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On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, Exeter will mark 1,461 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine—an assault expected to end within days, yet met with extraordinary resilience that continues into 2026. Behind the headlines lie thousands of lives lost and millions of futures upended, alongside a people whose spirit remains unbroken.

This winter has brought renewed hardship. Ukraine continues to endure relentless missile strikes and targeted attacks on its energy grid, leaving families without light or heat in temperatures as low as –25°C. This deliberate campaign...

Police and two leading equine welfare charities have joined forces to produce a collection of short films to help prevent collisions and near-misses involving horses on rural roads.

Key safety messages shared by Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team and the British Horse Society (BHS) are featured in the new series of bite-sized horse road safety films filmed at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s Upcott Park Rehoming Yard near Holsworthy in North Devon.

Released on 13 February, the films feature PC Lucy Wyatt from Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team...

Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, stepped into the spotlight and embraced a touch of royal glamour during a special Kings and Queens themed photoshoot.

Staff member Hannah Bromell, who is also a professional photographer, led the fun event. She regularly creates themed experiences for residents as part of her creative programme. This time, Cadogan Court was transformed into a fairy-like regal setting, inviting residents and their families to dress up, pose for portraits and enjoy a memorable afternoon together.

The theme was promoted throughout...

On Thursday 19 March Lymphoma Action will be holding an in-person Live your Life workshop for anyone in Exminster who has been affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment for lymphoma, or who are being monitored by their healthcare team as their lymphoma doesn’t need treatment straight away (also known as ‘active monitoring’ or ‘watch and wait’.) These unique and interactive workshops are led by someone with a personal experience of lymphoma, and aim to...