Five new electronics and tech donation points are launching in libraries across Devon. People will be able to bring tech items they no longer use to be refurbished. Once refurbished, items are donated to those experiencing digital poverty.
Libraries Unlimited, in partnership with Fixy, Resource Futures, and Donate IT, is bringing the donation programme into libraries. Part of Libraries Unlimited’s National Lottery-funded, Together For Tomorrow climate action project, the initiative aims to reduce electronic waste and tackle the lack of access to technology in local communities...
Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.
Almost two million people are expected to repay their winter 2025 payment due to their annual income being more than £35,000 – for most, an automatic process.
HMRC saw more than 25,000 Winter Fuel Payment scam referrals over the last 12 months and is warning that scammers may now use the recovery process as a hook to use texts, emails and phone calls to target this group.
For most, the payment will be recovered through a change to their PAYE tax...
A leading property consultancy has announced two promotions in the infrastructure division of its Exeter office.
Fisher German LLP has promoted Richard Smale to Associate Partner, whilst Harry Whittle has also been promoted to Senior Associate.
Since arriving at the business in early 2024, Richard has played an integral role overseeing the ISD team, working across the South West and South of England.
Within his position he has worked with the firm’s clients in the water, electricity, and gas sectors, providing strategic oversight and advice on nationally...
ASPIRING young artists enjoyed Easter fun when they got to the art of the matter at a High Street store.
The city’s Specsavers store was playing host to a giant Easter Bunny who was handing out chocolates and receiving drawings from youngsters for a Design an Egg competition.
More than 50 designs have already been submitted by talented children, with each of the eye-catching pictures being displayed in the window for others to enjoy.
The competition is for anyone aged 16 and under, with the deadline for submissions on 19 April.
A history and heritage expert will reveal new secrets about Stonehenge at a special lecture in Topsham.
Dr Susan Greaney, an Exeter University lecturer and archaeologist, will lift the lid on the latest discoveries about the monument and the surrounding landscape.
Her talk - entitled New sites, new discoveries, new ideas: the last 10 years of research in the Stonehenge landscape - is the first in Topsham Museum’s summer lecture series.
She says: “We’ll look at new findings relating to the origin of the stones, discoveries of settlements and monuments in the area...
West Exe School recently hosted a dynamic and enriching science festival, made possible through generous support and funding from the Royal Society of Chemistry. The one-day event brought science to life for students, highlighting its vital role in shaping a more sustainable future.
Throughout the festival, students took part in a wide range of interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and inspiring careers talks. Sessions focused on key themes including green careers, climate change, and the role of scientific innovation and artificial intelligence in tackling some of the...
Exeter Chiefs have signed Bath Rugby full-back / fly-half Sam Harris on a two-year deal from the 2026/27 season.
The 22-year-old has made 14 senior appearances for Bath having graduated from the University of Bath with a sport and exercise science degree.
Harris said: “I’m really excited to be joining Exeter Chiefs. It’s a club with a strong identity, an amazing fan base and a record of competing at the highest level.
“After speaking with the coaches, I felt this was the right environment for a fresh start. I enjoy the style of rugby Exeter plays, and I’m...
Vertu is giving away an all-electric MINI Cooper S – and the competition is completely free to enter.
This latest Vertu Car Giveaway is the fourth to take place, with three lucky people having already secured a brand new set of wheels from the fourth largest automotive retailer in the UK. Lisa West from Durham won a 22-plate Hyundai Tucson back in October before Gary Williams from Cardiff collected the keys to a 22-plate Volkswagen Golf R Line.
The third winner will soon take collection of their prize, having won a new car up to the value of £35,000.
Bloor Homes, whose Exeter regional office is based in Exeter, Devon, has once again been recognised by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) as a Five Star developer for excellence in customer satisfaction marking the eighth consecutive year the company has achieved this prestigious rating.
The HBF Five Star status is based on feedback from home buyers, collected via the National New Homes Customer Satisfaction survey carried out by the National House-Building Council (NHBC), Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty.
Richard Oldroyd, Chief Operating Officer at Bloor Homes said...
The school community at St James School in Exeter is very proud of student Olivia who has generously donated 15 inches of her hair to The Little Princess Trust, supporting children and young people facing hair loss due to illness.
To complement her donation, Olivia also held a cake sale, raising £117 from the school community. Combined with other fundraising efforts, she has raised a fantastic £232 for the charity.
The Little Princess Trust is one of the largest funders of childhood cancer research in the UK. The charity relies solely on the generosity of its wonderful...
