Tithebarn’s Little Free Library officially opened with support from a local housebuilder.
Tithebarn’s Little Free Library and noticeboard were opened by Broadclyst Parish Council with the support of a £1,000 donation from local housebuilder Persimmon Homes.
The area was officially opened with a storytelling afternoon hosted opposite the Library by Tithebarn Residents' Association, with parents and young children from across the local community joining to encourage reading and the sharing of stories.
As part of Persimmon’s ambition to create outdoor community...
Exeter Chiefs and Ben Coen have put pen to paper on the young fly half’s first contract ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Coen was one of four Chiefs Academy players who recently won the World Rugby U20 Championship with England U20 alongside Chiefs senior coach Haydn Thomas.
The young fly-half, who has been a member of the Chiefs Academy since he was 15 years old, is delighted to have signed his first contract with the club he grew up following.
“It’s a dream come true to sign with the Chiefs. Being a local lad, I was always a massive supporter of the club growing...
Topsham Museum has announced its first-ever patron - Charles Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon.
The Earl lives on the opposite shore of the Exe Estuary from Topsham, on the Powderham estate that has belonged to his family since 1325. He now runs this as an environmental heritage enterprise, sustainably managing the ancient land and buildings for social benefit.
He has been an active supporter of the Topsham community and its Museum for many years.
In August 2016 he took part in the first of the modern era ’Charter Day’ celebrations in Topsham, arriving by boat from...
Mike Prowse of Exeter Devon is Stagecoach South West’s longest serving driver having signed up to a lifetime on the buses back in August 1962. He celebrates his 62nd, and final, year working for Stagecoach this September, connecting thousands of passengers to their destinations across the South West.
Mike’s long service and dedication to Stagecoach was celebrated at The Exeter Bus Station on the 9th of September, where Mike finished his last ever shift. After finishing his last drive on the 2 route, his first ever route driven as a bus driver, Mike was greeted with a party at...
Every summer, Blue Cross in Devon sees a rise in the number of unwanted and abandoned kittens arrive at the animal rehoming centre. Some have been abandoned by their mothers and left to fend for themselves and others who were an unplanned litter that owners cannot care for.
Without their mother, young kittens need round-the-clock care and hand feeding every few hours until they are strong enough. Some kittens arrive needing urgent vet care, suffering from flea anaemia which makes them extremely weak, can lead to blindness if left untreated and even death.
KNOOPS ( www.knoops.co.uk ), the British brand that is revolutionising chocolate drinks with its unique and completely customisable chocolate % menu, is opening its 21st UK store in the city of Exeter just in time for the colder Autumn weather. Pumpkin Spice hot chocolate anyone?
Opening its doors to the first store in Devon in the centre of town, just in front of Exeter Cathedral, on 13th September, at 63 High Street , shoppers will be able to customise their ideal hot chocolates, iced chocolates, and milkshakes from KNOOPS’ tantalising menu of chocolate %s and additions....
The Exeter & Torquay offices of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its partnership with FORCE Cancer Charity as its chosen charity for the next 12 months.
FORCE Cancer Charity, which has a purpose-built Cancer Support and Information Centre, is dedicated to providing best possible support and treatment, face to face and close to home.
Bishop Fleming's decision to support FORCE Cancer Charity reflects its commitment to being a responsible business and making a positive impact in the local community. In...
Beth Ardron has been appointed as director of sales & marketing manager of the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park , which is due to open in January 2025.
The four-star, 142-bedroom net zero carbon property is currently under construction and on schedule in week 60 of a 75-week construction programme.
Beth joins the group from Klarent Hospitality, where she was cluster director of sales for Mercure at the 98-room Mercure Exeter Rougemont and 156-room Mercure Exeter Southgate. Beth’s previous experience includes sales manager at the DoubleTree by Hilton London - Chelsea and...
Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this September for a second serving, bringing the region’s foodie brands together ahead of Christmas and 2025
South West business growth event, FUEL Live, returns on Thursday 26 September, to inspire, empower and connect the region’s foodie brands hungry for knowledge as the busiest and most lucrative months of the year approach.
After a sell-out success in April, huge demand has driven the second event in less than six months, hosted by leading foodie experts KW Marketing.
