City Centre

The challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people in busy city centres will come under the spotlight in Exeter this week.

Tracy Wilson and her guide dog Mardle will take leading councillors and key officers on a tour around Exeter city centre on Wednesday (1 April ) to demonstrate the difficulties faced by those who have sight difficulties in an urban environment.

Tracy, who is the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer at the West of England Eye Unit at the RD&E Hospital, said: "Every day blind and partially sighted people face real challenges navigating streets that most...

Pantomime is a unique British tradition. You will not find pantos being performed in any other part of the world except, of course, wherever several enthusiastic Brits with a penchant for slapstick and cross dressing are gathered together.

The panto season stretches into the New Year and in Exeter and the rest of the country hundreds of companies will be staging pantos now and in the coming months.

They could be amateur or professional, well funded or on a shoestring, treading the boards in theatres, arts centres or village halls. The common purpose is to entertain people,...

Jamie Oliver is excited to announce that Jamie’s Italian Exeter will open in February 2015.

The restaurant is situated in Princesshay with stunning views of the cathedral, and will be the first Jamie's Italian in the West Country.

A partnership between Jamie Oliver and his Italian mentor, Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie’s Italian has won thousands of fans for its delicious and affordable food and its friendly and welcoming service. The menu is based on dishes you’d find people eating all over Italy, made with care but delivered without fuss.

Jamie Oliver said: "I'm...

Emergency services declared a "major incident" in Exeter after fire broke out at McDonald's restaurant in the High Street yesterday morning (Sunday).

Some roads and shops were closed and the public were warned to stay away from the area.

Below is the full report from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue:

Fire control received a call from a property in Exeter High Street reporting an oven on fire.

Three fire appliances from Danes Castle and Crediton and the aerial appliance from Danes castle attended the incident.

On arrival the incident commander...

Changes look set to be made to the way Exeter manages its High Street and City Centre shops and businesses.

Plans have been announced to dissolve Exeter's City Centre Management Partnership and instead concentrate all efforts on creating a Business Improvement District.

Letters have been sent to all members of the Partnership proposing that it be dissolved on 28 November. Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said: "Devon County Council has ended its £20,000-a-year contribution to the Partnership. Funding has always been split between the two councils...

Exeter City Centre Management today launches an innovative crowdfunding campaign which will help provide Exeter City Centre with a bigger and better Christmas lights display this year. The Exeter City Centre Christmas lights display has become a key part of what the city has to offer during the festive period. It provides a focal point at the heart of the city centre, fostering good will and a feel good factor for the community whilst, crucially, increasing the number of people into the city centre - helping local businesses have a successful and prosperous Christmas. That is why this year...

Representatives of Exeter City Council and Devon County Council will get together next week to look at how best to tackle weeds in the city next year.

Devon County Council is responsible for the upkeep of highways in the city, including the treatment of weeds.

Earlier this year the City Council agreed that it could do this work – the spraying of highways weeds – on their behalf, if they agreed to cover the associated cost.

Unfortunately, Devon County Council was unable to commit to a budget for the works at that time and as a result the weed spraying didn’t proceed...

Approximately 40 retailers and restaurants are now taking part in the extended trading hours campaign launched by Princesshay, The Guildhall Shopping Centre, Stagecoach South West and Exeter Chamber of Commerce.

Since the campaign started on 3rd April this year more businesses have opted to take part in opening until 7pm on Thursdays with restaurants continuing to open late into the evening for dining.

Wayne Pearce, Centre Director, Princesshay said: “We are pleased that half of Princesshay has now signed up to extended trading hours with more retailers showing interest as...

Princesshay is pleased to announce Dream-A-Way as its charity partner for 2014.

Committed to supporting local charities and organisations, Princesshay will be working with Dream-A-Way throughout the year on special events and fundraising activities.

Dream-A-Way is an Exeter based charity providing holidays and day trips to people living in Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles with physical and learning difficulties, whether it is fulfilling a lifetime dream, experiencing great opportunities or just having a break from daily routines. Over 15,000 people have benefited from...