It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.
Due to the current increase in the rates of flu and other respiratory infections, extra drop-in clinics are running for those eligible to get their free NHS flu vaccine and/or their seasonal COVID-19 booster vaccination.
Pregnant women, and those aged 75-79 and people who turned 80 after 1 September 2024, are also encouraged to take up the offer of Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, which helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus, commonly referred...
A jockey who switched careers to focus on neuroscience research following injury was among those celebrating at the University of Exeter’s winter graduation.
Tommy Eyston, 25, completed a Master’s in Neuroscience at Exeter and received a distinction while also riding as an amateur jockey.
Having also ridden as an amateur before her studies, Tommy decided to go professional as a conditional jockey after completing an undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of Bristol in 2022. As a jump jockey she competed at many prestigious events, including the Cheltenham...
Westbank Community Health and Care has opened the doors of its warm, welcoming winter space for the communities of Exminster and Starcross, and is trialling a new shuttle service two days a week to help local people get there.
Warmwell at Westbank is within the charity’s recently revamped Community Hub and is open Monday - Friday from 10am for anyone seeking a welcoming, heated space during the daytime where they can share a cuppa and conversation during the colder months, including over the festive season. Warmwell will be closed on Christmas Day, but open on Boxing Day and New...
Many people want an outdoor space that stays pleasant and practical throughout the year, not just during the warmer months. With the right layout and well-chosen structures, the garden can become a versatile area where comfort, shelter and atmosphere come together. Creating a space that adapts to changing weather conditions helps make the home feel more open and welcoming, while encouraging daily use in every season.
Sheltering the everyday with smart additions
When the weather becomes unpredictable, having a dedicated sheltered area brings a sense of order and reassurance. A...
Stagecoach South West has launched a new campaign to recognise the everyday heroes who have made a difference in their communities this year, often quietly without expecting anything in return. The bus operator is calling on residents from Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon, Torbay, Teignbridge, Plymouth, North Devon to nominate someone whose actions have supported others, strengthened their neighbourhood or contributed to community life.
From offering support to vulnerable neighbours and volunteering with local groups to raising awareness for good causes or keeping community projects...
Work to remove a set of bollards that risked the progress of extension work at an Exeter doctor’s surgery has finally got underway after months of back-and-forth.
Pinhoe Surgery has been approaching a vital deadline with building materials for its extension works due to be delivered next month.
But it has needed a set of bollards removed to enable the goods to be delivered.
The bollards are essentially part of the highway, meaning Devon County Council has responsibility for them, however, they are positioned...
Exeter student running sensation Innes Fitzgerald has won gold at the European Cross-Country Championships, bagging her a triple gold win in her age bracket.
On Sunday, Innes, 19, won the 4.5k race in Lagoa, Portugal for a third consecutive year, this year with a time of 14.35. Her 32-second lead is the biggest margin of victory in women’s under 20 racing in the history of the events. It caps a year that has seen the rising star smash a number of under 20 records.
It comes after the second year Exercise and Sport Sciences student at the University of Exeter was named...
Dash Express, a division of The Dash Group and part of The APC delivery network - the UK’s largest independent parcel delivery network - has announced further expansion in the South West with the opening of a new, larger site located in Cullompton. The new site will serve as Dash Express’ new ‘Exeter’ location, strengthening its regional presence and achieving full service coverage across the South West with the company also expanding its delivery coverage to include Taunton, Somerset and North Devon.
Located just 14 miles outside of Exeter, the new 11,000 sq. ft. facility marks...
Isca Academy is proud to be working once again with community organisation The Big Step to deliver festive Christmas hampers to families across its school community.
The partnership, now in its second year, supports students and families as they transition from primary school into secondary education. This Christmas, the collaboration has focused on spreading warmth, joy and a strong sense of belonging during the festive season.
Thanks to funding secured by Dan Leverton of The Big Step, the hampers were provided at no cost to families. Each hamper was thoughtfully...
With four kids between us aged 12 to 18, organising a festive family outing usually involves spreadsheets, negotiations and at least one teenager muttering, “Do I have to come?” under their breath.
So when Icescape Westpoint announced its much-anticipated return, we jumped at the chance to test whether it could deliver that rare miracle: something all of them would enjoy.
Spoiler: it did.
This year we went all in — two extra friends, nanny and grandad in tow (strictly spectators, though grandad did talk a big game about his 1970s skating skills).
