Three Devon authors, who are all members of the same writing group, will be sharing their experience of the rocky road to publication, in an attempt to help other writers get published.
Yaara Lahav Gregory, Anna Lunk, and Sophie Pierce will be in conversation at Exeter Central Library next month (March 12th), in an event entitled One Writers’ Group: Three Routes to Publication.
All three have had books published in the last year, but know what a lonely business writing is, and how difficult it is to get published. The trio will share their experiences in an event at Exeter...
In the quaint city of Exeter, a trend is blossoming where the essence of home decor is increasingly intertwined with the spirit of locality. Art aficionados and interior design enthusiasts alike are turning towards posters and framed pieces that not only embellish their walls but also pay tribute to the city's unique culture and landmarks. This movement is a testament to the power of art in transforming living spaces into personalized sanctuaries that narrate a story of heritage and community.
A new collection of 25 two-, three- and four-bedroom private rental houses, Bayley Place, has been launched in Exeter in response to the urgent, rising demand for rental housing in the city.
Specialist build-to-rent company, Adler Estates, has already received huge interest in the energy efficient, new build homes, with over 95% now let and just one home now remains available.
Located at Tithebarn near Exeter Science Park, with excellent transport links to the city, close to the M5 and A30, these new high specification, sustainable homes are a rarity in the city and...
Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter was filled with flowers, cards and decorations in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by throwing a Valentines party inviting along their family, friends and the community. There was live music, sweet treats and delicious cocktails including Chocolate Martini’s, Sex on the Beach’s and Giggle Juice. Everyone sang and danced along to their favourite love songs.
General Manager, Marc, said: “We’ve all had a lovely day celebrating Valentine’s Day! Staff and residents done a fantastic job at...
The NHS in Devon has reduced the number of patients waiting a long time for spinal surgery by nearly 80% between May 2023 and January 2024 by revolutionising the approach to caring for patients.
The number of patients in Devon waiting 78 weeks or more for spinal surgical treatment was 31 at the end of January 2024. This is 79% lower than May 2023 when that number stood at 131.
NHS organisations in Devon have worked with the NHS England Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) team lead by Professor Tim Briggs, NHS England South West regional colleagues and the Peninsula...
New funding of nearly £5 million will help researchers understand and develop better blood tests to diagnose type 2 diabetes, making them more accurate for groups including ethnic minorities and the elderly.
Wellcome has granted a team at the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London £4.9 million for an eight year project to understand an individual’s blood sugar – or glucose - levels more accurately. The findings will make the diagnosis and monitoring of type 2 diabetes more precise, ensuring people who need it get the best possible care and treatment. ...
Carrs Ferrari Exeter, part of the Vertu Motors group, has been acknowledged by Ferrari North Europe as the Best Green Dealer in the UK, a prestigious accolade affirming the retailer’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The recognition reflects Carrs Ferrari's dedicated initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint. These initiatives include the implementation of an advanced energy and water monitoring system, designed to achieve a significant target of 10% annual reduction in energy and water usage. The smart system allows for real-time tracking...
Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been awarded an AA Rosette. This is the second fantastic accolade for The Farm Table, which also won Food Magazine’s Reader Award for the Best Newcomer, just over 12 months after opening.
Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this accolade, which celebrates the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. AA inspectors have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing quality throughout the UK, so...
An exciting collaboration between an Exeter museum and University is helping to ensure the museum’s incredible collections are available for use by everyone.
The partnership between the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) and the GLAM-E Lab at the University of Exeter, will help spread awareness of incredible artworks and ensure the public can use them for free and without permission.
For the past year, RAMM staff have been working with the GLAM-E Lab and Exeter Law School students to make their collections open access for all.
Opening on 10 February, Killerton’s new exhibition, Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination, will be open to visit every day from 11am, last admission at 3.30pm.
Using children’s clothes from Killerton’s extensive costume collection, the exhibition explores developments in clothing and fashion for children between the ages of two and twelve over the last 200 years.
‘What I envy the little girls of today is the fewness and simplicity of their garments...’ (Eleanor Acland, Goodbye for the Present , 1935)
