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Community Rallies for Cancer Resilience at Exeter Wellbeing Event

Exeter is gearing up for a landmark community celebration of strength, support, and survivorship as more than 40 local charities, healthcare teams, and community groups unite for the Cancer Health and Wellbeing Event , taking place 13 May 2026 at Exeter City Football Club .

Organised by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust , in partnership with the Exeter Primary Care Network (PCN) and Exeter City Football Club , the event promises to be the largest gathering of cancer‑support organisations in the region—bringing hope, knowledge, and practical help directly...

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Positive case numbers have fallen, but we must continue to comply with rules

Devon has seen a fall in the number of positive cases, across all age groups, Public Health Devon has confirmed.

"The current restrictions are helping to bring down the number of positive cases in Devon," says Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon.

"Devon residents are doing really well in adhering to the current lockdown restrictions, and we're seeing evidence that their efforts are working. However, we must keep it up.

"We do have concerns about the numbers of people currently testing positive for coronavirus in care homes, and in some business settings...

University of Exeter leads national efforts to create sustainable future with launch of circular economy hub

A new research hub led by the University of Exeter will spearhead national efforts to create a 'circular economy' where fewer resources are used and more waste materials reused – delivering huge benefits to the environment and UK economy.

The National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub is supported with £3.5 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

It will work with the five circular economy centres that were announced last November to explore how reusing waste materials in a wide range of industries, including textiles, construction, chemical and metals,...

Appeal launched by Exeter retirees to complete their community

Homeowners at McCarthy Stone's Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development in Exeter have launched an appeal to find ‘the missing piece in its puzzle’ to complete their vibrant community.

After a busy few months following the pandemic, all but two of the age-exclusive apartments at Pinnoc Mews on Bakers Way have now been sold and local retirees are being urged to come forward and join the fantastic set-up at Pinnoc Mews.

Nicki Beswarick, Divisional Marketing Manager for McCarthy Stone Southern, says: “We have all been facing a challenging time recently, so it is now more...

Exeter sees huge increase in face mask litter

Litter pickers in Exeter are seeing a huge increase in the number of used disposable face masks being spotted during their patrols, as the number of single use masks in Exeter reaches 91,612 per day.

“The scale of the problem of carelessly dumped disposable face masks is massive – residents of Exeter use 91,612 single use plastic masks a day and sadly some of these are being dropped, or simply fall from people’s pockets – sightings are increasingly common now”, explains Charlotte Green of Exeter waste company TradeWaste.co.uk

The number of disposable face masks that will...

Who are Devon’s outstanding apprentices?

RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with Radio Exe to recognise the county’s apprentices and is encouraging companies from all sectors to nominate in the Devon Outstanding Apprentice award.

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 8th to 14th February, RGB and Radio Exe are looking for apprentices who perhaps go the extra mile, have a great attitude, make an invaluable contribution to a company, or simply produce brilliant work.

One nominee will be named the winner and will receive £200 to spend on Exeter High Street, as well as £200 to spend...

Thousands more coronavirus jabs to be given every week in Devon as venues become NHS Vaccination Centres

Two landmark venues in Devon are opening as NHS Vaccination Centres today (26 January), ready to vaccinate tens of thousands of local people in coming weeks.

The Mayflower Grandstand at Plymouth Argyle Football Club’s Home Park Stadium, and exhibition and event venue Westpoint Exeter will be offering their first booked appointments to people in priority groups from Tuesday.

The two sites in Devon are among six launching across the South West today, bringing the national total to 50.

The Home Park and Westpoint Exeter sites mean thousands more vaccinations will...

Consultation underway on electricity substation proposals

A public consultation is underway on proposals for an electricity substation to support development to the south west of Exeter.

Devon County Council has identified three potential sites to the south west of Exeter, and people are being asked for their views on these options, and any others, ahead of a planning application being submitted later in the year.

The substation is another essential element of the £55 million infrastructure needed to enable the development of 2,500 homes and employment in the area. Western Power Distribution, which is responsible for the...

‘Stay Positive Exeter’ campaign supporting mental wellbeing in ‘lockdown’

People are being encouraged to stay positive during ‘lockdown’ and share their tips for keeping upbeat as part of a new social media campaign.

‘Stay Positive Exeter’ has been launched by the City Council to help people through these difficult times.

People are being asked to post a picture of themselves on Facebook holding a piece of paper containing the words #staypositiveexeter along with something they are doing to stay positive during this challenging period.

It could be something really simple like #staypositiveexeter:

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Devon preparing for an icy Monday morning

Snow showers and freezing conditions swept across Devon in the early hours of this morning and Devon County Council is warning of a significant risk of ice on Devon’s roads, particularly into tomorrow (Monday 25 January) morning.

Devon’s fleet of gritters have been working around the clock to treat the County Council’s salting network, but the authority is urging people to avoid all but essential travel.

Gritting will continue throughout today ahead of an anticipated drop in road surface temperatures to as low as -8C across Devon overnight tonight. Conditions are...

Devon Air Ambulance adds third Critical Care Car to support growing number of 999 calls

As the number of 999 calls to emergency services across Devon continues to rise, South West Ambulance Service Foundation Trust (SWASFT) have approached Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) for help.

During the current surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the southwest is experiencing unprecedented demand on its hospitals and Ambulance Service. As the number of 999 calls to emergency services across Devon continues to rise, South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) have approached Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) and asked if they can support them with additional specialist care support...

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Community Rallies for Cancer Resilience at Exeter Wellbeing Event

Positive case numbers have fallen, but we must continue to comply with rules

University of Exeter leads national efforts to create sustainable future with launch of circular economy hub

Appeal launched by Exeter retirees to complete their community

Exeter sees huge increase in face mask litter

Who are Devon’s outstanding apprentices?

Thousands more coronavirus jabs to be given every week in Devon as venues become NHS Vaccination Centres

Consultation underway on electricity substation proposals

‘Stay Positive Exeter’ campaign supporting mental wellbeing in ‘lockdown’

Devon preparing for an icy Monday morning

Devon Air Ambulance adds third Critical Care Car to support growing number of 999 calls

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