Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is reminding local people that there is only a few days left to complete their economic well-being survey.
The survey will highlight the current financial and employment situation in Exeter. It will help Citizens Advice Exeter to highlight trends with policy-makers and to further tailor their advice and information resources to meet the needs of local people.
The anonymous survey can be found on the Home Page of the charity’s website – https://www.citizensadviceexeter.org.uk/ or can be accessed directly at: https://www....
The official ticket launch for one of Exeter’s most anticipated summer events kicked off in Princesshay with a surprise flashmob of lindy hop dancers.
In fitting with one of this year’s film highlights, multiple Oscar-winning blockbuster La La Land, this dance celebration in the sunshine aptly marked Exeter Phoenix’s launch of Big Screen 2017 tickets going on sale. Crowds of Saturday shoppers gathered to watch as members of the South West Lindyhoppers dressed in yellow appeared from nowhere and strutted their stuff to the song ‘T'aint What You Do (It's The Way That Cha Do It)’ by...
UB40 star Robin Campbell is ready to get the party started as the iconic reggae band head to Devon to perform live at Newton Abbot Racecourse’s Sounds of the Summer concert.
For the renowned guitarist it’s a welcome return to South Devon, where UB40 will head a sensational line-up that includes pop band All Saints, Fine Young Cannibals (FYC) and eighties rock/pop band China Crisis on Sunday 16 July.
Robin is expecting a thumping atmosphere at the racecourse, as loyal fans of the Brummie superstars turn out alongside first-timers to party to UB40’s unique sound.
One of Exeter’s best patches for wildlife will be open to the public this Sunday for a special open garden event near the quay.
On June 25, Devon Wildlife Trust’s Cricklepit Mill gardens will be open from 11am – 3pm. Join the Cricklepit Garden Group for exclusive tours around the garden, fun nature trails and bug hunting.
Located close to the city’s historic quayside, Cricklepit Mill serves as the Exeter headquarters to Devon Wildlife Trust and boasts of an impressive wildlife garden, often described as an urban oasis in the heart of the city.
Police are investigating a racially aggravated public order offence where a customer became abusive towards staff at an Exeter delicatessen
Officers were called to the incident at Chandos Deli in Princesshay on Saturday[17 June] between 12.30pm and 1pm.
A 55-year-old man from Exeter was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen or heard the incident to contact police on 101@dc.police.uk or by phone on 101, quoting...
Exeter Library’s Adopt a Book initiative has launched a second series of ancient books for adoption, following the return of the first two fully restored items to Exeter’s Special Collections Archives.
The Adopt a Book initiative was launched in December 2016 by Exeter Library senior supervisor Joanne Cousins. Now, six months on, the scheme has raised more than £3,000 and seven out of the 10 original books have been adopted in full, meaning that work on the restoration of these items can be completed to keep them safe for future generations to enjoy.
A SPECTACULAR riot of colour will transform Devon’s Bear Trail when it holds a fantastic family fundraising event next month to celebrate its first birthday. The muddy obstacle course, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, is holding the ‘Colour Bomb’ event on Sunday, July 23 - and it promises to be a party atmosphere, with music, a mini food market and, of course, the Colour Bomb itself. And those who prefer to watch the fun are welcome for a donation to the trail’s charity of the year, Chicks children’s charity. Participants can sign up for two hour slots when they can tackle the...
One of Exeter’s best patches for wildlife will be open to the public this Sunday for a special open garden event near the quay.
On June 25, Devon Wildlife Trust’s Cricklepit Mill gardens will be open from 11am – 3pm. Join the Cricklepit Garden Group for exclusive tours around the garden, fun nature trails and bug hunting.
Located close to the city’s historic quayside, Cricklepit Mill serves as the Exeter headquarters to Devon Wildlife Trust and boasts of an impressive wildlife garden, often described as an urban oasis in the heart of the city.
Awards have been presented to 10 proud Community Transport volunteers and staff members from across the county at a special ceremony.
Devon County Council marked the 18th anniversary of its annual Community Transport Awards at County Hall last Thursday night (15 June).
The awards, sponsored by local printers Pollards, with coachbuilders GM Coachwork Group sponsoring the prizes for the awards, aim to recognise outstanding contributions to community transport in Devon.
The 10 winners were chosen from more than 50 nominations.
Public Health leaders in Devon are supporting a national campaign urging men who spend a lot of time outdoors to protect themselves against the sun, to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Skin cancer rates are higher than average and rising in the South West, and the NHS “Cover Up, Mate” campaign launched today (Mon 19 June) will target male agricultural and construction workers, gardeners and sportsmen, who often don’t use suncream. The campaign is supported by a range of organisations connected to outdoor work including the Met Office, the Institution of Occupational Safety and...
