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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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How Smart Tech is Changing the Game for Exeter's Sports Fields

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/07/2024 - 9:39am

Something exciting is happening on Exeter's sports grounds - they're getting smarter. Gone are the days of groundskeepers spending endless hours with manual marking tools. Instead, clever robots and GPS systems are stepping in to do the heavy lifting. This tech revolution is creating better, more consistent playing surfaces while being kinder to the environment.

If you've noticed your local sports field looking particularly crisp lately, there's a good reason. Across Exeter, sports venues are embracing automated solutions that are transforming how grounds are prepared and...

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‘Cooking and the Crown’ with Tom Parker Bowles, joined by Mitch and Ben Tonks

Join Darts Farm in The Farm Table on Thursday 21st November for an evening with the son of Queen Camilla, food writer and restaurant critic, Tom Parker Bowles.

Throughout the evening, Tom will be sharing stories from his latest book 'Cooking and the Crown', blending history, monarchy and gastronomy as he takes guests on a journey across royal culinary history.

Recipes from 'Cooking and the Crown' will be brought to life by iconic father and son duo, Mitch and Ben Tonks alongside Darts Farm's Head Chef, Tom Chivers and The Farm Table team.

The evening includes a...

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Dunelm Exeter calls on its customers to help support those in need this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/06/2024 - 6:56pm

Dunelm, the Home of Homes, is aiming to make sure no one goes without a gift this Christmas with its annual charity campaign, Delivering Joy. After delivering almost a quarter of a million gifts to those in need over the past four years, Dunelm is calling on customers in Exeter for help to fulfil more Christmas wishes than ever before.

Christmas trees with tags featuring wishes from local charities including a local baby bank, a charity that supports children with additional needs, and Age UK are now up and on display in the Exeter store.

To help ensure everyone...

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Stagecoach offers free travel to veterans this remembrance weekend

Stagecoach has announced that free travel will be available on all its bus services across the UK for serving military, cadets, and veterans on the 10th and 11th November 2024, in honour of Remembrance Weekend.

The offer applies to any serving personnel or cadet in uniform, those with a military ID card, and veterans wearing medals or veterans' badges attending remembrance services.

Additionally, some Stagecoach fleets will be proudly decorated with poppy graphics as a symbol of remembrance and respect, and destination screens on buses will display messages of support in...

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Celebrating South West Business

Inaugural Twelve Awards To Celebrate Southwest Business Growth

Hot on the heels of the NatWest Regional Growth Tracker survey, which reveals that output growth in the Southwest has reached a 28-month high, the inaugural Twelve Awards 2024 are set to celebrate the businesses and individuals driving this remarkable progress.

With the shortlist now finalised, tickets are on sale for the black-tie event on 5th December at the Exeter Golf and Country Club. This first-ever awards event is poised to become a seasonal highlight, bringing together leaders and changemakers from across the Southwest.

The finalists for the twelve categories have...

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Local homebuilder makes generous donation to beach school charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/06/2024 - 7:00am

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter is proud to announce a £1,500 donation to the Charlie Duignan Foundation, a new local charity dedicated to honouring the memory of eight-year-old Charlie Duignan by promoting environmental education and beach conservation through Charlie's Beach School.

Charlie's parents, Yvette and David, established the foundation as a living legacy in which to share Charlie’s love for the beach and sea with as many people as possible. The Charlie Duignan Foundation became a registered charity in April 2024.

Charlie's journey was a...

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InExeter celebrates 25th Fore Street Flea

InExeter is excited to announce that the final Fore Street Flea of 2024, scheduled for Sunday, 17 November , will mark the 25th edition of this cherished community event.

First launched in 2016, the Fore Street Flea has become a highlight of Exeter’s annual calendar, transforming the lively Fore Street into a bustling marketplace. Visitors can expect an eclectic mix of stalls, offering everything from vintage clothing and bric-a-brac to handmade crafts, original artwork, and mouth-watering food and drink. With live entertainment adding to the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, the...

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Bewitching tricks and spooky treats at local care home

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2024 - 8:04pm

Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween Party got in to full swing.

Residents and staff got in to the spirit of things by decorating the home and creating Halloween decorations, icing spooky biscuits and cupcakes prepared by the home’s chef, painting pumpkins and hosting a party with live music, bubbles and nibbles.

General Manager, Beth cackled: “Our staff and residents love any excuse for a party! The home looks fantastic with all the decorations and our head chef did us proud with lots of...

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Exeter and Bad Homburg Celebrate 60 Years of Twinning in 2025

Next year, Exeter will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of being twinned with Bad Homburg in Germany.

The town of Bad Homburg lies at the foot of the Taunus mountains, about a 15 minute drive north-west of Frankfurt. It is a beautiful spa town with a castle and splendid woodland surroundings.

It is considered to be one of the wealthiest towns in Germany and it is best known for its mineral springs and spa and most importantly, for its Casino. The Casino in Bad Homburg (Spielbank Bad Homburg) was established over 175 years ago and is one of the oldest and most famous...

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John Cooper Clarke performs in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/04/2024 - 10:50pm

Poetry phenomenon and British cult icon John Cooper Clarke is back on tour in the UK in November 2024 for an exclusive handful of shows in some of the UK’s most beautiful theatres and will be performing at the Corn Exchange, Exeter on the 8th November.

John will return to the stage bringing his legendary showcase of poetry and comedy to the South West with a performance at the Corn Exchange. The tour will round off John’s most triumphant year yet, marked by the release of his best-selling poetry collection “WHAT” and a huge, sell out national theatre tour of the UK and USA....

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