As part of an ongoing environmental strategy, award-winning Exeter Golf and Country Club has announced a new business partnership with The Eco Laundry on Wednesday 5th June, World Environment Day.
The Eco Laundry is the UK’s first environmentally friendly commercial laundry service and is based locally, in the South Hams. The move to The Eco Laundry forms part of the club’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment which has already included removal of single-use plastics, a LED lighting replacement plan, wildlife protection through an eco wall, nesting boxes and...
Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, have marked a major milestone in the build of their developments across the South West as they lay the one millionth brick at EXIII in Topsham.
The property developer, who have been building luxury new homes across the South West for the past three years, celebrated the occasion with a brick laying ceremony, with both construction teams and suppliers in attendance. The millionth brick marks the final phase of the build at EXIII, with only a few properties remaining.
To celebrate his 75th birthday, Brian Northcott, Exeter Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Director, will be conducting a special performance of Elgar’s powerful work The Dream of Gerontius, bringing together a host of the city’s musical talent and two soloists of international repute.
The concert at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th July is part of the new Exeter Festival weekend from 5th - 7th July 2019. One of the all-time great choral works, Elgar’s The Dream will be performed jointly by Exeter Philharmonic Choir, Exeter University Chapel Choir and St. David’s Singers with Exeter...
Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s world!
Clock off work and head on down to The Barnfield Theatre for a Dolly good time as Exeter Little Theatre Company (ELTC) present ‘9 to 5 The Musical’.
Based on the 1980 hit movie, this vibrant and energetic musical follows co-workers Violet, Judy and Doralee in a hilarious story about friendship, with a good ole dose of revenge, as they look to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss.
Owner of Exeter-based Purity Boutique Spa, Mariam Badavi, announces two new sporting ambassadors to her Skin Angels campaign ‘Don’t play games with your skin’. International rugby stars Alec Hepburn and Don Armand join Mariam and her fellow ambassadors, singer songwriter Clara Bond and David Greensmith, Business Development Manager of Exeter City Council to reach young people in Exeter and help educate them on the dangers of not using daily sunscreen.
Mariam, a former nurse at Exeter’s RD&E Hospital, set up the Skin Angels campaign to share her knowledge with young people to...
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on the A30 in East Devon on Thursday 30 May.
Emergency services were called at around 2.20pm to a three-vehicle collision on the Honiton-bound carriageway of the road, near to Parsons Bridge and around a mile from the Daisymount junction.
Following a non-injury collision between a Grey Audi S3 and a white DAF Articulated Lorry, a white VW motor caravan collided with the rear of the articulated lorry.
As a result of the collision, the driver of the VW Motor Caravan, a 36-year-old male...
Exeter’s new Council Leader has confirmed there are no plans to sell or build on a popular open green space close to the city centre.
The future of Northbrook Approach Golf Course, off Topsham Road, was raised in the council’s recent Draft Built Facilities report.
The full results of the consultation are still being assessed. But Council Leader Phil Bialyk has announced that the council has listened to calls from the public not to sell the Northbrook golf course for housing.
He said the recently unveiled vision Liveable Exeter - A Transformational Housing Delivery...
Exeter’s much-loved Red Coat Guided Tours – a team of volunteer guides - has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.
The Red Coats, a familiar sight around Exeter, operate throughout the year. The free guided walking tours offer visitors the perfect way to explore Exeter and get to know the city’s history.
Representatives from the Red Coats Guided Tours attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May, along with other recipients of this year’s Award.
The majestic Sweet Chestnut tree that stands proudly next to Killerton House has had some special care and attention, as tree consultants installed a new support for its largest branch.
The tree, estimated to be over 400 years old, is an instantly recognisable part of the walk along the drive to the house. Its largest branch sits at an impressive 90 degrees to the main trunk and had been propped up with wooden beams over 80 years ago. However the prop was beginning to weather and become unstable, putting the branch at risk of collapse.
A foam-filled 5k fun run where participants are bombarded by colourful bubbles is coming to Exeter for the first time.
Bubble Rush will bring its frothy, family-friendly festivities to Exeter Racecourse on Saturday, June 29, and fundraisers can boost a fantastic cause.
Pete’s Dragons, which helps hundreds of suicide bereaved families across Devon, will benefit from sponsorship cash netted by those who brave the bubbles.
The fun run will feature four bubble stations where foam canons will be pumping out masses of coloured bubbles.
