A new graduate planner has been appointed by Persimmon Homes South West.
Harry Martin, joins the region’s land and planning team at its Exeter HQ, after studying architecture and planning at the University of West England in Bristol.
Harry’s role will be involved in the planning application process for new sites, consulting local authorities, statutory consultees and members of the public, to ensure we deliver high-quality, sustainable developments across the South West.
Commenting on his appointment, Harry said: “I’m delighted to have joined Persimmon Homes and...
Police investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl in Exeter on Saturday morning, are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Officers were called by ambulance staff at Move nightclub in Exeter at around 12.30am on Saturday 3 December, about a concern for the welfare of a teenage girl after she had taken an unknown substance.
Police received reports later from medical staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital that the girl had died.
Her next of kin have been informed and police are supporting the family.
Exeter Northcott has announced a new season of events at its Northcott and Barnfield theatres for January to August 2023, revealing a rich range of absurd comedies, cutting-edge dramas, family favourites and innovative South West-based productions:
74 events across Exeter over the next eight months.
Olivier Award-winning West End comedy Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) .
Mark Gatiss directs ABBA comedy The Way Old Friends Do .
Bone-chilling ghost story When Darkness Falls .
School holiday stage adaptations of beloved children’s
Hotel Indigo Exeter has appointed a new General Manager, Rebecca Coonan, ahead of its much-anticipated opening. Owned by Hotel Exe Limited, Hotel Indigo Exeter will be managed by Castlebridge Hospitality who already manage three UK Hotel Indigo hotels: Hotel Indigo Bath, Hotel Indigo Chester, and Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon.
Rebecca has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry having previously worked in several luxury, destination properties. Previous roles have included Business Development Manager at The Idle Rocks in St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula in...
Devon & Cornwall Police launches its Lift Legend Christmas drink drive campaign today, with over 90 licenced premises set to offer soft drinks to those who give free lifts home to friends and family after a night out.
The initiative runs from Thursday 1 December 2022 to Sunday 1 January 2023 and is a modern approach to the annual Christmas campaign.
On the purchase of their first soft drink, drivers will be able to receive a voucher to have their second free of charge at participating venues.
During the month-long operation officers will be raising awareness...
Detectives investigating the 1997 murder of Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell are working on new lines of enquiry following an anniversary appeal.
The 14-year-old was killed on Saturday 15 November 1997 as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane; she had died from a savage knife wound to her throat.
Earlier this month detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team renewed their public appeal for information to mark the 25th anniversary of her unsolved murder.
They urged anyone who may have previously withheld...
Customers now able to pass on pre-loved homewares into store, to be rehomed with families or individuals in need
Dunelm, the UK’s leading homewares retailer, is trialling the launch of Home to Home, an innovative homewares ‘pass it on’ scheme in Exeter - encouraging shoppers to pass on their pre-loved items, which will be donated onwards to families and individuals in the local community who will be able to make good use of them.
Home to Home will have its initial trial in four stores across the UK including Exeter. Developed in collaboration with environmental charity, Hubbub ,...
On Saturday 26th November Exeter witnessed the triumphant comeback of Exeter Carnival which was resurrected after a 24-year hiatus. The original Exeter Carnival ended in 1998 due to the rising costs of organising the event and funding shortages.
The revival of the carnival was organised by InExeter the Business Improvement District for Exeter. This event was made possible by the member businesses of InExeter, whose collective funding allows incredible events to take place in the city.
Over 40 entries took part in Exeter Carnival which included over 600 people from Exeter...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir will bring the joy of Christmas music to audiences at Exeter Cathedral again this year with two nights of carols on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December. In the run-up to what promises to be a challenging Christmas season for many, the uplifting sound of the Choir will be more welcome than ever.
This year’s special guest is the internationally renowned soprano, Amy Carson, whose glorious voice will add extra sparkle to the two evening events. Musical Director Howard Ionascu has selected a beautiful programme from the rich tradition of carols, embracing...
Princesshay welcomed the Charity Christmas Tree Festival to a new central location on Bedford Street in Exeter for its 10th year on Thursday 17th November.
The illuminated festival, featuring 35 Charity Trees, is now on display until the New Year.
In the last 10 years, the Charity Christmas Tree Festival has supported hundreds of local charities raising both money and awareness of their causes.
Charities that have participated include, FORCE Cancer Charity, Children’s Hospice South West and CEDA, Princesshay’s current Charity partner of the year.
