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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...

Mr Peter being awarded his winners certificate

North Devon homeowner wins surprise 500l of heating oil for spring

Mr Peter Clark, a retired resident from Sheepwash, is looking forward to a warm and cosy spring with his wife thanks to winning 500 litres of heating oil in Moorland Fuels’ Cosy Heating Club free quarterly oil draw.

Commenting on his unexpected win, Peter said: "I had no idea I was even entered into the Cosy Heating Club draw, so when I got the call, it was a wonderful surprise! We go through a lot of heating oil, especially in the colder months, as my wife feels the chill in the evenings. Even now, with spring here, we still have the heating on because of the cold winds and chilly...

Exe Sailing Club Awarded Prestigious Royal Yachting Association’s Pathway Club Status

<p>The Exe Sailing Club, in Exmouth, has just been awarded British Sailing Pathway Club status by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).&nbsp; One of only a few clubs in the South-West of England to have received the recognition, it rewards the club’s high quality commitment to inspiring junior sailors to have fun, develop great fundamentals and embrace a lifelong love of sailing.&nbsp; To further emphasise the club’s success in these areas, as the recognition was announced, America’s Cup and Sail GP sailor Ben Cornish was back at the club where he first started sailing as a...

Devon dogs project receives national recognition for best advice

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/31/2025 - 6:01pm

Devon Loves Dogs , a pioneering initiative dedicated to promoting responsible dog walking, has been nationally recognised by the Forestry Commission for its outstanding efforts in educating dog walkers on protecting wildlife and natural habitats while they enjoy the countryside.

The project, which has been a game-changer in harmonising dog walking with environmental preservation, focuses on creating a positive experience for dogs, dog walkers and nature. Its educational focus not only helps dog owners enjoy scenic outdoor spaces with their pets, but also actively involves them in...

Roof mounted solar panels with football training in the background

Exeter City Football Club’s training ground has switched to solar power

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Mon, 03/31/2025 - 4:23pm

Exeter City Football Club’s training ground has switched to solar power - thanks to Devon County Council’s ‘Green Impact Fund’ and installation by electrical engineering specialists EX2 Group. ECFC has lofty ambitions within the English Football League’s ‘Green Clubs’ scheme and also has its sights set on becoming a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework later this year. Exeter-based EX2 Group’s specialist division Eco-Tech have installed 108 solar panels on the roof of the Grecians’ Cliff Hill training ground. The solar power system will generate more than 40MWh each...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert raises over £800 for Force Cancer Charity

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s recent Mozart concert at Exeter Cathedral has raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity in the city. The event on 15 March, which featured the renowned London Mozart Players and an impressive line-up of soloists including Devon-born violin virtuoso Joel Munday, received a retiring collection totalling £839 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s chosen charity, Force.

FORCE Cancer Charity Chief Executive Kate Few-Singh said: “We are extremely grateful to Exeter Philharmonic Choir for putting on this concert as part of the Lord Mayor’s charity fundraising...

Browns Brasserie & Bar Exeter launches new spring menu

Newly refurbished Browns Brasserie & Bar Exeter launches a brand new seasonal menu specially for springtime that celebrates British brasserie classics.

Crafted with care, the Browns menus showcase British favourites and move with the seasons.

Dishes such as Prawn Cocktail, Sherry Trifle and Coronation Cauliflower celebrate quintessentialnBritish fare while Pea & asparagus risotto and Pulled lamb shepherd’s pie, followed by Bramley apple and rhubarb crumble are seasonal creations specially designed with spring in mind.

Stop by on Sundays to enjoy a...

Best Farm Shop in UK – Darts Farm wins prestigious award

Darts Farm are delighted to announce that they have been named Best Farm Shop in the UK for a record-breaking 4th time in this year’s Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards. It was an extra special night, with the team also picking up the award for Best Farm Restaurant for The Farm Table, adding to their ever-growing list of accolades!

Darts Farm is a unique food, drink and lifestyle destination with a working farm and farm shop at the heart. With one of the most diverse independent artisan produce selections in the country, a nose-to-tail butchery, cheesemonger and deli, multiple...

Otter Brewery open first pub and restaurant in Exeter

Otter Brewery has opened its first pub and restaurant in the heart of Exeter.

Located in Cathedral Close, ‘The Holt – Exeter’ promises wood fired pizzas, a wide range of Otter’s ales and lagers, as well as a signature seasonal menu brimming with local ingredients.

Patrick McCaig, Managing Director of Otter Brewery is excited for the opening:“For many years we have been waiting for the right location to give us the best opportunity to bring something new, exciting and above all independent to the centre of Exeter.

"‘The Holt - Exeter’ is exactly what we have been...

Kaleb Cooper shows support to Devon families at Devon county show 2025

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/28/2025 - 5:26pm

Kaleb Cooper, star of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video and now a prominent UK farming advocate, is set to make his first appearance at the Devon County Show 2025.

Kaleb will visit the showground between 1pm and 4pm on the second day of the Show, Friday 16th May. During his time at the show, Kaleb will tour the Farming Zone, judge a Young Farmer’s Class, and conduct a question-and-answer session in the Young Farmer’s Marquee.

Kaleb began working on a farm at the tender age of 13. He went on to study agriculture at Moreton Morrell College, after which he established Kaleb...

New High Sheriff of Devon declared

Devon’s new High Sheriff has been declared at a ceremony in Exeter Cathedral on Friday (28 March).

Caroline Harlow, 70, who lives in Exeter, is a trustee of Devon Community Foundation and member of the Independent Monitoring Board at Channings Wood Prison.

Her service to her community across many years brought her attention to the often hidden and devastating harms caused by gambling addiction. She will be dedicating her year as High Sheriff to getting people in Devon talking about the issue and supporting those with gambling addiction going through the prison system....

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