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Science on tap: Exeter pubs to host Pint of Science 2026

Some of Exeter’s best-loved pubs will be hosting this year’s Pint of Science, offering up fascinating talks on everything from atoms and galaxies to understanding neurodiversity.

Running from 18-20 May, this year’s festival marks the 13th edition of the annual event, which brings researchers out of the lab and into local bars in 42 cities across the UK.

In Exeter, venues including the Bootlegger, Arcadia and City Gate Hotel will transform into hubs of scientific discussion with informative talks, demonstrations, live experiments, and a multi-city pub quiz competition....

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One week to get 100 older people dancing!

Best Foot Forward is an ambitious county-wide dance project for older people.

The project is one of five competing in the West Country for £50k of National Lottery funding in the People’s Projects competition. Voting opened at 9am on Monday 20 March at www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk .

The Big Lottery Fund, ITV and The National Lottery have teamed up to give the UK public the chance to decide how £3 million of National Lottery funding will make a difference in their local area. The three projects with the most public votes will receive grants of up to £50,000 to help them...

M&S Foodhall Exmouth welcomes its first customers

The highly-anticipated Marks & Spencer Foodhall in Exmouth officially opened its doors at 10am today (Wednesday, 29 March), with customers eager to sample a range of the store’s delicious seasonal products.

Open just in time for Easter, the new store on Exmouth’s Royal Avenue welcomed the first twenty customers with a complementary Easter egg, and the local community enjoyed samples of mouth-watering spring treats throughout the day.

The Foodhall boasts a wide variety of innovative products to make Easter weekend extra special - including Toffee Fudge & Belgian...

Virgin Money Exeter store collecting Easter Eggs for Exeter Foodbank and Age UK

The Virgin Money Exeter Store is collecting Easter Eggs on behalf of the Exeter Foodbank and Age UK.

Mark O’Higgins, Virgin Money Exeter Store Manager said: "We are collecting Easter Eggs on behalf of the Exeter Foodbank and Age UK , who both play an important part in our local community.

"We hope that by collecting and donating the Easter Eggs we can put a smile on people's faces this coming Easter.

"I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has already made a donation, we are extremely grateful.

'For anyone who would still like to donate an...

Fire crews tackle chimney fire

The Fire Service were called to reports of a chimney fire, within a thatch roof which was smoking at a house in Newton Poppleford.

Fire Control initially mobilised eight pumping appliances to this incident. The appliances were sent from Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary, Middlemoor, Exmouth, Honiton, Danes Castle to attend this incident, together with a Water Bowser from Danes Castle, and Incident Command Unit.

Upon arrival crews confirmed smoke and flames were issuing from the thatched roof and was fully involved in fire. Crews got to work using two breathing apparatus, two hose...

RSPCA animal cruelty investigations up over 5% in SW

The RSPCA investigated 27,019 animal cruelty cases in the South West last year - a rise of more than 5% compared to the previous 12 months.

These include the case of Max - an eight-year-old West Highland terrier (pictured) who was left to suffer for more than a year with a tumour so bad it was described as ‘like something out of a horror film’ by an RSPCA inspector.

His owner, from Wiltshire, was disqualified from keeping animals for five years, and Max is now thriving in his loving new home.

The animal welfare charity’s annual figures released today (Wednesday 29...

Visiting Exeter just got a lot more interesting

Visit Exeter - a new brand for the city - is being launched today (29 March).

Exeter City Council’s tourism team will launch its new identity at the iconic Royal Albert Memorial Museum.

Formerly marketed as part of the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership, a new brand has been developed for Exeter, celebrating the diversity of experiences on offer here, and helping Exeter on its journey as one of the South West’s best love cities. The launch will focus on eight fantastic experiences, celebrating not only the tradition and heritage the city is often best known for, but also...

Second LGBTQ+ ceilidh to be held in Exeter

A FOLK dance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus (LGBTQ+) people and friends will be held at Exeter Phoenix in Gandy Street, Exeter on Saturday, April 1.

The ceilidh, which will run from 8pm to 11pm, is being run by Gender Free Dance, an organisation that promotes folk dancing in a safe and non-discriminatory environment.

Gender Free Dance held its first such ceilidh, which was well-attended, in Exeter in November.

Jeremy Child, originator of the project and organiser of the ceilidh, said: “Gender Free Dance is not just about putting on safe dances...

Thatched House to host landmark beer festival

The Thatched House pub in Exeter is to host its first ever real ale festival with a bumper two-day event including live music.

Starting at 5pm on Friday 31 March the ‘Alepril Fool’ beer festival will then run on into Saturday 1 April with local buskers providing entertainment on both evenings.

Owned by leading pub retailer and brewer Greene King, responsibility for the business lies with tenants, Paul Knott and his partner Nataliya.

Among the highlights of the festival will be a rare chance to sample a vintage beer seldom made available for sale, Greene King’s Old...

British Ceramic Tile supports young cancer patients

Local company House of British Ceramic Tile ended a three year partnership with CLIC Sargent on a high by raising £4000, resulting in a overwhelming £7647.52 being raised for your cancer patients.

CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading provider of support for young cancer patients under the age of 25, and their families.

When cancer strikes young lives CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage cancer causes beyond their health.

Cancer affects every part of life, for the young person and their families – relationships, confidence, money, school, and work.

CLIC...

Campaign to raise awareness of child abuse

Figures from the NSPCC state that 1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused, but the charity says the numbers are the tip of the iceberg.

In a separate report, the Children's Commissioner for England says that just 1 in 8 victims of child sexual abuse come to the attention of statutory services, such as the police, councils and the health service.

Devon’s agencies want to ensure that children are effectively safeguarded, and Devon County Council is supporting a national campaign aiming to raise public awareness of the wider issue of child abuse, with the message...

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Science on tap: Exeter pubs to host Pint of Science 2026

One week to get 100 older people dancing!

M&S Foodhall Exmouth welcomes its first customers

Virgin Money Exeter store collecting Easter Eggs for Exeter Foodbank and Age UK

Fire crews tackle chimney fire

RSPCA animal cruelty investigations up over 5% in SW

Visiting Exeter just got a lot more interesting

Second LGBTQ+ ceilidh to be held in Exeter

Thatched House to host landmark beer festival

British Ceramic Tile supports young cancer patients

Campaign to raise awareness of child abuse

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