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Exeter in running for ‘University of the Year’ as Multicultural Apprenticeships Awards shortlist announced

The University of Exeter has been shortlisted for this year’s Multicultural Apprenticeships Awards as University of the Year, and nine Exeter apprentices have also received nominations.

The Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase talent and diversity within multicultural communities and celebrate the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers.

The University of Exeter has been shortlisted for its Degree Apprenticeship programmes, in which the University aims to drive social mobility through education.

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Following ‘InExeter Green Tour’ success Exeter Red Coats add tour to their 2023 Summer Programme

Following the success of a Special Edition Tour that was created by Exeter Red Coat Guides for InExeter, The Business Improvement District, the tour has been adopted into the Red Coat Guide’s official programme of summer tours for 2023.

The Red Coats are a team of volunteers who are passionate about the city's fascinating history overseen by Exeter City Council who partnered with InExeter to create a special tour of the city.

This tour was developed to take people to some of the less usual and more commercially interesting areas of the city. Like many historic cities,...

Exeter Christmas Market

Event Date: 
15/11/2018 - 6:00pm to 16/12/2018 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Cathedral Green, Exeter

This year's Christmas Market will run from Thursday 15th November until Sunday 16th December organised by Exeter Cathedral.

The market support local businesses and performers, with an exciting mix of continental and local, independent traders, showcasing the best of festive food, crafts and gifts. The west front bandstand showcases local bands, carol singers and choirs able to bid for free slots to entertain traders and customers.

This year promises to be better than ever with great entertainment on stage, more stalls for local businesses and another drinks outlet where...

Work on new junction and resurfacing on A361 ahead of schedule

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/21/2018 - 3:07pm

Construction of a new junction to the east of Tiverton and nearby resurfacing work on the A361 remains on schedule, despite the recent bad weather.

Devon County Council says that that scheme is progressing well and it is expected that the traffic contraflow between the Bolham Roundabout and Craze Lowman bridge, which has enabled resurfacing on the eastbound carriageway, will be removed during an overnight closure from 8pm on Thursday (22 March) evening.

There will also be westbound closures overnight from Sampford Peverell to Gornhay on Friday (23 March) for cable work. The...

Jury finds Stuart Hodgkin guilty of of murdering Newton Abbot man Adrian Munday

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/13/2016 - 5:05pm

A 41-year-old man from Newton Abbot has been convicted of the murder of Adrian Munday at Exeter Crown Court today (Monday 13 June).

The jury found Stuart Hodgkin, originally from Basingstoke, guilty of Adrian’s murder.

He will be sentenced on Tuesday, 14th June.

Adrian Munday, 51, was found deceased at a property on Wain Lane, Newton Abbot on Tuesday 6 October 2015.

Following the results of a forensic post mortem, police launched a murder investigation.

Stuart Hodgkin was arrested in Hampshire and charged with his murder. He first appeared before...

Flybe announce Exeter to Norwich flights

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/28/2016 - 11:55am

Flybe has today confirmed the launch of new direct flights from Exeter Airport to Norwich Airport in East Anglia, saving hours on the equivalent journey by road or rail.

The new flights will operate six days a week from 24 March with one-way fares starting from just £17.49 including taxes and charges, available at flybe.com

The new route is being supported by the Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund. This supports routes that might not initially be commercially viable, giving airlines time to build passenger numbers and deliver more sustainable services.

Matt...

Investigative work set to start on Exmouth tidal defence study

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/01/2015 - 12:21pm

Investigative work to review the options for creating new flood defences in Exmouth is expected to start from Monday September 7.

The work is being carried out as part of the Exmouth Tidal Defence Study.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is working with the Environment Agency on this project, which is reviewing the options to upgrade Exmouth’s sea and estuary defences. The project aims to protect the estuary frontage, parts of the seafront and more than 1,000 properties in the town.

The partnership has commissioned WSP Consulting Engineers to carry out a flood risk...