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White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

To celebrate 40 years, White Stuff is hitting the road with a summer ice cream truck tour, which includes a day in Exeter.

Throughout this month they’ll be serving up free scoops along the south coast, bringing their signature style and community spirit to some of the UK’s favourite seaside destinations. Visitors will also be able to ‘Spin To Win’, with the chance to win some of the brand’s 40th Anniversary product.

The tour kicks off in St Ives, where White Stuff is teaming up with St Ives Surf School to offer locals free surf lessons and gear hire on Saturday 19 July....

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Valentines Piano Concert to light up Exeter Cathedral

This Valentine’s Day will see one of the world’s top pianists performing at Exeter Cathedral for a night of romantic piano music.

Presented by Candlelight Concerts, the programme features Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata, Chopin’s “Raindrop” Prelude, selected nocturnes, and Debussy’s Preludes—all performed in the cathedral’s stunning setting, illuminated by the warm, flickering glow of hundreds of candles on stage.

The music will be performed by one of today’s leading pianists, Ben Schoeman, lauded by critics and audiences worldwide. A recent gold medal winner at the Royal...

Urge your MP to back the ‘Sunshine Bill’ for rooftop solar on new homes

Local environmental charity Devon CPRE is putting its weight behind a Private Member’s Bill to make it compulsory for developers to put solar panels on the rooftops of new build housing, and it’s urging people in the South West to take action to ensure their MP helps get the legislation through Parliament.

MP Max Wilkinson has instigated the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill, nicknamed the Sunshine Bill, which is scheduled for its second reading next week (Friday, 17 January). As many MPs as possible need to vote YES to make sure it progresses to the next stage.

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After the shave - Mark Simpson, Dom Pastow and Sonia Brown, Clare, Henry Simpson, Luke Simpson, Rob Simpson and Martin Aggett

Clare inspires fundraising head shave challenge

Family, friends and colleagues of an Exeter woman with a rare form of cancer have raised more than £5,000 for charity by having their heads shaved.

Mum-of-three Clare Simpson was on holiday in Egypt with her mum and daughter when she found a lump.

The 41-year-old was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in September and in now on eight months of chemotherapy before surgery.

“It was a massive shock,” admits Clare, who works as an assistant practitioner on Belvedere Ward at Franklyn Hospital in St Thomas. “But I try to be positive.”

She set up a...

Sovereign network group marks the completion of the first homes

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has completed the first homes built to its pioneering Homes and Place Standard at Moonhill Rise in Exeter. These groundbreaking properties exemplify SNG’s vision for sustainable, future-proof living and set a new benchmark for residential development in the UK.

The Homes and Place Standard is a market-leading framework developed to assess quality and ensure every project prioritises sustainability, health, wellbeing and community creation. SNG designed Moonhill Rise to inform what “good” looks like across all its projects, both existing homes and new...

Pressure continues for busy NHS in Devon

People in Devon are being asked to help the county’s busy NHS by continuing to choose the right service for their needs and getting vaccinated against winter viruses.

A rise in cold weather illnesses, including flu, vomiting and diarrhoea bugs mean all of the county’s NHS services, including the main hospitals - in Plymouth, Exeter, Torbay and Barnstaple – are likely to remain under severe pressure all week.

The region’s ambulance service has also been experiencing significant and sustained demand across its 999 services.

Local people can do their bit by:...

Devon FA secures Devonshire Homes sponsorship for u16 girls’ team

Devon Schools Football Association (Devon FA) has announced an exciting new sponsorship deal with independent Westcountry housebuilder, Devonshire Homes.

The award-winning housebuilder has provided funds to the Devon FA to purchase new jackets and jumpers for the u16 girls’ team.

Tiverton based Devonshire Homes is an award-winning housebuilder committed to building high-quality new homes throughout the Westcountry. The company has been creating new communities across the South West since 1992 and actively supports charities and fundraising events across the region....

Heritage project awarded funding to expand volunteering programme in Exeter

A collaborative network joining together heritage organisations across the city of Exeter has been awarded funding to establish a dedicated volunteering and knowledge-sharing programme.

The Exeter Heritage Partnership (EHP) will transform its Exeter Heritage Champions project into a standalone entity thanks to a grant of £103,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The funding will enable the project to expand its operation and offer increased participation and skills-building opportunities to communities.

It will specifically support city organisations...

Rootstock: Empowering the SW farming community to thrive amidst change

Rootstock, the South West's leading agricultural conference focused on future resilience and sustainable farming practices, is set to return on 6th February 2025 to Westpoint Arena, Exeter . Following two sold-out events, the one-day conference will feature an exciting line-up of researchers and farmers who are experts in their fields, including Minette Batters , the former Chief Executive of the NFU, Dr Jennifer Rowntree, Associate Professor in Ecological Genetics at the University off Plymouth, Chris Berry who farms over 450 acres in Devon and Nikki Yoxall, Technical Director at Pasture...

fit20 Exeter expands with new studio opening in Torquay

Award-winning Exeter-based fit20 was opened at Phillip House six years ago by entrepreneur Duncan Attwood. Based on just one 20-minute workout per week, fit20 is scientifically proven to significantly improve muscle strength and overall health. It has been so successful Mr. Attwood has expanded by setting up a second studio in Torquay as part of his growing franchise.

Duncan Attwood says: "I am so excited to be opening my second fit20 franchise in Torquay and growing the business.” He explains: “My journey into fitness started when I was a child. I was overweight and had numerous...

Harry’s Restaurant Among Top 100 Restaurants in the UK

Harry’s Restaurant , a cherished culinary institution on Longbrook Street, has been named one of the top 100 restaurants in the UK by OpenTable . This prestigious recognition places Harry’s among the country’s finest dining destinations and solidifies its position as a standout in Devon’s vibrant food scene.

Joining the ranks of the only other Devon-based winners, Emilia in Ashburton and The Elephant in Torquay, Harry’s Restaurant continues to shine as a local favourite with a national spotlight.

“To be named one of the top 100 restaurants in the UK is an incredible...

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White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

Valentines Piano Concert to light up Exeter Cathedral

Urge your MP to back the ‘Sunshine Bill’ for rooftop solar on new homes

Clare inspires fundraising head shave challenge

Sovereign network group marks the completion of the first homes

Pressure continues for busy NHS in Devon

Devon FA secures Devonshire Homes sponsorship for u16 girls’ team

Heritage project awarded funding to expand volunteering programme in Exeter

Rootstock: Empowering the SW farming community to thrive amidst change

fit20 Exeter expands with new studio opening in Torquay

Harry’s Restaurant Among Top 100 Restaurants in the UK

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