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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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Birdhouse Café crowdfunder launched

The Birdhouse Café in Exeter’s Pinces Gardens has launched a £20,000 crowdfunding campaign to expand its indoor space and renovate the kitchen to ensure this popular community hub can thrive all year round.

The café provides vital paid work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities from Garland Support , enabling them to learn new skills and interact with customers. As a social enterprise, any profits go back into the community.

Currently, the indoor space is limited to two small rooms. By knocking down a dividing wall, the café can create more customer seating...

Ocean Film Festival World Tour dives into Devon

All aboard for a big-screen ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.

Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder and power of the sea, through a selection of short films from around the world.

“The Ocean Film Festival is more than just a film event; it’s a celebration of our planet’s blue heart,” says tour director Nell Teasdale. “The festival aims to inspire a deeper connection with the sea,...

Inequality for female rugby players as 89 per cent have discomfort from boots

Eighty-nine per cent of female rugby players who took part in a new study experience pain or discomfort from the boots they’re wearing.

With the Women’s Rugby World Cup currently taking place in England – including games at Sandy Park in Exeter - new research from the University of Exeter, in partnership with IDA Sports and backed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), found many female athletes still face inequality in footwear, which can lead to injuries.

The findings have been used to develop the first ever soft ground boot specifically for female players. The boot is...

Entries now open for the RSPCA’s Walk on the Wild Side challenge

Wildlife lovers are being invited to sign up for the RSPCA’s autumn active fundraising event ‘ Walk on the Wild Side ’.

The event invites participants across England and Wales to complete a walking challenge throughout October.

The fundraising challenge comes at a critical time for the charity as it reveals that last October (2024) was its busiest month for hedgehogs in the last five years*, and also marks the beginning of ‘seal pup season’ - when the RSPCA’s wildlife hospitals also typically see a spike in grey seals admitted as orphans, or struggling to feed and are...

Science and Tech Minister visits Exeter spin-out businesses

A range of businesses based on scientific breakthroughs from the University of Exeter were showcased to Science and Tech Minister Peter Kyle as part of his visit to the city campus.

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology visited four Exeter spin-out companies, which are working to bring the benefits of new research findings in health, climate and AI. The new businesses are providing highly skilled graduate employment and economic growth for the city and region.

The visit was part of Universities UK annual conference. The Exeter spin-out companies...

Aldi brings more inputs lockers to Devon

Aldi is introducing InPost Lockers to even more stores in Devon, allowing shoppers to easily collect and return online orders from their local store.

Ten stores in Devon now offer the service as part of the supermarket’s ongoing partnership with parcel locker provider, InPost.

Some of the most recent stores to have the lockers installed in Devon include Bideford and Torquay.

The supermarket is now aiming to have at least 600 lockers installed by the end of the year.

Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, said: “Convenience...

Agatha Christie’s holiday home joins Exeter UNESCO City of Literature Partnership Network

Greenway, Agatha Christie’s holiday home now cared for by the National Trust, has joined forces with Exeter UNESCO City of Literature as a member of their Partnership Network.

Greenway stands as a beacon of literary heritage in Devon, and its inclusion in the Partnership Network will enrich the region's literary landscape.

Supporting the National Trust’s commitment to preserve, enhance and expand our cultural heritage, the Partnership Network is a collaboration of diverse literary and cultural organisations committed to promoting inclusivity and creativity, while also...

Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

Exeter College and Petroc have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger that would see two Devon colleges come together to form a new College Group.

If approved, the new organisation, the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), would serve more than 16,000 learners across Devon, employ nearly 2,000 staff and have a combined turnover exceeding £100 million.

The proposal is a voluntary merger, with neither college in any form of intervention. By combining their resources and expertise, the Colleges aim to create a stronger, more resilient group with...

‘Turf it Forward’ deadline approaches – last chance to nominate

Time is running out for community organisations, schools, sports clubs and charities to apply for a turf-tastic prize from HCT Turf , with a deadline for nominations of Thursday 12th September.

One deserving nominee will receive up to 150 square metres of high-quality turf, grown locally and professionally installed, a donation worth hundreds of pounds.

‘Turf it Forward’ aims to support groups that make a difference in their local communities. And the timing couldn’t be better, as turf has had a tough time of it over the last few months with this being the hottest summer...

Killerton Exhibition Explores Historic Friendship Between Bishop Crowther and Sir Thomas Acland

A new exhibition opening this autumn at Killerton in Devon uncovers the extraordinary connection between two influential 19th-century figures: Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, the first Black Anglican Bishop, and Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet of Killerton.

“A Global Mission of Faith and Freedom” runs from 12 September to 2 November 2025 and is housed in Killerton’s Grade I listed Chapel. It explores how Crowther, a former enslaved child who became a pioneering Bishop and linguist, and Acland, a Devon landowner and politician, were united by shared values of education, faith,...

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Team FORCE smash it at the 2026 Great West Run

Birdhouse Café crowdfunder launched

Ocean Film Festival World Tour dives into Devon

Inequality for female rugby players as 89 per cent have discomfort from boots

Entries now open for the RSPCA’s Walk on the Wild Side challenge

Science and Tech Minister visits Exeter spin-out businesses

Aldi brings more inputs lockers to Devon

Agatha Christie’s holiday home joins Exeter UNESCO City of Literature Partnership Network

Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

‘Turf it Forward’ deadline approaches – last chance to nominate

Killerton Exhibition Explores Historic Friendship Between Bishop Crowther and Sir Thomas Acland

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