Exeter Cathedral to get Government grant

Exeter Cathedral is set to receive £60,000 from the Government’s First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund.

The fund was announced in the Budget and set up in recognition of the powerful symbol cathedrals are of Britain’s shared history as well as the significant role they will play when the nation comes together to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said: "We are ensuring these magnificent buildings are preserved for future generations so they continue to serve their communities and congregations.

"This fund is just one part of the Government's preparations to ensure the UK is ready to remember and mark the heroic sacrifice so many made a century ago."

Truro Cathedral is to receive £50,000 to repair storm damage from February.