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Eddie’s remarkable return to Devon 87 years on

Topsham Museum recently welcomed a remarkable visitor - 93 year old Eddie Childs who, as a six year old boy, had been evacuated to the town at the start of World War Two in 1939.

He and his family, who now live in Essex, retraced those steps and revisited Topsham, and in particular its most famous street - Strand - where young Eddie was billeted in two houses over two years.

Although the Museum is currently closed for long-term repairs by Exeter City Council, volunteers reopened part of it as a surprise for Eddie to share reminiscences about his time in the town....

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Voting now open for Food Drink Devon’s People’s Choice Awards, including new ‘Best Devon Product’ category

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 05/30/2026 - 3:27pm

Voting has officially opened for the Food Drink Devon People’s Choice Awards, giving consumers the opportunity to celebrate the very best in local food, drink and hospitality.

Following the success of its inaugural year, the ‘Top Hospitality Venue’ award returns for 2026 and is joined by a new ‘Best Devon Product’ award in recognition of outstanding Devon-made food and drink products. The exciting consumer-led awards sit within the long-established Food Drink Devon Awards and put the power directly in the hands of the public.

The ‘Best Devon Product’ award invites...

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GB baseball stars coming to Exeter

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:51pm

Women’s baseball players from across the region will descend on Exeter next month for a special tournament celebrating the growth of the sport and encouraging more women and girls to get involved.

The event, organised by Exeter Baseball Club, takes place at Winslade Park on Saturday, June 13 and will feature players from the South West Serpents alongside members of the current European champion Great Britain women’s baseball team.

Organisers say the day is designed to showcase women’s baseball, provide opportunities for newcomers to try the sport, and highlight the...

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Devon County Show Confirms 106,000 Visitors in Another Record-Breaking Year

The tickets have now been counted, and Devon County Show has officially confirmed an audited attendance of 106,000 visitors for 2026 — an uplift of 5,000 on last year’s record-breaking figure.

This year’s Show coincided with the late May half‑term break, a rare calendar alignment that contributed to an especially strong family turnout. While children go free on Saturday and therefore cannot be fully audited, the organisers witnessed a noticeably higher number of young visitors enjoying the attractions, activities and livestock displays.

Across all three days, the Show...

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Sheep Return to Bideford Bridge in Celebration of 555 Years of Westcountry Wool Heritage

A centuries-old tradition will return to North Devon when sheep are driven across Bideford Bridge during the Bideford Town Fair on Saturday 6 June at 10.00am.

The ceremonial sheep drive, last undertaken in 2012, will be led by the historic Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen as part of celebrations marking 555 years since the Guild was gifted land in Exeter on which it built the magnificent Tuckers Hall - the medieval home of the Incorporation and one of the country’s most important surviving guild halls.

The event revives a historic right and tradition exercised...

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Soft Machine roaring into Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/25/2026 - 6:33pm

Following their last two sensational sold out shows and fresh from a highly succesful tour of Canada and the States, Soft Machine remain in huge demand throughout the UK and Europe. Compatriots of Pink Floyd, they are no strangers to America where, in their early days, they toured with the likes of Jimi Hendrix which led them to winning a worldwide following which is as strong today as ever. They have been the major force in the psychedelic, jazz/rock scene since the mid the mid 60s and have always featured amazing talent such as: DAEVID ALLEN, KEVIN AYERS, JACK BRUCE, ELTON DEAN, ALLAN...

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The Exeter takes on London to Paris cycle for Macmillan Cancer Support

UK health and life insurer The Exeter has announced that seven of their colleagues are preparing to cycle 340 miles from London to Paris in June 2026, as part of a major fundraising effort for the company’s corporate charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team has already raised more than £23,000, with fundraising continuing ahead of the challenge. The ride reflects The Exeter’s ongoing commitment to supporting Macmillan’s work, which provides care, practical support and advocacy for people affected by cancer across the UK.

The Exeter has organised a range of...

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Exeter Businesses Invited to City-Wide Litter Pick for Employee Ownership (EO) Day

Four employee-owned businesses in Exeter are inviting organisations across the city to join them for a litter pick to celebrate EO Day on Friday 19 June.

Absolute PR and Marketing, Coastal Recycling, Market Carpets and Stephens Scown are organising The Big EO Clean Up 2026, encouraging businesses of all sizes to step out of the workplace and help clean up Exeter’s streets and shared spaces on 19 June.

Businesses are invited to spend time in the morning litter picking in Exeter before heading to Stephens Scown’s offices in Southernhay for an informal networking reception...

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Updated designs unveiled for Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/25/2026 - 6:24am

Updated designs for the proposed Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre are now available to view, showing how feedback from the recent public survey has helped shape the plans. Residents can explore the latest proposals, see how comments have been considered, and share feedback.

The updated plans for the proposed Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre are now available to view Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing centre updated designs , giving people another opportunity to see the changes and share their views before a planning application is submitted. Find out how feedback from...

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Exeter’s St Bridget Nurseries passes to a new family after 100 years

St Bridget Nurseries on Sidmouth Road has been acquired by British Garden Centres, which is owned and run by the Stubbs family. The site will be renamed Exeter Garden Centre.

British Garden Centres is the UK's largest family-owned garden centre group, with 80 sites across the country. The aquatics offering will remain, run by Maidenhead Aquatics, opening in July. The plant centre will continue as a core part of the business, with plans to expand the product range, including the addition of furniture. The restaurant will also stay and is expected to grow over time. British Garden...

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Citizens Advice Exeter celebrates 80 years of supporting local people

Citizens Advice Exeter marked its 80th anniversary with a reception celebrating eight decades of providing free, confidential and independent advice to city residents.

The event, held at Exeter City Football Club, brought together past and present volunteers, staff, trustees, civic leaders and community partners to recognise the independent local charity’s long-standing contribution to the city since it was founded in 1946.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Anne Jobson, paid tribute to Citizens Advice Exeter’s enduring role in the community and commitment to...

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