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RGB wants to hear about deserving local people

Ever since RGB Building Supplies launched its Well Built Community Fund in 2014 it’s been donating £1,000 of building materials to charities, schools, projects and community groups from across the region every other month. But for its next giveaway, RGB is asking the Exeter community to tell them about deserving people who need help to complete a project in their own home.

Perhaps a family has gone through a difficult time and their loved ones would like to spruce up their home, or someone needs help to transform a bathroom to make it accessible for their needs, or maybe new...

Facelift for Exe Bridges subway

Local graffiti artists have given the subway at Exe Bridges in Exeter a colourful facelift.

The project, organised by Devon County Council and Miss*C’s Graffiti Academy, has over recent weekends seen local graffiti artists donating their time for free to revitalise the subways. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet member for Highway Management, said: “We’re pleased to be able to continue our link with Miss*C’s Graffiti Academy. Local artists have kindly given their time for free to help brighten up this area. The subway now looks more in line with the artwork we'...

Find your perfect pitch at the Cotswold Outdoor Exeter Tent Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/10/2017 - 11:01am

Cotswold Outdoor , the market leader for outdoor clothing, footwear and camping goods, will once again be showcasing the very best tents and campsite equipment at Darts Farm from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 2 July.

Whether you’re investing in a new tent, sleeping bags, camping furniture or accessories this show provides a great opportunity to see tents fully pitched and meet experienced staff who will be able to answer any questions.

Record numbers are set to take camping holidays this summer, exploring the beautiful natural landscapes Britain has to offer or travelling to...

Step dad takes cycling challenge for CHSW

In support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) Nick Reed from Exeter has set himself the arduous challenge of cycling from his home in Exeter all the way to CHSW’s Little Bridge House hospice in Fremington, Barnstaple and back again!

Nick will commence his lengthy journey from his home in Exeter on Saturday 26 August and is calling on supporters to either join him or cheer him along the way. Nick will start his challenge at 8.00am, making his way to Little Bridge House before returning to his home that evening.

CHSW offers care and support to life-limited children and...

Townsend keen to kick on

Stuart Townsend admits he is still coming to terms with being crowned a Premiership champion with club side Exeter Chiefs.

Having kicked off last season on the bench for loan club Cornish Pirates at Bedford’s Goldington Road, the talented scrum-half ended it by lifting English rugby’s top prize in front of a packed Twickenham crowd.

The 21-year-old was very much part and parcel of the all-conquering Chiefs outfit, who saw off rivals Wasps 23-20 in a pulsating final that went to extra time for only the second time in the competition’s history.

It capped a remarkable...

Have you seen missing Deborah Searle?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2017 - 11:33am

On Sunday 11 June 2017 police confirmed that Deborah Searle who was missing from Exeter on Thursday 8 June has been found safe and well.

Deborah was located on Saturday 10 June.

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

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Police are concerned for the welfare of Deborah Searle missing from Exeter.

Deborah was last seen in the location of Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter at about 6:30pm yesterday (8th June) and again a short while later near to the Football Fields at Riverside Valley Park, on the...

Cotswold Outdoor Tent Show

Event Date: 
17/06/2017 - 9:00am to 02/07/2017 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter

Find your perfect pitch at the Cotswold Outdoor Exeter Tent Show

Cotswold Outdoor, the market leader for outdoor clothing, footwear and camping goods, will once again be showcasing the very best tents and campsite equipment at Darts Farm from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 2 July.

Whether you’re investing in a new tent, sleeping bags, camping furniture or accessories this show provides a great opportunity to see tents fully pitched and meet experienced staff who will be able to answer any questions.

For more information, visit: www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/tentshows

1.6 million people use election advice website 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2017 - 7:11am

More than 1.6 million people have used a new election advice website to help them decide how to vote. 

University of Exeter graduate Matt Morley, 23, bought the domain name GE2017.com just seven minutes after the election was called.

He then created a quiz to help undecided voters choose between the political parties. 

The quiz has broken the previous UK record of 1.1 million users.

“We’re delighted that GE2017.com has now become the largest voting advice site ever built in the UK,” said Matt.

“While this is exciting for us, voting itself is the most...

Monterey Pop Festival: 50 Years to the Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/08/2017 - 9:59pm

A brave and exciting new concept is launching in Exeter this month.

Think Secret Cinema meets the Summer Of Love and you wont go too far wrong!

A FESTIVAL THAT CHANGED THE WORLD...

Two years before Woodstock, on the weekend of 17th June 1967, 90,000 groovies, soul cats and of course hippies brought their idealistic messages of love ‘n peace to the County Fairgrounds Park in Monterey, California. Semi-clad (and fully-high) young sprites crammed into the Arena to witness one of the major cultural turning points of the 20th Century.

That weekend, the world was...

Devon Open Studios bursary winners announced

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Posted: Thu, 06/08/2017 - 8:56pm

Devon Artist Network (DAN) with Chagford-based sponsor Helpful Holidays is delighted to announce the winners of the Devon Open Studios Emerging Artist Bursary Scheme and the Joanna Radford Award 2017 - an initiative that opens the doors of opportunity to five lucky artists, living and working in Devon.

Devon Open Studios is a FREE visual arts event, and the largest showcase for art in the county.

The event gives the public a glimpse into the life of the working artist, and the ability to buy works of art at source without gallery commission. Meanwhile, Devon artists get the...

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