Devon

Joules' Big Exeter Sale comes to Westpoint

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/13/2024 - 10:42pm

The Exeter Big Sale will be taking place at the Westpoint Arena , where all kids’ clothes are £5, women’s & men’s clothes are £10 and all outerwear at £25! Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or refresh the family’s wardrobe, you won’t want to miss out and with stock replenished throughout the day, the event will be a great opportunity to spoil yourself to those things you really deserve.

Westpoint Arena,

Clyst St Mary,

Exeter,

EX5 1DJ

The event will be taking place on Thursday 31st October @ 9am–7pm and Friday 1st November @ 9am-4....

Railway line between Axminster and Exeter to close for two weeks

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/12/2024 - 11:37pm

Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November inclusive while Network Rail engineers install a mile of new track through Honiton Tunnel.

Over a two-week period engineers replace the existing 50-year-old track through the tunnel, as well as installing new sleepers and ballast.

The existing track is coming to the end of its life which means it is prone to faults which can cause disruption and delays to passengers. The new rail is designed within millimetre precision and will make for smoother and more...

Welcome to the Family Tops Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/11/2024 - 2:50pm

Tops Exeter is the latest nursery to join Award Winning Tops Day Nurseries family.

Tops and the previously named Owletts nursery colleagues have been hard at work transitioning the management of the nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years from Exeter College. The purpose-built facility, featuring spacious rooms and a large garden for all age groups, sets it apart from other childcare providers in the area.

This new addition brings the total number of day nurseries owned by Tops Day Nurseries to 33, providing Early Education and Care to over 5,000 children and...

Isca Ensemble South West present a special concert for Hospiscare

The very popular Isca Ensemble South West will be presenting a very special concert in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 19th October at 7.30pm.

This fine orchestra conducted by Roger Hendy comprising of leading players from the Southwest, continues to receive high critical acclaim for its performances which feature International soloists.

Roger has been a leading conductor of orchestras in the Southwest, France and Germany for many years.

On this occasion, the orchestra will be joined by the renowned international cellist Kacper Nowak from Poland who will be...

Powerful Puma Lock Molina Signs for Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs have recruited talented Argentinian international lock, Franco Molina, for the 2024/25 season.

The 27-year-old Puma powerhouse arrives in Devon having never played club rugby outside of South America before. He describes the prospect of a Gallagher Premiership debut as exciting opportunity to test his skillset.

“I signed for Exeter Chiefs because I wanted to go to a club that is really competitive and that makes me continue to improve as a player. I think the Chiefs are the right place for that.

“The prospect of playing in the Premiership really...

Double win for charity's volunteers in the BBC Make A Difference awards

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 11:49pm

Two volunteers for Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care have been recognised at this year’s BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference awards, which celebrate people who genuinely make a difference in communities across the county.

Jane Taylor and Arthur Harman received their trophies from BBC Radio Devon presenters at a ceremony on Wednesday, held at Winslade Park in Clyst St Mary.

Jane Taylor, from Okehampton, is an ambassador for Westbank’s Devon Carers service and an unpaid carer for her husband, who has advanced MS. Jane won the Carer award, celebrating those who...

Cranbook launches first mobility scooter with free hire to enhance accessibility

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 4:59pm

Cranbrook Town Council Councillors, Lesley Browne from LiveWest and Matt Rowett from Move More Cranbrook, celebrate the arrival of the mobility scooter in Cranbrook, Devon.

In a significant step toward improving accessibility and mobility for its residents and visitors, Cranbrook Town Council proudly announces the launch of Cranbrook’s first mobility scooter. This initiative aims to increase accessibility across the town, including the award-winning Cranbrook Country Park.

The mobility scooter scheme is developed and managed by Cranbrook Town Council and co-funded...

Robin Ince becomes patron for Devon charity

Comedian, author, broadcaster and library advocate joins Libraries Unlimited

Robin Ince has become a patron for Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the libraries in Devon and Torbay. Robin is a comedian and author and is perhaps best known as co-host of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox, which popularises scientific ideas.

He also co-hosts the podcast Book Shambles with Josie Long, An Uncanny Hour and Science Shambles with Dr Helen Czerski. He has authored books on humour, humanity, scientific curiosity and...

Work Hub moves location and inspires launch of new digital magazine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 12:56am

The Tribe coworking space for female entrepreneurs moved to new premises in Berry Pomeroy in July but its owner and founder Stacey Sheppard isn’t putting her feet up in her new surroundings. Instead, she’s now also launched an online publication designed specifically to support and empower female business owners across the region.

When Stacey opened The Tribe in Totnes in January 2020, she wanted to create a safe space for women in business to find a community in which to connect and collaborate. It is one of 24 coworking spaces within the Devon Work Hubs network, all of which...

South West Celebrates World Tourism Day With Revolutionary, First-of-its-kind Data Hub

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/01/2024 - 3:10pm

The South West marked World Tourism Day (September 27) with the launch of an innovative initiative to help boost Devon and Somerset’s tourism industry.

The South West Visitor Economy Hub is a new online tool for the sector, gathering and analysing data from various sources, including accommodation providers and attractions, transport networks, parking providers, the weather, and other data providers to help measure occupancy, revenue, footfall and perceptions, faster than ever before.

By providing tourism businesses, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), councils...

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