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St Bridget Nurseries on Sidmouth Road has been acquired by British Garden Centres, which is owned and run by the Stubbs family. The site will be renamed Exeter Garden Centre.

British Garden Centres is the UK's largest family-owned garden centre group, with 80 sites across the country. The aquatics offering will remain, run by Maidenhead Aquatics, opening in July. The plant centre will continue as a core part of the business, with plans to expand the product range, including the addition of furniture. The restaurant will also stay and is expected to grow over time. British Garden...

Gather 2026 returns on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at The Forum, University of Exeter, bringing together the Southwest’s most exciting producers, founders, hospitality leaders and industry change-makers for a high-energy day of insight, inspiration and connection.

Now in its second year, the Southwest Food and Drink Summit arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry, as businesses across the region continue to navigate economic uncertainty, global pressures and shifting consumer expectations, while also responding to new opportunities for innovation, collaboration and growth....

Singer-songwriter Tyler Ballgame is the latest act heading to Devon’s biggest music event this summer – as he opens the shows for Lewis Capaldi ’s double headlining weekend.

The American musician will set the ball rolling for global superstar Lewis Capaldi’s shows at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28 , ahead of previously announced special guest, Ivor Novello and BRIT Award winner Jacob Alon.

The weekend also features huge headline performances from Teddy Swims on Thursday June 25 and Alanis Morissette on Friday June 26.

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Exeter is famed for its remarkably well-preserved collection of Ancient Roman architecture. The city continues to be surrounded by these historic works, and while they give Exeter a distinct feel and make it a huge attraction for visitors, it’s not uncommon for modernisation plans to run aground because of these sites.

Most recently, the Devon Archaeological Society had to step in to warn that a plan to change a car park into a block of 300 flats would jeopardise important Roman sites. With the city needing to preserve its ancient heritage, it’s only right that societies continue...