A government scheme to make social housing tenants pay higher rents if they are earning more, has come under criticism from Exeter City Council.
The City Council has been critical of the Pay to Stay scheme which is due to be introduced from April 2017. The Council believes there should be greater freedom for local authorities to decide on the level of rents and not be dictated from by central government.
It is also critical of the scheme for ruling that any increased rents should be ploughed back to central government and not the City Council. The City Council has fed its...
Rugby clubs across England and Wales are benefiting from the legacy of Rugby World Cup 2015 through the distribution of equipment used during the Tournament.
Working closely with the RFU and WRU to ensure that as many clubs as possible are benefiting, 392 clubs in England and 45 clubs in Wales were offered equipment that was used at the venues, ranging from tables and chairs to fencing, lockers and bar furniture.
Managing Director of England Rugby 2015, Steve Brown, said: "We are pleased to be able to leave a Tournament legacy for clubs, schools and Team Bases around the...
A seasonal celebration of the hand-made, showcasing over 50 of the UK’s best contemporary designer-makers working in a variety of craft media. With a range of prices to suit everyone, MAKE 2015 is an excellent opportunity to buy an individual piece of craft this Christmas. In addition to the exhibition our shop has everything you need to decorate your home and choose the perfect gift as well as seasonal cards, wrapping and decorations. Also join BBC Get Creative's 'Hey Clay' campaign, with free porcelain modelling on 5 December.
The first anniversary of the Devon Delivers Ambassadors’ programme has been celebrated by Devon’s business community. A special event was held at Exeter Cathedral to mark a successful first year for the programme, which is part of Devon County Council’s inward investment campaign, while also celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week. Over 30 local businesses have signed up as Ambassadors in the programme’s first year, including Axminster Tools, Aero Stanrew, blur Group, Cosmic, Eagle One, Exeter Airport, Exeter Cathedral, Met Office, Simpleware, and the University of Exeter. More than 70...
A trader who travelled the country offering to clean householder’s carpets, including that of a vulnerable dementia sufferer, for rock-bottom prices before hiking his charges by up to 5,400 per cent has plead guilty to seven offences.
On 18th November, 2015 at Exeter Magistrates Court, just before a three day trial was scheduled to start, Mark Dudley of Humber Road, Ferndown, changed his pleas to guilty on four offences under the Fraud Act and three offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations.
All the offences related to either dishonestly failing...
Researchers at University of Exeter have developed a new test to help diagnoses diabetes, which they say will lead to more effective diagnosis and patient care.
Research published in the journal Diabetes Care, shows how a genetic test can help doctors to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in young adults.
With rising obesity levels it is sometimes difficult for doctors to distinguish between type 1 diabetes, which requires treatment with insulin injections and type 2 diabetes, which can be controlled through diet and weight loss. The Exeter team has devised a...
Where did Christmas come from and how have people celebrated it through the ages? Come along to our fun-packed Christmas workshop in the Pearson Education Centre to find out! From Christmas trees to carol-singing, discover where these Christmas traditions came from. Experience a Medieval and Victorian Christmas and make your own Christmas crafts to take home with you. Suitable for ages 6-12. £6 per child.
A budding student researcher is among the first from Exeter to secure a prestigious undergraduate placement at the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company.
Adam Harris, a BSc Medical Sciences student from the University of Exeter Medical School, has obtained a one year industrial placement at Eli Lilly’s UK base in Surrey.
Medical Sciences is a full-time undergraduate programme that incorporates an optional research placement year for students to get practical experience within a professional working environment. The programme is developed in consultation with industry...
Residents in Exminster are getting ready for Exminster Pre-school’s famous Santa Tour and Christmas Bazaar!
On Friday 4th December, Santa will tour the village in style, starting at the Stowey Arms at 4.30pm, stopping at Coffee on the Corner for mulled wine and mince pies at 5pm, then on to the Royal Oak for the grand finale.
This will be followed by the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 5th December, from 2-4pm at Victory Hall in Exminster. Children will have the chance to visit Santa in his Grotto, make Christmas crafts and take part in festive games. There will also be a...
