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Exeter to Celebrate Best of Local Food and Drink at Gate to Plate Festival

Exeter is set to host a celebration of the region's finest food and drink producers when the Exeter Gate to Plate Food Festival comes to Sidwell Street on Sunday 4 October.

The free, family-friendly event will bring together more than 70 food and drink makers from across Devon and the surrounding area, with most producers based within a 30-mile radius of Exeter.

Visitors can expect a wide variety of local produce including artisan bakers, farmers, brewers, orchardists, coffee roasters, delicatessens, sweet treats and an array of street food vendors.

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Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital Maintains ‘Good’ CQC Rating with ‘Outstanding’ for Caring

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 07/10/2026 - 9:18pm

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital is delighted to announce that it has successfully maintained its ‘Good’ overall rating following its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, with inspectors also awarding an ‘Outstanding’ rating for the hospital’s caring services.

The latest CQC report recognises the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality care across all services, highlighting the compassion, professionalism and dedication demonstrated by staff. Inspectors praised the hospital for its strong patient-focused approach, particularly noting the exceptional...

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Tops Exeter Announces Exciting Partnership with Exeter Little Theatre

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 07/09/2026 - 3:18pm

Tops Day Nurseries Exeter, onsite at Exeter University, is delighted to announce a new long-term partnership with Exeter Little Theatre, beginning with sponsorship of the theatre's upcoming production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang .

The partnership reflects Tops' commitment to enriching children's learning through meaningful experiences within the local community. Alongside supporting the theatre's productions, the collaboration will create exciting opportunities for children and families to experience the magic of theatre both on and off the stage.

As part of the...

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Play for free in Princesshay this summer

Princesshay has unveiled its line-up of summer activities, including PrincessPlay; a free playground, alongside the return of its Independent Market, street food traders and live music for visitors to enjoy in the heart of Exeter.

The start of the school holidays will see the main square transformed into PrincessPlay an all age playground and pitstop with grass and seating to create a place where people can stop, relax and spend time together while enjoying a range of free activities including table tennis, mini golf, giant chess, hopscotch, snakes and ladders and climbing...

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£30,000 grants launched for Exeter charitable organisations to upskill next generation of creatives

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:55pm

Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund returns for 2026, offering multiple grants of up to £30,000 for Exeter charitable organisations upskilling people for creative industries careers

The fund supports Exeter charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative industry careers in performing arts, music, TV, podcasting, gaming, fashion, photography, journalism, comedy and more

The fund is open for applications today from single charitable organisations and...

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Work begins on £2.2m mental health R&D facility

Work has commenced on a new, state-of-the-art research facility at Devon Partnership NHS Trust's (DPT) Wonford House site in Exeter. It marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s ambition to expand access to clinical research and improve health outcomes for communities across Devon.

The new facility forms part of DPT’s wider strategy to increase research participation and address inequalities in access to clinical trials in the field of mental health. Research undertaken through the NHS England Research Engagement Network Development project has identified lower...

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When kids go home, adults Go Ape this summer!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/07/2026 - 9:28pm

Go Ape Haldon are launching adults-only sessions for the first time this summer. So you can swear up a storm all the way down the zipline guilt free (guessing that happens a lot).

Landing just in time for VAT Summer, where you can save 15% across Go Ape locations until 1st September 2026. Part of the Great British Summer Savings. Get the offer at goape.co.uk/offers (T&Cs apply).

Go Ape's first-ever adults-only sessions are Thursdays and Fridays for a limited time until 31st August. In July 4pm to 8pm, and in August 5pm to 8pm. After work, in the trees, just you, the...

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Tilia Homes announces three-year partnership with Royal Devon Hospitals Charity

Tilia Homes has announced a new three-year partnership with Royal Devon Hospitals Charity, reinforcing its commitment to supporting communities across Devon.

Royal Devon Hospitals Charity supports two acute hospitals, 17 community hospitals and a range of community, specialist and primary care services across north, mid and east Devon. The charity raises money to enhance hospital care beyond what’s possible with NHS funding. Through the partnership, Tilia Homes will work alongside the charity to support fundraising initiatives, raise awareness of its work and help strengthen...

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New MERKUR Slots invests £400k in new Exeter venue and 10 new jobs

Leading gaming company, MERKUR Slots has opened a new venue as part of a wider £5 million UK investment programme, with further venue expansion planned across the country.

The £400,000 entertainment centre on Sidwell Street in Exeter, will boost local employment with 10 new job role opportunities.

Mark Schertle, chief operating officer at MERKUR Slots’ parent company MERKUR Casino UK, said: “We’re delighted to officially open our new Exeter venue and create 10 new job opportunities for the local community. Investment in new venues remains a major focus for us and this...

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Students and volunteers at the Big EO Clean Up

Exeter Businesses Collect 100kg of Litter in City-Wide EO Day Clean Up

Fourteen businesses from across Exeter joined forces on Friday 19th June 2026 to collect more than 100kg of litter during a city-wide clean-up celebrating Employee Ownership (EO) Day 2026.

The Big EO Clean Up 2026, led by Absolute PR and Marketing, Coastal Recycling, Market Carpets and Stephens Scown LLP, brought together more than 50 volunteers to clean shared spaces across Exeter and demonstrate the positive role businesses can play in their local communities.

All waste collected – ranging from discarded cutlery to cigarette butts – will be processed by Coastal Recycling...

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Our Killerton: Artwork revealed following community collaboration

This summer, visitors are invited to view Patricia Dixon’s climactic artwork in response to the ‘Our Killerton’ display.

Patricia, an artist who works in contemporary stained glass and textiles, was commissioned by the National Trust at Killerton to create a new artwork inspired by the people-led stories behind Killerton’s objects.

The ‘Our Killerton’ display on the ground floor of the house features eight objects, carefully chosen by people connected to Killerton: visitors, staff, volunteers and community partners.

They were all asked the same question: ‘...

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