As international attention turns to Tokyo 2020 in the summer of sport, a Devon-based charity is preparing to deliver an alternative sustainable Games this August for the wider public.
The virtual Planet Earth Games consists of a series of challenges that encourage people towards active, sustainable lifestyle.
The Planet Earth Games was first launched as an event in Exeter in July 2019 and has grown hugely in the pandemic in a new virtual format, reaching over 1m with participants from right across the UK and beyond.
Princesshay is pleased to announce its support for a sustainable travel initiative with Exeter based charity, Ride on Cycling, by providing prime city centre retail space for free Dr Bike checks.
The project, which has been co funded by The Big Give and Exeter’s City Councils Live & Move project, will enable Ride-On to offer free ‘check and tune’ 30 minute bike sessions, dealing with any quick fixes and advising on any major works people might need.
Founded in 2011, Ride-On Cycling’s vision is to see a cleaner, healthier and more active Exeter by supporting people to...
Footfall at Exeter Airport is predicted to increase this Summer along with the demand for covid testing as ‘Freedom Day’ heralds the easing of travel restrictions to amber listed countries.
With almost 1 million passengers in 2019, Exeter Airport saw footfall decrease last year during the pandemic but expects to see foreign travel levels significantly increase as schools break up for Summer and amber list quarantine is scrapped in England for those who are double vaccinated.
Although restrictions are easing, pre-travel testing is mandatory and is expected to rise as...
The temporary one-way layout of Exeter’s Magdalen Road is to be made permanent after councillors rejected the favoured option of residents for its post-covid future.
Famed for its independent shops and restaurants, the neighbourhood centre of St Leonards became one-way in June 2020 to support social distancing and active travel measures. It was claimed this would be temporary.
A cycle lane was also added, part of the ‘pop up’ E9 Strategic Cycle Route connecting the Newcourt/Pynes Hill area to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and city centre.
Wales & West Utilities is working to upgrade part of the gas network in Exeter.
The work starts this week and is essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses. It will involve upgrading gas pipes in the Burnthouse Lane area of the city and will finish during November, keeping local people safe and warm for generations to come.
To keep disruption to a minimum, Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Devon County Council to plan the work. So that engineers and the local community are kept safe during the work, it has...
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales met transport workers and Exeter’s ‘Net Zero Heroes’ during a visit to the new Exeter Bus Station.
Prince Charles met long-service bus drivers and discussed their work over the pandemic during the visit to the new Exeter Bus Station, which will open to the public on Sunday 25 July.
The Prince also heard from apprentice builders and staff involved in the construction of the neighbouring St Sidwell’s Point leisure centre, which will open later this year.
He was greeted on arrival by Karime Hassan, Chief Executive of Exeter...
Western Power Distribution (WPD), the electricity distribution network operator for Exeter, has announced that it has signed up to the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign – the largest ever global alliance committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest. As part of WPD’s commitment to net zero, Exeter will benefit from funding to support green energy schemes.
With its Race to Zero pledge, WPD has committed to go even further and faster and become a carbon neutral business by 2028 - 22 years ahead of the UK Government and UN’s targets.
Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, along with St Loyes councillors on Exeter City Council, are calling for a re-think of a cycle lane scheme on Russell Way.
Concerns have been raised by residents following the introduction of cycle lanes on both sides of Russell Way heading into Clyst Heath.
The road is also open to traffic from both directions which often leads to cars having to cross into cycle lanes on either side which raises concerns about the safety of both cyclists and road users.
The unusual scheme was pushed through planning by the Labour members of the...
The Fragrance Shop, the UK’s leading independent fragrance retailer, is excited to unveil another new store (the fourth newest store of 2021) in Exeter. Opening its doors on Friday 30th July in PrincesshayShopping Centre, The Fragrance Shop are ready to welcome new shoppers to explore and indulge in the best fragrances.
Customers can pop in and speak to one of The Fragrance Shop’s fragrance experts, to sample the hottest and newest fragrances for this summer and the bestseller of 2021 so far.
To celebrate the launch of the Exeter store, customers will be welcomed to its...
Flexible workspace operator Clockwise is opening its newest building in Exeter this week, expanding its footprint into the South West’s beating heart of tech and innovation.
As Clockwise’s tenth space, the opening marks another step in the business’ rapid growth across the UK and speaks to its strategy to open spaces in cities emerging as hubs for tech and innovation. The 2021 Tech Nation scale ratio report suggests Exeter, alongside Belfast – home to Clockwise’s space in River House - and Dundee, are the most likely cities to become leading UK tech hubs.
