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Storm Goretti forecast to bring damaging winds and possible travel disruption

Storm Goretti is forecast to hit Devon later today (Thursday 8 January), bringing with it a mixture of disruptive weather conditions which could impact parts of the county.

Exceptionally strong winds could cause most damage, with the Met Office issuing a Yellow Weather Warning for strong winds in the county from 3pm this afternoon until 8am tomorrow morning.

Wind speeds of up to 70mph are expected on exposed coasts and hills in Devon. However, with the most severe Red Weather Warning currently in place for Cornwall and near to north west Devon, wind strengths across the...

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More than 4,000 people fed at Christmas by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has funded its largest ever Feeding the Community at Christmas campaign, ensuring that 1,100 people received a proper festive feast.

Working in partnership with Exeter Food Action (EFA), the Foundation funded the distribution of essential festive fare – including meat, mince pies and seasonal staples – to 16 different charities and community organisations, supporting people who might otherwise have gone without.

This year’s campaign also included an additional donation to homeless charity St Petrock’s, enabling the team there to serve even...

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New keys, with ease! FREE webinar for first-time buyers

Authored by KieraeadyPR
Posted: Wed, 01/07/2026 - 3:02pm

A local housebuilder is calling on first-time buyers across Devon to take advantage of a free online webinar hosted by property experts in the region.

On Wednesday 21 January, from 18:30pm -19:00pm, Barratt Bristol, currently building at Victoria Heights in Alphington and Okement Park Okehampton, is teaming up with financial experts, The Mortgage Brain, to help budding property seekers navigate the journey to homeownership.

The virtual event will provide attendees with practical guidance on understanding mortgages, preparing an application, financial advice, and a step-by-...

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Cutting energy bills this winter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/06/2026 - 5:32pm

Devon’s RESET Energy Advice team are helping people reduce their energy bills and achieve a sunnier outlook for their finances this winter.

The programme, run by Citizens Advice, covers Plymouth, Torbay, Exeter, the South Hams, Teignbridge and East Devon, and helps people out of fuel poverty towards a more sustainable financial future.

RESET Project Leader, Aaron Hughes, said:

“We know many people in our local communities are already facing hardship with the continued rising costs of food, water, rent and fuel. As we head into winter, more people we see are...

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York architects mastermind go - ahead for major Exeter housing development

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/06/2026 - 5:09pm

The award-winning York-based architects brown + company have won approval for a major housing project in Exeter.

Plans to build more than 800 studios and student flats at a gateway site on the edge of the city centre have finally been given the green light by planners.

A total of 399 student flats and 414 co-living studios will be constructed in buildings up to six storeys high on the brownfield site of the old police station and magistrates' court on Heavitree Road.

Previous plans for the site - owned by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and which...

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New competition urges dog owners to ‘Bag It and Bin It’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/05/2026 - 5:12pm

A new competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today (5 January 2026), encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin itwherever they are walking.

Led by Devon Loves Dogs, the competition is being delivered in partnership with Cranbrook Town Council, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, National Trust at Killerton, East Devon District Council and Teignbridge District Council. It will run across a range of popular walking locations including Pebblebed Heaths, the Otter Estuary, Dawlish Warren, Cranbrook...

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January Sessions: Try something new this New Year

January is often a month of resolutions and resets and InExeter is inviting everyone to try something new.

January Sessions is a programme of activity-led, no or low alcohol evenings across the city - great nights out that fit perfectly with Dry January, and a fresh start to the year without losing any of the fun.

From learning a new craft to joining a welcoming group or mixing up amazing flavours at tea-based mixology classes, January Sessions offers creative, social and relaxing ways to reset the button this month.

Nicola Wheeler, CEO at InExeter, said: “...

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Kids embark on magical journey

At the golden age of 81, former Exeter News and Photographic Service reporter Fay Knowles (nee Johanson) has announced the launch of her first children’s book - “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”!

Action packed and heart-warming, Fay says children will love and learn from this fun adventure story of family togetherness, simplicity and resilience!

“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”, a fully illustrated chapter book, tells of two young Bahamian boys, who are thrilled when their parents decide to take them to remote Coco Plum Island, to surprise their grandparents...

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Exeter shortlisted for Apprenticeship Provider of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/29/2025 - 9:51pm

The University of Exeter is a finalist for Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026

The ATA Awards celebrate exceptional training, widening participation and employer partnerships, with this year’s awards seeing 650 nominations across 19 categories

Exeter has more than 4,000 apprentices enrolled on degree apprenticeship programmes and the largest portfolio of programmes of any Russell Group learning provider, as well as a dedicated Centre for Degree Partnerships where it works with more than 400 employer partners to increase...

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Isca Academy Students Donate Hundreds of Books to Local Charities

Students at Isca Academy have donated hundreds of books to children’s charities as part of a non-uniform day.

Students brought in books they no longer needed, from childhood favourites to popular teenage reads, creating a collection suitable for readers of all ages.

The donations will go to Children’s Hospice Southwest and Atkinson’s Secure Children’s Home, so children can enjoy books and stories over the festive period.

Staff at the school, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, praised the students for their generosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to support...

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A Very Merry Million: Exeter Man’s Scratchcard Win Meant an Extra Special Christmas

Christmas magic well and truly arrived in Exeter, where local business-owner Lee Dart (55) celebrated after winning a spectacular £1M top prize on The National Lottery’s ‘£30M Christmas Extravaganza’ Scratchcard.

Lee, who owns his own sign-making company, had popped into his local shop where he decided to treat himself to a festive Scratchcard. His tactic when it comes to picking Scratchcards was to select them completely at random, and this time it proved to work well for him. After scratching it there and then in the shop, it quickly dawned on him that this was not just any...

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