Exeter

Devon-based Taylor Wimpey staff joined thousands of others across the region as they took to their bikes on Cycle to Work Day on 1st August 2024.

Employees at the housebuilder’s head office in Exeter did their commute by bicycle, helping to keep traffic from the roads and cut emissions. Whilst some participating cyclists are based not too far from their workplace, others came from further afield - with one making the 13-mile trek along the scenic River Exe National Cycle Route from Dawlish.

Sustainable travel is a priority for Taylor Wimpey and many of the housebuilder’s...

An all-action sports club that attracts members ranging from ten years old to 52 is just one of more than 120 good causes in Exeter that are benefitting from ticket sales for a community lottery.

Exeter City Ultimate Frisbee likes nothing better than to let fly with a perfectly propelled disc.

Yet the club, which began in 2019, is always looking for ways to raise funds to keep the club going.

So when Exeter Community Lottery started out in 2023, the Club jumped at the chance to get involved.

When people play the weekly lottery they have a chance to...

Work on a new integrated retirement community in Exeter is set to complete in Autumn 2025.

Construction is now well-underway on the site off Topsham Road in the highly sought after residential area of St Leonards.

Radford House will comprise 65 stylish one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 65’s, in a safe and secure environment, with the benefit of patios or walk-out balconies to all apartments.

Alexandra Johnson, Sales and Marketing Director for Adlington Retirement Living, said: “Radford house will have an excellent location, close to parks...

Exeter Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and other colleagues have a ‘wheely’ new way of getting out and about to help the public.

The neighbourhood teams in the city and wider Exeter area now have access to E-bikes and have recently saddled up to try out the new mode of transport.

PCSO Paul Fudge had his first tour of duty on one of the new bikes earlier this week and the cycles are already proving popular. As the weather warms up and Exeter is very busy with students on holiday and other visitors it was an ideal chance to go on pedal patrol.

Within the...

Celebrate a summer of sport at IKEA with a whole host of in-store activities and offers, guaranteed to fuel the ultimate day out for the whole family.

Inspired by big sporting events taking place this summer, IKEA will host its first-ever “Sommar of Sport” challenge, with free events and activities for children in stores nationwide*, between Friday 26th July and Sunday 11th August 2024.

To get involved, little ones must fill out a challenge card by completing different sports-based activities in-store. With every completed activity, a letter will be unveiled on the card...

Tops Day Nurseries, a leading provider of high-quality childcare and early education, with a new nursery located in the University of Exeter, Tops Exeter, is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement of being listed 9th in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, developed by the Department of Education. As well as it being a huge standalone achievement for this year. This is also an improvement over their position last year when they ranked 12th!

This recognition underscores Tops Day Nurseries' dedication to nurturing talent, fostering professional...

Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its flagship restaurant, The Farm Table has just been named by The Good Food Guide as one of the UK’s 100 Best Local Restaurants. This fantastic accolade follows hot on the heels of an AA Rosette, which was awarded at the end of last year.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are blown away to have our new restaurant voted as one of the best local restaurants in the country and to be featured in such an iconic publication as The Good Food Guide, less than two years after opening. Our...

We've all heard stories of properties being divided among families, only for the executor of the will to disregard their loved one's wishes.

While this is a difficult scenario, there are steps that can ensure the will is followed and executed properly. This may involve making claims against family members, if necessary, to ensure the estate is handled legally and responsibly.

So, who deals with the will?

The executor, named in the will, is responsible for handling the deceased's estate.

As the person applying for probate, the executor has the legal...

Devonia’s still and sparkling water is available in Bovey Castle’s rooms, suites, lodges, restaurants and bar, as well as their event and conference facilities

Devon-based spring water company Devonia is celebrating one year of supplying its bottled still and sparkling water to Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park, which has assisted the luxury five-star hotel in obtaining a Silver award for Green Tourism. 2024 has also seen Devonia introduce a new brand identity informing consumers of their collect, wash and reuse process.

Bovey Castle’s General Manager, Dean Gunston...

Devon & Cornwall Police has introduced a new policing team which will work closely with communities to tackle priority problems affecting local people and businesses.

The team, led by Sergeant Andrew Walton, will deal with issues including antisocial behaviour (ASB), drugs, shoplifting and spikes in crime.

The Neighbourhood Support Team (NST) are based in Exeter and deployed across the city, as well as wider North, East and West Devon, according to need and impact. They will work alongside other existing neighbourhood police teams, partners and communities to target...