Another part of Exeter will get food waste collections later this month, as the council continues its gradual rollout across the city.

Properties in the St Loyes ward will receive new caddies this week. Collections will begin in the week commencing Monday 23 January.

The first phase of the scheme began in 2021, with 1,300 properties in Alphington receiving weekly food waste collections. The rest of Alphington and 2,000 properties in Beacon Heath and Pinhoe were added last year.

Exeter City Council says other areas will join “as and when vehicles, drivers and...

With plummeting temperatures due to return this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild Christmas for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap, including how to avoid potential hazards on your winter walks. Runa Hanaghan, Deputy Veterinary Surgeon at Dogs Trust, said: “There are lots of simple things you can do to help your dog stay safe and...

Get up close to nature and learn all there is to know about garden birds this January in preparation for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. Whether you’re kick starting the new year with a brand-new interest or just looking to brush up on your birdwatching, we’ve got the event for you.

Get ready for your Big Garden Birdwatch at our FREE Make a Bird Feeder event, in the Lookout Garden at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh on Sunday 22 January. Drop in anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm to get crafty, then take home and hang your feeder in your garden to attract your local birds before the big...

Parents living in Exeter who have decided to separate or divorce in 2023 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, with the launch of Family Mediation Week, 16 – 20 January.

January usually sees a dramatic rise in the number of parents deciding to live apart, or to start the separation or divorce process, as the various pressures that go hand-in-hand with the Christmas period act as a final straw for relationships.

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Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments. Entries close on Monday 17th April, with applications welcome from both Food Drink Devon members and non-members. This year’s winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in October....

Sixteen days into the new year, and the new Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has set out his priorities for the Force.

With over 30 years’ policing experience, Chief Constable Will Kerr was appointed by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez, following a rigorous selection process. Will commenced his role with the Force on Thursday 29 December 2022.

Chief Constable Will Kerr said: “I am deeply proud to be the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police. I have dedicated my career to serving the public and I look forward to continuing this work...

Devon is braced for a return to freezing conditions this week, and people are being warned about the risk of ice overnight and into tomorrow morning.

Devon County Council’s gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments on all of the county’s main precautionary gritting routes this afternoon and then again overnight from 2am. Around 14 miles of cycle routes around Exeter will also be treated at 7pm tonight.

Road surface temperatures are set to be sub-zero right across Devon, and they could drop below -7C in mid Devon this evening.

Following the recent heavy...

Two brand new show homes at a new riverside development, St.George’s Court in Tiverton, have been unveiled by local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd.

St George’s Court is a much anticipated, award-winning development of 39 two-and three-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, positioned right in the very heart of the Tiverton town and community, with a waterfront location, and far-reaching views across the River Exe to rolling countryside.

The new show house and show apartment offer aspiring homeowners an immediate opportunity to view the...

We keep hearing that a good life is all about balance. The trick is to find harmony between our professional and social life. Both are important since the first provides financial security and helps us cover our basic needs, and the second prevents loneliness. It also improves memory and cognitive function, makes you feel happier and more content, and may even lengthen your life.

No matter your profession, having fun stuff to do with your gang is essential. If you run out of ideas for things to do with friends while hanging out, we've got you covered. We curated outdoor and...

With the cost of living crisis looming, many of us are planning our travels closer to home this year.

Are you looking for a UK City break to rival the likes of Rome & Barcelona? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath, could offer the perfect alternative to those popular European City break destinations.

The Royal Crescent (Image from Canva)

With its beautiful Georgian architecture, compact and accessible city centre and numerous green spaces, Bath makes an...