Ocado has apologised “unreservedly” to Mumsnet for citing “hateful political views” when it pulled out of a commercial partnership over the parenting forum’s stance on the definition of sex in the Equality Act. Founder Justine Roberts said Ocado “abruptly pulled out” of the partnership after Mumsnet called at the last election for the act to...
Google This measure is designed to enhance public safety during large events Residents are being urged to have their say on a new proposed Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) for the Plymouth Hoe area. This measure is designed to enhance public safety during large events and in response to potential threats. According to the council,...
Ellen Knight BBC Radio Shropshire BBC Reverend Pippa White is the curate for Fauls, Tilstock, and Whitchurch – and a rising star on TikTok Pippa White is 29 years old. Like many woman her age, she enjoys Taylor Swift’s music, plays rugby and makes TikTok videos in her spare time. The one difference? She is...
Book lovers are being urged to mark their calendars for the return of Exeter City of Literature’s Book Market. The annual event will take place on Exeter’s Cathedral Green on Sunday 8 June, from 11am until 4pm. The event – now in it’s fifth year – is a celebration of Devon’s thriving literary scene. Since...
Celtic fans were pleased with aspects of their performance against Kilmarnock, especially Greg Taylor’s display. Benny: Much more like the Celtic we know in that superb first 45. Movement, passing, hunger and intensity were abundant as Killie were blown away in a fast and furious 25-minute spell. Never quite reached the same levels in the...
A researcher is cycling from Land’s End in Cornwall to the Scottish border on her bike in a bid to interview female farmers. University of Exeter PhD student Veronica White is aiming to cycle more than 1,200 miles (1,931km/h) by July. She said she wanted ascertain what women living or working on England’s farms view...
The spring/summer programme at Exeter Library offers residents a choice of vibrant, fun and community-focussed arts events.  The ‘Pride of Place’ season is part of a three-year programme of creative offerings being rolled out by Libraries Unlimited this spring. The Pride of Place season encourages communities throughout the county to discover and enjoy where they...
There’s still time to register for a postal vote for May’s local elections in Exeter – but time is running out.  Elections for Devon County Council will be held throughout Exeter on Thursday 1 May.   There will also be by-elections for two City Council wards on the same day, in Mincinglake & Whipton, and Topsham.   ...
The list of candidates standing in Exeter for the local elections on Thursday 1 May has now been published. Voters will be electing representatives for the Devon County Council and in Exeter City Council by-elections. Full details of all those standing are available to view online: Polling stations will be open across the city from...
A recording of the Executive committee meeting 1 April 2025 Read full article at source...
Back for a second year, the Princesshay Spring Market will take place between 4 – 21 April. Princesshay will welcome back eight local market traders this spring with wooden chalets lining the main mall near Princesshay Square and opposite Reiss and Oliver Bonas. New for this year will be a large vintage carousel in Princesshay...
A selection of fan responses after another action-packed weekend in the Scottish Premiership. Read full article at source...
One lucky player of the Exeter Community Lottery has scooped £250 in a recent draw. But it’s the community groups and good causes in Exeter who are the real winners, benefitting directly from ticket sales. The player celebrated a £250 windfall while raising money for the Exeter Community Lottery Central Fund, which supports funding to...
There’s still time to share your views on the final draft of Exeter’s new Corporate Plan 2025-2028. This important document sets out what the council wants to achieve in the years ahead and how it will deliver its vision for a happy, healthy and fully engaged city in the future. It will replace the existing...
Exeter’s Riverside leisure centre is set to benefit from energy efficiency measures, including replacing an end-of-life heating system with air source heat pumps and a water source heat pump. A grant of £3.6 million has been awarded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero as part of the governments Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme...
