Exeter Greens have accused the Labour run Exeter city council of 'spinning' recycling rates.
They say the council’s latest public messaging on recycling suggest a massive increase in the amount of waste being recycled to 49%, while a recent scrutiny committee report says recycling rates in the city have actually fallen in the last year to 34%.
The discrepancy is apparently due to a new way of measuring recycling rates, which Greens say is being used to mask a worsening situation.
Diana Moore, lead Green Party candidate for Exeter St David’s ward said: “This is pure...
Exeter Golf and Country Club has announced that Darren Everett has been appointed as the new Head Golf Professional at the club. Darren will be starting his new role from mid May, and brings with him a team of three experienced golf professionals.
Currently Head Golf Pro and Golf Director at Teign Valley, Darren has twenty years as a PGA golf professional under his belt, coaching, marketing and retail awards and his ongoing position as Vice Chairman of the Devon PGA..
Darren’s team includes: James Maxwell, PGA Qualified Professional, former Wales Amateur International and...
One of Exeter’s most successful community-owned social enterprises, The Real Food Store in Paris Street, Exeter celebrates its 5th birthday on Thursday 31 March and will be running a special in-store competition for customers during the week.
Over the past five years the store has won a number of awards including the Best Independent Food Retailer at the Food Reader Awards and several from DEBI (Devon Environmental Business Initiative) that recognizes its commitment to environmental principles.
Uniquely set up to provide fresh, locally grown or produced food and drink, the...
Join The Donkey Sanctuary and Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project on 14 April from 10am – 1pm for a unique bat trail event.
Join The Donkey Sanctuary for a morning walk in and around its Sidmouth headquarters following routes used by greater horseshoe bats, and discover how this fascinating species travels across the landscape on its nightly hunts.
The Donkey Sanctuary actively manages hedgerows to make sure they continue to provide flightlines for bats, together with food and shelter for other wildlife. Devon is home to one of the UK’s rarest bats, the greater horseshoe...
The latest Exeter Business Survey carried out by the Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry has indicated that business is in the city is flourishing.
62% of businesses are reporting that they have seen their sales figures rise this last quarter. This is the highest record of increase in sales for 2 years.
Businesses in Exeter are also recording the best figures for investment in the last quarter since the commencement of the recession in 2008. 89% of businesses report that they have invested in the last quarter and are still planning to keep investing in the near future...
Well done Team GemFest for another brilliant fun filled mini indoor festival at the Exeter Phoenix.
You’ve also raised money for Exeter Hospiscare – thank you Team GemFest and all the artists, businesses and volunteers who gave their time and the crowds who supported the event on Easter Sunday.
GemFest featured an afternoon of family fun at the Exeter Phoenix Centre, with lots of music, games, face painting and Easter eggs, with great music from Teens Support Hospiscare.
The evening saw an amazing line up of local talent featuring an eclectic mix of music, comedy,...
Speciesism: The Movie is a new species of documentary. It takes viewers on a sometimes funny, sometimes frightening adventure across North America, exposing the biggest secrets about modern factory farms, and asking the biggest questions about the belief that our species is more important than the rest.
You’ll never look at animals the same way again. Especially humans.
Organised by Exeter Friends For Animals (EFFA). Admission free – donations welcome. Please feel free to join us for a drink and a chat in the bar afterwards!
Introductory event launching the "Go Vegan with EFFA" campaign - all you ever wanted to know about veganism under one roof!
* Free food samples. * Information and recipe corner. * Café with cakes and snacks. * 2pm - "The health benefits of a vegan diet". Talk by sports scientist Jack Childs. Hear the story of Jack's own remarkable journey from chronic fatigue sufferer to ultramarathon runner - plus the answers to all your queries and concerns about plant-based nutrition. * Full details of all our exciting 'Go Vegan' campaign upcoming events.
Thomas Waldrom says he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates won’t allow Saturday’s Aviva Premiership loss at Saracens to define their season.
The Devon club surrendered top spot in the table after being undone 36-18 by the defending champions at Allianz Park.
Mark McCall’s side produced an impressive display - particularly against the elements in the first half - to leapfrog their rivals and assume pole position with just four rounds of the scheduled season remaining.
For the first time sink Bath in December 2014, the Chiefs failed to pick up any reward from their...
You'll need to keep your waterproofs close to hand this week as more rain is on the way.
The forecast until Friday is as follows:
Tuesday will see sunshine and showers, again with these turning heavy at times, and bringing a risk of hail and thunder. In any sunshine, it should feel pleasant enough. Maximum Temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Showery again on Wednesday, but mostly dry by Thursday, and in lighter winds, it should feel increasingly pleasant. Dry on Friday, but with sunshine turning hazier through the day.
