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The City Gate, once known as the Crown and Sceptre, is literally laced into the fabric of the ancient city of Exeter and has been welcoming guests since it first opened in 1778.

Transformed, following an extensive refurbishment by renowned pub, hotel and bar group Young’s, The City Gate offers everything from a pint of real ale to after-work cocktails, a leisurely weekend brunch to a three-course dinner and, with 14 boutique bedrooms, it’s the perfect getaway. Pub & Dining Room A modern British menu is served in the elegantly designed dining room, bar-side lounge and garden-...

Planning for a big themed party can get stressful and take months of careful preparation. Between finding a suitable venue that’s available on the right date, hiring a reliable events’ organiser to set up the place, and booking a reputable caterer, many will just give up. However, Exeter does offer several events that take the stress out of the planning, with themes ranging from the roaring 20s to casino parties.

Vintage fun

Popular TV shows like Downton Abbey can spark enthusiasm for specific historical periods. The series, which aired from September 2010 through December...

Construction is about to begin on a brand new Community Hub for Topsham, one of the area’s most important buildings of recent years - and the organisation behind it is seeking volunteers to help champion its work and plan how it will develop.

The new hub, being built on the site of the former ‘pre-fab’ Topsham library, aims to be the pride of the local community.

It will be the base for many of the services provided by the Estuary League of Friends, a long-standing and much-loved charity serving the town and communities stretching from Countess Wear to Exmouth.

The...

An estimated 25% of UK puppies are mass farmed in appalling conditions, where the mother is forced to give birth to as many puppies as possible, as fast as she physically can.

They are taken away from the mother before the minimum recommended eight weeks, and kept in cramped cages, barely fed, never having human contact. The dogs can go on to develop health problems due to their upbringing, and may require significantly more care in later life. On average, dogs from puppy farms suffer from more frequent and worse health problems than responsibly bred dogs due to the conditions they...