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Animal lovers to join together on National Pet Memorial Day

The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember returns this autumn, calling animal lovers together to honour pets who have passed.

Walk To Remember is a flexible fundraising event where individuals, families and communities walk In Memory of a beloved pet on National Pet Memorial Day - on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Last year more than 900 people came together through Walk to Remember to honour their beloved pets, share memories and pet grief stories, while raising an amazing£39,000 for animals in need. The event returns in just a few weeks, giving a vital opportunity for the thousands of...

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Appeal after Crediton teenager goes missing

Devon and Cornwall Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of Chorley Laxton, a 16 year old boy from the Salmonhutch area of Crediton, Devon.

Chorley has not been seen by his parents since late January, nor by authorities since mid-February 2017.

He is described as a white male, about 5’8” tall, of thin build with short, light brown hair.

It is thought that Chorley may be in the Southampton area.

If anybody has any information as to his whereabouts, they are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting log 777 of 27/02/17 or PID...

Exeter church announces services at the Great Hall

A city church is to start hosting some of its Sunday services at the 1450 seater University of Exeter Great Hall.

Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street already hosts two services on a regular Sunday, and it has announced dates throughout the year when the congregations will come together for a number of special celebration events.

The announcement is a big and ambitious venture for the church which connects weekly with over 500 people through its programmes. They also broadcast live online and attract both a local and international audience.

It's hoped the Great...

Exeter College among Best Places to Work in UK

Exeter College has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK, according to The Sunday Times.

The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies is an annual ranking of the best workplaces measuring workforce motivation, happiness and engagement. Exeter College has been ranked as a Top 100 employer in The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2017.

The College is one of only six organisations with more than 1,000 employees and the only further education college in Englandto be ranked in the Top 100.

The award citation for the College...

Exeter schoolchildren learn about housebuilding

South West property developers Burrington Estates, who are building a new development of 25 high specification new two, three, four and five-bedroom homes in Clyst St George invited school children from Lady Seawards Primary School for an educational visit to their new development, Seaward Park, leading up to the highly anticipated show home opening this Saturday 4th March 10am-4pm.

Overall 40 school children made up of years 4, 5 and 6 pupils participated in a site tour, reviewed building methods, the importance of sustainability and learned about the different build stages. The...

World expert in brain function adds to Exeter’s research excellence

A world expert in measuring brain function will give his first lecture at the University of Exeter.

Keith Wesnes was recently appointed Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Exeter Medical School, bringing over 40 years’ experience of measuring changes to major aspects of cognitive function in both clinical practice and research. His work is crucial for furthering the understanding of various factors, including ageing and dementia, which compromise cognitive function, as well as the identification of factors which could ameliorate such changes.

Professor...

Baxter delighted with win

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter could not hide his delight after his side underlined their play-off credentials in the Aviva Premiership by downing Leicester Tigers 34-15 at Welford Road

Despite trailing to a fifth-minute try from Italian international Michele Rizzo, the visitors dominated the remainder of the contest to collect maximum reward and close the gap on table-topping Wasps to just a single point.

Kai Horstmann (pictured), Stu Townsend and Mitch Lees all crossed the line, while a penalty try was also converted by England international Henry Slade, who finished...

Who do we think we are?

Probably one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves is‘who we think we really are’. Our self-identity is an issue that runs through human history and is found in the works of poets, artists, theologians and psychologists – to name but a few. Who we believe we are is of course influenced by people around us – the names they use to describe us, how others relate to us, and the familiar, social, tribal and faith groups we belong to. Even Jesus raises the matter when he says to Peter, ‘who do people say I am’. He then later personalises the issue by re-phrasing the question –‘who...

Apprenticeship Roadshow comes to Exeter

This year marks the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, to celebrate, the National Careers Service is traveling across the South West on their Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow.

The bus will be stopping at key cities across the region and inviting adults, of 19 and over, to come and find out about how an apprenticeship can help them to reach their career goals. The Apprenticeship bus roadshow will be stopping at Exeter Princesshay on 8th March, 10am to 6pm

Trained advisers will be aboard giving visitors advice about the benefits of apprenticeships, how to apply, and...

City suffer first defeat in five games

Hartlepool United 3 Exeter City 1: Match report

Exeter City fell to their first defeat in five games as they surrendered a goal advantage away at Hartlepool United.

The Grecians had led through a superb goal from Ollie Watkins, but conceded an equaliser midway through the half and then had a strong penalty appeal turned fown in the build up to Hartlepool's second goal of the match. The home comeback was then completed in injury-time as Lewis Alessandra fired home.

City manager Paul Tisdale named an unchanged team from the side that had beaten Crawley Town 2-1 on...

Community fun day planned for Cranbrook

A community fun day will be held in Cranbrook on Saturday 11 March.

Devon County Council, Action East Devon and Cranbrook Town Council are planning the event to inspire as many people as possible to walk, cycle or take the bus or train to travel to work or school. The family-friendly event will be held in Hayes Square from 10:30am-4pm and will feature a range of activities including guided cycle rides and free bike hire, Active Mums cycle rides, cycle skills sessions with local cycle group Adventurecize, and Rollapaluza will bring its static bike sprint races to Devon for the first...

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Animal lovers to join together on National Pet Memorial Day

Appeal after Crediton teenager goes missing

Exeter church announces services at the Great Hall

Exeter College among Best Places to Work in UK

Exeter schoolchildren learn about housebuilding

World expert in brain function adds to Exeter’s research excellence

Baxter delighted with win

Who do we think we are?

Apprenticeship Roadshow comes to Exeter

City suffer first defeat in five games

Community fun day planned for Cranbrook

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