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Science on tap: Exeter pubs to host Pint of Science 2026

Some of Exeter’s best-loved pubs will be hosting this year’s Pint of Science, offering up fascinating talks on everything from atoms and galaxies to understanding neurodiversity.

Running from 18-20 May, this year’s festival marks the 13th edition of the annual event, which brings researchers out of the lab and into local bars in 42 cities across the UK.

In Exeter, venues including the Bootlegger, Arcadia and City Gate Hotel will transform into hubs of scientific discussion with informative talks, demonstrations, live experiments, and a multi-city pub quiz competition....

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Work starts on Decoy Link Road

Galliford Try has been awarded the £2.6 million contract to build the scheme which will widen and realign the existing Kingskerswell Road, and create a signal controlled crossing over the rail bridge. It will also improve safety along the busy route for pedestrians and cyclists, with a new shared cycleway and footway.

The scheme, which was awarded £1.8 million of Department for Transport Local Pinch Point funding, will join the South Devon Link Road at the Aller interchange.

The upgrade of the road aims to accommodate the extra traffic around the Decoy Industrial Estate...

Home Secretary praises 101 review in Devon and Cornwall

Police and crime commissioner Tony Hogg’s review of the 101 police non-emergency service in Devon and Cornwall will be used to help improve the system in other parts of the country. Home Secretary Theresa May has praised the work done by Mr Hogg and his OPCC team and confirmed that the Home Office will urge other forces to consider adapting the review findings and recommendations in their own areas. In a letter to Mr Hogg, the Home Secretary said “I welcome the work you are leading in this area.” “Thank you for the positive steps you are taking to address the issues you have identified...

Devon mum puts play on the map

A Devon mum has created a new website, www.playmapp.co.uk , to detail the locations of free places for children to play.

Initially covering the whole of Devon, PlayMapp features over 600 child-friendly sites.

A quick search on the easy-to-use website, designed and developed by Rokk Media Ltd of Exeter, will demonstrate that you are never far from a play area in Devon. Site visitors can also add to the quality of entries by leaving comments and uploading photos.

Playmapp’s founder, Claire McHugh, says: "I love taking my children to playgrounds, but they can be hard...

4,000 respond to budget consultation

More than 4,000 people have taken part in Exeter City Council's 'Stronger Exeter' budget consultation.

Council Leader Pete Edwards said he was overwhelmed by the response from the public.

"We have got some very tough decisions to make over the coming months so it is good to know that people in the city are getting involved and making their voices heard," he said.

The City Council launched the consultation in October, revealing that it had to save a further £4 million over the next three years.

People were asked to complete four surveys under the headings of...

Experience Knightshayes by night

Experience a traditional Victorian Christmas by night at Knightshayes on the outskirts of Tiverton on 12, 13, 19 and 20 December.

Visit the house after hours, from 4pm to 8pm, to enjoy seeing its festive decorations lit up by candles and fairy lights; and discover the stories behind some well-loved Christmas traditions such as crackers and mistletoe.

On Friday 12 December, at 4pm, the illuminations will be switched on. The outside of the house, formal garden terraces and woodland gardens will be bathed in colour allowing people to explore them after dark for the first time...

Can you identify Newton Abbot shoplifters?

Police are seeking the identity of serial shoplifters who have targeted the Boots shop in Greenhill Retail Park, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot.

Police believe that the pair are working together and between them have stolen in excess of £1,000 worth of fragrances over three separate occasions, between Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October.

If you can identify these suspects, please contact the police on 101 quoting crime reference CR/115294/14, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

I'm backing the Exeter BID!

As the Exeter Business Improvement District (BID) reaches the next stage in its campaign, those involved in the BID are beginning to explore options with other businesses within the city centre with a view to design, plan, manage and deliver a Business Plan that reflects their business priorities to take the city centre forward for the next five years.

The now drafted BID business plan recently launched at an event held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter.

Here are just some of the faces of Exeter BID who are supporting the scheme…

Martin McGahey, owner of...

Opening date for Jamie’s Italian

Jamie Oliver is excited to announce that Jamie’s Italian Exeter will open in February 2015.

The restaurant is situated in Princesshay with stunning views of the cathedral, and will be the first Jamie's Italian in the West Country.

A partnership between Jamie Oliver and his Italian mentor, Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie’s Italian has won thousands of fans for its delicious and affordable food and its friendly and welcoming service. The menu is based on dishes you’d find people eating all over Italy, made with care but delivered without fuss.

Jamie Oliver said: "I'm...

YMCA Exeter's Santa abseil breaks record

YMCA Exeter’s 5th Annual Santa Abseil took place on Saturday 6th December with almost 60 local people, young and old, abseiling off the Princesshay car park to help combat youth homelessness.

Fifty-seven people put on their Santa suits, an increase of over 20 participants from last year, and overcame the dizzy heights to step over the roof’s edge and raise over £4,000 to support those without safe accommodation, with the figure still rising.

One of the brave abseilers was Julia Holland, who used to manage a supported accommodation project for young homeless people in Exeter...

Last call for views on county division boundaries

There are just a few weeks left for local people to tell the independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England where they think the county’s new electoral division boundaries should be drawn across Devon.

The Commission is carrying out an electoral review of Devon which means re-drawing electoral division boundaries across the county. The Commission is asking local people for their views on new division arrangements before it draws up recommendations. The Commission will consider all views put to it during the consultation and aims to publish draft recommendations for...

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Science on tap: Exeter pubs to host Pint of Science 2026

Work starts on Decoy Link Road

Home Secretary praises 101 review in Devon and Cornwall

Devon mum puts play on the map

4,000 respond to budget consultation

Experience Knightshayes by night

Can you identify Newton Abbot shoplifters?

I'm backing the Exeter BID!

Opening date for Jamie’s Italian

YMCA Exeter's Santa abseil breaks record

Last call for views on county division boundaries

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