Exeter City is delighted to announce that St James Park will be hosting a World Cup Fanzone which features a giant screen in the stadium for a minimum of England’s three group matches and the World Cup final.
St James Park will be a hive of activity, with drinks promotions, music and then of course the big matches live from the IP Office Main Stand at St James Park.
Guarantee yourself a seat to watch the games with the best possible view of all the action whilst being part of the stadium atmosphere to cheer England on from the home of football in Exeter.
From the devastation of the Leningrad Blockade , 1941, came one of the most life-affirming pieces of music ever to be composed. Dmitri Shostakovich's 7th Symphony lifted an entire city in its darkest hour, instilling renewed faith in our capabilities as individuals, as well as the unifying spirit of a people as one. The Conductor is a concert-play: a story told, and woven within the music of the symphony itself. They watched the skies, waiting for anything to lift their hearts, and their prayers were answered in a moment that revealed the true dignity and power that art may serve....
Devon businessman Mark Sealey and Army veteran Alan Bustin-Mulkern have launched the boat that will carry them right the way through the world’s toughest rowing race – the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
With the aim of raising huge amounts for blood-delivery charity Devon Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service (EVS) – also known as the Blood Bikes – Alan and Mark launched their boat for the colossal challenge at the Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth.
The outing gave the pair a small taste of what’s to come when they set off on their 3000-mile mission.
There’s finally some good news for motorists in the South West, after new data has revealed car insurance premiums are tumbling in 2018.
Quarterly data released by the UK’s leading price comparison website, MoneySuperMarket, highlights a significant drop in the price of car insurance, with the average fully comprehensive policy falling £70 in the first three months of 2018, from £574.11 to £504.
The data is based on analysis of 1.7 million car insurance quotes on MoneySuperMarket between January and March 2018. It suggests insurers are reducing premiums following...
A retired crown court usher recently diagnosed with dementia is taking part in research to ensure a cure is found before any of her loved ones suffer the same fate.
Eighty-year-old Ann Matthews, from Exeter, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at the end of last year. She is currently taking part in a clinical trial at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust.
Ann, who lives with her husband Tony, has shared her story as part of Dementia Action Week, which takes place from 21-27 May, and hopes others will be encouraged to take part in research...
The South West Falcon from Stagecoach today celebrated carrying over half a million passengers by surprising customers boarding the service at Plymouth Coach Station.
Passengers waiting for the 10:00 departure were met by the Stagecoach team who were handing out millionaire’s shortbread, free tickets and Falcon goodies. Mascot Pat the Falcon was also there to pose for photos.
Bob Dennison, Stagecoach South West’s Managing Director, said: “It’s amazing that, a little over two years since we started, we’re already celebrating this incredible milestone – and it’s fantastic to...
Shaun Pike has been appointed as site manager at Minerva - Barratt Homes’ new development in Exeter where work is underway to create a community of 159 new homes.
Shaun will be responsible for overseeing construction at the site, liaising with construction workers, subcontractors and suppliers. With more than 37 years’ experience in the housing industry, he previously worked on Barratt’s successful Riverside Park development in Fremington near Barnstaple- and will play a key role in mentoring local apprentices working on this latest new community.
The University of Exeter, as part of the SETsquared Partnership, today launched a programme to enable some of the UK’s best tech scale-up companies become the sector giants of tomorrow.
It is expected to generate over £25bn for the economy by 2030, create an additional 30,000 high-skilled jobs in the tech sector, and help improve Britain’s poor investment record in research and development. SETsquared is the Global No. 1 business incubator and since it started it has helped over 3,500 businesses who have gone on to create over 20,000 jobs and raise £1.5bn in investment. This is...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this Bank Holiday weekend (25-28 May):
THEATRE
English Touring Opera: Il Tabarro & Gianni Schicchi Friday, Exeter Northcott Puccini’s one-act operas Il tabarro and Gianni Schicchi could hardly be more different: one is a moody romance ending in a grotesque murder on a barge in Paris, and the other is a sparkling comedy about a family inheritance in Florence. First performed in 2011 to great critical acclaim, this double bill shows Puccini at his finest as a master of the theatre that speaks to the heart. Sung in...
