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Exceptional Student Talent Celebrated at Exeter College Awards

The Exeter College Student Awards moved to a virtual celebration this year to recognise exceptional student achievements. In total, 21 categories were awarded, celebrating students from across the College’s wide range of subjects and specialties.

Students’ hard work, dedication and passion is part of what makes Exeter College truly outstanding and this event, although virtual, is a way of recognising students' commitment and ambition for what they do.

Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive John Laramy CBE said, “The Exeter College Student Awards are always a...

Storm Eunice update: ‘strong winds’ to peak on Friday and continue over weekend

Devon County Council is advising people to only travel if absolutely necessary with ‘extremely strong winds’ expected over the next few days and reaching a peak in the early hours of tomorrow (Friday) morning.

The Met Office escalated its Yellow Wind Warning for the region, issued on Tuesday, to Amber. And now a Red warning has been issued for northern Devon and it’s coastline.

The south west is expected to be battered by gale force winds caused by Storm Eunice – they will be at their strongest in coastal areas between 3am to 9am on Friday morning, with gusts of 90-...

M&S Opticians opens its doors in Exeter

Marks & Spencer has today, Thursday 17th February opened the newest branch of its M&S Opticians service, located in the retailer’s popular Exeter store.

M&S Exeter has become one of the first stores in the country to launch this new, expert opticians service, which includes a full eye health examination (OCT scan) for every eye test booked at no additional fee.

Free eye tests are available as an opening offer, as well as 15% off glasses and sunglasses for Sparks customers. There’s a wide range of designer brands to choose from including Mulberry, Prada,...

Half term nestbox building in the RSPB Lookout Garden

Event Date: 
26/02/2022 - 10:30am
Venue: 
The Lookout Garden, RSPB Bowling Green Marsh and Goosemoor, Bowling Green Rd, Topsham, Exeter

Children and adults alike can get creative, building and decorating specially designed nestbox kits to make a cosy home for their local birds.

Date and times : Saturday 26 February, 10.30am-12.30pm.

Booking: bit.ly/NestBoxBuilding

Cost: RSPB members £12, Non members £14

Venue: The Lookout Garden, RSPB Bowling Green Marsh and Goosemoor, Bowling Green Rd, Topsham, Exeter EX3,

Contact: For more information visit: rspb.org.uk/bowlinggreenmarsh

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Event Date: 
10/03/2022 - 7:00pm to 11/03/2022 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2022, bringing the latest action and adventure films to Exeter Corn Exchange on 10th and 11th March.

Starring intrepid characters, extreme expeditions and stunning cinematography, the tour features two new collections of inspirational films from the wildest corners of the planet.

“We are so excited to be sharing these awe-inspiring new films with audiences around the UK and Ireland – up on the big screen!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

“As well as adrenaline-packed stories from the world’s best...

‘Shop and drop’ to recycle and raise funds for charity

Visitors to Exeter city centre can now recycle plastic bottle tops and tubs at a brand-new drop-off point in Princesshay Shopping Centre and help contribute to a more circular economy.

Leading south west recycling and waste management firm, DCW, has partnered with the popular shopping destination to run its Recycle & Raise scheme all year round. The plastic recycling scheme which asks the public to donate plastic tubs and bottle tops to raise funds for Dartmoor Zoo and mental health charity Mind, was previously operated by DCW only over the festive period.

Now, shoppers...

New estate agency bucking trend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/15/2022 - 5:22pm

It is well documented that getting a new business off the ground is extremely risky. With statistics reporting 20% of businesses failing in their first year and around 60% going bust within the first three years, making sure a start-up survives during the first few years is critical.

Add in the impact of Covid-19 (3.9% of businesses have ‘no confidence’ that they will survive over the next few months), owning a start-up remains a challenge for entrepreneurs.

WIth the statistics seemingly working against most new businesses, launching a brand new company as the world was...

Oh My God! It’s The Church head for Exeter

Event Date: 
05/05/2022 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

The riotously fun Oh My God! It’s The Church will be coming to Exeter Phoenix on May 5th .

Dearly Beloved Miscreants! We are gathered here today to announce the riotous and delightfully devilish OH MY GOD! IT’S THE CHURCH will release their second EP ‘Revelations’ on Good Friday, April 15 - their own soundtrack to the End of Days, followed by a full UK Tour!

The first single, ‘Kiss My ApocaLips’ out Feb 25 , is a hot-as-Hades, salacious Rock’n’Roll belter to answer your prayers and save the planet from fire and brimstone, whilst serving up the most fun you can have with...

Oh My God! It’s The Church head for Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/14/2022 - 10:44pm

The riotously fun Oh My God! It’s The Church will be coming to Exeter Phoenix on May 5th .

Dearly Beloved Miscreants! We are gathered here today to announce the riotous and delightfully devilish OH MY GOD! IT’S THE CHURCH will release their second EP ‘Revelations’ on Good Friday, April 15 - their own soundtrack to the End of Days, followed by a full UK Tour!

The first single, ‘Kiss My ApocaLips’ out Feb 25 , is a hot-as-Hades, salacious Rock’n’Roll belter to answer your prayers and save the planet from fire and brimstone, whilst serving up the most fun you can have with...

The Post-Mortem Live Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/14/2022 - 10:26pm
Pull live maggots out of a dead body

The Post-Mortem Live arrives in Exeter on 19th April for one event offering attendees the chance to solve a murder. Working with award-winning human anatomist Sam Piri in this 4-hour long experience you’ll get into the bowls of CSI, pathology, and forensics to determine how the victim Rachel Harris met her death.

In this rare insight into a post-mortem, you will actually dissect the human body to learn about the organ systems including a real kidney, stomach, intestines, lungs and heart.

You will also use forensic entomology, the...

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