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On Friday 22nd August at exactly 9:59am, Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene will open the doors to its very first Devon store in Exeter’s city centre. Located in Paternoster House on Fore Street, the new shop promises a calm, inviting experience filled with timeless Scandinavian charm.

Known for its beautifully curated homewares, affordable furniture, creative crafts, and lifestyle products, Søstrene Grene’s Exeter store will mark the brand’s next step in expanding its presence across the South West and the UK. This new branch adds to the more than 340 stores already open...

Exeter-based housebuilder Persimmon Homes South West has donated £2,000 to Bowhill Primary School to help enhance its outdoor learning space. The generous contribution was made as part of the company’s Community Champions scheme and was presented to staff and pupils on the final day of term.

Situated in the heart of the St Thomas community, Bowhill Primary is raising funds to improve its outdoor area, particularly for its youngest pupils. Used daily, this space plays a key role in early years learning, offering children vital opportunities to explore nature, develop motor skills...

Irish comedy hurricane Jason Byrne is heading to Exeter with his brand-new live show, Head in the Clouds, on 8 November at the Corn Exchange – part of a major UK tour following his run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Known for his wildly spontaneous shows and chaotic audience interaction, Byrne’s latest tour promises the same high-energy mayhem – but with a fresh twist. In a recent interview, the Dublin-born comic revealed how he selects unsuspecting audience members: “Every time I’ve picked a woman, they’ve done what I asked perfectly. When it’s a man, it’s chaos – facing the...

Families can enjoy a summer of free activities down by Exeter’s waterside.

Running every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the school holidays, the Transit Shed and Piazza will be hosting creative and hands-on activities for all ages.

Once again, Summer at the Quay has been organised by Exeter Canal and Quay Trust, bringing free holiday fun to the quayside.

No booking is needed, just drop in and enjoy activities ranging from wool weaving and boat building to circus skills, puppetry and music making.

Highlights include Prom Prom’s Free Quay Fridays,...