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University of Exeter celebrates South West cinema success with online public film festival

An online film festival showcasing movies and documentaries that comment upon creative life in Devon and Cornwall opens today (Monday 1 December).

DxC will feature works past and present from regional directors, with the theme of Southwest Crossings: Journeys Through Time.

The films are all being screened free of charge on YouTube, courtesy of eXeFilm, the University of Exeter’s film distribution label.

There will also be two ticketed pop-up cinema events in Exeter this week, featuring short films that reflect and celebrate ideas of fate and folklore.

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Children from St Peter's School, Budleigh Salterton, met author Rachel Bright

Children’s author inspires young readers thanks to Lit Fest’s charitable mission

Best-selling author and illustrator Rachel Bright has completed a hugely successful two-day visit to East Devon schools and community groups, meeting around 1,280 children as part of Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival’s learning and engagement programme.

The creator of much-loved titles including The Lion Inside, The Koala Who Could and the Love Monster series led a series of interactive sessions, encouraging children to draw, imagine and create alongside her. Workshops included live illustration, storytelling and creative exercises designed to build confidence in reading,...

Exeter Student Turns School Project into Flourishing Bakery Business

Former OneSchool Global (OSG) Plymouth student Elodie Buckley has transformed a school project into Willow & Finch , a thriving Devon-based artisan bakery supplying handcrafted cookies and tray bakes to cafés, farm shops, and retailers across the UK.

Diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age, Elodie struggled with traditional learning, but the school’s unique self-directed approach helped her discover her strengths.

It was during her Year 13 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) that Elodie first explored whether her love of baking could become something more. Inspired...

Exeter Museum Finally Receives Government Funding

The RAMM, or Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, has been given a grant by the Government Museum Renewal Fund. This is a fund that helps to support the development and the sustainability of museums up and down the United Kingdom.

The grant, which comes to £114,202, is going to help RAMM continue its mission when inspiring, educating, and engaging the community. This is being done through diverse collections as well as through programming. The funding is going to be used to support the activities offered by the museum, including the shop, the cafe, and the tours they...

Gaming and Gambling Hotspots to Explore in and Around Exeter

Exeter has long balanced its historic charm with an energetic social scene, and gaming fits naturally into that mix. From classic casino evenings to relaxed console lounges and vibrant arcades, the city offers plenty of choice for players looking to unwind. Whether you’re planning a full night out, stopping somewhere after dinner, or trying something new with friends, Exeter and the nearby coastal towns provide venues that feel welcoming, varied, and easy to enjoy throughout the year.

Part of what shapes gaming habits today is the wider environment around responsible play. Many...

KTA Architects unveil vision for Exeter Chiefs stadium expansion

Exciting developments are underway at Exeter Chiefs Stadium, with local architecture practice KTA Architects leading the design of its next phase of improvements.

Managing Director Ajay Sharma recently discussed the project on The Konkering Pod, a South West based podcast that spotlights local business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs.

Sharma explained that while the current upgrades to Sand Park are significant, they represents just the beginning of a much larger vision for the stadium’s future.

“There’s so much more to come”, he noted, hinting at ambitious...

Wendy’s Drive-Thru to open in Exeter

Wendy’s®, the iconic global quick-service restaurant brand, will be available to more consumers in the South West via a new restaurant featuring a drive-thru at Alphington Retail Park, Exeter. The new location is scheduled to open in early 2026 and will be in the converted former Chiquito’s unit.

The Exeter restaurant follows the success of Wendy’s South West debut at Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth earlier this year, which quickly became a popular dining destination. Together, these openings represent the growing footprint of Khidmat Ltd, Wendy’s franchise partner that’...

The First of Ten: InExeter reveals New Gandy Street Mural

Passersby and shoppers on Gandy Street are now welcomed by a warm and radiant mural on the wall of IT Champion . This piece is part of a new project to deliver ten street art installations between 2025 and 2030, InExeter have unveiled the first mural in this five-year journey – “Dreamer of Dreams” .

This project builds on InExeter’s street art programme, which saw ten murals brighten up different parts of the city. Each artwork delivered by InExeter over the next five years will be designed to meet one of three key objectives: to celebrate Exeter’s unique identity and cityscape,...

A better tomorrow: shaking the shelves with exciting events at Devon's libraries this winter

From an Over-60s Disco and a jazz evening, to LEGO sessions and a breakfast club, Devon libraries are the place to be for fun and friends this winter.

A new season of events has been unveiled by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. The programme will run from December 2025 until March 2026 with the emphasis on creativity and community.

Under the theme of ‘A Better Tomorrow’ , the events range from workshops to concerts, exhibitions to discos, all within the library buildings which are key hubs in Devon communities....

Innovators shine at Tech South West Awards 2025

The winners of this year’s Tech South West Awards 2025 have been announced.

The ceremony, held at Sandy Park, Exeter, brought together hundreds of innovators, founders, investors and business leaders to recognise the people and companies transforming the South West into one of the UK’s most exciting tech ecosystems.

Devon-based Altilium Clean Technology emerged as the standout success of the evening, taking home the CleanTech Award, Tech for Good Award, and the coveted THE Tech South West Award. The company was recognised for its world-leading work in sustainable battery...

New report reveals UK's happiest places to be a dog

Exeter comes 9th in Dogs Trust's Happy Place Index, but we all have room for improvement

For dogs, a happy place can be somewhere physical, like cuddling up next to their owner on the sofa, dozing by the fire or rolling around in a muddy puddle. But it can also be a feeling, like the excitement of a new toy, the comfort of being with their favourite humans, or the relief of just being somewhere safe.

To examine the various factors that contribute to a dog's satisfaction, an academic has developed a new formula – the Canine Happiness Score (CHS).

The new scoring system...

Local News

University of Exeter celebrates South West cinema success with online public film festival

Children’s author inspires young readers thanks to Lit Fest’s charitable mission

Exeter Student Turns School Project into Flourishing Bakery Business

Exeter Museum Finally Receives Government Funding

Gaming and Gambling Hotspots to Explore in and Around Exeter

KTA Architects unveil vision for Exeter Chiefs stadium expansion

Wendy’s Drive-Thru to open in Exeter

The First of Ten: InExeter reveals New Gandy Street Mural

A better tomorrow: shaking the shelves with exciting events at Devon's libraries this winter

Innovators shine at Tech South West Awards 2025

New report reveals UK's happiest places to be a dog

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