Street urinals to be trialled in Exeter

Revellers who get ‘caught short’ this weekend will be able to take advantage of temporary urinals placed in Exeter city centre.

Walls, doorways and window-sills are currently being used as urinals, causing real nuisance and untold misery for local residents and businesses.

The street urinals are being trialled on one of the busiest weekends of the year and will be available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night (19, 20 and 21 December).

The street urinals will be placed in two locations – Bailey Street (close to Timepiece nightclub) and just off Mary Arches Street (...

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

Rob Baxter admits the savage bite Sale Sharks gave his Exeter Chiefs side back in April remains fresh within the minds of himself and his players ahead of their latest Aviva Premiership match-up at the AJ Bell Stadium tomorrow night (7.45pm).

The Chiefs suffered a record top flight loss when the Sharks claimed only their second-ever victory against their Devon rivals when they won 55-12 at Sandy Park.

In the aftermath of that result, Baxter apologised to the club's fan-base, claiming his side had "let the supporters down" with an abject display.

Since that dark day...

County Council leader warns of more cuts

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:07pm

Devon County Council will be faced with even more cuts next year, following yesterday's announcement by the Government of further spending reductions.

Council leader John Hart said the authority had already found savings of £128 million since 2009.

But he warned that further cuts of £50 million will have to be made in the next financial year with £34 million the year after.

The council is well into the budget-setting process which will culminate in February following wide-ranging public consultations.

“We’re finding it harder and harder to balance our budget...

Exeter Christmas Street Food Party

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:05pm

Exeter Street Food will be hosting The Christmas Street Food Party at The Quay, Exeter on Tuesday 23 December between 5.30pm and 9.30pm, celebrating the finale of it’s street food events in 2014.

Even if you’re not a foodie between the live music, the ‘festive’ pop-up pub and beautiful light display you should still have a good time.

The live music line up is looking great with singer Charlotte Ward recently featured on BBC, introducing singer Sadie Holer who is only sixteen but has the most amazing voice and twenty-two piece jazz band The Locked Horns headlining. Exeter...

Early Christmas present for Big Issue

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/19/2014 - 11:27am

The Big Issue across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset has received an early Christmas present of smart new tabards for its vendors, thanks to support from the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE).

PDSE and the Big Issue have a long standing relationship. The main mission of PDSE is to increase oral health awareness and address oral care inequalities for members of the community who are disadvantaged or at risk.

The organisation arranges interaction with Big Issue vendors via its Community Engagement Team, advising them how to look after their oral health and also providing...

South West house prices to increase by 2% in 2015

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:16am

House prices in the UK will see an average increase of three percent over the course of next year, bolstered by recent changes to Stamp Duty, continuing demand and lack of supply of property, according to the RICS housing forecast for 2015. The forecast looks ahead to the next 12 months, across all parts of the housing market, from house prices, sales, rents and housing starts and repossession levels.

Across the UK, RICS expect all parts of the country to see modest price rises during 2015, at an average of three percent. Meanwhile, the South West, Wales and London will experience...

Exeter Airport set for a busy Christmas

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:16am

As the Christmas holidays get underway Exeter Airport is expecting to deal with over 20,000 passengers over the two week festive period.

Many will be heading for the winter warmth of Sharm El Sheikh or the Canary Islands but on Saturday there’s a real winter feel about the departures with ski flights to Switzerland and France and a day trip to Lapland to see Santa. The Disneyland Paris flight is also popular at Christmas.

Matt Roach, Exeter Airport’s managing director said: “Family and friends are getting together around the country at this time of the year and Flybe’s UK...

Boxing Day and New Year's Day buffet

Event Date: 
26/12/2014 - 12:30pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, The Magdalen Chapter’s renowned Boxing Day and New Year’s Day buffets return for the third year running. Throughout the afternoon on both days, the top Exeter hotel will be offering a freshly prepared feast for those looking to make the most of the final festive celebrations. Tables are still available.

A grazing banquet will be served in the Restaurant from 12.30pm featuring the finest cold meats, fresh fish and locally sourced shellfish, accompanied by a selection of seasonal salads and sumptuous puddings expertly prepared by the hotel’s kitchen team....

Exeter firm receives special industry award

Exeter based business Exeter Fabrication Ltd have been awarded the ‘Chief Executive’s Special Award’ by Constructing Excellence South West (CESW), the first time this award has been given.

CESW is part of the Constructing Excellence Regional Network and exists to improve industry performance in order to produce a better built environment.

The CESW ‘Chief Executive’s Special Award’ is part of the Chartered Institute of Building’s prestigious South West Built Environment Awards which recognises industry performance. It has not been awarded before and is in recognition of the...

Christmas comes early to Hospiscare!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/18/2014 - 11:59pm

Exeter charity Hospiscare is celebrating after receiving an early Christmas present - the £3,540 left outside one if its city shops last month.

Today (Thurs) local police officially handed over the cash found outside the Hospiscare Cowick Street shop as the identity of the donor remains a mystery. No one came forward to claim the cash, the police are satisfied it was a genuine donation and Hospiscare has now banked the used £20 notes left in two carrier bags outside the shop window on November 10th.

Glynis Atherton, Hospiscare chief executive said: “I would like to say a...

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