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The London African Gospel Choir closed Budleigh Music Festival in spectacular style

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

From the opening notes of the community choral day to the uplifting finale of the London African Gospel Choir, Budleigh Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in style.

Taking place in the beautiful St Peter’s Church, the festival delivered world-class classical performances, inclusive community events, and stunning moments of musical magic.

More than 3,600 tickets were sold over the nine-day Festival, which included performances by Sir Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell, internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and Bath Philharmonia....

Exeter Medicine Students Provide First Aid Support at 2025 Glastonbury Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:42pm

Medicine students from the University of Exeter put their clinical training into practice at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, volunteering as first responders to provide essential medical care for festival-goers.

As part of the Festival Medical Services (FMS) team, the students treated a range of incidents and illnesses during the five-day event, which attracted over 210,000 attendees from 25–29 June. Their work offered valuable hands-on experience in emergency care at one of the UK’s largest and most high-profile music festivals.

Daisy Richards, third year medical student...

Søstrene Grene to open store in Exeter

NooKo is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with the beloved Danish retail chain, Søstrene Grene, which will soon occupy the ground-floor retail space at Paternoster House in Exeter city centre. This collaboration marks a substantial investment in the heart of Exeter, promising to inject new vitality, prosperity, and job opportunities into the area.

Søstrene Grene, known for its unique blend of Scandinavian design, homeware, and creative essentials, has signed a multi-year lease for the prime location within Paternoster House. The agreement takes effect today, with an...

Staying Safe and Independent: Why Personal Alarms Are a Must for Seniors

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 07/01/2025 - 3:12pm

Let’s paint a quick picture. Imagine your lovely grandparent out for a peaceful walk in the park, soaking in the fresh air and sunshine. Suddenly, they trip over an uneven path. There’s no one around, and they can’t get up. Scary, right?

That’s precisely why personal alarms have become an absolute game-changer for senior citizens. These handy devices, often worn as discreet pendants or watches, provide instant help when it’s needed most. One press of a button or, in advanced models, automatic fall detection ensures help is summoned immediately. There is no need for shouting or...

Exeter student who ‘doesn’t like running’ aims to run 500 km in 10 days

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/30/2025 - 3:32pm

A University of Exeter student who claims not to enjoy running will this week attempt to run 500 km in 10 days for charity. Sean Tilson, who will this year graduate with a first-class degree in Business Management, hopes to raise £5,000 for the charity Sarcoma UK. Last year, Sean completed ‘ four challenges in four months ’, which included a 100-mile run and Ironman triathlon. For the past eight months has been training for his latest endurance feat. He will set off tomorrow (26 June) and will be stopping off at schools along the route to talk with students about the power of mindset,...

Research shows early patient feedback can predict asthma treatment success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/30/2025 - 3:27pm

A group of South West-based researchers have shown that early improvements in asthma symptoms can help predict how effective treatment will be in the future.

Experts at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Plymouth, and the University of Exeter used national data to find out if it’s possible to predict how people with severe asthma will respond to medication.

Asthma affects 350 million people worldwide, and an estimated 3–10% of those diagnosed have severe asthma. People with severe asthma often face much tougher symptoms and...

UK Households Turning to Probate Loans for Cash During Delays

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 06/30/2025 - 1:47pm

Many families in the UK are now turning to probate loans to access money while they wait for a deceased loved one’s estate to be settled. These loans can help people cover legal costs, pay taxes, maintain a property, or simply help them manage their day-to-day finances during what is often a long and difficult waiting period.

What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of dealing with someone’s estate after they die. This includes confirming their will is valid , collecting all their assets like property and money, paying off debts and taxes, and then passing on what...

Bigger Aldi reopens in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 4:31pm

The Aldi store on Alphington Road, Exeter, re-opened on Friday following a significant refurbishment and extension.

To celebrate the re-opening, the store team gave away complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s famous Super 6 range to the first 20 customers in the queue.

Alphington Road shoppers can now benefit from a larger retail space of 1,240 sqm, offering an enhanced, convenient, and varied shopping experience, with a large range of award-winning British products at unbeatable prices to choose from.

The new format has been created to...

Stagecoach SW, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council team up to improve customer experience with city wide CCTV

Stagecoach South West has this year, strengthened its partnerships with Devon County Council and Exeter City Council in relation to the joint efforts to prevent and tackle antisocial behaviour in and around Exeter’s bus station, improving safety and the overall customer experience by providing greater visibility and linking its CCTV system to the city-wide network.

This further integration means that all bus station footage is now monitored 24/7 by the Exeter City Council CCTV control team, ensuring a rapid response to any incidents. If an issue is detected, the appropriate...

Oxygen Conservation and Burges Salmon seal £1 million partnership for 8,000 UK-based premium quality carbon credits

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/27/2025 - 5:05am

Leading natural capital asset manager Oxygen Conservation and independent UK law firm Burges Salmon have announced the signing of a landmark partnership valued at up to £1 million . As part of the agreement, Burges Salmon will be the exclusive buyer of up to 8,000 premium-quality, UK-based carbon credits which will be provided at £125 per tonne .

Funding one of the UK’s most ambitious nature restoration projects on the beautiful Leighon Estate in Dartmoor, Devon , the partnership demonstrates an important shift in how the voluntary carbon market operates - moving from...

Donations to local group will be doubled this week as part of national match funding campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/26/2025 - 4:15pm

Topsham based charity, Estuary League of Friends, have launched their appeal to raise £10,000 in a week to provide vital services to support people in need of care, comfort and support in rural communities between Exeter and Exmouth.

The appeal is part of national match funding campaign #SmallCharityWeek . Donations made to Estuary online at BigGive.org between 23–30 June 2025 will be matched £1 for £1. So, a gift of £10 becomes £20, £50 becomes £100, and so on!

All the funds raised will be used to deliver vital services for the community such as:

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