Phonic FM is Exeter’s community radio station. Broadcasting across Exeter since 2008, it provides a locally-rooted alternative to mainstream radio, on FM and online.
Staffed and funded by around 70 volunteer members (representing a diverse mix of backgrounds, cultures and musical preferences), it aims to support the arts – in the widest sense – in and around the city. The core offering of music is augmented by programmes featuring film, theatre, art (both visual and sonic) and more besides. Phonic FM has supported countless local artists of every type and genre – many of whom have...
Businessman Roger Baker has been ordered to pay more than £6,650 for illegally disposing of thousands of tonnes of waste on farmland near Exeter. The case was brought by the Environment Agency.
In 2016 Mr Baker imported 7,514 tonnes of inert waste on a field at Poltimore, Exeter under the guise of ‘drainage’ works. This amount of waste far exceeded that permitted under an authorisation, issued by the Environment Agency, known as a U1 waste exemption. A U1 exemption enables waste to be reused without the need for an environmental permit but sets a maxmimum tonnage limit of 1,000...
Jump racing is back at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday, 11th October and early birds can pre-book Grandstand and Paddock tickets for just £10 each until noon on the 11th September.
There’s a whole new look to greet racegoers following major rebuilding work during the summer. It’s been four months of restructuring, renovating and refurbishing, and when racegoers return they’ll find a new state or the art undercover outdoor area giving views of the paddock and racecourse. The Owners and Trainers room has also been extended creating one of the smartest facilities in the country. It’s a...
Devon’s residents and businesses are being encouraged to get involved in the Sugar Smart September campaign this year, which challenges individuals across the South West to reduce or cut out their sugar consumption.
This year the campaign is hoping to recruit even more people to think about their sugar intake, and local Sugar Smart initiatives will be providing support and tips throughout the month
People can reduce their sugar through a range of options; from cutting out added sugar completely for the whole month to avoiding sugar during weekdays with moderate treats only...
Victorian families were able to enjoy their own version of Netflix by utilising an early form of ‘pay-per-view’ entertainment to while away winter evenings, new research has found.
Nineteenth-century households were able to have access to hundreds of images of far and exotic lands, comic scenes and classic novels, all from the comfort of their homes after magic lanterns and stereoscopes became available to hire.
While magic lanterns existed from the early 1600s, they were an expensive item which only the most affluent could hope to own.
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, will be rolling out new livery across all its Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 175 aircraft over the next six years, the first of which elegantly wings its way into the fleet today (Tuesday 4th September 2018). Some 10 aircraft a year will be re-painted with completion across the entire Flybe fleet scheduled for 2025. Co-ordinated in line with its existing fleet re-painting and planned maintenance programmes, Flybe’s new white and purple livery will, as a result, be delivered at no extra cost to the business. It was created and developed by the airline’...
As we near the final commemorations to mark the 100 years since the end of World War 1, the Royal British Legion is leading the Nation is saying 'Thank You' to all who served, sacrificed and changed our world.
In Devon, the Royal British Legion is marking the commemoration with a special Festival of Remembrance in Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 1st November at 7.30 pm.
The programme will feature the Band of the Royal Marines and the University of Exeter Chapel Choir and will pay a special tribute to all those in Devon who lived through the Great War and to those who fought...
The Older Persons Information Day event to be held on Friday 28th September between 10am and 4pm in Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, EX9 6RJ, is the 5th Older Persons Day event to be held in the town in recent years. Organised by Home Instead Senior Care, the event brings together under one roof, a wide range of service organisations local and national, that are involved in supporting older people, carers and their families.
Mark McGlade, Managing Director of Home Instead Senior Care – Exeter & East Devon, who organises the annual event, said
After months of blind tasting, deliberation and judging, the shortlist of finalists for the 2018 Food Drink Devon Awards have been announced.
The winners will be revealed at a ceremony at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club on Monday 8th October hosted by food and drink broadcaster, Nigel Barden.
Entries from across the county included 250 products, 63 producers, 75 hospitality and 28 retail establishments judged by experts from the industry.
Barbara King, chair of Food Drink Devon since 2016, is thrilled with the quality of food and drink brought to the...
