The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and home-baked treats filled the air across Eden Motor Group as our teams recently rejoined forces to support the vital work of Macmillan Cancer Support through the iconic Macmillan Coffee Morning initiative. But for Eden, it was more than just a morning—it was a concerted, group-wide effort that celebrated a significant milestone: over £108,000 raised since we began our coffee mornings twelve years ago, so we have smashed our target of £100K!

Challenges and Cake Galore

Our dealerships transformed into hubs of fundraising activity,...

Devon stops for racing next Friday (November 7) when Exeter Racecourse stages the county’s richest raceday, featuring the prestigious BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup.

The spotlight will fall on JPR One as he bids to defend his crown. Trained in Dorset by Joe Tizzard, JPR One stormed to victory in last year’s renewal and now has the chance to etch his name further into the race’s history by becoming only the second horse in recent times to win back-to-back runnings.

“We always enjoy taking our youngsters to Exeter, whether they’re novice chasers or, like JPR One, lining up in a...

Living Space Architects has been highly commended in the Best Residential Extension section of the Local Authority Building Control South West Building Excellence Awards 2025 for the imaginative design of extensions and renovations at a holiday home in Lyme Regis.

The Exeter-based practice was asked to formulate a substantial and sustainable upgrade to create a bold and exciting property for the client’s extended family to enjoy.

The house, which stands on a hill, had a garden room built into the gradient with doors opening onto the garden. The master bedroom now looks...

A retired banker is set to become the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, when he completes his 200th marathon in 200 days this weekend.

Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, and will finish this challenge in Topsham, Devon, on Saturday 1 November.

Steve, who lives and trained on Dartmoor, said: “It’s been months of pushing my body to its limits. I’m proud, I’m exhausted, and I can’t quite believe I’ve...

THE official opening of a show home marks the latest milestone for a new neighbourhood and country park in Exeter.

Edenstone Homes is making good progress at Willow Grange , where it’s working with LiveWest to deliver 93 new homes under a joint venture.

Between them, Edenstone and LiveWest will deliver 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across just 10 acres of a 32-acre site. More than 22 acres of land will become part of the New Valley Country Park.

The new neighbourhood will also bring more than £1.5million of investment into the wider area,...

Abby Duguid has signed a contract to join Exeter Chiefs Women.

The Canadian international arrived just in time to watch her new team beat Trailfinders Women in the first round of the new PWR season.

Formerly of Loughborough Lighting, Duguid has plenty of PWR experience at both lock and in the back row.

Exeter Chiefs Women’s Steve Salvin said: “With Edel’s (McMahon) unfortunate injury ruling her out for the season, we needed to bring someone in of international class to maintain our squad depth.

“Abby is an outstanding back-five player with significant...

Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, has launched a new leaflet and set of resources to help children, young people and families with neurodiverse conditions explore some of Devon’s more accessible outdoor spaces.

The Outdoor Explorer Club features five trails across the county, each with a short story, an audio recording, and clear accessibility information. Braille copies of the leaflet are available by request, and printed copies can be collected from selected Devon and Torbay libraries.

The project, funded by Devon...

Managing a property involves numerous responsibilities, from ensuring tenant satisfaction to maintaining the structural integrity of the building. One critical aspect that often goes overlooked is the presence of asbestos. Conducting an asbestos survey is not just a regulatory requirement but a crucial step in safeguarding the health of occupants and the longevity of the property.

Asbestos, once a popular building material due to its durability and heat resistance, is now known for its health risks. When disturbed, asbestos fibers...

The hard work of two Sandy Park volunteers at the Women’s Rugby World Cup was celebrated in front of a record Twickenham crowd at the recent World Cup Final match between England and Canada.

Tobit Emmens and Colin Searle were volunteers at the Exeter venue. They were at Twickenham as the invited guests of Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery. They were the sponsor of the Official Volunteer Programme at the tournament and wanted to highlight the essential role that volunteers played in making the Rugby World Cup a success.

Tobit and Colin were two of 14 volunteers...

Devon brothers Jack and Harry Alderman have launched an artificial intelligence system that’s redefining how governments and businesses detect global risks, from disinformation and cyber threats to geopolitical instability. Their company, Satorus Group, has built Sidney - a world-first platform that automates the entire open-source intelligence (OSINT) workflow. Using analyst-trained AI agents, Sidney collects and analyses data across social media, news, and the dark web - delivering decision-ready intelligence in minutes instead of hours or days. “We grew up in Devon, where things move...