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Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

Exeter College and Petroc have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger that would see two Devon colleges come together to form a new College Group.

If approved, the new organisation, the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), would serve more than 16,000 learners across Devon, employ nearly 2,000 staff and have a combined turnover exceeding £100 million.

The proposal is a voluntary merger, with neither college in any form of intervention. By combining their resources and expertise, the Colleges aim to create a stronger, more resilient group with...

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Sally Basker, chief executive of Exeter Science Park has been appointed chair of UKSPA

Exeter Science Park's Sally Basker appointed as Chair of UK Science Park Association

Sally Basker, Chief Executive of Exeter Science Park, has been appointed as Chair of the United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA).

The announcement followed the UKSPA Annual General Meeting, marking a significant milestone in Sally’s career as she steps into this influential role after previously serving as Vice Chair.

Sally said: “I’m honoured to have been appointed Chair of UKSPA and excited to collaborate with members, partners, and stakeholders to create opportunities across the UK’s Science Park sector.

“This is a pivotal moment for science and...

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Let's Rock Exeter announces 2025 line-up

The iconic 80s retro festival, Let's Rock, has unveiled its official line-up for summer 2025 at Let's Rock Exeter- and it's the best ever!

Part of the UK's most successful retro festival series, Let's Rock Exeter proudly announces that UK super-band, Squeeze will headline the festival next summer.

The stellar line-up also includes Matt Goss (Bros) for his first ever Let's Rock appearance, Kim Wilde, Go West, Bad Manners, Then Jerico, T-Pau, Jennie Bellstar, Pat Sharp, Thereza Bazar's Dollar, Owen Paul and many many more exciting 80s acts. Tickets start at just £39.50 and...

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Help support your ambulance service this festive season

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 8:14pm

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking local communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time.

The Trust has already been experiencing significant and sustained demand across its 999 services this winter - a position that is echoed by other health and care organisations locally, regionally, and nationally.

Traditionally, the time between Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest periods of the year for the service and in response to this, Trust leaders...

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Local care home donates to Exeter Foodbank

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 6:50pm

Cumberland Grange, a Barchester care home in Exeter, recently presented Exeter Foodbank with crates packed with food collected by the home.

Exeter Foodbank do a fantastic job supporting local families and the local community. Cumberland Grange wanted to do all they could to help this deserving charity, especially in these challenging times over the festive period.

Bethanie Cheffings, General Manager at Cumberland Grange said: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities. We have so many charitable residents here at Cumberland and when we...

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Stay safe behind the wheel this festive season

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 6:27pm

As we enter the holiday season Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding drivers to stay safe on our roads and not to consume drink or drugs if you are driving.

Many of you will be travelling on our roads to visit loved ones or attend festive events this week, the message from Devon and Cornwall Police is clear – if you are driving, do not drink any alcohol or consume any drugs.

Roads Policing Team Sergeant Owen Messenger said: “If you are driving and consuming alcohol or drugs you are risking your own life as well as the lives of other innocent road users.

“Our...

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Exeter shoppers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support more than 6,000 meals donated

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 5:53pm

Stores in Exeter have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection.

There were 6,159 meals’ worth of long-life food items donated at the collection between 25-30 November in large and Express stores.

Every item donated in Exeter provides much-needed support for charities FareShare and Trussell in the run-up to Christmas.

Donations to Trussell help food banks to provide emergency food parcels to people who cannot afford the essentials, while donations to FareShare support thousands of frontline local charities...

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Devon carers honoured for more than 1,000 years of dedicated service

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 5:13pm

Devon carers have been honoured for more than one thousand years of dedicated service to the Southern Healthcare care group.

The care home group, which has award-winning care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton, and Dawlish, invited 93 team members to an event celebrating long service for five, ten, 15, and 20 continuous years at the company.

Geoffrey Cox, managing director of Southern Healthcare, expressed his gratitude to the honorees, commending their passion and dedication, which helps create vibrant communities within their care homes.

He enthused: “Our...

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RGB serves up curry and care in support of Movembe

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 2:23pm

RGB Building Supplies recently hosted special curry evenings at local restaurants, treating customers and their friends to dinner as part of its “The Best Mate Curry Date” initiative.

The winners joined RGB staff for evenings of food and conversation, all in support of Movember and its mission to raise awareness about men’s health, with a particular focus on the mental health challenges faced by those in the construction industry.

The customers were selected to attend the evenings after taking part in RGB’s scratch-card competition. Each winner brought a friend to join...

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Cranbrook celebrates landmark milestone with the opening of Morrisons supermarket

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Posted: Thu, 12/19/2024 - 7:37pm

Cranbrook celebrates a landmark event, with its first large supermarket opening in the run up to Christmas and the town centre quickly taking shape.

The supermarket’s arrival is seen as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Cranbrook, which has been steadily developing since the first foundations were laid in 2011.

The new town has grown significantly, now having more than 3,000 homes. This number is expected to grow to around 8,000 homes with an eventual population of more than 20,000 people, making it one of the biggest towns in East Devon.

To date, other key...

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Jim rowing the Atlantic for FORCE

Former top cop rows Atlantic for FORCE

A former top Exeter policeman will spend Christmas Day in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean aboard a 38-foot boat.

Jim Nye (pictured above in red) is the ex Assistant Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall and is part of a 10-person crew rowing from Tenerife to Antigua.

They set off on December 1 are due to finish in mid-January nearly 3,000 gruelling miles, facing 20 foot waves and any help at least two days away.

Jim is raising money for FORCE and explains: “FORCE is an amazing local charity providing support to cancer sufferers and their families, including my...

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