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Western Power Distribution urges charities and community groups in Exeter to apply for funds to tackle holiday hunger this summer Charities, local councils and community groups in Devon can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support families struggling to feed their children over the summer holidays. It’s estimated that there were 3.9 million children living in poverty in the UK in 2020-21*. An increasing number of children could be facing holiday hunger this summer as families struggle to make ends meet in the face of the rising cost of living. During the school holidays, there is a...

Specsavers Exeter has put itself among the country’s leading eco-conscious opticians with the purchase of a £100,000 groundbreaking machine.

The forward-thinking Exeter opticians are the first among the nation’s Specsavers stores to invest in the specialised EasyFit Trend lens-edging machine, which can save up to one million litres of water a year.

Store director Emma Denham says: ‘We’re so pleased to have purchased this machine, enabling us to maintain our place among the country’s innovative opticians.

‘The machine means we can be kinder to the planet by...

Stepping out in the sunshine to provide hope for those affected by conflict and the climate crisis, Exeter Canal Walkers raise funds for Christian Aid Week A local group stepped out alongside Exeter Canal on Saturday 21st May, on a sponsored walk aiming to “give new hope” to those in Ukraine, Zimbabwe and around the world who are facing conflict and the climate crisis, in support of Christian Aid Week . Just one week earlier over £700 was collected at an ecumenical church service hosted by Sidwell Street Methodist Church, to mark the start of Christian Aid Week (15-21 May) in the city....

Home builder Redrow will be ‘throne’ its doors open to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with complimentary royal afternoon tea on offer in Exeter over the bank holiday weekend.

Visitors to Saxon Brook will be greeted with a celebratory atmosphere crowned off with patriotic red, white and blue decorations. Light refreshments will be served in the majestically styled sales centres and show homes on the 3rd and 4th of June.

Before the celebrations begin, Redrow will also bestow one lucky competition winner with an ultimate street party hamper, worth £1,000, to share...