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FORCE Cancer Charity Teams Up with Tozers for Free Will-Writing Week

This March, why not make or update your Will as part of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Make Your Will Week, taking place 2nd - 6th March 2026.

Leading local solicitors Tozers, with branches in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot, are supporting the week by offering their Will‑writing services free of charge in exchange for a donation to FORCE.

Rachael Morley from Tozers Solicitors said: “We’re proud to support FORCE’s Make Your Will Week. Making or updating your Will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones, and it’s also an opportunity to think about...

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Appeal after Exeter baseball club raided

A community baseball club in Exeter has been left reeling after thieves broke into its storage container and stole vital equipment just weeks before the start of the new season.

The break-in happened overnight, with all of the Exeter Spitfire's bats taken. Catchers’ gear was later discovered in a nearby field and is believed to be largely intact, although a full assessment of losses and damage is still under way.

Following the incident, officials at the club confirmed that 12 baseball bats are missing, with an estimated value of at least £1,200. Replacement costs could...

Sister to run London Marathon in support of life-changing Exeter charity

Delfina Bounsall will take on this year’s London Marathon to raise funds for Exeter-based InFocus Charity, in recognition of the transformative support it has provided to her sister, Sienna.

The 26.2-mile challenge, taking place in April, is a deeply personal one for Delfina. Her sister Sienna is currently a student at InFocus College, a specialist further education provider for young people with vision impairment and additional disabilities.

Through a highly tailored curriculum, students at InFocus College develop essential skills for adulthood, including communication...

Find World Book Day costumes for free in Devon libraries

Libraries Unlimited is partnering with Recycle Devon to bring World Book Day costume swap rails to 15 libraries in Devon. World Book Day 2026 is Thursday, 5th March and library swap rails are running from 16th February to 8th March. Customers are invited to donate outgrown, unwanted children’s costumes in good, wearable condition. Costumes will be available to take home for free!

The World Book Day costume swap rails follow on the back of the hugely successful Halloween costume swap which ran last year. The costume rails are easy to use, simply visit the library to pick up a...

Orthodontist raises over £45,000 to support people with MND

An orthodontist from Exeter who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) just before Christmas has raised more than £45,000 in just six weeks to support other people facing the same devastating diagnosis.

Jon (Joff) Machell was diagnosed with MND, a terminal neurological disease, in October 2025. He first experienced the early symptoms in March of that year, during a skiing trip with family and friends. Despite being told time is limited, Joff is determined to support other people affected by MND by raising money for the MND Association, the largest MND charity in the UK...

Wendy’s drive-thru restaurant is coming to Exeter

Wendy’s®, the globally-loved quick-service restaurant, is coming to Exeter on 26th February, marking another milestone in the brand’s UK expansion.

To celebrate, the Exeter Wendy’s restaurant team will give away FREE Wendy’s Single burgers to the first 100 customers who arrive at the restaurant before doors open at 10:30am on opening day, giving fans the chance to savour their fresh, made-to-order burger on the house*.

The restaurant also features a drive-thru lane - a nod to Wendy’s invention of the first modern drive-thru back in 1970 - serving its iconic menu on-the-...

MP for Exeter visits award-winning Alphington development

A local MP has paid a visit to a new housing development in Exeter to see progress on-site and meet the people who are bringing high-quality new homes to the city.

Exeter MP, Steve Race, visited David Wilson Redrow South West’s St Michael's Meadow development in Alphington to tour the site, meet members of the construction team and hear more about how the housebuilder is supporting skills, sustainability and housing delivery in the area.

He met Roy Taylor, the site manager at St Michael’s Meadow, who recently scooped a prestigious Seal of Excellence award from the...

Four Years of Resistance: Voices of Ukraine in Devon

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, Exeter will mark 1,461 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine—an assault expected to end within days, yet met with extraordinary resilience that continues into 2026. Behind the headlines lie thousands of lives lost and millions of futures upended, alongside a people whose spirit remains unbroken.

This winter has brought renewed hardship. Ukraine continues to endure relentless missile strikes and targeted attacks on its energy grid, leaving families without light or heat in temperatures as low as –25°C. This deliberate campaign...

Iconic toy brand returns to Exeter

TGJones, the nation’s favourite retailer of books, stationery, gifts, newspapers, and magazines, has announced the opening of a further six Toys“R” Us designated shop-in-shops in six of its stores before the end of February.

The move will see the world-famous Toys“R”Us brand open in the TGJones store in Exeter, at the Guildhall Shopping Centre on Saturday 28 February. This new space will feature children’s toys and accessories from well-known brands including LEGO, Pokémon, Hot Wheels Barbie, Marvel, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Squishmallows, Star Wars, and more.

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Spotlight on Horse Road Safety: Sharing the Road, Staying Safe

Police and two leading equine welfare charities have joined forces to produce a collection of short films to help prevent collisions and near-misses involving horses on rural roads.

Key safety messages shared by Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team and the British Horse Society (BHS) are featured in the new series of bite-sized horse road safety films filmed at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s Upcott Park Rehoming Yard near Holsworthy in North Devon.

Released on 13 February, the films feature PC Lucy Wyatt from Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team...

Exeter Student Makes History with Lightning-Fast Geography Feat

In a remarkable display of memory and speed Yuktha, a former pupil at Wynstream Primary School in Exeter, part of Education South West , has etched her name into the Guinness World Records by identifying the most country names by their international codes in just 60 seconds. The record-breaking event took place at Wonford Community Hall, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of supporters and dignitaries.

The event was attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Yuktha’s head teacher, and her class teacher Mr. Coven, who proudly witnessed the culmination of her months of dedication and...

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FORCE Cancer Charity Teams Up with Tozers for Free Will-Writing Week

Appeal after Exeter baseball club raided

Sister to run London Marathon in support of life-changing Exeter charity

Find World Book Day costumes for free in Devon libraries

Orthodontist raises over £45,000 to support people with MND

Wendy’s drive-thru restaurant is coming to Exeter

MP for Exeter visits award-winning Alphington development

Four Years of Resistance: Voices of Ukraine in Devon

Iconic toy brand returns to Exeter

Spotlight on Horse Road Safety: Sharing the Road, Staying Safe

Exeter Student Makes History with Lightning-Fast Geography Feat

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