Flush off a 1-0 victory over Grimsby Town, Exeter City closed the point gap on Swindon Town in the Sky Bet League table. As it stands, the Grecians are on a level with the Robins (each with 53 points), but behind on goal differential. Crucially, the Grecians have a game in hand, which could very well come in handy down the stretch as the clubs continue jostling for automatic promotion.
In thwarting Grimsby last weekend, the Grecians recorded their tenth 1-0 win on the season and, in turn, their 14th clean sheet in the league, which, incidentally, marks the cleanest sheets of any of...
Would you consider Exeter a tourist destination? If you live here, perhaps not, but you should know the city well enough to know we’ve got some great sights and attractions to offer anyone heading into the area.
Exeter has always been a city that exudes the philosophy of ‘big things come in small packages’. After all, we’ve got history in spades, a wealth of food and drinks spots and we’re sat on the doorstep to some of the country’s best nature. So, next time you’re wondering whether the city has got what it takes to be a true tourist hotspot, bear these attractions in mind ....
Curated by Nick Hand and The Letterpress Collective, this exhibition brings together photography, film, letterpress prints, and the words of makers who dedicate their life to an unusual or rare craft or passion. Nick gathered these stories on epic cycle rides: from Land’s End to John O’ Groats, round the coast of Britain and Ireland and up the Hudson River - with a printing press on the back of his bike.
Devon County Council (DCC) has commissioned a full analysis of the carbon impacts of its waste management services from international environmental consultancy Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd.
Last year Devon County Council endorsed the Devon Climate Declaration by declaring a climate emergency. The new project, which commenced in December 2019, forms part of the authority’s subsequent commitment to become a net-zero authority by 2030.
Eunomia’s emissions modelling team will establish the carbon footprint of DCC’s current waste management services, including the...
Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has built 591 new homes in the Exeter region in the last 12 months, and brought more than £37 million to local communities.
The figures are obtained from the company’s annual socio-economic footprint and highlight how much the local economy benefits from the building of new homes, thanks to a combination of programmes that form part of each new housing development.
The company, which includes David Wilson Homes, spent £22 million on physical works in the community to improve highways, outdoor spaces and local facilities. A further...
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Exeter-based financial experts Old Mill have appointed Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow member of the Personal Finance Society, Neil Rushton, to the Wealth Management team.
The 39-year-old has more than 18 years’ experience in financial services having held roles across the sector. Neil joins Old Mill from independent financial planning firm Citimark, where he looked after a portfolio of high net worth clients, helping them explore aspirations and achieve financial independence.
In his new role, Neil - who specialises in retirement and estate planning - will work...
Our action packaed holiday camp based at Topsham Primary School, is perfect for sport mad children aged 4 - 13. Our camp runs from 9:00am - 17:00pm, Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February and is £20 per day. Children can expected a range of exciting and unique activties, delivered by our qualified and experience staff. - Bubble Football - Bouncy Castle - Nerf Wars - Football - Acrchery Tag - Glow in the dark sports - Dodgeball - Cinema movie time - And more sports For more info / to book your childs place, please visit: www.sportystars.co.uk/topsham/
RGB Building Supplies is thanking the local community for supporting its Big RGB Christmas Appeal in aid of Devon Air Ambulance. The appeal invited people to donate good quality, pre-loved items to a drop point in RGB’s Exeter branch.
Bulk bags full of clothing, shoes, books, DVDs and Blu Rays, toys, accessories, jewellery and bric-a-brac were given and passed on to the charity. The items will now be sold in Devon Air Ambulance shops helping it continue to save hundreds of lives across Devon.
Tracy Owen, Fundraising Manager at Devon Air Ambulance, commented: “We would like...
A pioneering project to promote wellbeing and good mental health for young children has received a cash injection from a leading housebuilder in the region.
Exeter’s Trinity Primary and Nursery School has been handed £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions fund to develop a unique project helping Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One pupils learn about their emotions and how they affect mental health.
Music teacher Laura Loft, who made the successful funding application, said: “We want to put on a workshop and event called ‘BIG EMOTIONS:...
