Four hospices in Devon have warned that a lack of government funding could leave them struggling to recruit and retain nursing staff, putting a strain on funding and potentially leaving vital front line services at risk.
The government have indicated that the welcome recent pay award for NHS staff will not be extended to hospices, a decision which if Devon hospices were to match would present a shortfall of £1.6 million collectively.
North Devon Hospice, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, Rowcroft Hospice in South Devon and Hospiscare in Exeter are all calling on the government to...
The University of Exeter has retained the prestigious Green Flag Awards for its beautiful eco-friendly campuses for 2018-19.
For the eighth year running, judges have renewed the Green Flag status of the University’s Streatham Campus in Exeter. The judges described the grounds as “delightful and a credit to all who contribute to its upkeep and management”.
They also commended the site as excellent, saying “it has been carefully and successfully enlarged to accommodate demand without altering its character or diminishing its beauty”.
Exeter Tennis Centre has been selected as a Local Player Development Centre as part of the LTA's 10-year Performance Strategy for tennis in Britain.
The centres will be operational from September 2018 and will play an important part in developing the next generation of British tennis players.
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) today named 50 tennis centres across the country that will act as Local Player Development Centres (LPDCs), marking the next milestone in the development of the new ten-year Performance Strategy for tennis in Britain.
Property developer and investment company, Propiteer, have completed a multi-million pound development on their new asset, the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Exeter. The 40-bedroom extension has taken the room total to 160 and included an extensive internal upgrade, including the addition of three new fully-equipped meeting rooms to meet the corporate and conferencing demand. As well as the new upgrade, the Hampton by Hilton recently received a Hilton ‘Best of The Best’ Award following a recent quality assurance audit, which distinguishes it as one of the leading performers in Hilton Worldwide...
A former Home Secretary, an LGBT campaigner, the leader of the first all-female crew to cross the Pacific and a legendary journalist are among those being given honorary degrees by the University of Exeter.
The Right Honourable Alan Johnson, Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive of Stonewall, rower Laura Penhaul and John Simpson CBE, the BBC’s World Affairs Editor, will join leading figures from the world of science, sport, health and literature whose achievements will be recognised during graduation ceremonies in Exeter and Truro.
They include Performance Director of the Lawn Tennis...
The expansion of the UK’s first on-street city electric bike hire scheme continues with new sites approved for Exeter and East Devon.
Devon County Council’s East Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) have given approval for three new Co-Bike sites, which follows Exeter HATOC’s approval in May for ten new and three expanded sites. The combined programme totals £340,000 to expand the Co-Bikes network in and around the city. Currently the scheme, launched in 2016, has 20 bikes in operation at six sites with more than 700 members registered up to February 2018. The...
THERE were thrilling finals in the 14th Exeter City Supporters Trust’s One Game One Community Group male and female five-a-side community diversity football tournament, when eight male and six female teams competed for trophies and medals.
In the male final, Marcel's Allstars drew 2-2 against Isanbul Barbers and with no score in extra time, just as in many World Cup games, it was down to penalty shoot outs.
Marcel's Allstars triumphed 3-2 in the penalty shoot out.
In the female tournament Alphington Ladies Football Club were the victors against MAP Athletic, 3-2 in...
A charitable organisation is providing vital funding for people with a rare condition across the world to have genetic screening at the University of Exeter.
The US-based non-profit organisation Congenital Hyperinsulinism International will fund genetic testing for babies around the world from families who could not otherwise afford the testing. Getting the right diagnosis and treatment can help avoid brain damage and other severe complications.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism is a condition in which babies are born secreting too much insulin. Made in the pancreas, insulin is...
The hero of London Bridge who was stabbed nine times as he fought off three terrorists armed with just a police baton has called on Exeter people to nominate an unsung hero of their own. And British Transport Police Officer Wayne Marques said bravery and courage should be recognised because it is inspiring and encouraging to others. He said: “Every tragedy has a silver lining and it is up to us to make sure that silver shines.” Wayne, 39, who won the Against All Odds category in last year’s global hearing specialists Amplifon’s Brave Britons awards, was on patrol in the area of London...
Princesshay has announced a free community event to celebrate summer in the city. The ‘HAY Summer’s Here’ event on Thursday 26th July will feature spectacular street entertainment, live music, a face painter, creative workshops and food samples from the restaurants. The event, which runs from 11am – 4pm, will see three very different exciting street performances roam around Princesshay Square, and free creative workshops for families. Comedy Waiters will be entertaining visitors to Princesshay with their hilarious slap stick comedy, evoking the genius of Morecombe and Wise. Watch out for...
