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St Petrock’s announces date for The Big Night Out

Exeter's local homelessness charity, St Petrock’s, is inviting the community to participate in The Big Night Out, a charity sleep-out event designed to raise both awareness and funds for the charity’s work with those experiencing homelessness during what is the charity’s 30th year. The event will take place on Friday, 25th April 2024.

Emma Jones, Community Relations Manager, shares, “St Petrock’s plays a vital role in supporting those facing homelessness. The number of people sleeping rough in our city is sadly rising yet again, placing more pressure on our services, so every...

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From Devon to Culinary Excellence 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 8:29pm
Local chef receives 5-star mentorship from Michelin-starred Simon Hulstone ahead of prestigious competition final

The Craft Guild of Chefs' Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) competition is in full swing, having recently staged its highly anticipated Mentor Day, sponsored by Seafood from Norway. Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone spent the morning mentoring Devon’s rising culinary star, Lewis Nicholas.

The YNCOTY competition, organised by the Craft Guild of Chefs, stands out among young chef contests, bringing together the most talented and promising chefs in the industry...

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Cancer Research UK and Tesco pharmacies join forces to help spot cancer early and save lives

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 6:10am

People in East Devon who are concerned about cancer can now get expert information and support while they shop.

For the first time, Tesco and Cancer Research UK are working together to prompt customers who have spotted something about their body that doesn’t look or feel right, or that isn’t going away, to talk with one of their local supermarket’s in-store pharmacists about what to do next.

The campaign aims to raise awareness at the Exeter Vale Extra store and the Superstores in Honiton and Seaton, highlighting possible symptoms of cancer, breaking down barriers people...

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Little Free Library marks new chapter for Tithebarn readers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 09/28/2024 - 3:37pm

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...

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Aldi donates 19,400 meals to Devon charities over summer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:56pm

Aldi stores in Devon donated more than 19,400 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays.

All of its Devon stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform, Neighbourly.

Ahead of the summer holidays, new research from Neighbourly found that 78% of the good causes it supports had seen demand for services increase in recent months, with 45% noticing a decrease in donations.

Around four in five (79%) expect the cost-of-living crisis will continue...

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Landmark report on Great South West’s high value manufacturing sector positions region as the key player for UK industrial strategy

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 09/26/2024 - 3:55pm

A new report details the high value manufacturing sector’s scale and growth potential across the region

The Great South West Partnership has released its anticipated report on the region’s high value manufacturing sector, positioning the area as a key player in the UK's renewed Industrial Strategy.

The report, developed in collaboration with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult - the UK’s research, development, and innovation agency for manufacturing - and over 60 organisations from across the region, highlights the South West’s potential to drive innovation, support clean...

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Volunteers Contribute 150 Hours to Revitalising Exeter

InExeter is proud to celebrate the rejuvenation of three key areas in the city, thanks to the dedicated efforts of volunteers from the business community and local residents.

Neighbourhood Action Days , a community-driven initiative launched earlier this year by InExeter, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Exeter, aims to connect communities and instil civic pride. Led by Projects Manager Mattie Richardson, these days of action have already made a lasting impact on Exeter’s streets and public spaces.

So far, Neighbourhood Action Days have:

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Revitalising Retail – Fresh New Look for H Samuel Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/25/2024 - 7:49pm

A new look H Samuel, designed for Exeter’s shoppers, has opened its doors in the Guildhall shopping centre.

Customers are welcomed into a bright and modern interior, with a host of new features to improve and enhance their shopping experience.

Every aspect of the refurbishment has been thoughtfully designed with Exeter’s shoppers in mind.

“We wanted our customers to feel right at home from the moment they enter our store,” said store manager, Jade Ewart.

“We’re here to help them celebrate the special moments in their lives and we’re also a destination...

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Balanceability supports Cycle to School Week 2024 with top tips for helping children set off on two wheels

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/25/2024 - 7:26pm

Teaching a child to ride a bike can be daunting and frustrating for all concerned, but Balanceability is helping parents and carers get their little ones moving on two wheels, in support of Cycle to School Week, 23rd-27th September 2024. By downloading Balanceability’s Parent Guide and following its top tips for learning to ride two-wheels, stress can be replaced with fun and children can set off to school or nursery with c onfidence.

A recent survey of bike-riders* by Balanceability revealed that most people learnt to cycle with help from their dad (55%), while 13% were self-...

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Devon Environmentalist to represent Great Britain at World Plogging Championships

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2024 - 9:34pm

A Future without Rubbish, which runs the Coastline runner initiative, and Planet Earth Games join forces to form GB Team for the World Plogging Championships 2024, which takes place in Genoa on 17 November 2024.

This international event brings together athletes from around the globe compete in this unique combination of fitness and environmental stewardship. The event, now in its fourth year, will feature the world’s top ploggers as they race through picturesque trails, while collecting litter along the way, demonstrating a commitment to both athletic excellence and ecological...

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Success! Team RGB complete the 3 Peaks Challenge

Peak performance from fundraisers for FORCE

A team of intrepid fundraisers has raised more than £20,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity by completing one of the most challenging treks in Britain.

RGB Recruitment tackled the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the three highest points in Scotland, England and Wales in just 24 hours.

After a 520-mile trip from Exeter to Glencoe in Scotland the 23 team members ascended Ben Nevis, which, at 1,344 metres (4,409ft), is the highest of the three peaks.

From there, they headed to the Lake District and climbed Scafell Pike (978 m, 3,209 ft) before the final of the three...

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