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KLM to launch daily flights from Exeter to Amsterdam

Global airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is set to connect the West Country to Amsterdam and beyond with the launch of its first ever flights from Exeter Airport to the international aviation hub of Schiphol from end of March next year.

It is the first time Exeter Airport has served Amsterdam in almost five years, and a first for KLM from the Devon airport as it seeks to expand its UK regional footprint.

The move links Exeter Airport with KLM's network of worldwide destinations via Amsterdam.

Exeter Airport Managing Director Stephen Wiltshire said: "This is a...

Exeter housebuilder helps foodbank towards a brighter Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/06/2024 - 10:44pm

An Exeter housebuilder has launched a drop-off point to support a local food bank this Christmas.

Redrow South West, which is currently building new homes at St Michael’s Meadow on Chudleigh Road, is supporting Exeter District Foodbank and encouraging the local community to donate their extra, unused or unwanted non-perishable food items.

As part of its commitment to create thriving communities, Redrow South West has launched a number of initiatives to support local people living in and around its developments. This includes an annual community fund, where groups can...

Devon Air Ambulance encourages public to download free what3words app

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 7:46pm

This winter, Devon Air Ambulance is joining emergency services across the country in encouraging the public to download the free what3words app, so they’re prepared to communicate an exact location in the event of an emergency.

While many will be braving the outdoors to socialise this winter, the shorter days, combined with harsher weather conditions like rain, ice, sleet and fog increase the chances of people finding themselves in trouble. To ensure they are prepared to communicate their exact location in the event of a car breakdown or emergency, Devon Air Ambulance is urging...

Wealth management company celebrates its move to prestigious new offices in style!

Well-respected wealth management company Prydis has moved from Exeter City Centre to the beautiful grounds of Winslade Park at Clyst St Mary.

The newly built offices at Clyst House with an impressive footprint of 6,200 square feet set in stunning grounds, are now home to 60 staff members from the Wealth and Accounts teams.

In addition, the company also has offices in Newquay, Liskeard, and Edinburgh. Its total turnover of all subsidiaries and connect companies is just under £12m.

Prydis has two lines of business: Business Services (Accounts, Audit, Tax and...

Duran Duran to headline at Powderham Castle Concert

Legendary British band Duran Duran are set to electrify the stage at Powderham Castle on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 , for an unforgettable night of live music. This highly anticipated performance is one of only two UK headline shows for the band next year, making it a truly unmissable event.

The multi-award-winning group, celebrated for their timeless hits, will headline Powderham Presents , a brand-new music festival bringing world-class acts to the heart of Devon. Joining them are Nile Rodgers & CHIC , the disco legends behind chart-topping anthems like Le Freak and Good Times...

Exeter & Devon Crematorium Hosts Community Christmas Service

Exeter & Devon Crematorium invites the local community to its annual Christmas Memorial Service, providing a reflective space to remember loved ones during the festive season.

The service will be held at the crematorium’s chapel on Wednesday, 18 December, at 7 p.m. The evening will be led by a local celebrant and will feature heartfelt readings, traditional carols, and moments of quiet reflection.

Attendees will be able to dedicate a personalised star in memory of a loved one, which will be placed on the crematorium’s memorial tree. This collective tribute, displayed...

Stress-free tips for decorating your home in Devon this Christmas

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Posted: Fri, 11/29/2024 - 4:11pm

A recent survey by David Wilson Homes found that 46% of Brits feel stressed when putting up their Christmas decorations, with 66% admitting they struggle with fairy lights and 19% fretting over colour schemes.

To help make the festive season more enjoyable, the housebuilders, with developments across Devon, have partnered with Rachel Bent, Head of Visual Merchandising and Christmas at Bents Garden & Home, renowned for its stunning Christmas displays, and interior designer Alix Riding of Show Business Interiors, to share expert tips for creating a beautifully decorated, stress...

Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen to open in Exeter

Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – one of the UK's leading premium sports bar brands – has secured £6m of new funding from HSBC UK to grow its portfolio by five additional sites, with the first of these set to open in November, in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter. It will become the second Ludo location in the South West, following the opening of Ludo, Bath in May 2023.

Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – the joint venture between St Austell Brewery and Ed Martin and the senior team at ETM Group – is known for its premium sports viewing experience. The opening of Ludo, Exeter...

Families invited to join are countdown to Christmas trail in Exeter

As part of Exeter's vibrant Christmas celebrations, InExeter is delighted to offer families a fun, free, and festive adventure around the city with the launch of the Countdown to Christmas Trail . Running now until December 27, the trail invites families to explore Exeter and uncover clues at nine locations, each revealing a letter that forms a special Christmas word.

Once participants have unscrambled the word, they can collect a limited-edition Exeter Sticker Sheet at a finish station and enter an online competition to win one of five £100 Exeter Independent Gift Cards....

Green-fingered youngsters help plant micro-forest in school grounds

Children and teachers from a primary school in Exeter have done their bit for the environment by planting a 400-tree micro-forest in their school grounds.

The youngsters from Monkerton Community Primary School were joined by local councillors from Exeter City Council and Devon County Council for the event, which was organised by Community Interest Company SocieTree.

SocieTree was launched in 2023 and aims to highlight the benefits that micro forests bring. It has been working closely with schools across Devon.

Micro-forests – also known as Miyawaki forests –...

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