PEOPLE across Devon are being urged to shop to save lives, as Cancer Research UK stores re-open after three months of devastating closures.
The majority of the charity’s shops are getting back to business to tackle a shortfall in funding caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With its shops typically contributing more than £25m every year to vital research, Cancer Research UK has suffered a dramatic loss of income since they were forced to close temporarily at the end of March.
Highlighting the scale of the funding gap, the call to support shopsacross the region...
As a capital city and one of the only two cities in the county of Devon , Exeter certainly doesn’t have a shortage of activities and attractions for visitors. However, most of these activities come with a steeper price tag compared to other destinations in the south-west of England. As such, if you’re looking to visit the city on a budget, you might consider taking advantage of the coast and green space that surround Exeter. From walking and cycling to visiting cathedrals and museums, here are some of the best ways to have fun on a budget in Exeter.
Phil Dollman says he’s looking to end his Exeter Chiefs career on a high note after he this week agreed terms on a new short-term deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.
The popular Welshman’s contract expired at the end of June, but after discussions with Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, he is now extending his career with the Devon club until the end of the 2019/20 campaign.
That means the 35-year-old will be part and parcel of the Chiefs mix as they look to resume their season in both the Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup next month.
City Council Leader Phil Bialyk has welcomed people back into the city as a number of restaurants and bars open up for the first time since ‘lockdown’.
But the Leader has urged people to be sensible and vigilant in an attempt to stop a second wave, as well as be patient, as some businesses are not ready to open.
The City Council has been at the heart of work to ensure the city centre returns to some form of normality following the pandemic.
The Council has been working with partners in the public and private sector as part of a City Centre Recovery Group which...
Pubs set to reopen on the 4th July, but will it be business as usual?
Some 80% of Exeter residents are not planning to go down the pub when they reopen next week, citing fears about social distancing and a potential second wave of the Covid-19 virus.
Pubs in Exeter have now been told that they can reopen as part of the next phase on the 4th July, alongside other hospitality businesses such as restaurants, hairdressers, and cinemas. But as one health and safety company has learned, even landlords are concerned.
Health and safety company Protecting.co.uk has found...
National and International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has promoted two lawyers from its Exeter Office Dispute Resolution and Litigation team to partnership. They form part of the 10 promotions into the partnership across the firm's offices in London, Manchester, Exeter and Abu Dhabi.
The new partners are:
Tom Sampford – who advises on Travel, Tourism and Insurance claims
Oliver Williams – who advises on construction disputes
The new partners are also the first to benefit from the firm's Pathways to Partnership programme. This programme required...
Following a difficult period for many, Active Devon, Travel Devon and Devon County Council are launching a new, digitally enabled community movement challenge. Beginning 6 July and running over the summer, Let’s Move will offer Devon’s communities a chance to move more, celebrate our local communities and to win great prizes.
In overcoming these challenges and moving beyond the obstacles life throws at us, Let’s Move is also an inclusive celebration of every community across Devon, as well as how physical activity and movement can help us all, as both individuals and as...
Gaming company, Merkur Cashino, has announced plans to reopen their venue on Fore Street, Exeter on Saturday 4th July. The announcement comes later than planned due to a government U-turn on 11th June stating that all gaming establishments were to remain closed until further notice.
Despite this disappointing turn of events, Merkur Cashino venues remain ahead of the curve with their strategic “Open, clean, safe” reopening campaign that mirrors the government’s message of “Stay alert, control the virus and save lives” and very much look forward to welcoming customers back on the...
A scientist who has worked with runners including Eliud Kipchoge and Paula Radcliffe is preparing for his own endurance challenge – running his first sub-three-hour marathon at the age of 50.
Professor Andrew Jones , of the University of Exeter, has spent his career researching endurance exercise and advising top coaches and athletes.
His input helped the likes of Kipchoge and Radcliffe smash world records and break barriers many thought were impossible.
Asked how he – or any runner – could apply lessons from elite sport to their own training, Professor Jones...
The University of Exeter has joined a national project designed to offer pivotal support to disadvantaged students, who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, to enter higher education.
The new online hub, called ‘Uni4Me’, will see 50 organisations from the higher education sector across the country provide around 250 free, interactive online activities for the students.
The activities include virtual courses in a range of subjects led by university academics; online tuition and support in core GCSE/A Level academic subjects; live events involving leading academics...
