Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, will be delivering hampers to homeless dogs this Christmas after 170 homelessness organisations requested parcels for 1200 dogs. With the number of people rough sleeping in England doubling since 2010, this service is as vital as ever [1] The charity will be delivering gifts to homelessness organisations in Exeter for almost 30 dogs. Every Christmas, through its Hope Project, the charity brings some festive cheer for homeless dogs by distributing canine hampers of coats, blankets, collars, leads, treats and toys to dogs and their owners....
The sixteenth annual Exeter School Christmas Concert in aid of the National Trust took place in Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday evening, and as ever, was one of the musical highlights of the year.
Director of Music Peter Tamblyn said: "In such an impressive venue, the annual National Trust Christmas Concert at Exeter Cathedral is a highlight of the year, even in such a busy and exciting programme of events as we have at Exeter School.
"This concert remains a favourite for the whole school community, and the children prepare for weeks in readiness," he said. "The buzz of...
Stagecoach South West has announced that additional car parking spaces will be temporarily available at the Matford Park & Ride site across the busy Christmas shopping period and into the New Year.
Opening from Saturday 10 December, the new temporary overflow car park is located on the land formerly occupied by auctioneer Husseys, opposite the main Matford Park & Ride site. The landowner, Exeter City Council, has granted short term use until a new tenant permanently occupies the site.
Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, said: “I’d like to thank...
Families from across the South West were given a dazzling flash of inspiration and entertainment during a special festive treat, organised jointly by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the University of Exeter.
More than 400 people of all ages came together to take part in an interactive, light-hearted event centred around one of the most striking natural phenomenon on the planet – lightning.
The free IMechE Christmas Lecture, Thunderbolts and lightning – are they really frightening?, was held in the University’s Forum Alumni Auditorium on Thursday,...
Nothing less than victory will suffice for Rob Baxter and his Exeter Chiefs side ahead of Sunday’s European Champions Cup clash with Bordeaux Begles at Sandy Park (5:30pm).
Currently bottom of Pool 5 with just a solitary point, the Chiefs need to use the next fortnight to revive life back into their European aspirations following successive defeats to ASM Clermont Auvergne and Ulster Rugby in the opening two rounds.
Standing in their way over the next fortnight will be Raphael Ibanez’s Bordeaux side, a team that faced twice last season in the same competition, and a team...
Forget trudging from one hectic dealership to another – you can now buy a car from the comfort of your own home.
Online used car dealership, Carspring has officially launched in Exeter, enabling users to get a used vehicle delivered from their very own, dedicated page.
The new site offers flexible finance, a 14-day money-back guarantee and doorstep delivery within the Exeter area.
The company’s launch in the city reflects Carspring’s exponential development from a disruptive startup to a growth stage company in just a year.
Do you play rugby, live in the UK or Republic of Ireland, were born in Poland or have a Polish parent or grandparent? If so, you can play for Polish national rugby teams - even if you don’t speak the language!
The first trial for rugby players who live in the England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and qualify to play for the Poland, will be held on the 17th December in Exeter.
The trials will take the form of two sessions (commencing at 12:00 and 16:00) and will be held with the Poland Under 18 rugby team who will be on tour in Exeter at the time. The U18 team is scheduled...
Exeter Phoenix’s annual short film festival, Two Short Nights, brought flocks of filmmakers, viewers and industry specialists to the city last week in a celebration of short film and the people who make them. Now in its fifteenth year, last week’s festival was the biggest to date and attracted record numbers of film lovers to the city. Featuring the best of local and international short film, events ranged from screenings covering an extraordinary variety of animation, documentary and fantastic storytelling alongside unmissable opportunities for emerging filmmakers in the South West. The...
A bid has been submitted to the Government for Coastal Communities Funding for the Dawlish to Teignmouth section of the Teign Estuary Trail.
Following a public consultation earlier this year, Devon County Council has developed a preferred option for the scheme which Dawlish Town Council and Teignbridge District Council are being asked to consider.
Just over 150 responses were received during the consultation. Of those who responded, 71% either supported or strongly supported improving pedestrian and cycling facilities through Dawlish.
A leading law firm from Devon and Cornwall has featured in the rankings of the biggest trade mark filers in the UK for the first time. Stephens Scown LLP was ranked among the top 100 firms filing trade marks in the UK and EU, achieving the highest ranking for a firm based in Devon and Cornwall. Stephens Scown was ranked at number 41 for EU trade mark filings and number 61 for UK filings. The rankings were compiled by Corsearch for the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and are based on trade mark filings in 2015. Ben Travers, partner and head of intellectual property and IT at Stephens...
