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Christmas at the Castle is BACK, with the special gift of a sign-language grotto

Powderham Castle, a historic gem nestled in the heart of South Devon, is set to transport visitors to a winter wonderland with the return of its highly-anticipated Christmas at the Castle event, which this year sees the introduction of a BSL Christmas grotto.

As part of this magical celebration, Powderham Castle invites visitors to experience the historic grounds in a whole new light.

Starting from December 1st until December 31st, visitors can purchase tickets for both the castle and grounds. Tickets are priced at £14.95 per adult and £6.95 per child.

This...

Gold for SW specialist at British Travel Awards

Months shy of its fifth anniversary, Exeter-based, self-catering specialist, Luxury Coastal , was awarded Gold at last night’s British Travel Awards scooping first place for Best Small Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals 2023. The Devon-based independent – which hosts 30,000 guests a year in the south west - was awarded the top spot at a gala dinner in London, fighting-off fierce competition from more established rivals and well-known holiday companies.

Luxury Coastal Managing Director, Phil Beattie, says: “We are delighted to have achieved the top spot in less than five years of...

InExeter Invites You to Celebrate 'Indie ExeMas' this Christmas Season

As Christmas approaches, the city of Exeter is brimming with festive cheer, and InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter, is excited to extend an invitation to all residents and visitors to experience an 'Indie ExeMas' this year.

This Christmas, we encourage everyone to step out into the heart of Exeter and explore the array of offerings from our independent businesses. 'Indie ExeMas' is not just a shopping spree; it's an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, discover unique, handcrafted, and locally sourced gifts, and immerse yourself in the spirit of the...

Exeter care home opens charity shop

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/30/2023 - 11:23pm

An Exeter care home has opened an on-site charity shop for residents where they can buy their own clothes.

Tors’ Nik Naks at The Old Rectory was officially opened last week. The charity shop, which is based in a room inside the care home, stocks clothes, shoes, scarves, jewellery, and books.

Carer Nicky Martin revealed: “The purpose of the shop is so residents can have the freedom to go shopping independently and not worry about money. I came up with the idea of using tokens as a currency because most of the residents like to feel like they are paying for what they take...

Automotive female-only advice option scoops industry innovation award

Carparison win Best Marketing and Innovation award for the third year in a row.

For the third year in a row, Exeter-based Carparison have scooped the Best Marketing and Innovation Award at the Leasing Broker Federation Awards.

The Leasing Broker Federation Awards are an annual event recognising the best of the UK’s vehicle leasing industry.

Held this year in the Phoenix Arts Club in the heart of London’s glittering West End, Carparison secured the win thanks to the innovation of the female-only sales line, rolled out earlier this year for a successful three-...

Tesla Opens New Location in Exeter

Tesla Opens New Location in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/30/2023 - 5:02pm

The new Tesla Centre in Exeter supports Tesla’s digital customer experience around Exeter and the UK.

Test drives are available from the Matford Green Business Park, Marsh Barton as well as service, when required. The site, which can be conveniently accessed from the M5 is approximately 20,000 sqft and has 12 Superchargers.

Tesla has had a presence in the South-West of England since 2022, where it first opened its Bournemouth Centre, with the Tesla Centre Exeter being its third Tesla Centre in the region. The opening of this new location indicates Tesla's...

Moto and GRIDSERVE install even more ultra-rapid chargers at Moto Exeter, the largest high power superhub in the UK

Moto, the UK’s largest motorway services operator, and sustainable energy company GRIDSERVE are bringing 6 new ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points to Moto Exeter, the largest high power superhub in the UK. This the latest part of Moto’s ongoing nationwide effort to transform access to charging facilities and reduce range anxiety for EV motorists and marks an additional 12 chargers added to the site in total, in H2 of this year.

The expansion of its Exeter Super Hub is testament to Moto and GRIDSERVE’s continued commitment to ensuring that regardless of length of...

Exeter food charity benefitting from Community Lottery ticket sales

A charity that helps distribute food to vulnerable people in Exeter is just one of around 100 good causes that are currently benefitting from the Exeter Community Lottery.

Exeter Food Action recently signed up to the fundraising lottery and hopes ticket sales will help them continue to support those in need across the city.

When people play the weekly lottery they have a chance to choose which good cause to support. Fifty pence in every pound then goes to that cause, with 10p going towards the Exeter Central Fund. The rest of the money pays for prizes and the...

Warning to take extra care as wintry showers and ice forecast

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Posted: Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:53pm

The current cold spell could lead to a risk of wintry showers and ice on higher ground tomorrow (Thursday 30 November) and Devon County Council is urging people to take extra care on Devon’s roads.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice which is in force for most of Devon from 3am tomorrow morning until 4pm in the afternoon.

There is a chance of sleet and snow, with the Met Office forecasting the possibility of up to 10cm of snow on Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills, whereas other areas may get from 1cm-3cm.

With road surface...

Exeter woman named in UK’s 100 most inspirational women in cycling for 2023

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Posted: Tue, 11/28/2023 - 11:19pm

An Exeter woman has been named among the most exceptional women in cycling, revealed today (Thursday 23 November 2023) by Cycling UK through its annual 100 Women in Cycling list.

Filmmaker, founder of The Alternative Film House, Catherine Dunn , has been recognised for her work encouraging other women to get on their bikes.

Each year, the UK’s cycling charity recognises women from all corners of the cycling world who have had a positive impact by inspiring others to cycle and thus helping make cycling a more inclusive space.

Despite the 2021 census showing there...

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