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TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham 2026

Live music fans are set for another celebration of amazing entertainment in the Devon countryside as TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham confirms its return for 2026.

Following its debut outing at the historic country estate this July, which saw headline performances from Duran Duran and Basement Jaxx, Live Nation’s Cuffe and Taylor are now planning for a bigger and better event next summer with plans to unveil the first 2026 headliner in the coming weeks.

Cuffe and Taylor have already invested heavily in the venue’s infrastructure, redesigning the site and introducing a...

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Headliners announced for After Dark Music Festivals

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has announced a top line up of talented performers for its After Dark Music Festivals, across the three evenings of the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Festival party-goers can enjoy a unique party atmosphere in the heart of Exeter with live music, local beers, wines and ciders, and a wide range of delicious street foods. The hugely popular events run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights of the food festival weekend, located in the Exeter Castle Courtyard. Exeter based jazz band, The Locked Horns, will headline the ‘After Dark Music...

Devon & Somerset Fire Service wants new recruits

The recruitment process to apply for wholetime firefighter posts with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service opened today (16 January).

It is the first time the Service has recruited for wholetime firefighters in eight years and applicants will have a week to register, with the initial process closing at midday on Monday 23 January.

The role of a firefighter has changed dramatically, even in recent years, with so much more to the role than putting out fires.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Glenn Askew said: “We expect so much more of our firefighters in terms...

Exmouth property fire

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a property fire at Elvis Road, Exmouth at 23 minutes past midnight today.

Two fire appliances from Exmouth and one from Budleigh Salterton were mobilised to this incident.

Upon arrival crews confirmed building well alight and requested a further fire appliance which was mobilised from Middlemoor and the Aerial Ladder Platform which was mobilised from Danes Castle.

Below is a report from the incident:

At 01:01 - Crews confirmed fire within detached property consisting of two floors, fire in...

Unrecorded species of deer spotted in East Devon

Nature watchers are excited by the sighting of Sika deer which were spotted at the New Year at Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve near Axminister.

Although the Sika deer is well established in the UK, it’s never been seen at Trinity Hill, a site which is managed by East Devon District Council’s Countryside Service.

It was sighted by local resident and keen bird watcher Sue Murphy who spotted three Sika deer, including an impressive mature stag, on one of her regular trips to the popular reserve. She managed to take a photo of the deer too.

The sighting was reported...

Exeter Police warning after rise in car crime

Police in Exeter are asking the public to be vigilant following a spike in car crime in the area over the past six weeks.

Since the start of December there has been a notable rise in the number of cars targeted for criminal activity.

The majority of vehicle crimes during this period are thefts from motor vehicles where windows have been smashed and property stolen.

There has also been reports of several vehicles in the Sowton Industrial Estate having their fuel caps forced open and fuel drained off.

Police Constable Saren Isaac, Neighbourhood Beat Manager...

Exeter Guides chosen as Community Fund finalists

Exeter Division Guides have been selected as finalists in RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund - and it is now down to a public vote to see if they are chosen to receive £1,000 worth of building materials.

The Guides are currently refurbishing their Headquarters, Trefoil Lodge, which is located on Buddle Lane. As well as improving the kitchen and bathroom facilities, creating an outside soft play area and much more, Exeter Guides will also renovate three rooms for the local community to use for meetings, conferences and special occasions.

If Exeter Guides are...

Bringing all-year-round outdoor learning to life in East Devon

Schools are being reminded that they can arrange year-round outdoor sessions with education rangers from East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Countryside Team who will help children get the most out of learning about nature and the outside world.

Evidence shows that giving children the opportunity to discover, learn about and experience the natural world is hugely important and the education rangers believe that outdoor learning shouldn’t be limited to summer alone.

Meg Knowles, a ranger for EDDC, said: “Winter provides some excellent outdoor learning opportunities which...

Celebration of Scandinavian cinema returns to Exeter

Fans of world cinema and Nordic Noir are in for a treat over the coming months, as Scandifilm returns to Exeter Phoenix for a third year of unique and enchanting film experiences, all centred around Scandinavian cinema.

More than just a film festival, visitors will be given the opportunity to live, eat and breathe Scandi. The season takes place throughout January, February and March, and features over 20 events, with Viking storytelling and Scandinavian craft workshops alongside a core programme of immersive and engaging film screenings. Renowned for cutting edge drama,...

Little Mix to play summer show at Powderham Castle

The world’s biggest girl band, Little Mix, have announced they are playing a run of UK summer shows in 2017 including a show in Exeter. The band, which is enjoying phenomenal success and is one of British pop’s brightest acts, will play outdoors at Powderham Castle on Friday 14th July 2017, as one of their 13 ‘Summer Shout Out’ live shows. Little Mix will perform their signature hits, including ‘Shout Out to My Ex’, ‘Black Magic’, 'Hair' and 'Wings', alongside tracks from their new album 'Glory Days'. Concert promoter, LCC Live, is hosting the show, along with Bryan Adams who will perform...

Warning of possible icy conditions overnight

Road users are being warned that widespread ice could affect the county’s roads overnight and into tomorrow morning.

Freezing conditions are again forecast across the county and road surface temperatures are expected to plummet to as low -3C from early this evening.

Devon County Council is advising people countywide to take extra care as icy patches may be a problem in areas of the county affected by water run-off, particularly on minor roads, following yesterday’s rainfall and snow showers. The worst conditions will occur overnight.

More than 1,200 tonnes of salt...

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TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham 2026

Headliners announced for After Dark Music Festivals

Devon & Somerset Fire Service wants new recruits

Exmouth property fire

Unrecorded species of deer spotted in East Devon

Exeter Police warning after rise in car crime

Exeter Guides chosen as Community Fund finalists

Bringing all-year-round outdoor learning to life in East Devon

Celebration of Scandinavian cinema returns to Exeter

Little Mix to play summer show at Powderham Castle

Warning of possible icy conditions overnight

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