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New flights from Exeter announced by regional airline

Loganair has announced changes to its Exeter schedule which introduce a new daily flight to Manchester as part of the regional airline’s growth plans.

The airline has confirmed that a new Exeter to Manchester flight will run daily, beginning 26 October. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £59.99, including a 15kg hold bag and 6kg cabin bag.

Luke Farajallah, chief executive officer at Loganair, said: "The addition of the Manchester to Exeter route to Loganair's extensive network across the UK and beyond further enhances connectivity for leisure and business travellers,...

Iosefa-Scott Agrees New Chiefs Contract

Exeter Chiefs tighthead prop Josh Iosefa-Scott has agreed a new two-year contract with the club.

A colossal force in the Chiefs’ front row, the 145kg prop brings an immoveable quality to the Exeter scrum and defensive line. His confrontational playing style often helps to bring some grit to the Chiefs performance.

“It was a pretty easy decision for me to re-sign,” Iosefa-Scott said. “The environment is strong and the lads we have here are unbelievable. From this season we can grow, and I think we can achieve a lot of good things, so I want to be a part of that.”...

Edenstone and LiveWest start work on £30million housing scheme in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/02/2025 - 6:44am

WORK is underway to create 93 new homes in Exeter which will bring more than £1.5 million in vital community investment.

Under a joint venture, Edenstone Group and the largest housing association in the South West, LiveWest , will build 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across circa 10 acres of a 32-acre site off Spruce Close and Celia Crescent, Beacon Heath.

Vision of the future for Exeter

Edenstone Group operations director Chris Edge said: “There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes since we secured reserved matters approval to redevelop...

Exeter-based Bruton Knowles’ Utilities and Infrastructure Team Records 20% Growth in Profits

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 02/27/2025 - 2:13pm

The firm’s Exeter office is based on Barnfield Road in the city, and it has defied the challenging economic environment, with the team expanding across the UK, breaking further into territories such as East Anglia and Wales, while reaffirming itself as a leader in delivering land agency services for critical infrastructure projects.

The level of work coming into the team from across the country, led to the opening of a brand-new Bruton Knowles hub in Bury St Edmunds in 2024, as well as a recruitment drive in the region which left the team at its largest-ever number of circa 100...

Exeter Festival Chorus: Of Light and Shadow

Duruflé Requiem, Poulenc Gloria, Russell Hepplewhite/Wendy Cope ‘I Wake’ Gweneth Ann Rand – Soprano; Timothy Dickinson – Baritone; Isabella Farleigh – Cello

First published in 1948, Maurice Duruflé ’s well-loved setting of the Requiem is set for a solo baritone, mezzo-soprano, mixed choir, and organ. Deeply meditative with thematic material mostly taken from the Mass for the Dead in Gregorian chant , it is an extremely atmospheric piece which will sound wonderful at St Peter’s Church.

Written a decade later Francis Poulenc’s Gloria is a vibrant piece for organ or...

Young people urged to catch up on missed HPV vaccines

YOUNG people in Devon are being urged to take up their HPV vaccine to guard against the virus that can lead to certain types of cancer.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is the name of a common group of viruses that are easy to catch through skin contact (usually when having sex).

All children aged 12 to 13 (school Year 8) are offered the HPV vaccine. However, if they missed getting vaccinated when they were 12 or 13, the HPV vaccine is available for free on the NHS for:

  • All girls under 25
  • Boys born after 1 September 2006.

Dr Alex Degan...

Why The Mole Resort is bang on target

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 02/14/2025 - 11:29pm

As a family, we’re a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got three teenagers, a 12-year-old, and a cockapoo named Alfie, who’s more demanding than the rest of them combined.

The youngest is a budding female Bear Grylls, the 13-year-old is football crazy, the 16-year-old loves music and combat sports, while the eldest (18) is enjoying freedom behind the wheel of her first car.

Then there’s Alfie… let’s just say his hobbies include trembling at every loud noise, suffering panic attacks each time he’s taken on a car journey and experiencing separation anxiety if left alone for more...

Steve Race MP Inspires Future Leaders During Visit to Isca Academy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2025 - 9:26pm

Isca Academy had the privilege of welcoming Steve Race, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Exeter, to their school this term. Mr Race’s visit provided a unique opportunity for students and staff to engage in meaningful discussions about education, leadership, and community.

The day began with the school’s popular Friday morning Tea & Toast event, where Mr Race had the chance to meet with staff members. Following the informal gathering, he spent time with Isca’s Student Leadership Team, answering some thought provoking questions about politics and his role.

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UK first as Exeter’s Rapid Fusion set to showcase large format hybrid manufacturing platform

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2025 - 9:09pm

The first UK-built large format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later this month in what could drive a major reshoring boom.

Rapid Fusion, which has enjoyed significant success with its Apollo and Zeus additive manufacturing cells, will showcase ‘Medusa’ at a special open day on February 26th at its Skypark R&D centre in Exeter.

The company has tapped into a £1.2m grant from Innovate UK to develop, test, design and build the industrial 3D printer, which is three times faster than conventional machines, twice as accurate and promises to reduce training and...

Ambulance service celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2025 - 10:53am

]The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the valuable contribution apprentices play in helping deliver dedicated patient care across the region.

National Apprenticeship Week runs from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 February and shines a light on the fantastic work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.

SWASFT currently has over 250 apprentices, from paramedic apprentices to cyber security and finance apprentices who help support the operational side of the ambulance service...

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