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FORCE Cancer Charity Teams Up with Tozers for Free Will-Writing Week

This March, why not make or update your Will as part of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Make Your Will Week, taking place 2nd - 6th March 2026.

Leading local solicitors Tozers, with branches in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot, are supporting the week by offering their Will‑writing services free of charge in exchange for a donation to FORCE.

Rachael Morley from Tozers Solicitors said: “We’re proud to support FORCE’s Make Your Will Week. Making or updating your Will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones, and it’s also an opportunity to think about...

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Handel’s rarely performed masterpiece Solomon comes to Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert this spring is a not-to-be-missed musical event, and a first for EPC. On Saturday 14 March 2026 the choir and four soloists will sing Handel's majestic oratorio Solomon , a work not known to have been performed in Exeter Cathedral since its composition in 1748.

High drama, rich orchestration and some of Handel’s most exquisite choral writing combine in this rarely performed masterpiece, including the sparkling ‘Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is delighted to welcome Martha McLorinan as the wise...

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Live your Life workshop comes to Exminster

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/13/2026 - 4:30pm

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...

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New boating and watersports festival heads to Exeter!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/12/2026 - 7:49pm

The inaugural BoatFest 2026 event, BOATFEST WEST, is at Exeter Racecourse, a stunning location overlooking the beautiful Devon countryside, where the facilities are perfect for a spring showcasing of boating and water activities. A small city that packs a big punch, Exeter is one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England and we are bringing a fabulous boating festival to add to this.

At BOATFEST WEST 2026, explore a wide range of watercraft, including trailer boats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), accessories, and all sorts of fantastic...

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Exeter student encourages others to follow in their footsteps during National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/12/2026 - 7:18pm

An apprentice from Warrington who works at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in town is encouraging others to become an apprentice and pursue their dream career during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February 2026).

Rachel Houghton from Warrington is taking part in the Amazon Apprenticeship programme and is sharing her story to encourage others to consider an apprenticeship.

Rachel is a HR Business Partner and is completing a Senior People Professional Apprenticeship through the University of Exeter, combining her full-time role with master’s level studies. She is due...

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Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital achieves prestigious JAG accreditation for high-quality in endoscopy care

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has achieved the prestigious Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation, recognising its excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy services and commitment to delivering outstanding quality care.

JAG accreditation, a national benchmark awarded by the Royal College of Physicians, assesses endoscopy services for their clinical quality, patient care, workforce, and training. It provides assurance that patients undergoing procedures to diagnose and treat conditions of the stomach, bowel, oesophagus, and rectum receive care that meets the highest standards...

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Lympstone Manor Maintains Michelin Star for 8th Year Running

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:47pm

Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE. The two Michelin Key, Relais & Châteaux hotel has held a Michelin Star since 2018, awarded shortly after its opening in 2017. It continues to be recognised for its exceptional consistency, qualityand culinary excellence. The acclaimed chef is also celebrating a new Michelin star for MICHAEL CAINES at The Stafford London, awarded in last night’s ceremony just five months after the restaurant’s...

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Don't dine alone - local care home opens its doors to lonely older people for Valentine's Day

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Posted: Tue, 02/10/2026 - 7:11pm

Local care home Raleigh Manor in Exmouth is opening its doors to older people from the community to help tackle loneliness this Valentine’s Day.

The care home is inviting local elderly people, who might usually eat alone, to join the residents and teams at the home on 14th of February from 12.30pm for a delicious complimentary home-cooked three course meal.

Diners will be treated to a tasty, freshly-prepared three course lunch in the home’s dining room with music and friendly conversation. Guests will have a chance to chat to the home’s staff and residents, while...

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David Pipe partners with Exeter Racecourse to launch exclusive family racing experience

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Mon, 02/09/2026 - 7:47pm

Exeter Racecourse has teamed up with leading trainer David Pipe to launch an exciting new initiative designed to welcome families and inspire the next generation of racing fans.

To mark the partnership, David Pipe is inviting families to enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of his Culmstock yard, where visitors can experience the thrill of trying an Equicisor – a racehorse simulator that replicates the feeling of riding a thoroughbred in training. The tour provides a rare insight into life at a working racing yard and the exceptional care racehorses receive.

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Exeter teenager joins more than 50 young learners on growing automotive apprenticeship scheme

More than 50 young learners are on the road to becoming fully-fledged vehicle technicians thanks to an apprenticeship scheme set up by major UK automotive services retailer Protyre Autocare.

Protyre Autocare, which has its headquarters in Micheldever, Hampshire welcomed a record intake of 30 apprentices onto its apprenticeship scheme in 2025, taking the total number of learners recruited to 54 since autumn 2023.

The apprentices are based at Protyre Autocare’s garages across England, Scotland and Wales and spend four days a week gaining practical experience in their local...

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Exeter police proud of newly announced Purple Flag status

Exeter has been awarded Purple Flag accreditation which recognises places where people can enjoy a safe night out with confidence.

The Purple Flag is an internationally recognised award that celebrates towns and cities which offer a safe, well-managed and vibrant evening and night-time economy, supported by strong partnership working, good transport connections and a clear focus on safety and wellbeing.

Sergeant Jim Wellard leads on policing of the evening and night-time economy (ENTE) in Exeter. He said “Over the last 18 months, we have made significant and much needed...

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