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Nello cyclists have special reasons for taking part

FORCE Cancer Charity’s largest annual fundraiser – The Nello bike ride – is less than two months away and cyclists from across Devon and around the country are gearing up for the big day on Sunday June 28.

Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised £1.5million for Exeter-based FORCE, which works locally to support anyone affected by cancer, face-to-face and close to home.

The charity has set a target of raising £127,500 from Nello 2026 to meet the increasing demand for its unique services.

Around 1,000 cyclists on all sorts of bikes...

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How to Get Out of Debt Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Debt can accumulate fast and can quickly become difficult to manage, from finding quick loans to applying for numerous credit cards that you struggle to pay back. That’s not to say it’s impossible to reduce debt, though. Although it is often overwhelming, there are simple steps you can take today to balance costs and debt. There are professionals you can also contact to arrange a plan to pay your debts. Part of the solution is understanding what you owe and why it has built up in the first place.

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Builder bucks for blood bikes

An organisation that provides a free, out-of-hours transportation service for essential medical supplies for hospitals and hospices in Devon has secured a £1,000 donation from one of the county’s largest housebuilders.

Persimmon Homes has provided financial support to South West Blood Bikes as part of its Community Champions scheme which sees £700,000 spent each year on good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain.

South West Blood Bikes is a volunteer-run charity that makes no charge for its services. They provide a local service within Devon using their own...

Princesshay Goes Wild

Launching on 19th May and running for six weeks, Princesshay will host 10 turfed animal sculptures inspired by some of the world’s most recognisable wildlife, including a lion, giraffe, gorilla, rhino and zebra which will be spread across nine locations in the centre.

Go Wild has been created in partnership with Paignton Zoo and the Deaf Academy, so that the trail can combine play with education and accessibility.

At each stop, visitors will be able to uncover fascinating facts provided by Paignton Zoo, including animal behaviours, habitat information and conservation...

Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

The Princess Royal awarded University of Exeter Honorary Degree

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Laws at a special ceremony at the University of Exeter.

The Princess Royal was recognised for her life-long dedication to public service. Her Royal Highness began undertaking royal engagements at the age of 18, and since that time has carried out more than 20,000, representing the British Crown in the UK and around the world.

The Princess Royal is also involved in more than 200 charities, notably Save the Children, St John Ambulance, and the charity she founded, The Princess Royal Trust for...

LED Community Leisure Recognised as “Unsung Hero” at Hospiscare 40 Club Awards

Exeter, Devon, LED Community Leisure has been honoured with an “Unsung Hero” award by Hospiscare’s 40 Club , recognising four years of dedicated support, fundraising, and community partnership.

Presented at the 40 Club Awards Lunch at The Hall in Exeter, the award celebrates LED Community Leisure’s consistent and meaningful contribution to Hospiscare mission of providing specialist end-of-life care across the local community.

LED Leisure has been a committed member of the 40 Club since the start, supporting Hospiscare through a wide range of initiatives, including event...

From homelessness to hospitality: Café EX4, Exeter’s new lifeline

Five years ago, Dan was homeless, living in supported accommodation, and struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

This month — the same week The Salvation Army in Exeter Temple celebrates its 145th anniversary — Dan stood alongside Majors Carl and Elizabeth Di-Palma who lead the church and charity in Exeter, to watch celebrity chef Michael Caines (MBE DL), cut the ribbon on Café EX4, a community café run by people with lived experience of homelessness, addiction, and neurodiversity.

Café EX4 operates under a licence agreement, making the café a tenant of...

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....

Exeter church refused permission for Marsh Barton Building

Exeter's largest church, bursting at the seams, appeals council decision that could leave Marsh Barton building empty and 40 jobs uncreated.

Rediscover Church, currently at Northernhay Street, serves 500 people and has been searching for a permanent home for eight years, but are refused planning permission for a new home in Marsh Barton.

Rediscover Church Exeter has confirmed it will appeal Exeter City Council's decision to refuse planning permission for Signal House, Cofton Road, Marsh Barton (ref: 25/1784/FUL). The proposal would have brought a building into active...

Stellar lineup for 2026 Exeter Climate Forum

Leading figures from business, policy and academia will gather for the 2026 Exeter Climate Forum.

Now in its second year, the annual event at the University of Exeter includes the latest science and aims to inspire bold action to tackle the climate emergency.

The Forum will take place from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July, with a programme designed to connect people through ideas, discussion, and social events.

Confirmed speakers include:

Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive, Confederation of British Industry.
Professor Sir Ian Chapman,

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Nello cyclists have special reasons for taking part

How to Get Out of Debt Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Builder bucks for blood bikes

Princesshay Goes Wild

Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

The Princess Royal awarded University of Exeter Honorary Degree

LED Community Leisure Recognised as “Unsung Hero” at Hospiscare 40 Club Awards

From homelessness to hospitality: Café EX4, Exeter’s new lifeline

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

Exeter church refused permission for Marsh Barton Building

Stellar lineup for 2026 Exeter Climate Forum

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