Exeter

An innovative environmental event born in Bovey Tracey, South Devon has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

The Planet Earth Games first took place in Exeter in July 2019 as a sports event, but became a big lockdown hit through the pandemic reaching over 1.5million people across social media, with a unique series of virtual challenges encouraging people to live more active, sustainable lives.

Planet Earth Games has now been shortlisted in the Social Impact, Engagement and/or Education Award Category for the British Sustainable Sport Awards , which will...

A local U13’s rugby team can smarten up after matches thanks to new match dinner shirts from funding awarded by South West Water.

Exeter Athletic RFC is an amateur rugby club based in Clyst St Mary which formed in 2018 from the merger of Exeter-based clubs Wessex RFC and Exeter Youth RFC.

The funding comes as part of South West Water’s Neighbourhood Fund to support community groups and initiatives which will improve the lives of residents in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset by inspiring physical activities, enhancing education, health and wellbeing and delivering positive...

Amazon has announced it is hiring for 20,000 seasonal positions across its UK network of fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations during the festive season, including more than 80 in the Exeter delivery station.

Pay for Operations roles starts at a minimum of £10.00 p/h rising to £11.10 p/h in some parts of the UK for all full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal roles in Amazon’s fulfilment centres, sort centres and delivery stations.

“We prepare year-round for the festive season, and we’re excited to have more than 80 positions available this year...

Exeter’s Brandon Taylor is running this Sunday’s Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of St John Ambulance.

He’s supporting the health and first aid charity as a thank you for looking after hi, the last time the event was held, in 2019.

“I have done the London Marathon for the past two years, and the number of St John Ambulance volunteers available throughout the course is phenomenal,” says Brandon.

“On my way to the start line in 2018, I was very nervous and remember sharing a DLR carriage with some St John volunteers. When we got to the station, they all wished...

Exeter School is delighted to welcome Paralympian David Hill to coach competitive swimming squads this year.

David is a two-time Paralympian in swimming and triathlon and world and European medallist in swimming.

The British Champion was Team GB's youngest athlete at the Athens 2004 Paralympics and Top 10 Finisher in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games.

Paralympian David said he felt privileged to add value to the coaching team at Exeter School and pass on his experience and knowledge to the next generation.

“I’m really passionate to provide world...

Disney On Ice has announced it will be bringing its latest tour Find Your Hero to Exeter.

The show will be visiting both Exeter and Aberdeen as it adds two new cities to the tour due to popular demand.

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero will be visiting Westpoint Arena in Exeter from 11-14 November 2021.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 1st October from www.disneyonice.co.uk

Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take families on a journey...

Graffiti is on the rise in Exeter, with a councillor slamming the “idiots” responsible.

The council received more than 1,100 reports of graffiti between 1 April and 16 August – an average of eight a day. It’s meant that demand for the city council’s removal service has “remained high,” members of the strategic scrutiny committee have been told.

The graffiti service was suspended for nine months until April to save money during the covid crisis. The meeting heard that during that time, a higher number of graffiti ‘tags’ than usual appeared: “spreading down arterial routes...

This weekend people can enjoy a glimpse of what makes a buzzing local town tick as a host of entrepreneurs and artisans take part in the first-ever Topsham Business Fair.

It’s not just an exhibition - visitors can see examples of what the local businesses make and the services they provide, and they can sample food and drink, or even work off those summer holiday pounds by taking part in free Zumba and Bootcamp try-out sessions.

There will be over 20 local businesses on show (full list below) and all are Business Supporters of Love Topsham, the community interest company...