A date for the diary, Love Local Food Festival by Greendale, in collaboration with Food Drink Devon, is returning to Exeter Castle on Saturday 9th August from 10am - 6pm. Free to enter and set in the heart of Exeter, the festival promises a day of delicious food and drink, live entertainment and family fun, all while celebrating the very best of Devon’s food and drink.
Hosted by the award-winning Greendale Farm Shop, the festival brings together over 80 local producers, offering visitors the chance to taste and purchase some of Devon’s finest food and drink. From artisan breads...
As I type, Glastonbury 2025 is well underway. Many of the acts are ones we have never heard of, though the younger generation certainly have, and they will experience the elation of seeing and hearing their music favourites in that iconic setting.
Through the years, each summer's youthful attendees will have had similar joy etched into their memories as they witnessed their idols in action on the stage.
The artistes who appear at Glastonbury who have been around for years are also received rapturously, perhaps because they are so respected and revered. I have often wondered...
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...
A joyous evening of wonderful songs and talented musicianship.
The Honey Pot, from highly respected independent labels Mega Dodo/ Billywitch and Fruits De Mer will be performing songs from several of their albums, including the latest 'Happiness Explosion'.
They do also include a couple of covers including 'White Rabbit'.
The band, whose motto is 'new music for those who were there' take pride in offering sounds which hark back to the psychedelic era of the late 60s and early 70s, but with a very modern sound. Most important to them, though, is that their songs...
Once seen purely as tools designed to aid with fitness tracking, along with productivity, smartwatches have gradually become part of the modern-day wardrobe. No longer limited to the default rubber watch bands and bland, dull-looking designs, today’s wearable tech users are pairing their devices with outfits, trends and even their moods. Whether you're commuting into the city, heading to an important meeting at work, or going out for a weekend run, your smartwatch has become more than just a gadget for keeping you fit and productive; it’s now part of your personal style.
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...
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:
Exeter’s historic quayside got a whole lot cleaner last Friday, 20th June, as Coastal Recycling brought together 60 volunteers from 15 local businesses for its first-ever ‘Clean the Quay’ event, collecting an impressive 100kg of rubbish in just a couple of hours. Held in celebration of Employee Ownership Day, the clean-up wasn't just about litter; it was about local action, collaboration, and creativity. Coastal Recycling, an employee-owned business, led the initiative with support from fellow employee-owned firms Stephens Scown and Market Carpets, alongside a vibrant network of...
With a strong passion for storytelling and ocean conservation, Devon-based environmental journalist, author and broadcaster Anna Turns is taking on a new role as patron for Libraries Unlimited. Her new BBC radio series, Secrets of the Sea, explores how Westcountry marine scientists are tackling global issues such as overfishing, climate change and sea level rise.
Anna is currently working as senior environment editor at The Conversation UK, a charity working with academics to make evidence-based research more accessible to a mainstream audience. She has also presented episodes of...
From ethical metal recycling to AI-driven edtech and digital identity, twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.
Now in their third year, the awards celebrate the international growth of the UK’s most dynamic small businesses.
Recognised in the Creative Industries category, Luminous Show Technology is a specialist designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical hardware for the entertainment sector. Founded in 2017 and based in Exeter, the company...
