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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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Work to start on £50m power line project in Devon

National Grid has started work on a £50 million refurbishment of pylons in Devon and part of Cornwall to keep power flowing in the South West and beyond for decades to come.

The line of pylons, running between substations in Exeter and Landulph, was built in the 1960s. The wires carrying electricity that hang between them, along with other equipment, are approaching the end of their working life and need replacing.

Engineers will inspect the condition of over 300 pylons along the 100km route and replace equipment as necessary to hold the wires in place. There are no new...

New scheme to reduce reoffending to be introduced

Devon and Cornwall Police will introduce a new initiative aimed at challenging, and changing, the behaviour of first time offenders. They may be able to avoid a police record if they sign up to the new scheme and fully comply with it.

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has reassured the public that the new ‘GPS Pathfinder’ deferred charging scheme is not ‘soft’ on criminals and is, in fact, more onerous than existing punishment for most first time offenders.

In her recently published Police and Crime Plan, Ms Hernandez pledged to focus on preventing reoffending...

Lego heaven at Beacon Heath Community Centre

Great news! Lots of Lego has just arrived at The Beacon Community Centre in Beacon Heath.

Richard Cummings, the centre manager, saw a Lego charity offer and applied a few weeks ago. Yesterday, on Rich’s birthday, he received a large box, which must be worth hundreds of pounds of Lego.

Rich said: “It’s brilliant! What a fabulous birthday present. We’re really looking forward to sharing this amazing gift with lots of local children and adults who come along to the many activities we regularly hold here. Thank you Lego.”

Come along to our Community Drop-In on Friday,...

East Devon boundary changes will mean 'loss of rural representation'

Letter from Cllr Geoff Jung

Raleigh Ward, as we know it, is set to be abolished.

The proposal by the Boundary Commission is for the creation of a “super ward”, with three District Councillors representing a new ward called “Budleigh Raleigh” from 2019.

So why is this a bad idea? Let me explain:

I currently represent the rural ward of Raleigh as a District Councillor and there are 3 Town Councillors from Budleigh Salterton who are also District Councillors for the present Budliegh Ward. So you will lose a rural District Councillor and the combined ward will...

Citizens Advice Exeter awarded £25,000 through Martin Lewis Fund

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is celebrating being awarded £25,000 through the Martin Lewis Fund that will help make a real difference to local people’s lives.

The funding award announced this week will help to deliver a project that will provide more tailored support to people living with long-term health conditions in new ways which could be rolled out across other parts of the country.

The charity will use the money to work with a cluster of local GP surgeries so that the underlying causes of ill health, such as poor housing, problems at work and...

Women's bike rides are back!

Local women who want to ‘get on their bike’ and experience the social, physical and mental benefits of taking to two wheels can get involved in some free organised rides.

And with National Bike Week in full swing, this week represents the perfect opportunity to sign up.

The Breeze Bike Rides for Beginners rides offer a hassle free experience to women that are new to cycling or haven’t been on a bike in years. Rides are open to all ages.

They are organised by Teignbridge in partnership with the Breeze network and British Cycling. The accessible, inexpensive scheme is...

Call for voters to register in time for elections

With county council elections taking place in a few weeks, voters in Teignbridge are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote.

The call for voters to sign up comes as the Electoral Commission launches a national voter registration campaign to encourage as many people as possible to register ahead of elections taking place this year across the country.

Teignbridge is reminding voters that they need to register by the deadline of Thursday 13 April otherwise they won’t be able to take part in the Devon County Council elections on May 4.

The election of...

Man charged with murder following Exeter death

A man was last night charged in connection with a death of a 47-year-old man in Exeter on Friday.

Delton Jones, aged 19 from Burleigh Mews, Liverpool has been charged with murder and will appear at Exeter Magistrates Court today (21st March) at 10am.

Officers were called to Bridge Court, Exeter by ambulance staff, just before 1.50am on Friday 17 March, following a concern for welfare of a man.

The 47-year-old man, originally from Liverpool was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Detectives continue to make...

New operations director appointed at Stagecoach SW

Stagecoach South West announced today that it has appointed an Operations Director to join its senior management team. Paul Clark, currently General Manager at Stagecoach in Hull, is due to start with the operator on 2 May.

The appointment comes after the regional operator has undergone several years of significant network growth including a greatly enhanced network in North Devon, the purchase of assets from First in Plymouth and the launch of the South West Falcon inter-regional coach service.

Joining Stagecoach in 2005, Paul has two decades of experience across the bus...

The only way is up for the Downs!

Jacqui and Mike Down, owners of the Volunteer Inn in Ottery St Mary, are celebrating a successful first five years at the pub.

The couple, who took on the Volunteer with a view to revitalising it as a traditional town centre pub, first opened the doors as landlords in March 2012.

Jacqui said: “So much has changed since we decided to give the Volunteer a new lease of life; from a rather rundown location the pub has turned into a vibrant meeting place for people from all walks of life.

“Some customers just want a pint and a chat, others come for a meal with friends...

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

Work to start on £50m power line project in Devon

New scheme to reduce reoffending to be introduced

Lego heaven at Beacon Heath Community Centre

East Devon boundary changes will mean 'loss of rural representation'

Citizens Advice Exeter awarded £25,000 through Martin Lewis Fund

Women's bike rides are back!

Call for voters to register in time for elections

Man charged with murder following Exeter death

New operations director appointed at Stagecoach SW

The only way is up for the Downs!

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