The number of people begging in Exeter city centre has dropped since the introduction of an initiative encouraging people to give instead to charities that support the homeless.
A recent street audit uncovered just five people begging for money on a busy Friday night.
That figure was seven before the multi-agency campaign begun, but recorded on a traditionally quieter Thursday night. There has also been a reduction of people begging during the day.
Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and Customer Access, said: "We have had good feedback on the campaign...
Princesshay’s 45,000 bees have been busily producing honey for the shoppers of Exeter over the spring and summer months. The delicious golden honey is now available to buy from Chandos Deli in Princesshay, each purchase raises money for charity.
Over 100lbs of honey has been extracted from the five hives housed on the rooftop city garden in Princesshay. The diverse variety of expertly chosen fruit trees and bee friendly flowering plants has contributed to the honey’s sweet yet floral taste.
The introduction of the honey bees was part of an environmental initiative...
One of Exeter’s long-standing independent businesses is teaming up with a local start-up to host a pop-up restaurant in Exeter on Saturday 30 August.
The pop-up restaurant, which will include live music and a pop-up bar, has evolved from “a real appetite for an alternative dining experience” explains Josh McDonald-Johnson, a michelin-trained chef and founder of Pickle Shack, the start-up responsible for the pop-up event.
“As a veteran independent retailer in Exeter, the Real McCoy was the perfect destination to hold such a unique event. Pickle Shack events place real...
Police in East Devon are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the A35 in Kilmington. The incident happened at approximately 9.09 last night (Thursday 21 August), on the A35 at the area adjacent to the bus shelter and the Old Inn Public House car park in Kilmington.
A single vehicle (Volkswagen Polo) travelling towards Honiton was in collision with a pedestrian.
The casualty, a local woman in her early 80s, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital in Exeter where she died soon after.
Michelin trained chef Josh McDonald-Johnson utilises the best of Devon's produce to serve an evening of tapas in The Real McCoy courtyard.
After the food we bring you a raucous orkestra of klezmer mayhem! Hazaar's set is bursting with character and on-the-edge fun. They play unique arrangements fusing traditional eastern european tunes with elements of funk, dub, pop, rock and jazz.
A band guaranteed to bring laughter, song and dance!
In what has been an incredibly successful year for the Devon based dairy - Quickes has been announced as recipients of this year’s Great Taste Awards much sought after gold stars. Quickes Traditional Hard Goats Cheese collected the highest accolade of three gold stars and the Mature Cheddar received one gold star.
Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the Great Taste Awards are the acknowledged benchmark for the speciality food and drink sector. The Great Taste logo offers members of the public a trusted and instantly recognisable guarantee of quality.
Active Devon is celebrating all things Ping!Exeter with an event at Exeter Castle.
On Thursday 4 September, from 6pm-8pm, Active Devon will be holding ‘Ping of the Castle’, which will feature a workplace table tennis tournament, music and entertainment - all in the name of Ping!Exeter 2014.
There will be food on sale as well with a chance for everyone to get active, have fun and enjoy a celebration of Ping! Exeter. All abilities and all ages welcome, there will be free for all Ping after 8pm at the castle. For more information visit www.activedevon.org/pingofthecastle or...
The approaching summer bank holiday weekend signifies the end of the holidays for many of us before we return to work or school. It’s no surprise then that over half of us (54%) are planning to take advantage of what might be the last barbecue of the season.
However, the Food Standards Agency is encouraging the nation’s barbecue enthusiasts to ensure food safety standards don’t slip when cooking outside, as it’s revealed that more than nine in 10 people have at least one habit at the barbecue which risks their health and that of their guests. What’s more, one in five people (21%)...
