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Riders line up for the start of the Nello

FORCE Nello cycle ride has big target for 2026

Around 1,000 cyclists are gearing up for one of the region’s most popular charity cycle events with a mission to support more Devon families affected by cancer.

FORCE Cancer Charity’s Nello ride is on Sunday June 28, starting and finishing at Topsham Rugby Club.

It has raised around £1.5 million since it was established in memory of Topsham restaurateur Nello Ghezzo in 2000.

That money supports people across the county – patients and their loved ones – dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

More and more people are being diagnosed with cancer every year and that...

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When Love Becomes Advocacy

Authored by Gina Awad
Posted: Thu, 06/11/2026 - 11:27pm

As Carers Week prompts conversations about supporting unpaid carers, I’ve found myself reflecting on something that has touched both my professional and personal life recently: advocacy.

And more specifically, what it feels like when advocacy is not a professional role, but something you find yourself doing because you care.

Over this last week I’ve found myself in tears, but even that word doesn’t really capture it.

It wasn’t just sadness. It wasn’t something that could be neatly named.

Underneath it was frustration. And underneath that was a kind of...

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Community action makes a visible difference in Exeter city centre

Latest Neighbourhood Action Day brings together more than 30 volunteers to improve North and South Street and show pride in the city they share.

More than 30 people took part in the latest Neighbourhood Action Day on Wednesday 3 June, giving over 90 hours of their time to help improve Exeter city centre despite the rain. Their efforts showed the real, visible difference community action can make.

Small actions making a big difference

Organised by InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter city centre, Neighbourhood Action Days bring together...

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Could you help keep Devon moving? Volunteer drivers needed across the county

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/11/2026 - 7:49pm

If you have a full driving licence, are over 21 with two years’ driving experience and access to a vehicle, becoming a Devon Community Driver could be the perfect opportunity.

Devon Community Drivers , a joint project between Devon Communities Together and Devon Access to Services (DAS), is encouraging residents across Devon to become volunteer drivers and inviting Community Transport Schemes to join a new pilot programme designed to attract more volunteers.

Every year, volunteer drivers across Devon help thousands of people get where they need to be – from hospital...

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Exeter Nightlife Ranks 10th Nationally

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 06/11/2026 - 4:17pm

The latest data shows that Exeter ranks 10th for bars and pubs per resident. The area has earned a lot of recognition for being one of the top nightlife destinations, with the city able to deliver memorable evenings, even with growing competition from nearby cities and the online world of entertainment.

Exeter is Competing with the Online World

Even though other cities rank above Exeter, there’s still stiff competition from the online world. Streaming and online entertainment all compete for people’s free time, which is especially the case during the week, when people...

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University of Exeter secures £6.4 million investment to expand advanced engineering, computing and defence-related skills

The University of Exeter has secured £6.4 million in Government funding to expand advanced engineering and computing education, supporting the development of the next generation of highly skilled graduates needed by the UK's defence, security and technology sectors.

The investment, awarded through the Office for Students Defence Related Skills Funding Competition, will create almost 700 additional student places, establish new specialist laboratories and strengthen links with employers.

It will support opportunities for students to develop skills in areas critical to the...

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South West’s Biggest American Car Show Returns To Dawlish

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/10/2026 - 5:08pm

Start revving your engines because Cofton’s American Car Show Weekend is coming back for another lap. Taking place at Cofton Holiday Park, near Dawlish, from Friday 3rd July - Sunday 5th July 2026, the event will welcome over 3,500 visitors to enjoy a weekend packed with classic cars, live music, entertainment, and family fun. More than 200 American vehicles will be on display, including Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Jeeps.

Cofton’s American Car Show is the biggest of its kind in the South West, and will be returning for its 9th year this Summer. On...

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Summer road ready – Exeter car retailer shares top three tips for driving in allergy season

Authored by KieraeadyPR
Posted: Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:10am

With the recent heatwave, many drivers in Exeter are beginning to feel the familiar tickle of hay fever creeping in. For those planning to spend more time on the road this season, a local car retailer has shared simple precautions to make driving both safer and more comfortable.

The advice follows new research commissioned by Volvo, which found that drivers in the South West have experienced sneezing, itchy eyes, fatigue or reduced concentration behind the wheel, with 88% admitting these symptoms have affected their control of the vehicle.

As a result, a notable 17% of...

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New £12m Centre for Law and Social Sciences opens at Exeter College

Exeter College has opened its new Centre for Law and Social Sciences, transforming the College’s city centre Hele Road campus and creating a modern learning environment for students studying A Level Geography, History, Law, Politics, Sociology and Psychology.

The £12 million development has replaced the Baker Building and spans four floors. It includes 25 new classrooms alongside dedicated breakout and study spaces, improving learner experience, expanding teaching capacity and supporting the College’s future growth plans .

A major feature of the new building is the...

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‘Mr Devon History’ to reveal the secrets of the county’s wartime diaries

The celebrated expert Todd Gray, Devon’s highest profile historian, is to discuss one of the most fascinating but least well known activities of World War Two in a special lecture this month.

In the late 1930s and throughout the War, a social research organisation called Mass Observation recruited local diarists to capture the everyday lives, thoughts and feelings of ordinary people.

Thousands of these diaries are housed in the Mass Observation archive, but those for Devon have not been publicised - until now.

Todd Gray’s illustrated lecture in Topsham’s...

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Exeter Folk Duo Compose Bespoke Lullaby to Welcome Cattle at Devon County Show

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 06/04/2026 - 8:27pm

An Exeter based folk duo Hidden Coves, brought a touch of magic and melody to the opening of this year’s Devon County Show, serenading the cattle with a specially composed lullaby as they bedded down for their first night in the cattle barn on Wednesday 20th May.

The performance marked the start of the Devon County Show offering a warm and reassuring welcome to the 500 cattle attending the three‑day event the eve before they faced some of the most prestigious competitions in the cattle sector. With research showing that music can have a calming, beneficial effect on cattle –...

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