Paul Colsell, a local artist, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to create a mural in the heart of Exeter. Known as the Exeter Kindness Mural it will feature the work of celebrated artist and author, Charley Mackesy. A key objective of the project is to celebrate kindness in the city. The mural is to be painted this Summer on the Crossline building in Heavitree Road, clearly visible from St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre. Exeter City Council has approved the project and Charley Mackesy has given his permission for Paul to use one of the illustrations from his book, The Boy, the Mole,...
Devon-based mental health charity, Step One, has announced the launch of its spring programme of free mental health and wellbeing courses, workshops and peer support groups. Step One Charity’s BeWell@StepOne service provides free online and in-person support to people over the age of 18 across Devon. The latest programme offers a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, resilience and managing anger and OCD, all delivered in small, secure groups led by qualified course leaders with lived experience of mental health issues. Step One Charity has been supporting people in Devon with...
Whether it’s a case of ‘new year, new you’, or the ramping up your ambitions to take on a new sport or get in shape for the summer, leisure has become the unofficial trend of 2023, and the world of activewear is already delivering the styles that are set to make us fall in love with fitness this year.
Whether you’re a gym goer, jogger, or sports person, the year is shaping up to be a great time for activewear design, and the freshest trends appear set to celebrate everything about getting out of the house and working on a little self-improvement.
The finest way to travel around Canada's vast, diverse, and beautiful landscapes is by rail. Railroad travel is a fantastic opportunity to experience the nation's scenic landscapes, important historical monuments, and thriving cities. Canada provides a variety of rail excursions from coast to coast to suit a range of preferences and price points. Canadian train trips have something to offer everyone, regardless of whether they are searching for a luxurious experience or a cost-effective choice.
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Leading Exeter-based niche commercial law firm, Bertram Fairbanks welcomed c.50 guests to the exciting new ‘Property Party Launch’ held at their spacious offices at Belvedere House at Pynes Hill.
The launch event was led by Julia Knight, Partner & Head of Commercial Property who joined the expanding Bertram Fairbanks team earlier this year. Qualifying in the South East in 2005, Julia trained and worked at specialist commercial firms, before relocating to Devon in 2009. With twenty years of experience, she advises clients on all aspects of commercial property work ranging from...
Wales & West Utilities has launched a partnership with Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) to help people with dementia access appropriate support and advice in relation to their energy and utility bills.
The partnership will target people living with dementia across the wider Devon area as part of the organisation’s Healthy Homes for Wellbeing initiative, which provides free energy and money saving advice.
Wales & West Utilities has provided £4,000 of funding which will allow ECOE to reach more people, allowing them to benefit from help and advice with energy saving...
There are just two weeks left to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, for voters that do not have another accepted form of photo ID they can use in polling stations this May. The Electoral Commission is calling on anyone that needs the free ID to apply now, before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 25 April.
Over 55,000 people have already applied for a Voter Authority Certificate ahead of the May elections, where photo ID will be required for the first time at polling stations in England.
New research from the Commission shows that 76% of people now know they need...
While there are many accolades a National Hunt horse racing trainer can achieve that will garner the respect of the sport’s most avid fans – nothing reaches the wider public quite like a victory in the Grand National.
In what is jumps racing’s preeminent fixture on the UK & Ireland racing calendar, the four-mile and two-and-a-half-furlong premier handicap is a notoriously hard fixture to win. That is evidenced by the fact that two of the sport’s most successful trainers, Willie Mullins and Nicky Henderson, have only one Grand National victory between them.
Police are investigating a sexual assault that took place in Exeter over the weekend.
Officers are undertaking searches in the Ludwell Valley Park area of Exeter following a report of a sexual assault having taken place on the afternoon of Sunday 9 April.
Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft said: “Officers remain in the area undertaking enquiries following the report of a sexual assault in the area, and a scene guard is in place within Ludwell Valley Park.
“We are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw anything...
