Prepare for a good old-fashioned dose of Christmas cheer as Redrow South West launches their latest showroom in Exeter, St Michael’s Meadow, on the 26th of November, with a traditional Christmas-themed event in collaboration with the John Lewis design team.
The community event in Alphington celebrates the opening of the showrooms of this new development, St Michael’s Meadow, and is guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of all those that attend. Local school (insert school) will treat guests to carol singing , within a John Lewis-dressed Christmas showroom, complete with a...
Local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI), is seeking views on how it can work together with other charities to best support people during the cost- of-living crisis.
The charity works in Exeter and across Devon, helping people facing poverty, inequality and homelessness to get their lives back on track. It does this by involving them in community projects to improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, increase their sense of belonging and provide skills to help them succeed in life.
ECI, along with other charities, will face increased demand over the...
The first phase of a bespoke new housing development in the popular St. Leonards area of Exeter has launched.
The significant development of St. Leonards Quarter – Acorn Property Group’s first Exeter based project – will see 146 new open market and affordable homes brought to the area.
Situated less than a mile outside of the city centre, the development is designed for first time buyers, professionals, families and downsizers, and has already received extremely high levels of interest from potential buyers.
The properties, which range from one to five–bedroom...
Following the success of A Scarf for Lewy (in which a 1600-metre/one mile scarf was wrapped seven times around the entire circumference of the Royal Albert Hall in London), a special event took place at Green Tree Court Care Home in Exeter last week (3rd November).
Green Tree Court played a crucial role in the project, acting as the delivery hub for over 1000 scarves that were sent from all round the UK and further afield such as the USA and Ireland. Dozens of parcels arrived each week for several months.
To mark the project and thank those involved, the care home held...
Devon’s residents are invited to give their views on Devon County Council’s (DCC) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Strategy from today (Wednesday 9 November).
It’s a major part of a larger strategy to reduce carbon emissions from on-road transportation which accounts for 30 per cent of all the county’s carbon emissions.
From 2030 the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles is expected to end - the draft Devon Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy sets out how and where DCC will need to intervene to deliver the needed infrastructure to increase the uptake of electric vehicles...
A series of improvements have opened at Pinhoe rail station to better integrate rail with other sustainable transport options.
The station now has a new northern car park with 14 parking spaces, with some electric vehicle charging points (which should go live by the end of this month) and two additional designated disabled bays.
It also has 12 secure cycle lockers which can be rented (see more details on the Travel Devon webpages ). The southern car park features an electric Co Bikes station, enabling people to make the most of the cycle links through quiet residential...
Following the launch of the Volunteer Responder Scheme (VRS) earlier this year clinicians have already responded to 41 cases and made a lifesaving difference.
Devon Air Ambulance Specialist and Advanced Paramedics in Critical Care not only dedicate their work to bringing advanced care to patients in time-critical situations, but they are also donating their free time to the cause as part of a 12-month trial Volunteer Responder Scheme launched in May this year.
Over the past five months, volunteer clinicians have responded to over 40 incidents , many of which were life-...
Amazon has launched its latest analysis of the company’s regional investment across the UK. The 2022 Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub shows that the company has invested more than £140 million in Devon since 2010.
The Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub provides regional data on jobs created by Amazon locally, the number of regional independent small businesses supported by the company, the level of economic activity driven by Amazon’s investments and the export sales recorded last year by small businesses in Devon selling on Amazon.
Doucet head chef David Knapman will be at The Sidwell Street Cafe in Exeter for three lunches this winter cooking a menu inspired by local produce and local recipes.
After growing up in Devon, David has spent 15 years working in some of the world’s top restaurants, including six years at The Fat Duck and most recently two years in France at the 3-Michelin star Maison Lameloise.
David and the Doucet team will be serving a 3-course lunch menu priced at £35 on Sunday 20 November, Sunday 4 December and Sunday 18 December.
By Lindsay Lucas, CEO of Exeter-based data and software specialist, Software Solved
The UK technology industry is growing at a rapid rate and globally recognised for its pioneering innovations in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). According to Tech Nation’s 2021 Scale Ratio Report , Exeter was a key tech hub to watch in 2021, along with Belfast and Dundee. The scale indicates the areas in the UK which have the highest potential for growth.
The region has become a hub for tech excellence, turning over £2.4 billion annually, housing big...
