Whatever weather the rest of winter throws at us, six volunteers with the local Samaritans charity are well prepared - because they’ve encountered temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celsius, dug snow holes, and driven huskies.
The six volunteers, who live in Exeter and East Devon and are supporters of the local Samaritans branch, have just completed an Arctic Survival Challenge at Raftlaven in the northern Swedish wilderness, miles from the nearest settlement.
The challenge was to show the volunteers’ ability to adapt and live in the harsh environment where snow was many...
Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)
The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.
The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.
The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare have swung into action to provide essential food and support to hundreds of donkeys and horses left stranded in heavy snowfall following January’s earthquake in Abruzzo, Italy.
Food is arriving in Abruzzo, Italy to help animals who have been left trapped and starving in snow following multiple earthquakes that took place in January. The Donkey Sanctuary has joined forces with World Horse Welfare to provide food and hay to donkeys, horses and other livestock.
The Abruzzo region of Italy was hit by an earthquake on 17/18 January...
The University of Exeter is encouraging more students and staff to cycle to campus by signing a citywide charter aiming to tackle inactive lifestyles, congestion and pollution.
The University of Exeter became the latest supporter of the Exeter Cycling Charter on Wednesday 25 January, joining over 150 different organisations.
The Charter aims to make Exeter a city where people of all ages can cycle to their place of work or study safely. It encourages the prioritisation of people on the city’s roads and public spaces in a way that makes cycling a safe, natural choice for...
Work has officially got under way on a new primary school and nursery in the Newcourt area Exeter. Cllr Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Councillor for Topsham and St Loyes, and The Venerable Douglas Dettmer, Archdeacon of Totnes, joined builders Midas Construction at a ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the new Trinity Church of England VA Primary & Nursery School (February 3). The school will open initially in temporary accommodation in September 2017 for its first reception pupils, with the new school building off Vernon Crescent fully operational by Easter 2018. The work was...
Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 37-year-old Exeter man who is wanted for recall to prison.
Alexander Brown [pictured], who was originally charged with rape and wounding in 2012, is wanted for failing to comply with licence conditions following his release from prison.
Numerous enquiries have been made by police to locate and arrest him.
Police are asking the public for information about his whereabouts and to report any sightings to them.
Brown is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with blues eyes and short dark brown hair....
Catherine Summers from Devon has been shortlisted for the UK Blog Awards for her blog Not Dressed as Lamb, in the Fashion and Beauty category sponsored by RelationsLDN.
Now in its fourth successful year, the 2017 UK Blog Awards is the largest awards event for the UK blogging scene, celebrating the best creative writers, photographers and vloggers across 17 different categories. Catherine, who started writing in 2011, was selected as one of the eight finalists for the Fashion and Beauty category. “Nearly six years on from starting my blog, I've always written it to actively...
EXETER women are being encouraged to kick-start their New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The New Year is a great time to embark upon a new challenge and the charity is urging women of all ages, shapes and sizes to enter Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy at Westpoint Exeter on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July By signing up to Race for Life right now, women in Exeter will be playing their part in beating cancer. There’s no better time for ladies in the South West to pull on their trainers, get a little more active and join like-minded women committed to the...
Following the record-breaking success of 'Beauty & the Beast' last Christmas, Kickline is delighted to announce that CINDERELLA will be coming to the Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas!
Professional panto is now in its eighth year at the central Exeter venue, where it has built a distinctive reputation for magical story-telling, great songs and very messy slapstick, all performed by top West End performers.
Casting for 2017 will be announced soon but expect a few familar faces and a host of new stars, too!
Year 5 pupils from Exeter Junior School visited Exeter Airport to investigate maths in the world around them and develop their skills of independent questioning and reflection.
Prior to the visit, pupils collaborated to devise interesting mathematical questions that they could solve by consulting airport staff and conducting independent research using sources such as leaflets and the airport website.
During their time at the airport, pupils were enthralled by their tour around a working hangar. They particularly enjoyed examining the inner workings of an engine, under the...
