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Community Rallies for Cancer Resilience at Exeter Wellbeing Event

Exeter is gearing up for a landmark community celebration of strength, support, and survivorship as more than 40 local charities, healthcare teams, and community groups unite for the Cancer Health and Wellbeing Event , taking place 13 May 2026 at Exeter City Football Club .

Organised by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust , in partnership with the Exeter Primary Care Network (PCN) and Exeter City Football Club , the event promises to be the largest gathering of cancer‑support organisations in the region—bringing hope, knowledge, and practical help directly...

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Exeter patients benefit from donation

Patients at Exeter Community Hospital will benefit from a donation of more than £2,000 by independent retailer McColl’s.

The four McColl’s convenience stores in the city raised £2,351.74 for Exeter Community Hospital League of Friends as part of the Making a Difference Locally campaign.

Theresa Bond, a healthcare assistant at the hospital in Whipton, was instrumental in securing the donation.

Cathy Varetto, deputy matron, said: “Theresa and all the staff on Budlake Ward would like to say a big thank you to McColl’s for this very generous donation.

“The money...

Witches, wizards and gory stories

Celebrate Halloween this October half-term at Exeter’s spooky Underground Passages.

Between 24 October – 1 November there will be special ‘Witches & Wizards Tours’ where children are invited to explore under the city’s streets on special guided tours and discover ingredients for magic spells. Using the ingredients found, the young adventurers are challenged to concoct their own magic spell and enter it into a competition with the opportunity to win one of many fantastic prizes!

On Saturday 31 October the tour guides will also be running special ‘Gory Story Tours’...

Supply teacher open day in Exeter

Educated Recruitment are inviting all teachers to an open day at The Seven Stars Hotel, Alphington Road, Exeter on Thursday 29th October from 12pm – 4pm.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for teachers of all experiences to meet our team and register your interest for supply teaching work within Exeter and the surrounding areas.

So why not pop along and see Marie and Emma for a drink and some nibbles and see how Educated Recruitment can help you!

As an independent agency, we ensure to maintain the local feel and endeavour to build solid professional relationships...

Devon beavers spark national conference

When beavers appeared on the River Otter, most people welcomed their return to Devon.

A similar public response was seen in response to Scottish reintroductions to the rivers Tay and Knapdale. They also sparked a debate about the potential benefits of restoring wildlife.

For example, could beaver dams be a natural way to reduce flood risks?

Could pine marten reintroductions help control unwanted grey squirrel populations? And could peat bog restoration improve drinking water quality?

All of these issues will be explored next week in a national conference in...

Cricket mad Jock scoops an OSCA

A Devon cricket enthusiast who has spent 38 years as a player and administrator with Thorverton Cricket Club has been recognised on a national scale by winning an OSCA (Outstanding Service to Cricket Award) in the category of ‘Heartbeat of the Club’.

John (Jock) Spry joined the club on leaving school at 16 years old and since then he has captained the 1st and 2nd XIs, is chairman of the youth section, youth coach, youth team manager, and helps out with work on the ground. He has never played for another club and is now heavily involved in a project to build a new pavilion for the...

Renting woes? Talk to the experts

Anyone who rents a property and wants to find out more about their rights can attend an open day on Monday 26 October.

The drop-in event has been organised by the Exeter Private Rental Forum and will be held in Bedford Square, Princesshay, between 11am and 2pm.

A stall will provide details of what resources are available to people who rent, and where to turn to for help and advice if there are problems. There will be information on tenant’s rights, responsibilities and general housing advice.

Housing experts from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Young Devon, Exeter City...

Tarka takes Exeter by storm

Exeter Cathedral was transformed into a rural scene on Tuesday evening when HRH the Countess of Wessex attended the first night performance of Tarka the Opera, a specially commissioned work for the Two Moors Festival.

The audience were treated to a cast of professional musicians and singers alongside the Dorchester Choral Society and school children from four Exeter schools in a two hour performance of the opera. The Countess (pictured above) who is patron of the Festival, arrived at the Royal Clarence Hotel on Cathedral Green where she met Festival organisers, sponsors and patrons...

You can Strictly Come 'Morris Dancing'

For the Morris men and women of England, it’s now that time of year when the bells are put away and colourful outfits are hung up for the winter months. It’s also the time of year when many Morris sides are hoping to recruit new members to strengthen their teams. And after a busy summer, dancing at many of the pubs in the region, the Morris sides of Exeter are no exception. The men of Exeter Morris and the women of Glory of the West are therefore inviting anyone who has ever enjoyed watching Morris Dancers to come along and try it out for themselves. The two sides have got together to host...

Indoor athletics winter fun in Exeter

Back by demand, starting this half term are the ever-popular winter Sportshall sessions, hosted by the the award winning South West Athletics Academy.

Hugely popular with children between the ages of four and 14, Sportshall adapts outdoor athletics for all year round indoor participation with lots of specialised equipment available for children to use - light up sparkly shot puts, turbo javelins, racing hurdles and speed bounce are just a few of the activities children love to try.

Sonya Ellis, Director of Coaching at the Academy said: “Sportshall is a fantastic way for...

Car parks fitted with solar panels to reopen

The first car parks in the UK to be fitted with solar car port frames are set to re-open to the public.

Both car parks are in Exeter.

Mary Arches will re-open on Saturday (24 October) and John Lewis the week after (31 October). The installation of solar panels on the car parks is a UK first.

The pioneering initiative at John Lewis and Mary Arches Street Car Parks has been delivered by Devon firm Sungift Energy on behalf of Exeter City Council.

Cllr Rachel Sutton, Lead Councillor for City Development, said: “It’s great that Exeter is leading the way in green...

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Community Rallies for Cancer Resilience at Exeter Wellbeing Event

Exeter patients benefit from donation

Witches, wizards and gory stories

Supply teacher open day in Exeter

Devon beavers spark national conference

Cricket mad Jock scoops an OSCA

Renting woes? Talk to the experts

Tarka takes Exeter by storm

You can Strictly Come 'Morris Dancing'

Indoor athletics winter fun in Exeter

Car parks fitted with solar panels to reopen

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