Radio Exe the last bastion of live city prime time shows

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 06/23/2015 - 5:09pm

The departure of Judi Spiers from BBC Radio Devon also looks set to herald the end of daytime live broadcasting from Exeter.

From Monday, Chris Diniss's Radio Exe programme will be the only daytime radio show – commercial or BBC – to broadcast from Exeter.

Radio Exe’s managing director Paul Nero told the Daily: "Clearly some listeners may be unconcerned that shows that purport to be local actually come from Plymouth, as with the BBC from next week, or London, as with Heart.

"We’ve long been the only professional station that’s made in Devon, all day, every day. Now...

Plymouth Yacht Haven appoints Marina Manager

Yacht Havens is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Kitchen as the new Marina Manager at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

Many berth holders will already be familiar with Steve as he has been part of the Yacht Havens team for over three years in the role of Manager at Blagdons Marine Business Park in Plymouth. Furthermore, as a keen sailor and Plymouth Yacht Haven berth holder, Steve has a very good understanding from first-hand experience of what is expected of a Five Gold Anchor marina.

Commenting on his new role, Steve said, “I’m looking forward with real excitement to...

A celebration of transgender culture

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/23/2015 - 4:48pm

A young transgender man is hoping to dispel often widespread misunderstanding about transgender culture with an event he is hosting in Devon.

Kay Browning from Tiverton wants others like himself and those questioning their gender identity to be accepted for who they are.

The 25-year-old who as a young girl was a majorette, but now as a man is head coach and choreographer for Tiverton Town Majorettes is working with Fixers to put on an event to promote his message.

Kay who began his transition two years ago, recently underwent chest reduction surgery to remove his...

Fitz to take over Judi's show

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 06/23/2015 - 4:39pm

As exclusively revealed by the Exeter Daily yesterday, David Fitzgerald is to take over the presenting slot currently occupied by Judi Spiers.

Fitz and his Producer Monica Ellis will be moving to the Mid-Morning Show on BBC Radio Devon from Monday 6 July.

The BBC also announced this afternoon that Pippa Quelch will be the new voice of Drive Time.

Pippa, who was born and grew up in Devon, will present a mixture of news, travel and music each weekday from 5pm – 7pm in her new Drive Time Show.

Pippa currently presents the Sunday morning show on the station, ‘...

Exeter expertise helps underpin new cancer guidelines

Research by the University of Exeter has helped underline new national guidelines to help GPs diagnose cancer earlier, and save lives.

Professor Willie Hamilton, at the University of Exeter Medical School, was a major contributor to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) process to consider the latest evidence in formulating guidelines for use in general practice and healthcare settings. He was the clinical lead on the NICE Guideline Group, feeding in his expertise into key decisions that affect the way healthcare is delivered.

The new guidance aims...

The Will Pound Band with Music 4 Life concert

Event Date: 
12/07/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Lovers of traditional music are in for a rare treat when a special concert at Exeter Northcott Theatre on 12 July brings together harmonica wizard Will Pound and his band, members of South West-based Wren Band and 25 young musicians from Devon.

Will, recognised as one of the finest harmonica players in the world and often to be heard on BBC Radio 2, will join Wren Band musicians and the children during the first half of the show before he and his band have the stage to themselves for the second half.

The Will Pound Band with Music 4 Life concert is a celebration of Devon...

Honiton Chamber and FSB announce joint business advice event

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 06/23/2015 - 2:41pm

Honiton’s Chamber of Commerce and the East Devon branch of the Federation of Small Businesses have joined forces to put on a free business advice and networking event at the Beehive in Honiton, and they are looking for exhibitors to take part.

The ‘Honiton Together’ event on September 24 will see representatives from local banks, accountants, law firms, printers and other organisations coming together under one roof to give advice on a variety of issues from setting up a business to corporation tax, business banking and support services.

Event organiser and Chairman of...

Volunteers wanted for study into depression

“Evaluating a new treatment for depression”

An MSc student at the University of Exeter is running a study evaluating a new intervention for depression and is looking participants.

What is the purpose of the study? The purpose of this study is to examine the effect positive activities have on mood. It aims to investigate if different thinking styles enhance mood during and after the experience. Specifically this study looks at ways to increase pleasure experience in people who experience low mood. This has clinical implications for the treatment of anhedonia (how much people...

RWC2015 arts projects win Lottery funding

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 06/23/2015 - 11:30am

Two art projects celebrating the Rugby World Cup 2015 coming to Exeter have won grants from the National Lottery.

The projects showcase the cultures of the visiting nations – Namibia, Tonga, Romania, Italy and Georgia – through film and performance.

Both successfully secured Grants for the Arts from the National Lottery through Arts Council England for Rugby World Cup 2015 projects. They are also being funded by Exeter City Council

"Culture, Data, Projector" is a film project developed by Exeter based production company Fabian’s Film. The project will explore the...

New hope for Exeter disabled workers

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 06/23/2015 - 11:17am

Devon County Council has offered to help a team of people with disabilities to remain in employment.

Earlier this year, Pluss, an organisation that supports people with disabilities in employment, announced plans to close its unit in Exeter.

The factory employed 37 people in the Exeter factory as skilled upholsterers of items such as headboards for beds, seat covers, as well as upholstery in campervans and boats.

The Council, which owns the factory unit at Marsh Barton, has agreed to allow the workers, who have now formed the 'Devon Disability Collective', to have...

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