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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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Council Leader welcomes decision on future of local councils in Devon

City Council Leader Cllr Phil Bialyk has welcomed the Government's announcement on local government reorganisation in Devon.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has approved the joint proposal by Exeter and Plymouth city councils to create four new unitary authorities for the county.

This means that in future, one council rather than multiple councils will deliver most local services in each area.

The new unitary councils will be:

An expanded Exeter – Exeter plus 49 surrounding parishes from Teignbridge, East Devon

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.

The festival...

Exeter Sea Bees launch free youth baseball open day

Young people across Exeter are being invited to discover America's favourite pastime this weekend as the newly formed Exeter Sea Bees hold a free open day for aspiring baseball players.

Taking place on Saturday, July 18, the event marks the launch of the club's new youth programme, which is open to children entering Year 7 and above.

The team takes its name from the famous US Navy Seabees, who were based at Countess Wear during the Second World War and represented Europe in the 1945 European Baseball Championships, with matches played at Exeter City's St James Park....

International caps, medals and titles mark record year for Exeter College sport

Exeter College is proud to announce that a record 25 learners have represented their country during the 2025 to 2026 academic year, across sports including rugby, football, water polo, athletics and ultimate frisbee.

A standout achievement came from the College’s Men’s and Women’s Rugby Academies, with 11 learners selected for England age-grade squads. It included a remarkable achievement for Women’s Rugby Academy learner Honey Kerslake, who featured for England at Under 18s and Under 21s in the same season.

Learners have also impressed on the international stage in...

University of Exeter scientists awarded nearly £1 million to protect England's sharks

University of Exeter scientists have been awarded £939,434 by Natural England to lead a major new project investigating the movement, breeding grounds and conservation status of three of England's most vulnerable shark species.

The three-year project, running from July 2026 to March 2029, will focus on blue shark, porbeagle and tope – species found in English waters that remain poorly understood despite growing conservation concern.

Tope and porbeagle, in particular, are currently classified as Vulnerable and Critically Endangered in Europe.

The project is...

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Okehampton homeowner wins surprise 500l of heating oil

Mr Mark Berry, a retired resident from the rural village of Exbourne near Okehampton, is looking forward to an autumn and winter without big energy bills having won 500 litres of heating oil from Moorland Fuels in its Cosy Heating Club quarterly oil draw.

Commenting on his win, Mark said: "I knew about the free quarterly draw, but I never expected to be the winner, so getting the call was a really lovely surprise. I've only been a Moorland Fuels customer for a short while, which made it even more unexpected. I rang my wife straight away to tell her the good news – she works in...

The South West ranks as the second most expensive region in the UK for driving lessons

For many young people, learning to drive is becoming an increasingly expensive milestone.

The research, commissioned by Monzo and conducted by Censuswide, surveyed 1,000 newly qualified drivers and found that learners across the UK spend an average of £1,218 on driving lessons. Combined with the average cost of a first car (£4,867), many young drivers are spending more than £6,000 before they've even considered ongoing costs such as insurance, fuel and maintenance.

With test slots still in high demand[1], respondents also spend an average of £64 on top of the standard...

Exeter site manager recognised as one of the best in the country

A Redrow site manager at St Michael's Meadow has won a top national award for the quality of the homes they’re building in Exeter.

Roy Taylor has won a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for the second consecutive year. This follows his success in 2025 when he achieved the Seal of Excellence in the regional stage of the competition – an accolade awarded to only the top 5% of site managers in the UK.

The awards, often dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry, recognise the very best site managers across the country. Judging is...

Build It Live South West returns to Exeter

Build It Live South West is back at Westpoint Arena, Exeter, on 12 and 13 September 2026, promising a weekend packed with inspiration, practical know-how and expert guidance for anyone planning to build, renovate, extend or improve their home.

Created by the team behind Build It magazine, the event brings together hundreds of products, trusted suppliers, specialist advice clinics and real-life project stories under one roof - making it an essential diary date for readers who are ready to turn home ambitions into action.

Visitors can compare products up close, quiz...

Lombard Rally Festival to bring iconic rally cars to Escot Park

Motor sport fans across Devon are set to enjoy something completely new this autumn as the Lombard Rally Festival arrives at Escot Park, near Exeter, on 26 and 27 September.

The new event will bring a major historic rally car spectacle to the West Country, giving enthusiasts from across Devon and Cornwall the chance to see some of the world's most iconic rally machinery in action without having to travel to events elsewhere in the country.

The series of historic rally car demonstration events run by the Lombard Rally organisation expands in 2026, with Escot Park becoming...

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

Council Leader welcomes decision on future of local councils in Devon

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

Exeter Sea Bees launch free youth baseball open day

International caps, medals and titles mark record year for Exeter College sport

University of Exeter scientists awarded nearly £1 million to protect England's sharks

Okehampton homeowner wins surprise 500l of heating oil

The South West ranks as the second most expensive region in the UK for driving lessons

Exeter site manager recognised as one of the best in the country

Build It Live South West returns to Exeter

Lombard Rally Festival to bring iconic rally cars to Escot Park

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