Eat the Bird's Flavour Revolution Takes Centre Stage at Turk's Head in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/14/2024 - 10:33pm

Brace yourselves for an unprecedented collaboration as Eat the Bird takes over the kitchen at Turk's Head, one of Exeter's top boozers. Get ready to embark on outrageous flavours and exciting events that will leave you craving more!

Eat the Bird, renowned for its independent, multi-award-winning premium fried chicken burger palaces, is set to bring its culinary magic to Turk's Head. Known for flavours that "slap hard," Eat the Bird is a place where every bite takes your breath away and all your naughty food dreams come true.

As part of this exciting collaboration, Turk's...

Join Devon Air Ambulance in their Mishap Mending Mission

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/14/2024 - 10:24pm

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) offers a masterclass in ‘stitching with style’ at their first mending workshop for local sewing beginners and enthusiasts.

The event, run by the DAA retail team, aims to educate people about the positive impact that extending the life of much-loved garments have on the planet and inspire their supporters to learn new mending skills. This will help to reduce the amount of pre-loved garments that might usually be sent for recycling whilst increasing funds for the life-saving charity.

Those who are already skilled menders or those that are keen-to-...

Exeter teenager selected as Youth Ambassador for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:25pm

A young person from Exeter who has completed his Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), wants to connect young people with accessible music groups after being selected as a Youth Ambassador for the charity.   

Ved Jan Kumar, 16, plays the Saxophone and did his DofE Award through St James School. He joins a cohort of just 35 DofE Award holders aged 16-24 from all over the UK, who will advocate for young people by sharing their expertise on key issues impacting them. Together, they will make young people’s voices heard by speaking at events, meeting key decision-makers in...

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital achieves ‘gold’ standard award from National Joint Registry

The National Joint Registry (NJR) has given a ‘Gold’ Quality Data Provider award to Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, part of the wider UK’s largest healthcare charity, for its commitment to high quality care and patient safety reporting in orthopaedics surgery.

The National Joint Registry monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement procedures to improve clinical outcomes for the benefit of patients, but also to support and give performance feedback to orthopaedic clinicians and industry manufacturers.

The ‘NJR Quality Data Provider...

Get the know-how to avoid the misery of burst pipes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2024 - 9:36pm

As the Met Office predicts cold, arctic air will soon hit the UK, WaterSafe is advising households on how to prevent, and deal with, burst or frozen water pipes.

Research by WaterSafe, the national register of approved plumbers, shows 15 per cent of UK residents have had a burst pipe in winter, when freezing temperatures can cause pipes to split.

Additionally, the Association of British Insurers reports the average cost of a weather-related home insurance claim for burst pipes is a costly £9,300.

Julie Spinks, Director at WaterSafe, says prevention is key: “The...

Stephen Wiltshire, Managing Director, Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport Managing Director joins Exeter College Board

Authored by Jason Clark
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2024 - 8:58am

Exeter Airport Managing Director Stephen Wiltshire has been appointed to the Board of Governors at Exeter College.

Stephen has a background in mechanical engineering and has been airport managing director for two years, and before that was operations director for 12 years.

The Exeter College Board of Governors is responsible for determining the mission and strategic direction of the College, and governors are drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds for their experience, knowledge and skills.

Exeter College offers a range of aviation-related courses, from...

First-of-its-kind ibis Styles hotel announces opening date for Paignton

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2024 - 7:47am

Ibis Styles, the renowned hotel brand synonymous with creative design and playful atmospheres, has today announced the grand opening of its newest hotel in Paignton.

Representing a £30m investment for the local area, the latest addition to the brand’s UK collection aims to redefine the seaside hotel experience in South Devon and is set to open its doors on Tuesday January 16, 2024.

The new-build hotel is the latest venture from Singapore-based owner Fragrance UK Luxury Hotel Group, who recently opened their neighbouring hotel, the Mercure Paignton Hotel, in April 2023....

Walking and cycling improvement plans backed by councillors

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Posted: Thu, 01/11/2024 - 9:27pm

Councillors have approved plans which set out priorities for developing cycling and walking improvements in a number of areas of the county.

Devon County Council’s Cabinet yesterday (Wednesday 10 January) backed the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) which outline cycling and walking improvements for Exeter, Teignbridge, and Barnstaple, Bideford and Northam over the next 10 to 20 years.

LCWIPs put the County Council in the strongest possible position for bidding for Government funding for walking and cycle schemes, as well as leveraging external...

Housebuilder launches key workers scheme at Devon developments

Authored by Yasmin PF
Posted: Thu, 01/11/2024 - 9:34am

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes South West is launching a key workers scheme at its four Devon developments helping those who work in the public sector to get a step onto or move up the property ladder.

The key workers scheme is available to members of the Blue Light Card or Defence Discount Service, including those in the NHS, Police, Fire Service, Social Care and Armed Forces, and offers a £500 contribution for every £25,000 spent on a new Allison home*. As an added extra, homebuyers will also receive free flooring throughout.

In Devon, those...

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