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Ghostly Nights Named Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West

Ghostly Nights, the South West’s leading paranormal events company, has been officially recognised as the Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West, celebrating its authentic and immersive ghost-hunting experiences.

With autumn nights drawing in and Halloween around the corner, Ghostly Nights offers the perfect alternative night out. Guests can step inside historic venues - from manor houses to prisons - and take part in real paranormal investigations using professional equipment.

“This award is a huge honour” says Will Hodges, founder of Ghostly...

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Students in the current unstimulating play space at the Deaf Academy

Fundraising appeal will support young Deaf students

The Deaf Academy has launched a £60,000 fundraising appeal to transform its outdoor space into a vibrant, inclusive sensory play area tailored to its Deaf students with complex additional needs.

The current play area is outdated, uninspiring, and unsuitable for the Academy’s students. It was originally created for early years children, so the existing equipment does not meet the current students’ developmental and sensory requirements. The planned new space will provide an environment that supports their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing, helping them to learn, regulate,...

New Arena Set to Open in Spring 2025 Announces First Acts

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 03/07/2025 - 1:20am

A new arena is set to open near Exeter in early Summer 2025. The Arena Torquay is located on the English Riviera and promises a dynamic space for both music and event lovers. The area is set to host local acts as well as international headliners while supporting the current demand for more live entertainment.

The Increase in Demand for Live Entertainment

Technological advancements have helped to make live events more in-demand than ever before. With advanced lighting, sound systems, and even live-streaming, it is now possible to make live and online experiences much more...

Matford Brook Academy Opens Revamped Library Space on World Book Day

Matford Brook Academy, (MBA) marked World Book Day on Thursday, 6th March, with a variety of exciting activities designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading. This year’s theme, “Read Your Way,” encouraged children to explore reading in a personal, enjoyable manner, helping them discover how books can be a fun and rewarding part of their lives.

World Book Day is a global initiative aimed at promoting the enjoyment of reading for pleasure. The charity behind it works to ensure that every child has access to books and encourages schools and communities to make reading a social,...

Roots for the Future – Cranbrook’s Commitment to Sustainability with 5,670 Trees to be Planted

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/06/2025 - 8:40pm

Cranbrook Town Council is proud to announce the ongoing success of its tree planting initiatives, which began in Winter 2024. By the end if this planting season, an additional 3,475 trees will have been added to Cranbrook Country Park, contributing to a total of 5,670 trees in the upcoming season. 20 native broadleaf species including Oak, Alder and Willow varieties, are part of a wider commitment to sustainability. Through the tree planting initiatives, the community is coming together to create a greener and healthier future.

The Town Council has successfully applied for two...

New flights from Exeter announced by regional airline

Loganair has announced changes to its Exeter schedule which introduce a new daily flight to Manchester as part of the regional airline’s growth plans.

The airline has confirmed that a new Exeter to Manchester flight will run daily, beginning 26 October. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £59.99, including a 15kg hold bag and 6kg cabin bag.

Luke Farajallah, chief executive officer at Loganair, said: "The addition of the Manchester to Exeter route to Loganair's extensive network across the UK and beyond further enhances connectivity for leisure and business travellers,...

British captain killed by ‘assassin’ in Egypt brought to life in new book by Exeter historian

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/05/2025 - 10:04pm

The mystery surrounding the death of a British Army captain at the hands of an ‘assassin’ in Egypt during the nineteenth century has been explored by a new piece of historical fiction, released this week.

Captain Charles Agnew, a cavalry officer with the 'Scarlet Lancers', was killed in 1873 in a tragedy shocking enough to be mentioned in Parliament.

His extraordinary life and the circumstances leading up to his death have rarely been explored, however, despite his being memorialised by a stone tablet inside Canterbury Cathedral.

But now, a postgraduate...

Final plots at popular Exeter development

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/05/2025 - 8:16pm

A development built by a five-star builder is nearing completion and potential customers are being urged to register their interest now before it’s too late.

There are only nine high-quality homes remaining at Cherrywood Grange in Tithebarn on the northeast outskirts of Exeter, where two, four, and five-bed homes remain for sale from £259,995.

The houses have been built by Persimmon Homes, one of Britain’s largest developers, which has a five-star ranking from the Home Builders Federation, meaning nine-in-ten customers would recommend them to a friend.

Just five...

West Country housebuilder boosts Tiverton homelessness charity with £1,471 donation

West Country housebuilder, Devonshire Homes, has presented its first donation to its charity of the year — the housing, debt and money advice charity, Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT).

CHAT based in Mid Devon, provides vital services to individuals and families facing housing insecurity and financial difficulties. The charity offers housing advice, tenancy support, and emergency assistance to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable members of the community receive guidance and practical support.

Devonshire Homes ’ first donation of £1471 will contribute to CHAT’s...

Edenstone and LiveWest start work on £30million housing scheme in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/02/2025 - 6:44am

WORK is underway to create 93 new homes in Exeter which will bring more than £1.5 million in vital community investment.

Under a joint venture, Edenstone Group and the largest housing association in the South West, LiveWest , will build 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across circa 10 acres of a 32-acre site off Spruce Close and Celia Crescent, Beacon Heath.

Vision of the future for Exeter

Edenstone Group operations director Chris Edge said: “There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes since we secured reserved matters approval to redevelop...

30 years in Exeter: Skipton Building Society reaffirms commitment with branch transformation

Skipton Building Society is celebrating 30 successful years in Exeter with the relaunch of its branch following a major refurbishment. Located at the heart of the city, Skipton has remained a trusted financial provider, helping members achieve their financial goals.

“We’ve seen many changes over the past 30 years, but our commitment to Exeter remains as strong as ever,” says Branch Manager Emma Smith. “ We’re proud to continue serving the community and helping people reach their financial milestones.”

At a time when many financial institutions are closing branches,...

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