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Tiny ballerinas raise big funds for charity

Aspiring ballerinas danced their hearts out to their favourite tunes!

The babyballet stars aged between 18 months and 6 years in Exeter raised £116.60 by taking their weekly ballet and tap lessons wearing their favourite super hero costumes or pyjamas.

Teacher Miss Harley, said: “Our babyballet stars have been having a great time, the little dancers have been tapping their toes and dancing their socks off whilst raising pennies for Pudsey”

Babyballet has been running for over 4 years in Exeter, a franchise operated by Ava Barron Thomas. Ava said “We are absolutely...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe brings a festive chill to Killerton

Killerton House will throw open its festive doors on Saturday 21 November to unveil its much anticipated Christmas transformation inspired by ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, by C.S. Lewis.

The National Trust property, just outside of Exeter, invites visitors to step through the wardrobe and embark on a festive journey to experience the magic of this Christmas classic.

A beautifully transformed mansion themed on the story will send shivers down spines, each room adorned with decorations and sparkling displays. The house will reflect places from the classic story,...

Exeter Monopoly - the perfect Christmas gift

Congratulations to Patricia Peralta from Exeter whose correct entry was drawn to win the Monopoly: Exeter Edition board game in this competition.

The competition is now closed.

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It’s the perfect celebration of Exeter... And makes the perfect present for Christmas too.

The new official Monopoly: Exeter Edition is a wonderful gift: A gift of Exeter lives, loves and landmarks. And it has been hot property since being launched on 14 October, with the board now on its third print-run. This unique board is...

Northcott announces spring/summer season

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce its exciting spring/summer 2016 season. The season will see the theatre produce two new shows and will mark artistic director Paul Jepson’s directorial debut for the theatre.

Harold Pinter’s Betrayal begins at the end of an affair and pursues an enthralling journey to its very beginnings. As memory reels backwards towards the moment the affair started, the lies tangle into a web of deception. Smart, darkly funny and full of yearning, this is one of Pinter’s most accessible and riveting plays.

Exeter Northcott will also...

Charity wins top award for green education

Devon Wildlife Trust is the 2015 recipient of the Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) Environmental Education Award.

This award category is aimed at those who ‘promote environmental education across Devon recognising schools, colleges, universities, as well as community groups and the business sector who has made a significant contribution to improving environmental education’.

The award was made on Thursday night at a ceremony at the Met Office’s Exeter headquarters. Devon Wildlife Trust was chosen for its Wildlife Champions programme which has inspired hundreds...

Council critical of Pay to Stay housing scheme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/20/2015 - 3:00pm

A government scheme to make social housing tenants pay higher rents if they are earning more, has come under criticism from Exeter City Council.

The City Council has been critical of the Pay to Stay scheme which is due to be introduced from April 2017. The Council believes there should be greater freedom for local authorities to decide on the level of rents and not be dictated from by central government.

It is also critical of the scheme for ruling that any increased rents should be ploughed back to central government and not the City Council. The City Council has fed its...

Woman arrested over school bomb hoax

Children at a Devon primary school were evacuated this morning (20 November) following a bomb hoax.

Police received a report of a bomb threat at Heathcoat Primary, Broad Lane, Tiverton at around 9.15am.

The school decided as a precaution to evacuate all pupils at the school to a nearby Church, which the police supported.

Following police investigation at around 11.05am officers arrested a 32-year-old local woman in connection with the incident.

Police can confirm that this was a hoax call and at no time was anyone in any danger.

Rugby clubs to benefit from RWC 2015 legacy

Rugby clubs across England and Wales are benefiting from the legacy of Rugby World Cup 2015 through the distribution of equipment used during the Tournament.

Working closely with the RFU and WRU to ensure that as many clubs as possible are benefiting, 392 clubs in England and 45 clubs in Wales were offered equipment that was used at the venues, ranging from tables and chairs to fencing, lockers and bar furniture.

Managing Director of England Rugby 2015, Steve Brown, said: "We are pleased to be able to leave a Tournament legacy for clubs, schools and Team Bases around the...

MAKE 2015 - Christmas Craft exhibition

Event Date: 
22/11/2015 - 10:00am to 03/01/2016 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF

A seasonal celebration of the hand-made, showcasing over 50 of the UK’s best contemporary designer-makers working in a variety of craft media. With a range of prices to suit everyone, MAKE 2015 is an excellent opportunity to buy an individual piece of craft this Christmas. In addition to the exhibition our shop has everything you need to decorate your home and choose the perfect gift as well as seasonal cards, wrapping and decorations. Also join BBC Get Creative's 'Hey Clay' campaign, with free porcelain modelling on 5 December.

Free. Open daily, 10am-5.30pm

01626 832 223...

Devon Delivers ambassadors celebrate anniversary

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/20/2015 - 12:04pm

The first anniversary of the Devon Delivers Ambassadors’ programme has been celebrated by Devon’s business community. A special event was held at Exeter Cathedral to mark a successful first year for the programme, which is part of Devon County Council’s inward investment campaign, while also celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week. Over 30 local businesses have signed up as Ambassadors in the programme’s first year, including Axminster Tools, Aero Stanrew, blur Group, Cosmic, Eagle One, Exeter Airport, Exeter Cathedral, Met Office, Simpleware, and the University of Exeter. More than 70...

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