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Millbrook Retirement Village in Exeter, owned and operated by Inspired Villages, has raised more than £10,000 for Children’s Hospice South West following a year of community-led fundraising by residents and staff.

Throughout 2025, more than 200 residents and 30 members of staff came together to support the charity through a wide range of creative initiatives including a sponsored walk, charity dinner, Christmas craft fair, concerts, patio cleaning, raffles and knitted sock sales.

The fundraising total was formally presented earlier this month at the village’s regular...

Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .

The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.

Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...

Firearms owners are being urged to check if their previously lawful weapon is one of five now classified as illegal – and to hand them in safely during a month-long amnesty. Police forces across England and Wales will be holding a four-week firearms amnesty (February 2-27) for five models of side or top-venting (TVBFs) weapons manufactured by Bruni. The following five imitation firearms can be handed in to local police station without fear of prosecution, after tests by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and policing showed they are readily convertible and are therefore illegal to possess...

Students, staff and families at St Luke’s Church of England School have come together to support people experiencing homelessness in Exeter.

The school worked in partnership with Smile at a Stranger – Help for the Homeless Devon, a volunteer-led group that collects, coordinates, and distributes donations across the county.

Students packed shoeboxes with essential items such as warm clothing, toiletries and small treats, which were then passed on to charities and organisations working directly with people in need. The donations provided comfort, dignity and practical...