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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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NatWest announces £340,000 investment in its Exeter High Street branch

NatWest has invested £348,236 to transform its Exeter High Street branch into a modern, customer-focused banking space, with upgraded technology to improve service and reliability.

The refurbishment reflects NatWest’s commitment to local communities and its pledge of no further branch closures until at least 2029.

The Exeter High Street branch will continue to support the community through free financial education programmes, including Financial Foundations workshops and the Thrive programme for young people.

NatWest customers in Exeter are benefiting from a...

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The RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival launches 21-23 August 2026

RHS Garden Rosemoor’s annual Flower Show this year has been re-imagined as a three-day celebration of gardening, plants and outdoor living – the RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival takes place from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August 2026.

With headline appearances from nationally recognised gardening personalities, gardeners of all skill levels can listen to spotlight talks, get expert gardening advice, watch practical demonstrations, enjoy guided garden tours and browse and buy specialist plants and accessories.

VIP guests in the Talk Tent this year include:

Amanda Owen,

Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

An Exeter woman who had a stroke aged just 29 has turned to comedy to help rebuild her life and confidence.

Molly Kinsey’s act focusses on the chaos of being a mum to her young son, and audiences are stunned when she reveals that she is a stroke survivor. She is determined to show that she isn’t letting the memory problems, fatigue, and eyesight problems she’s been left with since her stroke in 2022 stop her from following her passion.

Molly, who will be performing at the Bootlegger in Fore Street, Exeter, on Friday 31 July, said: “During my act, when I tell people that...

First phase of Newtown Community Project opens

People are now able to enjoy using the first completed section of the Newtown Community Project.

It follows the upgrade of walkways and cycleways between Clifton Road and Heavitree Road, including the section through the Triangle Car Park. Footway widening and contraflow cycling works on Clifton Hill have also been completed within this first phase.

The improvements to the existing walkways and cycleways have been designed to help make journeys around Newtown easier, safer and more accessible. The facilities can be used by all users, therefore improving lifestyles and...

Devon's Natural Mr Universe champ helps coach qualify for... Mr Universe!

Devon's Natural Mr Universe champion Ed Akay has helped coach Matthew White achieve a major milestone of his own after the Rotherham-based bodybuilding coach qualified for the 2027 IBFA (International Bodybuilding and Fitness Association) Mr Universe in Italy.

The pair have worked together for six years, first teaming up for a charity body transformation challenge that saw Akay regain his former physique to raise money for good causes.

What began as a single project has grown into one of natural bodybuilding's most successful coach-and-athlete partnerships. White, founder...

Devon site manager wins prestigious national award

A Devon site manager is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award for his work at a local housing development.

Chris Spencer, a Site Manager from Devon, received the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Award for excellence in on-site management at David Wilson’s Hampton Mill in Okehampton.

For more than 40 years, the NHBC’s Pride in the Job scheme has been dedicated to recognising the industry’s very best performers and is a prestigious accolade that site managers aspire to achieve.

To receive the award, site managers must score...

Georgina Lamb, Head of Partnerships at FCN shaking hands with Moorland Fuels tanker driver

Moorland Fuels pledges long-term support for South West farmers with FCN partnership

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, which provides domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across Devon and Cornwall, has announced a long-term partnership with mental health and wellbeing charity, The Farming Community Network (FCN).

Committing to support the FCN for a minimum of three years, Moorland Fuels will play a key part in extending the reach of the charity to remote rural communities and farms across the region. This will involve training its team to understand the daily challenges faced by the farming community it serves, providing vital...

Council Leader welcomes decision on future of local councils in Devon

City Council Leader Cllr Phil Bialyk has welcomed the Government's announcement on local government reorganisation in Devon.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has approved the joint proposal by Exeter and Plymouth city councils to create four new unitary authorities for the county.

This means that in future, one council rather than multiple councils will deliver most local services in each area.

The new unitary councils will be:

An expanded Exeter – Exeter plus 49 surrounding parishes from Teignbridge, East Devon

Exeter to Celebrate Best of Local Food and Drink at Gate to Plate Festival

Exeter is set to host a celebration of the region's finest food and drink producers when the Exeter Gate to Plate Food Festival comes to Sidwell Street on Sunday 4 October.

The free, family-friendly event will bring together more than 70 food and drink makers from across Devon and the surrounding area, with most producers based within a 30-mile radius of Exeter.

Visitors can expect a wide variety of local produce including artisan bakers, farmers, brewers, orchardists, coffee roasters, delicatessens, sweet treats and an array of street food vendors.

The festival...

Exeter Sea Bees launch free youth baseball open day

Young people across Exeter are being invited to discover America's favourite pastime this weekend as the newly formed Exeter Sea Bees hold a free open day for aspiring baseball players.

Taking place on Saturday, July 18, the event marks the launch of the club's new youth programme, which is open to children entering Year 7 and above.

The team takes its name from the famous US Navy Seabees, who were based at Countess Wear during the Second World War and represented Europe in the 1945 European Baseball Championships, with matches played at Exeter City's St James Park....

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Eddie’s remarkable return to Devon 87 years on

NatWest announces £340,000 investment in its Exeter High Street branch

The RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival launches 21-23 August 2026

Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

First phase of Newtown Community Project opens

Devon's Natural Mr Universe champ helps coach qualify for... Mr Universe!

Devon site manager wins prestigious national award

Moorland Fuels pledges long-term support for South West farmers with FCN partnership

Council Leader welcomes decision on future of local councils in Devon

Exeter to Celebrate Best of Local Food and Drink at Gate to Plate Festival

Exeter Sea Bees launch free youth baseball open day

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