Charities

Devon Air Ambulance is inviting visitors to Exeter Library to experience a powerful and moving exhibition which reveals the people behind the charity’s lifesaving missions. Hosted at the Exeter Library throughout December, 'It's Who We Are' offers a rare glimpse into the courage, compassion, and skill of the crew who respond to emergencies across Devon.

The exhibition features striking portraits donated by North Devon photographer, Paul Martin, alongside deeply personal and moving stories from pilots and paramedics, which show the human side of critical care. These are not just...

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon, including transport, accommodation, counselling, aromatherapy, and practical assistance during challenging treatment journeys.

There’s a free drink for every racegoer who comes to the races wearing a Christmas jumper, Santa hats, or full Santa suit with live music with Aston Dobson during...

The festive season is a special time of year when many people come together with family and friends to celebrate.

At Hospiscare, we know that for those adjusting to life without a loved one, it can be a bittersweet time.

Light Up a Life is our annual celebration of the lives of lost loved ones. We hope you will join us for this in-person service at Exeter Cathedral for hand-picked readings, poems, music and carols in honour and remembrance of all those people we hold dear.

Please note that places are free on a first-come basis. Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7pm...

A retired banker is now thought to be the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, after completing his 200th marathon in 200 days.

Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, finally ending this challenge in Topsham, where he began on 16 April.

Steve, who lives and trained on Dartmoor, said: “It’s been months of pushing my body to its limits. I’m proud, I’m exhausted, and I can’t quite believe I’ve done it. Being...