The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance has increased by just two claimants between October and November from 9,205 to 9,207, at a time of year when the rate usually climbs.
The proportion of working age population claiming this out of work benefit remains at 2% – well below the national average of 3.8%.
The number of people claiming JSA across Devon is 6.3% lower than the same time last year (622 claimants).
The number of unemployed young people under the age of 25 has also fallen this month from 2,730 in October to 2,700 in November – a decrease of 1.1...
An Exeter primary school is preparing for pantomime season after receiving an early Christmas present from a leading South West housebuilder.
Thanks to a £250 donation from Persimmon Homes South West, Rockbeare Church of England Primary School is set to receive a special visit from Dick Whittington and the West End Production's travelling theatre group.
The school’s fundraising body, Friends of Rockbeare School Association (FRSA), appealed to over 20 successful businesses for funds to give the school’s 67 pupils a Christmas treat to remember, with Persimmon being only one...
Head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after another two of his current Exeter Chiefs squad this week committed their futures to the Devon club.
James Hanks and Ben White have followed the earlier lead of club-mates Chris Whitehead, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Chudley, Phil Dollman and Carl Rimmer in agreeing new deals that will keep them at Sandy Park for a further two years.
Hanks, who has to date made 176 appearances for the club, is one of the club’s longest-serving players having first made his debut for the Chiefs back in 2005 against the Cornish Pirates....
Members of the Exeter Chiefs squad have already been showing their support to the Exeter Foundation, which is set to benefit every time someone tucks into a specially-made ‘Chiefs Burger’ at Urban Burger in the City Centre.
In a new incentive thought up by Urban Burger owner Garth and Melissa Pearse, the Foundation will benefit to the tune of 50p each time a customer orders the mouth-watering Chiefs Burger, which is made up of two 6oz prime Red Ruby Devon beef patties, bacon, fried onions, mayo and two slices of American cheese.
True to the sentiment that Christmas is the season of giving, generous traders of the Exeter Christmas Market have spared more than just a thought for the local community. Traders competed for the ‘Best Dressed Stall’ award for the opportunity to win the coveted title, and a sum of prize money to spend on loved ones this Christmas.
Market trader and philanthropist Richard Nijboer came in third for his picturesque chalet and kindly donated his £100 prize money to the local charity, Hospiscare of Devon. Delighted with Richard's generosity, representatives from Hospiscare came down to...
Two legends that know all about the Devon Derby dropped by at St James’ Park recently, ahead of this weekend’s much-anticipated meeting between Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle.
John Delve and Johnny Hore each played for both the Grecians and the Pilgrims in their day – both as teammates, and as opponents! And both will be in attendance at the latest instalment of the derby on Saturday, for the midday kick-off.
Delve will be at the match as usual with many of his old friends and former teammates from his two spells with Exeter. He joined Plymouth from QPR, just down the road...
Playing teams such as Fulham, Tottenham and Chelsea every week sounds like the stuff of footballing dreams - but thanks to an education programme being delivered by Exeter City’s Football in the Community Trust, in partnership with Teignmouth Community School, that’s exactly the sides Exeter City’s Development Squad are meeting each Wednesday.
The Trust created its first Development Squad this season and entered the English Colleges Football Association Premier League/Football League Division. The league includes high-profile teams such as Tottenham, Watford, Birmingham and Chelsea...
As we approach the 250th anniversary of Exeter Synagogue, we are starting to raise funds for some much-needed repairs to make the synagogue fit for the celebrations and to continue into the future.
Join us for Exeter Synagogue's first fundraising event - with Chanukah food - latkes, doughnuts, crafts, candles, jewellery, bric-a-brac.
Putting the FUN in FUNdraising - tell all your friends - especially those coming to the last day of Exeter's Christmas Market on Cathedral Green Bring something to sell, as well as more ideas for fundraising.
As the cold weather begins to take hold across the region South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging members of the public to choose well this winter.
Making only essential journeys during periods of severe weather, and taking extra care when outside walking on icy surfaces, can prevent many incidents.
The Trust is committed to delivering the Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time, however, not all of the calls we receive warrant an ambulance response and the 999 ambulance service should only be used for emergency situations....
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