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Brand-new £1 million nursery set to open in Cranbrook

A brand-new, purpose-built nursery and pre-school will open in Cranbrook, on the outskirts of Exeter, in September.

The Little Pioneers Cranbrook nursery, located on Elm Drive, will open following an £1 million investment by owners, OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, and offers 100 spaces for children aged from three months to five years.

Ahead of its upcoming opening, its launch was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony last week attended by the Vice Chair of Cranbrook Town Council, alongside OurCoop directors and executive team.

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Exeter Leukaemia Fund wins MAB Foundation's £20,000 anniversary grant

The Mortgage Advice Bureau Foundation has awarded its one-off £20,000 Extra Funding Grant to Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF), a charity supporting people affected by blood cancer and their families.

The award marks three years of grant-giving by the Foundation, which has supported around 60 UK charities and raised over £550,000 since launching in 2022. Every previous grant recipient was invited to apply for the anniversary grant, with five charities shortlisted and asked to submit a video for colleagues and business partners to vote on.

ELF, which receives no government...

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A lifesaver for our streets: New defibrillator installed in Culverland Road

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Posted: Tue, 07/28/2026 - 7:54pm

Residents of Culverland Road can now access a community defibrillator, after Exeter Homes Trust received funding from Devon County Council to install the lifesaving device at its property on the Exeter street.

The installation of the defibrillator came after a request from Michaela Bennett, daughter of resident, Michael Bennett who died at the site in 2025, and who wanted to provide a legacy for her father and hope to others should the unthinkable occur.

Following the request, Exeter Homes Trust General Manager, Ethan Watts, approached the County Councillor for St...

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Entries open for RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2026

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust and Exeter Northcott Theatre in partnership with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch; Northern Stage, Newcastle; Salisbury Playhouse; and Royal & Derngate, Northampton invite entries from directors wishing to progress to directing on the mid-scale (approx. 300 to 800 seats).

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Fire Service support team turn rescuers as tiny kitten is saved from car

A group of fire station workers who usually leave dramatic rescues to their firefighters got a taste of the action when a tiny kitten became perilously stuck inside a car.

The usually desk-based colleagues were called upon to help when a member of the public made an unexpected detour and drove to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters at The Knowle in Clyst St George because they could hear a cat crying out from somewhere in their car.

As there are no firefighters stationed at the headquarters, members of the Digital & Data, HR, Operational...

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Shipping Specialist Steps in after Artists’ Exhibition Success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/24/2026 - 11:20pm

A south coast art shipping specialist has been called upon to help two Devon artists send a collection of works to the United States after a visitor bought an entire gallery wall of their work on the final day of their exhibition.

Exeter-area artists Emma Rosa and Chloe Farrant had been exhibiting together at Green & Stone in London, where their joint show, Entanglement, ran from 18 to 30 May.

The works had originally been due to return to the artists’ studios following the exhibition, but arrangements changed after an American visitor bought the display and asked...

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NatWest announces £340,000 investment in its Exeter High Street branch

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/24/2026 - 10:45pm

NatWest has invested £348,236 to transform its Exeter High Street branch into a modern, customer-focused banking space, with upgraded technology to improve service and reliability.

The refurbishment reflects NatWest’s commitment to local communities and its pledge of no further branch closures until at least 2029.

The Exeter High Street branch will continue to support the community through free financial education programmes, including Financial Foundations workshops and the Thrive programme for young people.

NatWest customers in Exeter are benefiting from a...

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The RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival launches 21-23 August 2026

RHS Garden Rosemoor’s annual Flower Show this year has been re-imagined as a three-day celebration of gardening, plants and outdoor living – the RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival takes place from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August 2026.

With headline appearances from nationally recognised gardening personalities, gardeners of all skill levels can listen to spotlight talks, get expert gardening advice, watch practical demonstrations, enjoy guided garden tours and browse and buy specialist plants and accessories.

VIP guests in the Talk Tent this year include:

  • Amanda Owen,
    • ...
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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:25pm

An Exeter woman who had a stroke aged just 29 has turned to comedy to help rebuild her life and confidence.

Molly Kinsey’s act focusses on the chaos of being a mum to her young son, and audiences are stunned when she reveals that she is a stroke survivor. She is determined to show that she isn’t letting the memory problems, fatigue, and eyesight problems she’s been left with since her stroke in 2022 stop her from following her passion.

Molly, who will be performing at the Bootlegger in Fore Street, Exeter, on Friday 31 July, said: “During my act, when I tell people that...

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First phase of Newtown Community Project opens

People are now able to enjoy using the first completed section of the Newtown Community Project.

It follows the upgrade of walkways and cycleways between Clifton Road and Heavitree Road, including the section through the Triangle Car Park. Footway widening and contraflow cycling works on Clifton Hill have also been completed within this first phase.

The improvements to the existing walkways and cycleways have been designed to help make journeys around Newtown easier, safer and more accessible. The facilities can be used by all users, therefore improving lifestyles and...

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Devon's Natural Mr Universe champ helps coach qualify for... Mr Universe!

Devon's Natural Mr Universe champion Ed Akay has helped coach Matthew White achieve a major milestone of his own after the Rotherham-based bodybuilding coach qualified for the 2027 IBFA (International Bodybuilding and Fitness Association) Mr Universe in Italy.

The pair have worked together for six years, first teaming up for a charity body transformation challenge that saw Akay regain his former physique to raise money for good causes.

What began as a single project has grown into one of natural bodybuilding's most successful coach-and-athlete partnerships. White, founder...

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