Edible bananas have been grown for the first time by the talented gardeners at the University of Exeter.
The mini versions of the popular fruit of the Musa acuminata ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ – normally only found in tropical countries - have been cultivated at a greenhouse at the University’s Streatham campus. They are of the same Cavendish variety found in shops but taste slightly sweeter.
The plant has been growing for five years, and the University’s grounds team are unsure as to why it has suddenly started producing fruit. It gets plenty of feed and attention, particularly...
Chris Dadds specialises in residential planning advice for developers and landowners, as well as seeking the allocation of land for residential use and securing planning permissions. He previously worked for Peter Brett Associates. He will work closely with James Petherick who has recently joined JLL as a director of residential development, based in Bristol. Together they bring a new breadth of expertise to the company’s residential development services in the South and Wales region. James specialises in the sale and acquisition of residential development land and advising developers on...
Five Exeter building projects have been shortlisted in the 2017 Michelmores Property Awards which celebrate outstanding property and construction projects in Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Dorset and Cornwall, across ten categories.
The Met Office's High Performance Computer Complex was shortlisted in the category of Public Project of the Year and Building of the Year, whilst the Exeter Cricket Ground Development was shortlisted for Commercial Project of the Year.
Meanwhile, the Cranbrook & Skypark District Heating Scheme, was shortlisted under Sustainable Project of the...
Exeter solicitors Cartridges Law will be raising a glass to help raise much-needed funds for the charity Headway Devon.
The charity, which supports people affected by brain injury, is holding a wine-tasting quiz evening, thanks to sponsorship from Cartridges Law.
The event will be held at Headway’s Exeter Quayside headquarters, The X Centre, at 6.30pm on Friday April 28.
Partner at Cartridges Law, Nicky Mein, said: ‘We are very excited to sponsor this event in support of such an important local charity. It promises to be a lively, fun-filled evening for a worthwhile...
Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has announced new exhibitors for the 2017 festival as part of its Fresh at the Festival initiative. The scheme supports local independent start-ups and this year eight exciting new Fresh at the Festival exhibitors will feature alongside many festival favourites.
The initiative offers discounted stands and a one-day training and business support seminar to new exhibitors that have been in business for three years or less. Sponsor and Devon County Councillor, Andrew Leadbetter said: “We are continually looking to encourage and support...
After getting into trouble for sneaking into places he shouldn't be, Lee Nelson is back where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, best ever stand-up show.
The show features a large display of quilts from all over the world as well as Patchwork and Quilting suppliers stands. Quilting enthusiasts and personalities will be on hand to 'show you how'. Workshops are available, and can only be booked at the Show on a first come, first served basis. Open 10am - 4.30pm (Sunday 10am-4pm).
The world is going bonkers and it’s still cold outside. So forget all your worries and escape for a night of comedy, cabaret and surprises.
Yes, it’s back. The brand new Exeter Cabaret Show returns with the cream of the international cabaret scene, brought to your doorstep. So get out of the cold and warm yourself with some award-winning comedy cabaret!
This show will feature an amazing line up including:
Barbara Nice Absolutely unmissable character comedy. As seen on Phoenix Nights. ‘As hilarious as it’s possible to get’ (THE SCOTSMAN) Abi Collins Multi talented...
WITH CROOKED LITTLE SONS, ARIZONA LAW + STELLA MARTYR A night of the best in indie anthems with Indie Club DJs playing The Smiths – The Cure – Madness – Bastille – Royal Blood – Bloc Party – Klaxons – MGMT – The Ting Tings – My Bloody Valentine – The Libertines – The La’s – The Stone Roses – Suede Blur – Oasis – Pixies – Kasabian – Kaiser Chiefs – The Stone – Arcade Fire – The Gossip – Jamie T – The Verve – Arctic – The Strokes – Pulp – Blondie + much more!
PLUS LIVE MUSIC FROM CROOKED LITTLE SONS + ARIZONA LAW + STELLA MARTYR You heard it right. The Crooked Little Sons are indeed...
