Following the successful signing of Byron in Princesshay, Joules the country inspired fashion and lifestyle retailer is set to open in Exeter’s Princesshay in August 2014.
They will occupy the unit between Superdry and Cath Kidston in the main Princesshay mall under the glass canopy.
Capturing the true essence of British style, Joules has become renowned for clothing of the highest quality, splashed with bright colour and adorned with bespoke detail. Inspired by a true country heritage, they have struck a chord with men, women and children who love the outdoors and live...
In celebration of the Tour de France visiting our shores, cycling clubs across the region are hosting over 15 Go-Ride Tour events, to cement the legacy and give young people the chance to get involved with cycle sport. All youngsters across the area are welcome to turn up and take part in the entry-level cycle sport events, which will take place throughout this month.
The tour comes to the Exeter Aces' Exeter Cycle Speedway Track, Cofton Road, Marsh Barton on 27 July and 30 July and Tiverton BMX Club on 24 July. The Go-Ride Tour has been co-ordinated by British Cycling, to give...
An exciting family community festival is being held by East Devon District Council in Honiton on Saturday 12 July at Allhallows Field.
Following the success of last year’s event, the fun afternoon, running from 1pm to 4pm, means children can enjoy face-painting, circus skills run by SWITCH, a bouncy castle and many other attractions, all for free!
Among the other attractions on the day will be HitDrumsNotPeople – an African drumming workshop, Sports with Honiton Youth Club and a fingerprinting demonstration by Police.
An exciting family community festival is being held by East Devon District Council in Honiton on Saturday 12 July at Allhallows Field.
Following the success of last year’s event, the fun afternoon, running from 1pm to 4pm, means children can enjoy face-painting, circus skills run by SWITCH, a bouncy castle and many other attractions, all for free!
Among the other attractions on the day will be HitDrumsNotPeople – an African drumming workshop, Sports with Honiton Youth Club and a fingerprinting demonstration by Police.
A student from the University of Exeter has won the career opportunity of a lifetime with World Championship-winning Formula One team, Infiniti Red Bull Racing.
Mechanical Engineering student William Priest triumphed over 1,500 other entrants across 100 top engineering universities worldwide to secure a lucrative 12-month work placement with the elite Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy.
William, 23, underwent a gruelling three-day final event this week which saw 12 hopefuls from around the world competing for victory in a series of challenges relating to road car and...
Exeter School sixth formers have successfully launched a camera into space where it took hundreds of photos of earth from 82,000ft.
The camera was carried by helium balloon into the stratosphere in a joint project between the School's Physics Department, Electronics Department and Crossing Club on Monday 30 June.
Funded by the Exeter School Parents' Association, the aim of the Exeter School Space Photo Project was, quite simply to take photos from the edge of space.
Dr Houghton, Head of Electronics, explained: "Planning started last September when pupils researched...
The new Bishop of Exeter will stand on Cathedral Green and bless the city and county of Devon immediately after his installation on Saturday, before handing out thousands of ice-creams.
The Rt Revd Robert Atwell will process down to the Cathedral through the High Street, led by children representing Devon’s 131 church schools, a group from the Young Farmers Association, and the Barnstaple Youth Marching Band.
When he reaches the Great West Doors of Exeter Cathedral, he will pause and kneel to pray, marking the end of the ‘prayer pilgrimage’ he has taken around the county in...
The Racecourse Association (RCA) has today announced Exeter Racecourse in the top ten racecourses in England and Wales for visitor attraction, as assessed by VisitEngland. Entering its fifth year, VisitEngland’s Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme continues to offer a guarantee for customers of the quality of the visitor attraction on racecourses in England and Wales through their independent assessment. Racecourses are assessed over a number of criteria, including the efficiency and friendliness of their customer service and the availability and cleanliness of facilities.
Firefighters in England and Wales will strike on eight consecutive days this month, saying that the current proposals by government are unacceptable, unworkable, unrealistic and nothing short of a “vicious“ attack on firefighters’ pensions. Strikes will take place as follows: Monday 14 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm Tuesday 15 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm Wednesday 16 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm Thursday 17 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm Friday 18 July: 6am–8am and 11pm–1am on Saturday 19 July Saturday 19 July: 11am–1pm and 11pm–1am on Sunday 20 July Sunday 20 July: 5pm–7pm Monday 21 July: 6am–8am and...
As complaints are increasing about the number of weeds taking over the city because of county council cutbacks, the Echo and the city council would like to invite businesses keen to get involved in the local community to raise teams of volunteers for a giant weed pull day. Britain in Bloom is a national competition and this year four "villages" within the city have entered the competition as a community.
The village communities involved are St David's, St James, Pennsylvania and St Thomas. Exeter City Council are reaching out to the business community to ask if any firms can assist...
