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Calling all crocheters: Help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Crochet enthusiasts in Exeter are being asked to get creative and help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to the city.

Crafters from across Exeter are invited to make rugby-themed crochet pieces for a yarn exhibition at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM).

The Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to Exeter in late August and September, with Sandy Park hosting seven games, including two quarter-finals. As a result, the city will welcome players and fans from nine countries as Exeter is put on the global stage....

Devon hosts first-ever junior wheelchair basketball event

An Exeter club has made history as it hosted its first junior wheelchair basketball event in Devon, welcoming young players from across the region to take part in an inclusive day of sport.

The event, hosted by the Exeter Otters at Wonford Leisure Centre, formed part of the national Inspire a Generation U14 pilot and brought together players aged 7–14 from across Cardiff, Swansea, and Bath.

On the day, young wheelchair users developed their basketball skills, built confidence, and connected with others who share their passion.

Sponsored by RGK, a manufacturer of...

Last call for patients eligible for Covid-19 spring vaccine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:45pm

NHS Devon has issued a ‘last call’ for at-risk patients eligible for the spring 2025 Covid-19 vaccine.

The spring booster campaign ends on June 17, and patients who meet the criteria are being urged to book before it’s too late.

Covid-19 is more serious in older people and those with certain underlying health conditions. For these reasons, the vaccine is being offered to people:

  • Aged 75 years and over
  • In care homes
  • Aged six months and over with a weakened immune system.

Devon GP Dr Alex Degan, who is also Primary Care...

Mature moggy needs new home for her twilight years

An elderly cat whose owner passed away is receiving some TLC this Mature Moggies Day (16 June) so that she will soon be ready for a home where she can enjoy her twilight years.

Now 15 years old, friendly black-and-white Missy is the oldest cat at Cats Protection Devon Cat Centre and would be 76 in human years.

According to Cats Protection, cats aged 11 or more take over three times longer to rehome than kittens, so in response the charity has carved out a special day to highlight the golden oldies it has in care as well as offer advice on its website about caring for...

Record number of adults take part in Devon's cycle confidence sessions

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:47pm

Bike Week is being celebrated in Devon this week (9-15 June) with the news that more adults in the county took part in Devon's cycle confidence sessions last year than ever before.

A record 390 adults attended Devon County Council's sessions, delivered by Active Devon, in 2024/25 and the Council is aiming to beat that by reaching more than 500 adults this year.

Bike Week highlights the many benefits of cycling, from boosting health and wellbeing to cutting carbon emissions, and Bike Week 2025 is promoting cycle sessions for adults.

A variety of free cycle...

Dr Eulian Roberts has been appointed as Chair of Exeter Science Park

New chair appointed to lead Exeter Science Park into next phase of growth

Exeter Science Park has appointed Dr Eulian Roberts as Chair of its Board of Directors, as the organisation enters a pivotal new chapter in its strategic development. Dr Roberts succeeds Nick Ames, who has completed a five-year term marked by significant progress and resilience.

Dr Roberts brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His diverse background includes senior executive roles in science parks, academia, consultancy, and economic development. He holds a BSc and PhD from Imperial College London,...

Party at the Park promises a day of fun, music and entertainment

Community Party at the Park returns to ECFC

Exeter City Football Club’s annual celebration, Party at the Park returns to Exeter City this month.

Taking place on Saturday, June 28 at St James Park, the event is free to attend, open to all, and will raise funds for the Exeter City Community Fund, supporting regional and international charities.

The party kicks off at 11am (gates open at 10:30am) and promises a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and community spirit. Held in partnership with Nevada Construction, the event will include fun and games, food and drink, live music, and player...

New library declares ‘It’s Better To Borrow Than Buy!’

An innovative local service with a difference is moving into larger premises this month in the East Devon town of Topsham - after a marathon 260 hours of unpaid work by supporters.

The Topsham Library of Things (TLoT) opens on Saturday June 28 at the town’s Matthews Hall garden.

“There’s never been anything like a Library of Things in Topsham before” explains Charles Martin, a retired company chief executive. He’s one of the four-member committee who have been piloting the library before the recent move to larger premises.

“It works like a lot like a traditional...

New era for the Brend Collection

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/10/2025 - 9:30pm

After completion of a successful and amicable shareholder buyout, the Brend Collection are looking forward to a bright future together, still as a fully family-owned business.

The Brend Collection includes The Saunton Sands Hotel in Saunton, The Carlyon Bay Hotel in Cornwall, The Victoria in Sidmouth, The Royal Duchy in Falmouth, The Belmont in Sidmouth, The Park in Barnstaple, The Imperial in Barnstaple, The Royal & Fortescue in Barnstaple and The Barnstaple.

First established in 1955 by Percy and Florence Brend and currently employing more than 1100 staff, The...

Awards for Lympstone Manor Estate Spirts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:17pm

Lympstone Manor Estate , the single-estate vineyard that is part of Michael Caines’ luxury Devon country house hotel Lympstone Manor , has received a Silver award for its Gin and Bronze award for its Eau de Vie de Marc at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).

The IWSC is the world’s largest and arguably most influential spirits awards, with over 50 years of experience and a host of world-renowned judges. This year’s entries showcased global excellence across four continents, with standout spirits in categories including whisk(e)y, gin, brandy, agave, vodka,...

Ambulance service opens up life-saving app alerts to public responders

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 7:52pm

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that, as of 2 June 2025, trained members of the public registered with the GoodSAM Responder app, will be alerted to nearby cardiac arrest calls received by the 999 ambulance control room.

GoodSAM which stands for Good S martphone A ctivated M edics, uses mobile GPS technology to notify the nearest available responder when a cardiac arrest occurs within 500 metres of their location. These responders can then begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the precious minutes before an ambulance arrives...

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