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Team FORCE at the Great West Run 2026

Team FORCE smash it at the 2026 Great West Run

Team FORCE has again pulled out all the stops at this year’s Great West Run.

Nearly 450 people ran either the half marathon or 10K around the streets of Exeter and beyond in Sunday’s sweltering heat to support FORCE Cancer Charity.

Between them they have raised more than £135,000 so far, which will support local people dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Chloe Richardson, event fundraiser for FORCE, said: “It was a great day and we are astounded by the support and love for FORCE from our runners.

“It was humbling to hear all their stories, the reasons why...

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Sir Charlie Mayfield joins Sparx Learning as Chair during first AI Learning Week

Authored by Laura Cheal
Posted: Mon, 10/13/2025 - 4:36pm

Sir Charlie Mayfield has officially taken up his role as Chair of Sparx Learning, the Exeter-based education technology company that develop research-led platforms to improve learning in maths, science and literacy. His appointment coincided with Sparx Learning’s first-ever AI Learning Week, a company-wide initiative designed to help staff explore how AI can enhance education and improve how the business supports schools.

On 1 October 2025, Sir Charlie spent the day with Sparx teams, sharing his experiences of how organisations across the UK are adopting AI and discussing how these...

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CECA South West Award Winner Jake Martin

Jake Named Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor at CECA South West Awards

Jake Martin, from Exeter, has been named the South West’s Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Young Achiever Awards ceremony in Torquay.

Jake, who works for Roadform Civil Engineering in Newton Abbot, has made a stunning start to his career, achieving 92% average marks in the first year of his course at the University of the West of England.

From the outset of his time with Roadform, he has shown maturity and ability beyond his years, covering for more senior colleagues when needed and making a direct impact on...

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October is Wills Month – Leave a lifesaving legacy with Devon Air Ambulance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/12/2025 - 11:37pm

This October, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is inviting supporters to consider leaving a gift in their Will to help safeguard the future of its lifesaving service for generations to come.

One in three of DAA’s missions are funded by Gifts in Wills, a remarkable contribution that enabled 819 specialist responses in 2024 alone. These generous legacies ensure that expert critical care reaches those in urgent need across Devon, often when they least expect it.

Leaving a legacy is a powerful way to make a lasting impact. Even a gift of just 1% of your estate can help fund future...

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Isca Academy Announces Student Leadership Team

Isca Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Student Leadership Team, following a record number of applicants from across the school community. The high volume of interest reflects the growing commitment among students to make a positive impact on school life and champion the values at the heart of the school.

The newly appointed student leaders have taken on a range of important roles, including as primary liaison officers, anti-bullying ambassadors, enrichment activity leaders, and mental health ambassadors. Each role is designed to give students meaningful...

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Exeter charity backs national campaign urges acts of community kindness as clocks go back

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/11/2025 - 6:29pm

With 84% of people saying society should do more to promote neighbourliness, a new campaign running throughout October is calling on people to use the extra hour gained when the clocks go back to carry out a simple act of kindness in their community. Created by tech-for-good platform, Neighbourly , #TheExtraHour is a national campaign encouraging individuals, families and businesses to pledge their time for good – from checking in on a neighbour to helping out at a local food charity.

The campaign has already been embraced by hundreds of charities and community organisations...

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Acclaimed Ukrainian war poet to read at events in London and Devon for Being Human festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/11/2025 - 5:54pm

A Ukrainian poet renowned for composing her verse on the frontline of her country’s defence against Russia’s illegal war is to visit London and Devon and share her experiences and perspectives.

Yaryna Chornohuz has been helping to defend her country from Russian aggression since 2019. She is currently a drone operator and previously she took part in fierce battles as a member of the 140th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the Ukrainian Marine Corps at the time of the full-scale invasion of 24 February 2022.

At the same time, her poetry has become so well-regarded that...

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Exeter Returns to City Category in South West in Bloom and Wins Gold

Exeter has proudly scooped a Gold Award at the South West in Bloom Awards, held in Torquay this week. This prestigious recognition follows months of dedicated preparation and showcases the exceptional planting and greening delivered across the city by InExeter BID, Exeter City Council, and the University of Exeter.

This year marked a significant milestone, as Exeter entered the competition as a unified city-wide application for the first time in several years.

This award is not the first recognition from South West in Bloom - previously, InExeter and University had...

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Exeter and Devon Crematorium donates £5,000 to Hospice UK to support end-of-life care

Exeter and Devon Crematorium is proud to announce a donation of £5,000 to Hospice UK, the national charity for hospice and end-of-life care. This contribution is part of a wider initiative involving multiple crematoria, aimed at supporting the vital work Hospice UK does across the country.

Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice and end-of-life care. Their mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has access to compassionate, personalised care at the end of life.

They:

  • Champion the work of over two hundred hospices across the UK
    • ...
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Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in the South-West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/10/2025 - 9:35am

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in the South-West this November, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .

The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about symptoms...

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Mediaeval Baebes Illuminate the Night with a Magical Torchlit Procession

Lit by the warm glow of flaming torches and accompanied by a musical fanfare of medieval instruments and drums, the Mediaeval Baebes’ procession will magically wend its way towards Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th December.

Commencing at 18.50pm from H&M on the High Street, step into a world of enchantment. The pageantry will commence with a lighting of the chalice ceremony, symbolically ‘awakening the flame of old’ as described in the torchlit inspired lyrics of the new Christmas song ‘December.’

Dressed in flowing gowns and carrying the flickering flames to guide...

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