High Street

Anxious wait for Exeter BHS staff

Staff at Exeter's BHS store in the High Street face an uncertain future after it was reported that the company will file for administration today.

A spokesman for BHS told Sky News that an announcement would be made at 11.30am and "the administrator will speak afterwards".

When asked to confirm if BHS had gone into administration, the spokesman said: "Yes, the process has started."

Around 11,000 jobs are at risk.

It is understood any buyer would would have to take on take on its £571m pension deficit.

Last year, BHS was sold by the retail...

Gandy Street's Countdown to Christmas

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2015 - 10:22am

As the race to Christmas picks up pace and sparkly trees and glitter start to appear in Exeter, Gandy Street will be buzzing with music and entertainers in their own seasonal festival: Countdown To Christmas.

From 5.30pm on Thursday November 26, Gandy Street’s independent traders will be holding an extraordinary pre-Christmas celebration shopping night with more than 20 businesses joining in the festivities.

As well as discounts, promotions and offers galore, visitors to the street will be treated to goody bags, mince pies, mulled wine and all manner of samples and goodies...

Concerts in the West: Consone Quartet

Event Date: 
03/12/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter

Beneath the fresh young faces of the four dynamic members of the Consone Quartet - Agata Daraskaite and Magdalena Loth-Hill (violins), Louisa Tatlow (viola) and George Ross (cello) - lies a depth of passion and dedication to classical and early romantic music that is breathtaking. Already their hard work is reaping its rewards, as in a remarkably short space of time they have achieved an impressive level of recognition. Concerts in the West audiences will be able to see the quartet's professionalism and energy in action for themselves at venues in Devon, Dorset and Somerset, from 3-5...

Exeter Christmas lights switch on

Hundreds of people are expected to watch Exeter's Christmas lights being switched on this evening (Thursday 19 November 2015).

Heart Radio’s breakfast presenters Matt and Caroline will kick start the evening's activities at 4pm on stage in Princesshay with a festive programme of entertainment from local artists and performers.

The line-up includes the Exeter University Jazz Orchestra, pantomime performances from Wonder Productions and Pinhoe Pantomime cast and the gorgeous sounds of the Exeter Universities A-Capella groups. The Heart Angels will be on the ground greeting...

Serious accident in Exeter city centre

Emergency services were called to a serious accident in Exeter city centre earlier this afternoon.

The incident happened at the top of Fore Street at around 1pm.

Fore Street is currently closed in both directions between the Bartholomew Street West junction and the Market Street junction.

More on this incident here: http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-news/pedestrian-dies-exeter-collision

Search for local heroes to open new store

The dual facia Simply Be and Jacamo store, opening in Exeter High Street, has launched a search to find two local heroes, a woman and a man, as part of a competition which will see the winners opening the brand new store.

Opening on Thursday, 12 March, the winners will each be given £100 to spend on clothes for a new wardrobe before taking centre stage to cut the ribbon, declaring the store open.

Whether it’s someone who goes the extra mile to make a special contribution in Exeter or a member of the local community known and loved by many, the winners are guaranteed to have...

Bus diversions tonight while Exeter High Street is closed for road repairs

Exeter High Street will be closed for two hours tonight (Friday 16 January), to allow for emergency highway repairs to be carried out.

The work starts at 8pm and is expected to be completed by 10pm.

While the road closure is in place, bus services will operate the following diversions:

Service A, towards Alphington, will commence from Cheeke Street, into the bus station to Paris Street. The service will divert via New North Road and then onto Queen Street, Paul Street, North Street, to South Street, then into Market Street, to resume a normal route from the junction...

Opening date for Jamie’s Italian

Jamie Oliver is excited to announce that Jamie’s Italian Exeter will open in February 2015.

The restaurant is situated in Princesshay with stunning views of the cathedral, and will be the first Jamie's Italian in the West Country.

A partnership between Jamie Oliver and his Italian mentor, Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie’s Italian has won thousands of fans for its delicious and affordable food and its friendly and welcoming service. The menu is based on dishes you’d find people eating all over Italy, made with care but delivered without fuss.

Jamie Oliver said: "I'm...

Fire closes part of city centre

Emergency services declared a "major incident" in Exeter after fire broke out at McDonald's restaurant in the High Street yesterday morning (Sunday).

Some roads and shops were closed and the public were warned to stay away from the area.

Below is the full report from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue:

Fire control received a call from a property in Exeter High Street reporting an oven on fire.

Three fire appliances from Danes Castle and Crediton and the aerial appliance from Danes castle attended the incident.

On arrival the incident commander...

White Stuff move store to Exeter High Street

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/26/2014 - 4:40pm

Exeter’s White Stuff store is moving to new premises on Exeter High Street.

The fashion and lifestyle retailer has announced today that it is relocating from Gandy Street to the 3,000 sq ft shop formerly occupied by Millets.

The new shop will open on Wednesday 3 December.

A spokesperson for the company said “We are excited to be moving to a new site in Exeter and offering our unique range of clothing, footwear, accessories and homeware to the local community.

“We also look forward to making a difference by supporting a local charity through our annual...

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