Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter division has donated a heart-warming £2,500 to St Petrock’s Exeter, a local charity that fights homelessness across Exeter and Devon.
The Barratt Developments Community Fund initiative looks to support those causes which have a positive impact within their local communities. As well as the donation Barratt David Wilson Homes staff were also able to volunteer in the St Petrock’s kitchens. St Petrock’s first opened their doors over 25 years ago and have since been providing crucial support and outreach to the most vulnerable...
Specialist metals & plastics supplier, metals4U , surveyed 2,000 UK adults on recycling and found that just over half (52%) say that recycling is very important to them, with more than a third (35%) saying local councils should be doing more1.
Nearly one in five (18%) said their recycling bins weren’t collected enough, shedding light on some of the issues households may face this Christmas as wastage increases for the average family1.
Local authorities often dictate what you can recycle at home, but as a rule of thumb; paper, cards and some metals such as aluminium...
Plans to build a new, purpose built Multi-Faith Centre on Streatham Campus at the University of Exeter have been approved by Exeter City Council this month.
The proposal, which is currently in the design phase, have been unveiled by the University with plans to build a dedicated Multi-Faith Centre to replace the existing Muslim prayer rooms and multi-faith spaces in the Old Library, creating a new space for quiet reflection and multi-faith activities, which promote respect, community and inclusion across the University.
Cases of winter illnesses like covid-19, flu and norovirus are rising in the South West and people are urged to take steps to prevent the spread
NHS Devon is reminding people to stay safe and well this winter by wearing a face mask in healthcare settings, washing their hands regularly and practicing social distancing whenever they can.
Darryn Allcorn, Chief Nurse at NHS Devon said: “We are seeing a worrying increase of flu, Covid-19 and norovirus cases in Devon this week and high numbers of patients being admitted to Devon’s hospitals with potentially infectious respiratory...
A six-week "Countryside Skills" course will be held next month for unemployed people interested in working in the environment and countryside management sectors. The course, which starts on Tuesday 10 January, has been developed by community interest company Running Deer and is funded through Devon County Council’s Natural Capital Challenge Fund (NCCF), which was created to stimulate the county’s post-Covid recovery. It is one of six projects funded through the NCCF to support job and skills creation in the natural capital sector, while improving and safeguarding the county’s environment...
Devon & Cornwall Police is issuing a Christmas message to its communities and is wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year.
Temporary Chief Constable Jim Colwell said: “As we approach the end of 2022, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the significant events that have taken place this year that have affected us all. Some have brought great joy while others have caused many people a degree of uncertainty, sadness and even fear.
“We have celebrated some fantastic national events, including the women’s England football team winning the Euros, our athletes...
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Who said cycling is for kids? From health benefits to the flexibility of riding to the pumping up of personality, there is so much that cycling can gift you as an adult. We know you are not shying away from cycling. You just don’t have the right bike in your garage yet.
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On Wednesday 14th December, passengers travelling through Exeter City Centre’s Bus Station were treated to a live Carol Concert as part of the Stagecoach South West ‘It’s Christmas’ event.
The fun-filled free afternoon was organised by staff at Stagecoach to wish their customers a Happy Christmas from the local transport operator. The event featured Christmas songs from popular local choir ‘Big Noise Chorus’, music from Radio Exe, festive freebies and offered families across the city the opportunity to meet Father Christmas.
Across the country, hundreds of people have been Walking Home For Christmas in support of military veterans. From epic cross-country treks to sponsored walks home from school, people of all ages have braved freezing temperatures to help former servicemen and women.
Walking Home For Christmas is veterans’ charity Walking With The Wounded’s annual national fundraising walking campaign to support its work to provide mental health and employment support to veterans.
