The year long Heritage Lottery Fund supported History of St James Park project came to an end with a packed film premiere at Exeter City’s stadium on 27 April.
The 51 minute movie documents each of the decades since football was first played on the ground in 1894. Contributors include historians, club officials, former players, fans and first team manager Paul Tisdale.
The film has now been uploaded onto the Club’s heritage website - The Grecian Archive -and can be seen at: http://grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/exhibits/show/history_sjp_hlf/item/2825
Vital work to reduce the risk of flooding to over 3,200 homes and businesses in Exeter reaches another key milestone this weekend as work around the Quay area of the city is halted to avoid disruption to visitors and businesses over the summer. Work will resume in October.
Over the last five months, contractors working on behalf of the Environment Agency have been busy building a flood defence system that will be put in place when flooding is expected and then taken down when river levels recede. The defence follows the line of the existing bollards.
The University of Exeter is encouraging more students and staff to cycle to campus by signing a citywide charter aiming to tackle inactive lifestyles, congestion and pollution.
The University of Exeter became the latest supporter of the Exeter Cycling Charter on Wednesday 25 January, joining over 150 different organisations.
The Charter aims to make Exeter a city where people of all ages can cycle to their place of work or study safely. It encourages the prioritisation of people on the city’s roads and public spaces in a way that makes cycling a safe, natural choice for...
Exeter’s movers and shakers have been praising city businesses who joined forces to stage the city’s first Cyber Security Awareness Week.
A series of free seminars, one to one clinics, networking and information sessions are being held next week (Feb 6 – 10) in venues around the city in a bid to persuade all businesses large and small to take care of their online security.
Celebrity Chef Michael Caines MBE, (pictured above) busily preparing to open Lympstone Manor in the Spring, said Exeter and East Devon are places full of people with energy and vision. He said the Cyber...
Exeter City Council has produced three new exciting themed walking trail leaflets for the city.
Fun and informative for all, there are three trails to choose from, the City Wall Trail; the Medieval Trail and the Woollen Trail.
With the help of a talented local illustrator, the history of Exeter has been brought to life with colourful characters from history who guide you along the routes.
Step back 2,000 years to Roman Exeter on the City Wall Trail and discover how the Wall has saved the city on more than one occasion.
People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any key issues for the city.
Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on Thursday 28 April at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street.
The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with 3 minutes per speaker, with a maximum of 3 - 4 speakers to allow time for discussion.
Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste collection....
Registering to play in the first ever Emirates FA Cup gaming tournament held at Wembley Stadium closes in one month (18 March 2016). Gamers and super fans from across the world are invited to enter for the chance to represent their team, compete for glory and the opportunity to lift the trophy and win tickets to the illustrious Emirates FA Cup Final on 21 May.
On Saturday 7 May, gamers of varying ability will descend upon Wembley Stadium as the home of football transforms into an epic gaming colosseum set to turn heads and sweat palms in equal measure.
The first overnight closures of the Bridge Road widening scheme will take place next week.
The night-time road closures will enable site staff to safely establish the necessary traffic management to reduce the road to one lane each way.
Bridge Road will be closed from 10pm on Monday (22 February) and will re-open at 5am the following morning (Tuesday 23 February) with one lane open in each direction.
To complete the traffic management, the road will then close again at 10pm on Tuesday (23 February), re-opening at 5am the next day (Wednesday 24 February).
The biggest ever guide to Exeter has been published, offering residents and visitors an array of places to visit and stay, in what is fast becoming one of the region’s top city break destinations.
Comprising of 68 pages of essential visitor information, the Exeter City Guide includes pointers on how to make the most of a full day or 48 hours in the city, not to be missed events, details of top attractions in Exeter and the surrounding area, as well as information about cultural venues, shopping tips, exclusive special offer vouchers and inspiring ideas on where to eat out and stay...
Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is asking lovers to nominate their favourite romantic walks before the finalists are put to the public vote ahead of February 14.
The walk can be a trip down memory lane to loves past or present and people entering the competition are being given the chance to share their reasons for their nominations.
The competition is also designed to inspire people to revisit their favourite city walks and perhaps relive the memories.
The competition is open to all, with the winning entry featured on the Living Streets website...
