Exeter

A permanent scheme to make Exeter’s Magdalen Road one-way is due to start early next year.

With popular independent shops and restaurants, the road became one-way temporarily in June 2020 to support social distancing and encourage cycling and walking.

And like many of the other one-way road trials along the new E9 cycle route, which connects the Newcourt/Pynes Hill area to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and city centre, councillors voted to keep the layout in the summer following a public consultation.

It found nearly 75 per cent of respondents agreed...

Residents across Devon and Somerset are being asked their views on the part of the council tax that covers fire and rescue.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, which covers fire and rescue services in the two counties, are encouraging residents to complete the annual council tax precept survey .

The survey asks residents to share their views on the service provided by their fire service and the level of precept they would pay to maintain these services.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is facing an annual reduction in Government funding while...

Exeter’s Local business community has come together to raise a smile for charity.

Ollie Jackson, Josh Butler, Raj Panchal and Andi Davies want to do something special for Children’s Hospice South West.

Funny business takes place at The Terrace in Exeter’s Queen Street Dinning on Thursday, October 13th from 18:30 in celebration of Children’s Hospice South West.

“It is a chance to bring together local businesses, volunteers and parents who want to support this amazing charity,” Josh said.

Winner of the prestigious Funny Women Award, Suzy Bennett is to headline...

Exeter’s historic Royal Clarence Hotel, destroyed in a fire six years ago, could finally be restored and turned into luxury flats.

The city council’s planning committee will consider the plans at a meeting next week, with officers recommending approval.

The iconic Grade II listed building, which dates back to 1769 and overlooks Exeter Cathedral, was ravaged by the blaze in October 2016 that started in neighbouring buildings and spread to the hotel.

A previous plan to build a 74-bedroom hotel on the site failed to materialise. It was then sold to Southwest...

Works for a new mixed-use development in Cranbrook, Exeter have commenced and were marked with an official ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday 29th September.

Located at the junction of Tillhouse Road and Court Royal, this much needed new town centre will include; a Morrisons supermarket, children’s day nursery, ribbon retail, residential apartments and a new market square.

Henry Davidson Developments Ltd (HDDL) are the company behind this important project and have partnered with local building contractor Acheson Construction Ltd who are delivering the construction...

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are over the moon because their much-loved Managing Director, Natasha Lazovic, has reached the final of the Social Care Leadership Awards 2022. She has been shortlisted in the prestigious Executive Care Home Leader category.

Organised by Care Talk magazine, the Social Care Leadership Awards are designed to showcase excellence in senior leadership in the social care sector. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square on Wednesday 19th October 2022.

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Music for All’s flagship event ‘Learn to Play’ is back this year offering allcomers – either new or returning musicians – a chance to experience a free 10–15-minute taster lesson at Music Room in Exeter on the 8th and 9th October 2022.

Held in venues across the UK, ‘Learn to Play’ opens up opportunities for anyone wanting to pick up an instrument for the first time or would like a chance to return to making music by inspiring and encouraging the next generation of musicians of all ages and abilities.

Recent reports have shown that music has been crucial for many people...

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair, 3 times winner of Best Vintage Fair at the National Vintage Awards, will be returning to EXETER CORN EXCHANGE on OCTOBER 9TH with the very best autumnal goodies!

Lou Lou’s vintage fair prides itself on hand selecting only the best traders in the UK specialising in a range of vintage clothing, accessories, jewellery and homeware from the 1930s – 1980s.

Event organiser Anna Lomas says “The vintage industry is exciting, stylish and nostalgic and we love that we’re a part of keeping these iconic fashions and eras alive. Now in its 14th year our event...

Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Business Event.

Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.

We are joined by Guest Speakers James Miles & Michael Tilston from The Mortgage Quarter in Exeter. They'll be sharing their industry insight using a fun quiz to give Exeter's property professionals an update on the property market and mortgage industry.

Quayside Distillery is also offering distillery tours to all attendees to allow people to learn all about their innovative...