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Exclusive Exeter residential development to offer city's first concierge service

LUXURY city living is set to reach new heights at an exclusive new development in Exeter with the launch of a professional concierge service for all residents.

For those residing at the prestigious Dean Clarke House apartments on Southernhay, a concierge will be on hand to offer a range of ways to assist in the smooth running of their everyday lives.

It is the first time a service of its kind has been offered in Exeter and it is set to raise the bar of luxury living standards in the city.

"Having a concierge to hand is the ultimate luxury, complementing the...

Happy Pancake Day - Fun Fact #6

Authored by Gourmandine
Posted: Tue, 03/04/2014 - 7:23am

Today is pancake Day - 10% off all Crepe/Pancake orders at Gourmandine!

Come and support our Team, and help raise money for Dream-a-Way at the World Pancake Racing Championships in Princesshay

Pancake fact #6 - It is estimated Brits will use 52 million eggs on Pancake Day, almost 22 MILLION more than a regular day!

Pancake fact #5 - The most watched pancake video on YouTube is of Pingu and has over 13 million views! (See video below).

Pancake fact #4 - The highest stack of pancakes according to the Guiness book of World Records was made up of 60 huge...

Schedule delayed at noisy Exeter plant

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/03/2014 - 5:09pm

Following last week’s steam blowing at the Exeter Energy from Waste plant, which generated significant noise, work is underway to mitigate the sound before the schedule resumes.

Before the plant can go into operation, steam is blown through the pipework to dislodge any grit or dust that could otherwise catch in the turbines. This is a completely safe procedure, and has to happen several times to ensure the pipework is completely clear. It does not form part of normal operating procedures.

Engineers on site are exploring a range of options, with the result that the schedule...

Public consultation for Sidmouth beach plan

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 03/03/2014 - 4:47pm

Sidmouth's Beach Management Plan project team are holding a drop-in session at Sidmouth Sailing club next Thursday, 6 March, from 3pm to 7pm.

The public are invited to drop in at any time between 3pm and 6.30pm to learn more about the initiative, to give their views and provide local knowledge and information so the project team is properly informed.

The aims of the EDDC-sponsored project are to make sure Sidmouth's sea defences are performing as expected and to consider what needs to be done to reduce the rate of erosion at East Beach.

Before the project team can...

Topsham sandbags to be collected

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/03/2014 - 3:23pm

People in Topsham are being asked to keep roads clear of parked vehicles when the City Council collects its sandbags on Friday (7 March). The bags were used in Topsham during the recent bad weather, helping to prevent more than 40 properties from flooding.

The local authority will be sending a lorry around to retrieve the bags from outside individual properties.

Residents can keep the bags if they wish but these will need to be taken inside or stored out of sight, otherwise they will be picked up by the Council.

If anyone wishes to retain their bags but is unable to...

150 Years of Exeter Archive Photos

The Isca Historical Photographic Collection celebrates its 40th Anniversary this month.

Established by Peter Thomas, Exeter’s longest established local author, photographer & lecturer, the collection protects the negative archive of the Henry Wykes Studio of Exeter. The studio had amassed an archive of 42,000 images that over the last 40 years has been greatly expanded and now contains some of Exeter’s rarest photographic images.

The most extensive presentations ever undertaken by the author are to be featured in four linked programmes.

150 Years of Exeter...

Seaton goes from strength to strength

Despite the recent storms Seaton is going from strength to strength with the prospect of some very exciting initiatives coming to fruition over the coming months. The overriding message from all the organisations involved in the regeneration of the town in their meeting this week was that Seaton is very much open for business and looking forward to a busy year ahead.

The Seaton Regeneration Programme Board heard positive updates from a number of projects including Seaton Jurassic, the new visitor centre; the Town Development Team; Seaton workshops; and the Axe Wetlands.

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Exeter students gear up for motorsports

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/03/2014 - 12:54pm

The launch of this year’s Formula 1 season is only a matter of weeks away, but prestigious racing teams such as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull aren’t the only ones undertaking crucial racing preparations.

A team of students from the University of Exeter are gearing up to take part in the world’s largest student motorsport competition, to be held in July.

The Engineering students will pit their skills and ingenuity against 114 other teams from 38 countries worldwide at the Formula Student competition, which will be held at the home of British motorsport, Silverstone.

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Official opening of Central Station forecourt improvements

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/03/2014 - 12:34pm

The newly improved forecourt at Exeter Central station was officially opened today after a £660,000 enhancement project. The scheme was joint funded through Devon County Council’s successful bid to the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund to improve access to stations, as well as £185,000 from Exeter City Council and a further £160,000 from Network Rail. The improved layout includes a new bus shelter, taxi provision, free and user-friendly pick up and drop off facility for rail users,formal cycle parking as well as loading bays for local businesses and their...

Joint exam success for Wealth Management Company

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 03/03/2014 - 10:20am

The Exeter office of Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned private client wealth managers, has expanded significantly in the last two years bringing in two new trainee investment managers; Kelly Harkins and James Osborne. Both are looking to develop their careers in Exeter and are keen to boost the development of the Exeter office.

Kelly (24) passed the second of three Masters in Wealth Management papers, Portfolio Construction Theory, while James (25) passed the Private Client Advice paper to move onto the second. Both Kelly and James were awarded a merit,...

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