Would you consider Exeter a tourist destination? If you live here, perhaps not, but you should know the city well enough to know we’ve got some great sights and attractions to offer anyone heading into the area.
Exeter has always been a city that exudes the philosophy of ‘big things come in small packages’. After all, we’ve got history in spades, a wealth of food and drinks spots and we’re sat on the doorstep to some of the country’s best nature. So, next time you’re wondering whether the city has got what it takes to be a true tourist hotspot, bear these attractions in mind ....
Devon County Council (DCC) has commissioned a full analysis of the carbon impacts of its waste management services from international environmental consultancy Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd.
Last year Devon County Council endorsed the Devon Climate Declaration by declaring a climate emergency. The new project, which commenced in December 2019, forms part of the authority’s subsequent commitment to become a net-zero authority by 2030.
Eunomia’s emissions modelling team will establish the carbon footprint of DCC’s current waste management services, including the...
Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has built 591 new homes in the Exeter region in the last 12 months, and brought more than £37 million to local communities.
The figures are obtained from the company’s annual socio-economic footprint and highlight how much the local economy benefits from the building of new homes, thanks to a combination of programmes that form part of each new housing development.
The company, which includes David Wilson Homes, spent £22 million on physical works in the community to improve highways, outdoor spaces and local facilities. A further...
Exeter-based financial experts Old Mill have appointed Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow member of the Personal Finance Society, Neil Rushton, to the Wealth Management team.
The 39-year-old has more than 18 years’ experience in financial services having held roles across the sector. Neil joins Old Mill from independent financial planning firm Citimark, where he looked after a portfolio of high net worth clients, helping them explore aspirations and achieve financial independence.
In his new role, Neil - who specialises in retirement and estate planning - will work...
RGB Building Supplies is thanking the local community for supporting its Big RGB Christmas Appeal in aid of Devon Air Ambulance. The appeal invited people to donate good quality, pre-loved items to a drop point in RGB’s Exeter branch.
Bulk bags full of clothing, shoes, books, DVDs and Blu Rays, toys, accessories, jewellery and bric-a-brac were given and passed on to the charity. The items will now be sold in Devon Air Ambulance shops helping it continue to save hundreds of lives across Devon.
Tracy Owen, Fundraising Manager at Devon Air Ambulance, commented: “We would like...
Hendy Group has been shortlisted for a key automotive award for its commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates.
It has been shortlisted for the Community Hero Award in the AM Awards for its work in setting up the Hendy Foundation which provides grants to charities and organisations.
Hendy commercial director and Hendy Foundation trustee Mark Busby said he was thrilled that the initiative has been shortlisted for such a prestigious award less than a year after being set up.
“Throughout Hendy’s 161 years in business the company has always had an...
Last year, American Express [NYSE:AXP] confirmed a multi-year extension of its long-term partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion FC (the Albion).
As the club’s Official Sponsor, American Express has joined forces with the Albion to launch its latest ‘Backed By’ campaign. This nationwide initiative will give three aspiring football or sports management students the chance to win money-can’t-buy access and advice from the Premier League club.
The focus is on helping students studying relevant sports/ management degrees fulfil their potential. The successful applicants...
A 39-year-old man has been charged in connection to a report of a sexual assault on board a train between Digby and Sowton and Exmouth railway station, Devon.
The incident happened between 5.45pm and 6.10pm on Friday 27 December 2019.
Sebastian Sienko, of Imperial Road, Exmouth, has been charged with sexual assault by touching and is due to appear in Exeter Magistrates’ Court on 4 February.
British Transport Police would like to thank the media and the public for their help in sharing our earlier appeal.
Three Devon childhood friends are set to finish in the top 10 of one of the world’s great endurance races this weekend.
Lewis Matthews (Dawlish), Chris Slack (Newton Abbot) and Charlie Medwin (Shaldon), known collectively as “All Oar Nothing” are due to complete the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, having rowed almost 3000 miles across the ocean.
The 29-year-old trio set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands off Spain on 12 December and are set to land in Antigua on Sunday
Their arrival will be covered live at: https://www.facebook.com/atlanticcampaigns/...
Over 50 volunteers of all ages teamed up with East Devon District Council officers, councillors and Greener Ottery on Saturday 11 January to help plant native West Country apple trees in a new community orchard in Land of Canaan, Ottery St Mary.
The project, which was organised by East Devon District Council’s Parks service in conjunction with Greener Ottery and ward member Cllr Vicky Johns, is a reflection of both the council and local community’s interest in sustainability and climate change.
The community orchard is the start of a bigger project to help support wildlife...
