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Stagecoach SW, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council team up to improve customer experience with city wide CCTV

Stagecoach South West has this year, strengthened its partnerships with Devon County Council and Exeter City Council in relation to the joint efforts to prevent and tackle antisocial behaviour in and around Exeter’s bus station, improving safety and the overall customer experience by providing greater visibility and linking its CCTV system to the city-wide network.

This further integration means that all bus station footage is now monitored 24/7 by the Exeter City Council CCTV control team, ensuring a rapid response to any incidents. If an issue is detected, the appropriate...

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Ben Hodges of Abode Heat is pictured with Sally Basker of Exeter Science Park

Exeter Science Park supports rapid growth of renewable energy firm

Just a year after relocating to Exeter Science Park , renewable energy specialist Abode Heat is expanding, marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth.

Following a year of substantial progress - including its acquisition by UK Plumbing Supplies - Abode Heat has moved into a larger office space at the Science Park to accommodate its evolving business.

Abode Heat focuses on developing low-carbon heat pump solutions and initially moved to Exeter Science Park to leverage cutting-edge technology, including AI, to enhance its design and consultancy services. It has grown...

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Stagecoach South West confirms timetables changes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 8:00pm

Local bus operator Stagecoach South West announces improvements to its bus network across Devon from 20 April 2025. Working in partnership with Devon County Council, and funded by Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department for Transport, customers across Devon will benefit from more frequent bus services. For customers travelling within Exeter, there will be more buses to Alphington, Exwick, Pennsylvania and Wonford. Outside of Exeter, Appledore, Bideford, Dawlish, Newton Abbot and Tiverton are amongst the areas that will also benefit from more frequent buses.

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Exeter Airport opens door to the world with launch of daily KLM flights to Amsterdam

Exeter Airport has opened the door to the world with the official launch of new daily flights to Amsterdam with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

The start of the route means travellers from the South West now have a direct link to Amsterdam with onward connections to over 160 destinations worldwide , and access to hundreds more destinations through KLM’s collaboration with partner airlines.

Almost every place in the world can be reached via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, making the route a significant step forward in the region's global connectivity.

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Funk and soul star Craig Charles and DJ Storm Mollison join Basement Jaxx for Powderham Presents

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 11:26am

Celebrated DJ and actor Craig Charles is set to join the bill as Basement Jaxx make a thrilling return to live shows when they play Powderham Presents this summer.

The funk and soul tastemaker will be bringing his legendary DJ show to the grounds of Powderham Castle near Exeter before Basement Jaxx ’s headline performance on Friday July 4, with rising DJ Storm Mollison opening the party.

Craig and Storm join the line up, alongside the previously announced headline show from Duran Duran with special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC on Thursday July 3 at the newly launched...

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North Devon homeowner wins surprise 500l of heating oil for spring

Mr Peter Clark, a retired resident from Sheepwash, is looking forward to a warm and cosy spring with his wife thanks to winning 500 litres of heating oil in Moorland Fuels’ Cosy Heating Club free quarterly oil draw.

Commenting on his unexpected win, Peter said: "I had no idea I was even entered into the Cosy Heating Club draw, so when I got the call, it was a wonderful surprise! We go through a lot of heating oil, especially in the colder months, as my wife feels the chill in the evenings. Even now, with spring here, we still have the heating on because of the cold winds and chilly...

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Exe Sailing Club Awarded Prestigious Royal Yachting Association’s Pathway Club Status

<p>The Exe Sailing Club, in Exmouth, has just been awarded British Sailing Pathway Club status by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).&nbsp; One of only a few clubs in the South-West of England to have received the recognition, it rewards the club’s high quality commitment to inspiring junior sailors to have fun, develop great fundamentals and embrace a lifelong love of sailing.&nbsp; To further emphasise the club’s success in these areas, as the recognition was announced, America’s Cup and Sail GP sailor Ben Cornish was back at the club where he first started sailing as a...

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Devon dogs project receives national recognition for best advice

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Posted: Mon, 03/31/2025 - 6:01pm

Devon Loves Dogs , a pioneering initiative dedicated to promoting responsible dog walking, has been nationally recognised by the Forestry Commission for its outstanding efforts in educating dog walkers on protecting wildlife and natural habitats while they enjoy the countryside.

The project, which has been a game-changer in harmonising dog walking with environmental preservation, focuses on creating a positive experience for dogs, dog walkers and nature. Its educational focus not only helps dog owners enjoy scenic outdoor spaces with their pets, but also actively involves them in...

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Roof mounted solar panels with football training in the background

Exeter City Football Club’s training ground has switched to solar power

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Mon, 03/31/2025 - 4:23pm

Exeter City Football Club’s training ground has switched to solar power - thanks to Devon County Council’s ‘Green Impact Fund’ and installation by electrical engineering specialists EX2 Group. ECFC has lofty ambitions within the English Football League’s ‘Green Clubs’ scheme and also has its sights set on becoming a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework later this year. Exeter-based EX2 Group’s specialist division Eco-Tech have installed 108 solar panels on the roof of the Grecians’ Cliff Hill training ground. The solar power system will generate more than 40MWh each...

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Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert raises over £800 for Force Cancer Charity

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s recent Mozart concert at Exeter Cathedral has raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity in the city. The event on 15 March, which featured the renowned London Mozart Players and an impressive line-up of soloists including Devon-born violin virtuoso Joel Munday, received a retiring collection totalling £839 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s chosen charity, Force.

FORCE Cancer Charity Chief Executive Kate Few-Singh said: “We are extremely grateful to Exeter Philharmonic Choir for putting on this concert as part of the Lord Mayor’s charity fundraising...

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Browns Brasserie & Bar Exeter launches new spring menu

Newly refurbished Browns Brasserie & Bar Exeter launches a brand new seasonal menu specially for springtime that celebrates British brasserie classics.

Crafted with care, the Browns menus showcase British favourites and move with the seasons.

Dishes such as Prawn Cocktail, Sherry Trifle and Coronation Cauliflower celebrate quintessentialnBritish fare while Pea & asparagus risotto and Pulled lamb shepherd’s pie, followed by Bramley apple and rhubarb crumble are seasonal creations specially designed with spring in mind.

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