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Exeter School is delighted to welcome Paralympian David Hill to coach competitive swimming squads this year.

David is a two-time Paralympian in swimming and triathlon and world and European medallist in swimming.

The British Champion was Team GB's youngest athlete at the Athens 2004 Paralympics and Top 10 Finisher in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games.

Paralympian David said he felt privileged to add value to the coaching team at Exeter School and pass on his experience and knowledge to the next generation.

“I’m really passionate to provide world...

Disney On Ice has announced it will be bringing its latest tour Find Your Hero to Exeter.

The show will be visiting both Exeter and Aberdeen as it adds two new cities to the tour due to popular demand.

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero will be visiting Westpoint Arena in Exeter from 11-14 November 2021.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 1st October from www.disneyonice.co.uk

Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take families on a journey...

Graffiti is on the rise in Exeter, with a councillor slamming the “idiots” responsible.

The council received more than 1,100 reports of graffiti between 1 April and 16 August – an average of eight a day. It’s meant that demand for the city council’s removal service has “remained high,” members of the strategic scrutiny committee have been told.

The graffiti service was suspended for nine months until April to save money during the covid crisis. The meeting heard that during that time, a higher number of graffiti ‘tags’ than usual appeared: “spreading down arterial routes...

This weekend people can enjoy a glimpse of what makes a buzzing local town tick as a host of entrepreneurs and artisans take part in the first-ever Topsham Business Fair.

It’s not just an exhibition - visitors can see examples of what the local businesses make and the services they provide, and they can sample food and drink, or even work off those summer holiday pounds by taking part in free Zumba and Bootcamp try-out sessions.

There will be over 20 local businesses on show (full list below) and all are Business Supporters of Love Topsham, the community interest company...

Exeter German Doner Kebab has been nominated for ‘Most-Loved Chain’ in Deliveroo’s upcoming Restaurant Awards.

The gourmet kebab chain has been recognised as one of the top contenders for the third annual Restaurant Awards celebrating the best restaurants and grocers available on Deliveroo.

The first round of online voting is now open to the public until midnight on September 27th with £500 customer credit up for grabs.* The shortlist and celebrity panel of judges will be revealed in October where Deliveroo will reveal the top six restaurants that have been shortlisted...

The British Academy of Floral Art are excited to announce that one of their top tutors, Amanda Randell-Cox, has just received Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show for her stunning exhibit inspired by ‘British Blooms’.

Amanda absolutely excelled at Chelsea this year and picked up the 'Best in Show' award for her category!

She has previously been awarded Gold for her outstanding pieces of floral art but as they had changed the criteria this year she wanted to prove that great floristry can also be sustainable.

Her masterpiece this year stood as a celebration of 21...

The FORCE Cancer Charity Santa Cycle is back on Saturday November 27.

The festive ride is described as a must for your family calendar.

Starting at The Topsham School, the six-mile route follows the stunning Exe Estuary cycle path to Exmouth.

Riders then join a Stuart Line Cruises boat for an enjoyable trip back up the River Exe to Topsham Quay.

Mince pies, mulled wine and soft drinks are served on board as families celebrate a fun and festive ride.

Spaces are limited to around 130 cyclists so early booking is advised.

It’s £15 for...

Car club and bike share operators Co Cars and Co Bikes have been awarded joint accreditation by the UK’s shared transport charity.

Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) runs the national scheme which provides assurance to local authorities on an agreed set of standards expected by operators when providing services.

South West England operators Co Cars and Co Bikes have received the first double accreditation across shared cars and bikes from CoMoUK, having fulfilled the robust application process.

Co Cars is the South West’s leading shared mobility organisation....