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New children's library opens in Exeter

After months of building work, the new children’s library in Exeter is now open to the public. The Clore Children's Library features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.

The new dedicated sensory space aims to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorders. Created in collaboration with specialists  Aurora , part of the Osborne Technologies group. The space features a lift to ensure all...

Flybe brings back Exeter to Glasgow route

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced the return of direct flights to and from Glasgow as part of its 2015-16 Winter programme, operating four days a week and effective for travel between 25 October 2015 and 26 March 2016.

One way fares are from £34.99 including taxes and charges.

Exeter Airport’s Managing Director, Matt Roach, said: “Although we have continued to have connectivity to Glasgow via Flybe’s Manchester hub, the return of this direct route is very welcome.

"Our passengers will enjoy a reduced travel time and this will further enhance...

Rivers on flood alert as heavy rain forecast

The Environment Agency has issued flood alert warnings for Devon's rivers as heavy rain is expected to hit the region.

Outbreaks of rain, which will be persistent and heavy at times, are expected to spread east across southern England during Wednesday morning.

Many parts of Devon have already seen large rainfall accumulations over the past few days and therefore this further rain may cause come minor local surface water flooding. Lightning may be an additional hazard.

The public should be aware that some local disruption to transport looks likely.

The Exeter...

Hospiscare needs your help

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 08/25/2015 - 11:29am

Can you help Hospiscare support their patients by giving some of your time?

Hospiscare needs more car drivers, complementary therapists and bereavement supporters to help patients attending the Exeter hospice and day centre.

“The nature of volunteering means that people come and go and currently we need to fill some gaps, “said Hospiscare’s Vicky Lachenicht who manages more than 1,000 volunteers for the local charity that supports patients and their families living with a terminal illness.

“Please contact us for a chat – you would be joining a team of dedicated...

Sunshine to return in time for Bank Holiday

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/25/2015 - 10:47am

There are early signs much of the UK will see an improvement in weather over the bank holiday weekend and this will last through much of next week, according to the Met Office.

Whilst rain and showers are likely across much of the country on Saturday and at first on Sunday, there are signs of an improvement from the west as we go through Sunday and Monday.

The change in the weather is being driven by the jet stream which is slowly moving south east whilst weakening significantly.

The presence of the strong jet across the UK at the beginning of the weekend brings...

Riding Lights serve up Baked Alaska in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/25/2015 - 10:33am

Baked Alaska: Time to Change the Temperature

Riding Lights Theatre Company comes to Exeter to serve up a sharp and deliciously comic slice of Baked Alaska - bringing interconnecting stories of the wild and unpredictable effects of climate change from the four corners of the earth.

Scientists, farmers, oil magnates, climate warriors, prophets, mothers, journalists and others just like you and me – we’re all in the mix and hungry for a recipe of hope. In the struggle over power, some sound the warming bell, some blow hot and cold, while others make a pudding of the planet....

City aiming for second cup upset

After dispatching League 1 Swindon Town at the County Ground in Round 1, Exeter City will head to Premier League Sunderland tonight for the next step in their Capital One Cup adventure.

The Mackems got their first point of the campaign this weekend as Jermain Defoe's goal cancelled out Swansea City's Bafetimbi Gomis's opener, but they have suffered defeats at the hand of Leicester City and Norwich City in their other early fixtures.

City striker Tom Nichols will fulfil an ambition when he lines up against his boyhood heroes on Tuesday night, but the Grecians are expected to...

Gender pay gap: Women working for free!

Women managers in the South West are effectively working for free an hour and a half every day, new gender pay gap data reveals.

The findings of an annual survey of 72,000 UK managers, published by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and salary specialist XpertHR, reveal that women working in equivalent full-time roles in the region earn 20% less than men, meaning that they are unpaid for 1h 30m a day – a total of 52 working days every year. This is compared to a national gender pay gap of 22%.

Analysis of the data from the 2015 National Management Salary Survey...

Fifth of SW parents feel lonely

Over a fifth (21 per cent) of parents in the South West feel lonely and isolated, regularly feeling cut off from friends and other sources of support, according to new findings released today by charity Action for Children.

The research has unearthed a shocking scale of loneliness that for nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of people in the region has become worse since becoming a parent. The importance of having a support network to rely on was also highlighted by parents the charity spoke to, with more than half (60 per cent) saying it is particularly important to have friends who...

More heavy rain forecast for Devon

The Met Office has issued another weather warning as further heavy downpours are expected to hit the South West tonight.

Outbreaks of rain, which will be persistent and heavy at times, are expected to spread east across southern England overnight and Wednesday morning.

Many parts of Devon have already seen large rainfall accumulations over the past few days and therefore this further rain may cause come minor local surface water flooding. Lightning may be an additional hazard.

The public should be aware that some local disruption to transport looks likely.

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The top spots in Exeter for a fashion shoot

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Tue, 08/25/2015 - 6:00am

Are you planning a fashion photo shoot and you want Exeter to serve as your backdrop?

Well, first off, you have picked a great place to be photographed in, or to host your photo shoot if you are going to be acting as the photographer rather than the model. This city has plenty of offer, from historical sites and gardens, to amazing architecture that speaks of the past and that can't be found anywhere else.

But what are the very best spots in Exeter for a fashion photo shoot? Continue reading for a list that can help you find the ideal location to get the photos you are...

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