Exeter

Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter was delighted to welcome some very special feathered visitors for the day recently, when some magnificent birds of prey came to visit.

Residents were given the opportunity to get up close to the impressive birds, along with learning more about the history and characteristics of the different breeds, as part of a very special animal therapy session.

The birds were brought in by David Buncle from Westcounty Falconry, who shared his great passion and knowledge of these birds with everyone, and many of the residents were absolutely...

An Exeter building company has fought off competition across the South West to scoop up two gongs at a prestigious industry awards event.

Dale Chadwick Carpentry and Construction Ltd picked up the accolades at the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) 2023 South West Master Builder Awards, sponsored by Openreach and hosted by comedian Aurie Styla, held at Winchester’s Norton Park Hotel on Friday 17 March.

The awards recognise excellence in the region’s small and medium-sized construction companies and are run by the FMB, the largest trade association in the UK...

A pioneering boatbuilding firm is relocating to East Devon to manufacture components for the UK’s first fully electric workboat and charging station, in a move which will secure 30 local jobs.

Coastal Workboats Limited (CWL) will be building their new HQ and advanced manufacturing site at Honiton’s Heathpark Industrial Estate. The move, which supports East Devon District Council’s ambitions to address the climate emergency by promoting clean growth, was guided by EDDC's Economic Development team.

Councillor Paul Hayward, EDDC’s Portfolio Holder for Economy and Assets,...

Over one in 10 Exeter adults have seen their marriage end in divorce, a new study has revealed.

New statistics from the ONS show that 10.73% of over 16s have divorced from their husband or wife.

The rate is above the national average, while 38.9% of Exeter residents have never married and 42.5% are currently married or in a civil partnership.

To view how Exeter’s divorce rate compares with the rest of the UK, click here .

A leading family law expert believes those people who are divorcing are completing the process in a more amicable way than in...

InExeter is pleased to announce the Markets Programme for 2023, which will feature the Fore Street Flea and the return of The Exeter Independent Market.

The Exeter Independent Market is set to take place monthly from April through September, following its successful debut on Cathedral Green in July 2022. With the support of Exeter Cathedral and organised by Markets Manager Lottie Stanley, the market will feature over 60 stalls on the steps at the front of the Cathedral and the West Front. The market will also showcase a new curated ‘suitcase pitch’ area, live music, and street...

Sovereign has secured reserved matters planning approval for 69 affordable homes at Taverners Field on the edge of Exeter, Devon. It paves the way for the housing association to build the first homes using its range of new house types.

Detailed planning consent was received at the end of last year, and with work now able to start, contractors are expected to be on site shortly.

These mixed-tenure homes will be the first built to Sovereign’s new house specification. By exceeding national spaces standards, incorporating increased storage, and promoting lots of natural...

A local charity is calling on everyone in the local area to help its fundraising - without giving a penny.

That’s because the Exeter, Mid and East Devon branch has signed up to a new online service called easyfundraising.

As its name suggests, it’s a simple way of raising money when you shop online.

Easyfundraising has partnered with around 7,000 major shopping brands and if you shop at any of those brands online, you can secure a percentage donation to the local Samaritans - and it’s the shop that pays, not you.

Every time you shop online that brand...

Over forty individuals slept out at St James Park, home of Exeter City Football Club to raise money and awareness for a local charity on Friday 17th March.

Families and friends ditched their beds and spent a night under the stars to raise funds for Julian House. The charity supports over 1,600 people in over 40 projects across the South-West who are facing homelessness, escaping domestic abuse, refugees and more.

Temperatures dropped and there were intermittent rain showers as people bedded down for the night with just sleeping bags, roll mats and cardboard to keep warm...

A retired taxi driver, from Exeter, who matched five numbers plus the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on Saturday 4 March 2023 to scoop a windfall of £1,000,000 now plans to hit the open road once more.

The lucky man, Steve Glover (73), is wasting no time with those plans and will be swapping Devon for the Highlands of Scotland - a place he fell in love with when he was based there with the RAF. But his move will be something of a movable feast.

Steve said, “I don’t have a definite spot in Scotland that I want to call home just yet so I’m buying a motorhome which will be my...

Communities are being called on to nominate their ‘wildlife heroes’ for an award this autumn which will celebrate the work of groups and individuals across Devon who gone above and beyond to tackle the ecological emergency.

Wild About Devon is a Devon Local Nature Partnership initiative focusing on supporting local communities to restore and improve habitats for nature across our diverse landscapes. Support is given through advice, signposting, networking platforms, and via the grant scheme.

There are so many communities, schools, groups, and individuals around Devon...