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With the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 just days away, Devon is ready to welcome visitors from across the globe.

The tournament begins on Friday 22 August and Exeter’s Sandy Park, home of Exeter Chiefs, is one of the venues chosen which will be hosting seven of the games

As well staging these matches, Exeter is also hosting a Fanzone in Princesshay Shopping Centre in the City Centre.

Planning for the event has been ongoing for the past 18 months with officers from our operational planning and neighbourhood teams working alongside Exeter Chiefs, Exeter City...

Exeter Science Park’s Chief Executive, Dr Sally Basker, has announced her decision to retire from full-time work in June 2026.

This will promote a smooth transition and stability following the recent appointment of Dr Eulian Roberts as the new Chair of Exeter Science Park .

Dr Basker, who has led the organisation since 2017, leaves behind a powerful legacy. Under her leadership, Exeter Science Park has grown fivefold and now contributes approximately £50 million annually to the regional economy. Today, the Park supports more than 750 jobs and is home to over 45 high-growth...

The highly anticipated Learn to Play event, a flagship initiative by the UK charity Music for All, is returning this autumn, offering anyone the opportunity to experience the joys of music-making. The event will take place from 9-12 October 2025 in Crediton, Devon, hosted by Crediton Youth Orchestra. It is open to everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience, providing a free taster music lesson to encourage new and lapsed musicians alike.

Learn to Play is an annual event running for over a decade, aiming to inspire and enable people of all ages to enjoy the benefits of...

Exeter College is celebrating another exceptional year of success, with outstanding results across its A Levels, T Levels, and vocational programmes.

The College continues to set the bar for academic excellence with an A level pass rate of 99.52%, well above the national average of 97.4%. Among the many highlights, an impressive 23 A Level subjects achieved a flawless 100% pass rate.

Today’s exam success marks a double triumph for the college, as it was selected as one of only ten Construction Technical Excellence Colleges in the country earlier this week, making it one...