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Food businesses in Exeter are being warned to be on their guard against a scam. A food business operator in the city had their email account hacked after they were contacted by an individual pretending to be from Exeter City Council. The City Council has warned food businesses to contact its environmental health support team...

Anyone wanting to apply for a postal vote in Exeter has until 5pm today (Monday 14 April) to submit their completed application.  However, it’s really easy to do and only takes a few minutes…but hurry!  Elections for Devon County Council will be held throughout Exeter on Thursday 1 May.     There will also be by-elections for...

Landlords and people letting property are invited to attend Rent Smart Exeter at Exeter Racecourse in May.  Rent Smart Devon is free to attend and takes place on Thursday 22 May.  This free to attend event, sponsored by Tozers LLP, will host exhibitions from specialist companies covering many aspects of property management, as well as...

The history of Exeter’s Ship Canal was explored recently during a ‘Waterside Wander’ in the city.  The fun event, which was attended by around 20 walkers, was organised by the Friends of Exeter Ship Canal in partnership with Wellbeing Exeter, which is partly funded by the City Council.  The ‘Waterside Wander’ ventured around the Canal...

This weekend,12–13 April, Exeter Quay hosts two engaging workshops as part of Pile Up! Worlds of Stuff, Art Work Exeter’s spring programme at Exeter Custom House.​  On Saturday, 12 April, Storm Machine 1 runs from 11am–1pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm.   Artists Louise Ashcroft and Farmer Glitch lead participants in creating sound instruments inspired by waste and weather....

Two lucky players of the Exeter Community Lottery are celebrating after winning £250 in last weekend’s draw.  But as ever, it’s the community groups and good causes in Exeter that benefit directly from ticket sales who are the real winners.  The players celebrating a £250 windfall were raising money for the Exeter Community Lottery Central...

Fairtrade was promoted at the recent Lord Mayor’s coffee morning at Exeter’s historic Guildhall.  Fairtrade mini Easter eggs were handed out as well as the new Fairtrade bookmarks and copies of a Fairtrade wordsearch were distributed on tables.  Around £120 of Fairtrade goods were sold at the Fairtrade stall.  The Fairtrade Foundation awarded Exeter Fairtrade...

Waste and recycling crews have recently struggled to access several residential roads in Exeter due to cars parked on corners. The issue is preventing vital services from reaching homes—posing a risk not only to collections but also to emergency response. In response, Exeter City Council’s recycling champion Denis the Dustcart shared a reminder on social...