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Four rowers from three generations set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean for charity

Four rowers from three generations are preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime this December — rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

Team “Give Us A Wave” will set off from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands and row 3,000 miles to Antigua in the Caribbean.

They will row in pairs, two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, facing 40-foot waves, scorching heat, exhaustion, salt sores, isolation and total self-sufficiency at sea – all while on their boat Oardrey which is just under nine metres long.

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Explorer Scouts

Lots to do for teenagers in Exeter

Did you know that in Exeter, in 12 months, there has been a 36% increase in the number of teenagers involved in Explorer Units (boys and girls aged 14 to 17)? There is also a waiting list of people wanting to join, which is the first time in 25 years.

The reason for the increase is due to the tremendous programmes the Units run, which are shaped by the young people in the Unit. The increase is also due to the brilliant programmes that are offered to Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14). This means they are staying involved and want to move on to Explorers.

With over 250...

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Loganair set to launch new service from Exeter

Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is gearing up to launch a new route from Exeter to Manchester.

The new route is part of Loganair’s growing network from the airport, adding to its existing services, which include direct flights to Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Starting on 26 October, the new service will introduce frequent flights between the two cities, before moving to a daily service from March 2026.

Customers will also benefit from Loganair’s codeshare agreement with BA, opening up endless possibilities for international travel on a single ticket...

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Devon’s Food and Drink Stars Shine at the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/08/2025 - 8:14pm

Devon’s vibrant food and drink scene took centre stage on Monday 6th October as the 14th annual Food Drink Devon Awards shone a spotlight on the county’s finest. From award-winning producers and passionate hospitality businesses to specialist retailers, 470 guests gathered at Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, to celebrate the very best of Devon’s thriving culinary community. During the evening, Craig Beacham, Head Chef at Sandy Park Conference Centre (Exeter), was awarded the coveted title of ‘Chef of the Year’ in recognition of his achievements in providing consistently high quality...

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Westbank celebrates 20 years of Kidzone with current and former attendees

Westbank Community Health and Care has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its dedicated childcare facility, Kidzone, with former and current attendees. The Ofsted-registered facility at Exminster cares for more than 140 children in total, offering nursery, pre-school, holiday clubs and wrap-around school care for children up to 11 years old. From early summer this year, Kidzone has accepted babies aged from 5 months, and this age group is slowly building.

Employee Jennifer Knight attended Kidzone herself when she was younger. As did 15-year-old Hannah McDonald from Exminster, who...

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Exeter Northcott and Exeter Phoenix announce Scratch Night partnership to support local artists

This exciting new partnership aims to expand the opportunities for established and emerging creatives based in the South West by giving them a platform to showcase work in progress.

Exeter Northcott and Exeter Phoenix are joining forces to host a series of Scratch Nights, the first of which will be held at Exeter Phoenix this October as part of Exeter Northcott’s Elevate Festival , an annual celebration of local artists and new work. These events are an essential part of a chain of artist development opportunities that support artists and their work from an initial idea to the midscale...

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Children's authors start new chapter in literacy in Exeter

Award-winning children’s authors Reeve & McIntyre officially opened the new Clore Children’s Library in Exeter last week. The new library was designed with children at its heart with local children being asked for their ideas for the space. The main funder of the redesigned space is the Clore Duffield Foundation and it features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.

The ambitious project was undertaken by...

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Devon Couple Win £300,000 on a National Lottery Scratchcard

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 10/06/2025 - 8:56pm

A local Devon couple have won £300,000 on a National Lottery scratchcard. Robert Kittle and his partner, Julie Goodwin, explained that they went to the shop to pick up a newspaper, but ended up picking up a scratchcard instead. They soon saw that they had won, with their aim being to spend the money on a holiday to Las Vegas.

Local Lottery Winners in Devon and Exeter

A father of four, who once appeared on the television show Homes under the Hammer, also got lucky with the lottery when he won £1 million in 2025. Living roughly 50 minutes away from Devon, he popped out for a burger...

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Representatives from IDH with members of the Exeter Science Park team.

Innovative engineering company selects Exeter Science Park for next phase of growth

Global engineering design consultancy, Independent Design House (IDH) has opened a new office at Exeter Science Park .

IDH delivers innovative temporary works design services for the construction sector, specialising in formwork, scaffold design, civil and structural engineering, independent checking and training services.

By opening a base at Exeter Science Park, IDH strengthens its presence in the south west, with convenient access to clients and opportunities across Devon and Cornwall. This new location complements the company’s existing offices in Maidstone, Bristol,...

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Topsham Table Top Museum

A unique event is being held in Topsham later this month - and it’s hoping to unlock the ‘hidden museum’ we each have in our homes.

Topsham’s Table Top Museum is an opportunity for anyone with a collection of any kind to display it for a day.

It’s the brainchild of a Topsham Museum volunteer, Joe Pearson, who says it’s an opportunity to show how we all enjoy collecting.

“There’s never been a day like this in Topsham before and we hope it proves that the idea of ‘the Museum collection’ can mean many different things - and always revealing a passion from the...

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