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Edenstone and LiveWest start work on £30million housing scheme in Exeter

WORK is underway to create 93 new homes in Exeter which will bring more than £1.5 million in vital community investment.

Under a joint venture, Edenstone Group and the largest housing association in the South West, LiveWest , will build 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across circa 10 acres of a 32-acre site off Spruce Close and Celia Crescent, Beacon Heath.

Vision of the future for Exeter

Edenstone Group operations director Chris Edge said: “There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes since we secured reserved matters approval to redevelop...

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NatWest encourages customers in the South West to spread Christmas cheer in support of national homelessness charity

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Posted: Mon, 12/23/2024 - 12:13pm

NatWest has introduced a new way for its customers to support Social Bite in the fight against homelessness this festive season.

Through its mobile app based MyRewards programme, customers can now easily donate their available Rewards (over £5) to buy someone experiencing homelessness a Christmas dinner with Social Bite. NatWest has also pledged to match all donations to any of its 16 MyRewards charities, including Social Bite, up to the value of £50 until 31st December, up to a total of £150,000.

The initiative comes as part of Social Bite’s ‘Festival of Kindness’ – an...

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Tilia Homes secures planning permission for new development of 80 homes in Exeter

Tilia Homes, part of the untypical group, has been granted planning permission for a development comprising 80 much needed homes on land at Exwick Lane, Redhills, Exeter.

Exeter City Council Planning Committee has approved the proposal for the construction of 52 private dwellings and 28 affordable homes at Redhill Gardens.

The development will offer a range of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes, catering to first-time buyers, families, and downsizers alike. Construction is set to commence in spring 2025.

Redhill Gardens will feature quality, energy-efficient homes...

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Sally Basker, chief executive of Exeter Science Park has been appointed chair of UKSPA

Exeter Science Park's Sally Basker appointed as Chair of UK Science Park Association

Sally Basker, Chief Executive of Exeter Science Park, has been appointed as Chair of the United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA).

The announcement followed the UKSPA Annual General Meeting, marking a significant milestone in Sally’s career as she steps into this influential role after previously serving as Vice Chair.

Sally said: “I’m honoured to have been appointed Chair of UKSPA and excited to collaborate with members, partners, and stakeholders to create opportunities across the UK’s Science Park sector.

“This is a pivotal moment for science and...

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Let's Rock Exeter announces 2025 line-up

The iconic 80s retro festival, Let's Rock, has unveiled its official line-up for summer 2025 at Let's Rock Exeter- and it's the best ever!

Part of the UK's most successful retro festival series, Let's Rock Exeter proudly announces that UK super-band, Squeeze will headline the festival next summer.

The stellar line-up also includes Matt Goss (Bros) for his first ever Let's Rock appearance, Kim Wilde, Go West, Bad Manners, Then Jerico, T-Pau, Jennie Bellstar, Pat Sharp, Thereza Bazar's Dollar, Owen Paul and many many more exciting 80s acts. Tickets start at just £39.50 and...

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Help support your ambulance service this festive season

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 8:14pm

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking local communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time.

The Trust has already been experiencing significant and sustained demand across its 999 services this winter - a position that is echoed by other health and care organisations locally, regionally, and nationally.

Traditionally, the time between Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest periods of the year for the service and in response to this, Trust leaders...

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Local care home donates to Exeter Foodbank

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 6:50pm

Cumberland Grange, a Barchester care home in Exeter, recently presented Exeter Foodbank with crates packed with food collected by the home.

Exeter Foodbank do a fantastic job supporting local families and the local community. Cumberland Grange wanted to do all they could to help this deserving charity, especially in these challenging times over the festive period.

Bethanie Cheffings, General Manager at Cumberland Grange said: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities. We have so many charitable residents here at Cumberland and when we...

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Stay safe behind the wheel this festive season

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 6:27pm

As we enter the holiday season Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding drivers to stay safe on our roads and not to consume drink or drugs if you are driving.

Many of you will be travelling on our roads to visit loved ones or attend festive events this week, the message from Devon and Cornwall Police is clear – if you are driving, do not drink any alcohol or consume any drugs.

Roads Policing Team Sergeant Owen Messenger said: “If you are driving and consuming alcohol or drugs you are risking your own life as well as the lives of other innocent road users.

“Our...

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Exeter shoppers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support more than 6,000 meals donated

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 5:53pm

Stores in Exeter have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection.

There were 6,159 meals’ worth of long-life food items donated at the collection between 25-30 November in large and Express stores.

Every item donated in Exeter provides much-needed support for charities FareShare and Trussell in the run-up to Christmas.

Donations to Trussell help food banks to provide emergency food parcels to people who cannot afford the essentials, while donations to FareShare support thousands of frontline local charities...

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Devon carers honoured for more than 1,000 years of dedicated service

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 5:13pm

Devon carers have been honoured for more than one thousand years of dedicated service to the Southern Healthcare care group.

The care home group, which has award-winning care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton, and Dawlish, invited 93 team members to an event celebrating long service for five, ten, 15, and 20 continuous years at the company.

Geoffrey Cox, managing director of Southern Healthcare, expressed his gratitude to the honorees, commending their passion and dedication, which helps create vibrant communities within their care homes.

He enthused: “Our...

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RGB serves up curry and care in support of Movembe

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Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 2:23pm

RGB Building Supplies recently hosted special curry evenings at local restaurants, treating customers and their friends to dinner as part of its “The Best Mate Curry Date” initiative.

The winners joined RGB staff for evenings of food and conversation, all in support of Movember and its mission to raise awareness about men’s health, with a particular focus on the mental health challenges faced by those in the construction industry.

The customers were selected to attend the evenings after taking part in RGB’s scratch-card competition. Each winner brought a friend to join...

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