Improved road crossings should be installed around Exeter’s new leisure centre and bus station, according to the Green Party.
Andy Ketchin, the party’s campaigner in Newtown and St Leonard’s, has called on the city and county councils to make changes to ensure the safety of people walking and cycling to and from St Sidwell’s Point, the bus station, Vue cinema and the job centre.
In particular, he wants to see improved crossings in Cheeke Street, Paris Street and Western Way and has launched an online survey to gather views about the difficulties people face when walking...
Nisa Cullompton , Londis Pinhoe Road and Premier RIvermead are joining forces with 30–60 minute delivery service, Snappy Shopper, to offer a 1p Blue Monday bundle on 16th January , as a means to cheer up customers on the saddest day of the year.
Customers will be able to purchase a bundle including Pepsi Max, Doritos, Haribo, Cadbury Dairy Milk and a Pot Noodle, all for a penny, saving around £10 vs. when buying products individually. To redeem the bundle, customers need to download the Snappy Shopper app and place an order at their local store, then 30 – 60 minutes later the...
Leading housebuilder, Redrow is throwing open its doors to host a series of educational events across its developments to help those looking to move to an energy-efficient new home this year, helping them save up to £2600 annually.
Between Saturday 14th January and Sunday 22nd January 2023, prospective customers will be able to understand the energy costs that could be saved with better Energy Performance Certificate ratings, and how the Government’s sustainability and environmental targets will impact them as homeowners.
Prospective homebuyers will also be able to use...
Exeter based firm Westcountry Payroll is excited to announce that it will now be operating under the new trading name Astria Precision Payroll Limited .
The refreshed Astria brand aligns with its objective of delivering comprehensive, reliable, and efficient payroll management services to its clients.
Westcountry Payroll was established in 1996. The business has since grown and evolved, and now manages payroll for over 300 businesses across the UK. The name Astria, meaning goddess of precision, represents the company’s high level of accuracy as well as its wider reach...
Leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone, is inviting local retirees to celebrate the Official Opening of its new Retirement Living Plus development, Pym Court in Topsham on Thursday 12th January.
Those who come along to the event, which is taking place between 11am until 3pm, will be joined by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Yolonda Henson, and Richard Pym CBE, after whom the Exeter Road development is named.
Guests will be able to enjoy a glass of fizz and find out more about how a high quality, low maintenance apartment in a first-...
Olly’s Future has trained 120 first year students at the University of Exeter Medical School in suicide prevention skills to help friends and future patients who are thinking of suicide.
Since 2021, the charity has delivered Dr SAMS (Suicide Awareness to Medical Students) to 1,162 students at medical schools across the UK as part of the core curriculum. More and more medical schools are signing up for this life-saving initiative.
The charity’s vision is a world where no young person loses their life to suicide and was born out the tragedy of Founder and Chair Ann Feloy...
Three University of Exeter researchers are among the first bright minds to be appointed to the new UK Young Academy network under the prestigious Royal Society.
Dr Jane Masoli, Professor G.J. Melendez-Torres and Dr Ricardo Safra de Campos have all been successful in their recent applications. The UK Young Academy connects and develops talented individuals in the early years of their career from a wide range of sectors so they can collaborate to make a difference in the world. It is the first UK-wide network, bringing together researchers, innovators, clinicians, professionals,...
EXIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology), the STEMM initiative from Exeter Chamber is hosting its first quarterly event of 2023 at the Barnfield Theatre on Thursday 2nd February 2023, from 8.30am – 11am. The Exeter Chamber subgroup is running a series of events throughout the year, focussing on the journey to Net Zero from a business perspective.
The first in the series of events, titled, Next Steps to Net Zero will offer practical solutions for businesses to achieve their Net Zero goals.
The event welcomes industry experts from across the city, including...
Snappy Shopper works with retailers to serve local customers within 30–60 minutes
From Wednesday 11 January, Snappy Shopper are partnering with multiple convenience stores, launching an Exeter pilot to offer local customers 30–60 minute grocery and alcohol delivery at in-store prices.
The stores participating are:
Nisa Cullompton, Cullompton
Londis Pinhoe Road, Exeter
Premier Hoopern Street, Exeter
Premier Rivermead & Post Office, Exmouth
All stores are offering new customers £9 off their first order over £10*...
The local branch of Samaritans is encouraging people across Exeter and East Devon to reach out to someone they care about for a cuppa and a catch up for Brew Monday - that’s January 16, the third Monday of January.
Volunteers from the branch will be out in force, with tea bags and cups, at six stations in the area: Exeter St David’s, Exeter Central, Exmouth, Dawlish, Tiverton Parkway and Okehampton.
The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’ but the charity is highlighting that many people have year-round issues...
