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Loganair set to launch new service from Exeter

Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is gearing up to launch a new route from Exeter to Manchester.

The new route is part of Loganair’s growing network from the airport adding to the existing seven services it offers from the base including Newcastle, Isle of Man and Edinburgh.

Starting on 26 October, the new service will introduce frequent flights between the two cities before moving to a daily service from March 2026.

With Loganair’s code sharing agreement with BA, it opens up endless possibilities for international travel on a single ticket,...

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Winners receive prizes in Stay at Home Wildlife Photography Competition

The competition was launched to lift people’s spirits during the third national lockdown

The winners of a wildlife at home photography competition that attracted nearly 100 entries, have received their prizes.

The competition, organised by Exeter City Council and Devon Wildlife Trust, proved very popular, drawing a total of 93 entries from amateur photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. The standard of entries was exceptional, with dozens of stunning images.

In the end it was David Flint’s close-up of a garden dragonfly in his conservatory that impressed judges the most...

Exeter ranked 63rd in the world in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

The University of Exeter’s commitment to sustainability and tackling inequality on the global stage has been recognised in the latest influential rankings.

The University has been ranked 63rd in the world in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings , released today (April 21st 2021).

The rankings, established in 2019, measure universities’ overall impact through their work in meeting the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.

The overall ranking is produced based on institutions’ data for SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals, plus their...

Stobart Air unveils new routes from Exeter and Newquay

New flights to Dublin and Belfast announced

Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional routes, has today (Tuesday, 20 April) added two new routes to its network, connecting England’s southwestern coast with the island of Ireland.

The new Exeter Airport (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB) route will initially operate four times weekly, on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, commencing on 30 August.

The new Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) to Belfast City Airport (BHD) will initially operate three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, commencing on 28 June....

Exeter author unites with UK writers to lift lockdown spirits

Local author to launch first fiction book

Bestselling author and breast cancer survivor, Emma Davis, 41, from Exeter, is set to launch her first fiction book as part of an extraordinary collection of short stories, ‘Connections’- which brought together 23 writers from across the country during lockdown.

Spearheaded by award-winning book publisher, Fuzzy Flamingo, ‘Connections’ is a captivating short story compilation originally created to provide professional and amateur writers with an escape from the reality of lockdown life, using writing as a tool to get them through...

Dance in your pants to help men with cancer!

A South West charity is calling on people in Devon to dance, sing and play music in their pants to raise money to help local men with testicular cancer.

It’s the “Men In Pants” campaign from It’s in the Bag Cancer Support. The campaign is running throughout April, which is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

Supporters, known as “Testicle Defenders”, post a video of themselves doing the special Men In Pants dance, or singing/playing the Men In Pants song, or both, and donate £3 to the charity.

They’re hoping to make the 30-second dance into the next viral craze...

3,000 mile solo row across the Atlantic Ocean

Good day to you all.

In December 2023 I am setting off to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean solo.

I will be rowing 2 hours on and 2 hours off 24 hours a day for up to 90 days.

Previous rowers have suffered hallucinations from sleep deprivation and I am sure I will have salt sores on my hands, feet and derrière. In last year's challenge several boats capsized (although the boat is designed to self right) and some had their hulls pierced by Blue Marlin ( swordfish) hunting Tuna.

I am using this platform to raise monies for my two chosen charities...

Muck on country roads caused by vehicles carrying liquid digestate to ADs (photo: Devon CPRE)

Massive lagoon and expansion of industrial anaerobic digesters has to stop

Devon CPRE believes the expansion of anaerobic digesters (ADs) has to be curtailed to protect rural communities and the countryside, as fourteen villages and hamlets join forces to protest against development plans for an industrial-scale lagoon near Upton Pyne. This facility will act as a massive storage and distribution centre west of Exeter for liquid digestate, a by-product of ADs.

Devon CPRE, the leading campaigner for the protection of Devon's rural environment, says that the AD sector in the county is out of control. The result is a rise in pollution incidents, damage to...

Building a 3D App? Try These 3D Design and Sketching Tools

Gone are the days when people link 3D designs with movies and games. With the advent of augmented reality and virtual reality, 3D designs are widely used in different industries, including 3D printing, game development, animation, education, health, eCommerce, architecture, manufacturing, industrial design, and much more. Now, 3D designs are gradually becoming an essential part of mobile app development to build AR/VR apps.

Brands are now focusing on building 3D applications to provide advanced solutions to their target audience. 3D technology provides companies with diverse...

FoodCycle will be serving up free meals to The Exeter community

Food charity to launch new project providing free meals to the Exeter community

FoodCycle , the charity that fights food poverty and loneliness will be serving up free meals to the community through their Project, FoodCycle Exeter which will transition into a Cook & Collect service on 27th April.

Serving up free takeaway meals every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm this vital service aims to provide food and conversation to local communities across the country. With the additional aim of reducing food waste, FoodCycle volunteers create nutritious meals from surplus food. The meals are open to all, and guests range from low-income families, people affected...

Over £1 million pledged to youth groups

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes South West has launched a £1million charity giveaway to support young people across Britain.

The Building Futures scheme aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three categories – education & arts, health and sport.

Robert Hart, managing director for Persimmon Homes South West, said: “Young people are at the heart of all our futures, and we are fortunate to be able to provide support and help create positive outcomes through our Building Futures campaign.

“We will make donations from £1,000 to £100,...

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Loganair set to launch new service from Exeter

Winners receive prizes in Stay at Home Wildlife Photography Competition

Exeter ranked 63rd in the world in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Stobart Air unveils new routes from Exeter and Newquay

Exeter author unites with UK writers to lift lockdown spirits

Dance in your pants to help men with cancer!

3,000 mile solo row across the Atlantic Ocean

Massive lagoon and expansion of industrial anaerobic digesters has to stop

Building a 3D App? Try These 3D Design and Sketching Tools

Food charity to launch new project providing free meals to the Exeter community

Over £1 million pledged to youth groups

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