimed on social media as an 'accidental hero'.
It’s a fresh line up for independent electrical wholesaler Devondale Electrical’s Newton Abbot branch in Olympus Business Park, following the appointment of a new branch manager.
Darren Foot, who was previously based at Devondale’s Torquay branch, has been promoted to the manager role at Newton Abbot. Darren brings with him a wealth of experience gleaned during his 23 years in the electrical trade.
He said: “This opportunity came along quite soon after I’d joined Devondale, and it seemed a really positive move to make. “It’s a great team at the branch, and we’re already...
