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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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Lady Seawards School Raises £888 for Children in Need with School Marathon

Lady Seawards School in Exeter is proud to announce that, through the incredible efforts of our students, their families and our staff, we have raised a fantastic £888 for Children in Need.

Our school community came together for a school marathon, with students running laps of the playground to support this worthy cause.

The event was a true testament to the spirit of courageous advocacy that we foster here at Lady Seawards.

The school council led the initiative, inspiring students to not only take part in the run but also to engage in the broader mission of...

Basement Jaxx announce Devon gig

After 10 years away from the main stages of the world, Basement Jaxx are bringing back their legendary euphoric energy-filled live experience with a live show at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, in Summer 2025.

While many of their electronic contemporaries have looked to technology to make their gigs a compelling experience, Basement Jaxx have always embraced a maximalist approach, combining a dizzying and ever-growing array of singers, MCs, musicians and eventually whole troupes of dancers to turn any stage into a life-affirming cavorting carnival of music.

“After a few...

Community comes together to share message of hope this Christmas

Exeter-based charity Julian House unveiled its Christmas tree in Princesshay last week, decorated with handmade baubles created by students from Petroc’s Tiverton campus.

The Christmas Tree showcases the talents of Petroc students Harvey Hogan, Harvey Butler and Connor Pearce, under the guidance of their lecturer, Roger Edgecombe.

Displayed on each bauble is a "message of hope" written by Julian House clients, staff, members of the public and the housing team at Exeter City Council.

Julian House supports rough sleepers and people at risk of, or recovering from,...

Devon Carers helps unpaid carers ‘recognise their rights’

Making sure unpaid carers across Devon are aware of their legal entitlements is top of the agenda on Carers Rights Day this month, following a report earlier this year that evidenced the daily experiences of hundreds of carers in the county and the toll looking after a partner, family member or friend can take on them.

Westbank Community Health and Care’s Devon Carers service has been supporting unpaid carers for 25 years. The theme of this year’s Carers Right’s Day on Thursday 21 November is ‘recognising your rights’. On that day, Devon Carers is organising an Information Fair at...

Cat charity celebrates a year in new site and over 500 cats helped

A cat centre in Clyst Honiton is marking the first anniversary of its move to state-of-the-art facilities which have allowed the team to help over 500 cats since opening.

Cats Protection Devon Cat Centre, located just off Sidmouth Road, moved into its new building on 15 November 2023 after more than two years of construction works. The new centre replaced outdated buildings which no longer met the charity’s minimum standards for either cat welfare or staff and volunteers. It was designed to provide and promote cat care excellence in the area as well as create an enjoyable...

CEF’s popular TechTalks heads to Exeter

CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor is bringing the fourth series of its award winning TechTalks to Sandy Park Conference and Event Centre, Exeter on Wednesday 20th November 2024.For the last two years, these innovative free talks have been a source of inspiration, knowledge, and a way to bring members of the industry together.

The upcoming series, centred around the theme ‘Have Your Say’ provide a platform for electricians to collaborate with CEF and event partners - the Institution of Engineering and Technology [IET}. Attendees will be able to expand...

Iron Bridge in Exeter to be refurbished

The 190-year-old Iron Bridge in Exeter will be closed for essential maintenance at the start of next year.

The Grade II listed structure needs to undergo structural repairs, drainage improvements, replacement of expansion joints, waterproofing of the bridge deck, resurfacing and upgrades to signs and lighting.

Work is due to start on Monday 13 January 2025, and is expected to take around five months to complete.

While work is carried out, the closure at Iron Bridge will extend from the junction with Dinham Road to Paul Street. This closure will be in effect 24...

Support for Independent Shops Drives Exeter’s ‘Love Local’ Success

InExeter is proudly celebrating a major achievement as the Exeter Independent Gift Card surpasses £100,000 in sales. This unique card, redeemable exclusively at Exeter's independent businesses, is designed to drive support for the local economy while offering the perfect gift for all tastes.

The Exeter Independent Gift Card, managed by InExeter, Exeter’s Business Improvement District, was created to champion small businesses by making “shop local” an easy and meaningful choice. With over 120 participating businesses, the card truly has something for everyone—from a pamper session...

Poignant poem tells the story of a rough sleeper in this year’s St Petrock’s Christmas campaign

Exeter’s local homelessness charity, St Petrock’s, launches its Christmas fundraising campaign today, with a powerful thought-provoking video , filmed from the perspective of someone with no option but to sleep rough.

The film tells a story that is fictionalised, yet very common

Although the account is fictional, trauma and poor mental health are key causes of homelessness among the people St Petrock’s supports.

A former client of St Petrock’s, who slept on Exeter’s streets for six months before being helped into supported accommodation last year, has kindly...

Police in Exeter working hard to improve the city and keep everyone safe

Police officers in Exeter have pledged to keep communities safe in the run up to Christmas.

Neighbourhood teams are out and about to reassure residents and visitors to the city and take action against those who plan to cause problems for others or commit crime.

As part of this work police have recently been granted a closure order for a residential property in Taunton Close, following reports of anti-social behaviour and violence.

It comes after Devon & Cornwall Police satisfied a district judge that a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and...

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

Lady Seawards School Raises £888 for Children in Need with School Marathon

Basement Jaxx announce Devon gig

Community comes together to share message of hope this Christmas

Devon Carers helps unpaid carers ‘recognise their rights’

Cat charity celebrates a year in new site and over 500 cats helped

CEF’s popular TechTalks heads to Exeter

Iron Bridge in Exeter to be refurbished

Support for Independent Shops Drives Exeter’s ‘Love Local’ Success

Poignant poem tells the story of a rough sleeper in this year’s St Petrock’s Christmas campaign

Police in Exeter working hard to improve the city and keep everyone safe

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