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Stagecoach SW, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council team up to improve customer experience with city wide CCTV

Stagecoach South West has this year, strengthened its partnerships with Devon County Council and Exeter City Council in relation to the joint efforts to prevent and tackle antisocial behaviour in and around Exeter’s bus station, improving safety and the overall customer experience by providing greater visibility and linking its CCTV system to the city-wide network.

This further integration means that all bus station footage is now monitored 24/7 by the Exeter City Council CCTV control team, ensuring a rapid response to any incidents. If an issue is detected, the appropriate...

Horrible Histories Live on Stage brings two fun-packed shows to Exeter

Families in are in for a historical treat as Horrible Histories Live on Stage arrives in town at Exeter's Northcott Theatre from the 29th May through to the 1st June with Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians! These two horrible productions will take audiences on a wildly entertaining journey through history, packed with outrageous facts, larger-than-life characters and featuring spectacular eye-popping 3D special effects that will leave the whole family spellbound.

Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians are two separate, must-see shows that bring history to life in all its gruesome...

Exeter Cathedral School Teacher Races to World Record

The Director of Sport at Exeter’s oldest school has run himself into the record books at the London Marathon. Just 6 days after completing the Boston Marathon, USA.

The Director of Sport at Exeter’s oldest school has run himself into the record books.

James Kelly, a Year 3 class teacher and whole-school Director of Sport and PE at the city-centre Cathedral School, ran the 45th London Marathon on Sunday. At the finish line, he and his brother and sister were presented with an official Guinness World Record certificate for Fastest Marathon By Three Siblings (Mixed)....

A group of volunteers with their guide dog pups in training stand in front of the Exeter Picturehous

Guide dog puppies enjoy special training trip to Exeter Picturehouse as charity appeals for more volunteers

Authored by emma.tucker
Posted: Fri, 05/02/2025 - 7:55pm

A group of 10 guide dog puppies have enjoyed a special visit to Exeter Picturehouse, as part of their important socialisation training.

The local pups from sight loss charity Guide Dogs visited the cinema on Tuesday 29 April.

They enjoyed watching The Penguin Lessons on the big screen, exploring the seating areas and visiting the cinema café.

Each pup was accompanied by their volunteer Puppy Raiser, who looks after them until they are just over a year old, before they will move to a Guide Dogs’ centre to start their formal training.

Volunteer Puppy Raisers...

Jay Rosa performs at Exeter City FC as part of Huge Charity EFL Tour

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:27pm

In the world of football, there are many ways to shine and make a difference. One individual who is capturing hearts and attention across England is Jay Rosa, a talented football freestyler who is on a mission to perform at every football league stadium in the country in support of Mental Health.

Jay performed at Exeter City Football Club on Friday, where he entertained crowds of up to 7000 spectators during the half-time interval.

Jay Rosa embarked on his EFL Tour in January 2023 with a vision to showcase his amazing football freestyle skills on the pitch at various...

Spectacle of Colour: Freemasons Commemorate VE Day’s 80th Anniversary at Exeter Cathedral

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 8:01pm

Freemasons from across the South West will come together in a historic and visually striking event at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday, 8th May, to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe.

This significant gathering will bring together Freemasons from Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, joined by national heads of Freemasonry, for a special Evensong hosted by the Dean of Exeter Cathedral, Very Reverend Jonathan Greener.

A moment of particular note will be the first public parade in almost a decade of Freemasons wearing their traditional...

Libraries in Devon get their very own reading challenge this summer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 7:55pm

Children across Devon are going to be able to take a Deep Sea Adventure at their local library this summer as Libraries Unlimited launch their very own reading challenge.

Based on the charity's popular reading challenge for five to twelve-year-olds ‘The Secret Book Quest’, The Summer Book Quest sees beloved characters Pip, Zena and Libro head off on a new adventure. The theme for the first year is The Deep Sea Adventure, based on the Underwater Zone in The Secret Book Quest.

The aim with creating this unique quest, is to engage as many children as possible in reading...

Devon CPRE workshop to steer town and parish councils through the complex planning process

Devon CPRE, the only charity that protects Devon’s countryside from inappropriate development, is holding a special workshop in Tiverton on 20 May to help town and parish councils achieve the best planning outcomes for their local community.

Experienced independent Planning Consultant Jo Widdecombe will guide local councillors through the complexities of the planning process and explain what it’s important for them to know when they respond to applications.

Devon CPRE Director Penny Mills says, “How town and parish councils respond, as consultees in the planning process,...

Weather Forecasts Impact Devon Tourism

Authored by tomdummer
Posted: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:17am

With Woolacombe only a short drive away from Exeter, this makes one of the UK’s best beaches easily accessible for those living in Devon’s capital city. However, with the UK weather typically being temperamental this can lead to hesitation from families when it comes to staycation commitments. Misleading forecasts can also cause Devon businesses to potentially miss out on millions of business.

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks were interested in finding out if the Met Office weather forecasts actually tie up with the actual rainfall in Woolacombe on the day.

The Met Office got the...
Sammy Jenkins ACE apprentice

Award for EX2 Group Apprentice

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Tue, 04/29/2025 - 4:31pm

Exeter College student recognised for dedication and skills development

EX2 Group is proud to celebrate the achievement of one of its rising stars, Sammy Jenkins, who was named ACE Apprentice last term by Exeter College.

Currently working toward a Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship, Sammy has been recognised for embodying Exeter College’s ACE values (Ambition, Collaboration, and Energy).

Sammy works four days a week with the expert engineering team at EX2 Group, supporting a variety of high-profile projects across the South West....

Sarah Birbeck has joined the team at Exeter Science Park as Digital Marketing and Events Executive

New appointment at Exeter Science Park

Exeter Science Park has welcomed a new member to its team.

Sarah Birbeck has joined the organisation as Digital Marketing and Events Executive, a role which will see her promoting Exeter Science Park to external audiences, as well as providing opportunities and creating events for the Park’s growing community.

Sarah brings a wide variety of marketing experience to Exeter Science Park , having worked in similar roles in charity, tourism, theatre and clothing industries.

Jason Buck, Senior Business Development Manager at Exeter Science Park, said: “It is fantastic to...

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