On 16th October, employees, volunteers, supporters and past clients of local charity CASS+ gathered to mark their 20th anniversary. CASS+ gives free, confidential help and emotional support for people going through court and into life beyond.
20 years ago, the Chief of Devon and Cornwall Probation spotted a real opportunity. She decided that people could make a fresh start if they were offered a lifeline at court. As a result, Mary Anne McFarlane set up the first in-court hub in Cornwall, with free, confidential, practical advice and emotional support for people going through the...
Gravita , the tech-enabled accountancy firm for growth businesses and high-net-worth individuals, has strengthened its regional teams in the South West with three internal director promotions across its Exeter and Bristol offices. The promotions reiterate Gravita’s belief that sustainable growth comes from investing in its people and creating opportunities for them to thrive, as well as being a key part of its growth strategy following the acquisition of Haines Watts Western earlier this year.
In the Exeter office, Kelly Gould, a tax specialist with expertise in complex HMRC...
Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card and gift retailer, is bringing festive cheer back to Exeter with the return of its much-loved seasonal pop-up shop at St Martin's Church, now open.
With the festive season approaching, local shoppers can browse a wide range of Christmas cards, gifts, advent calendars, wrap, and decorations, while supporting over 80 national and local charities.
Over the past decade, Cards for Good Causes has raised £20 million for charities including those focused on mental health, hospices, cancer research, children's...
Local choir Bellacappella invites you to an unforgettable evening of live harmony at Winslade Park, as they present The Bellacappella Songbook, a special gala performance in aid of the national charity Music for All.
Doors open at 7pm, with the performance beginning at 7.30pm. Audiences can expect a joyful, diverse mix of songs - from pop classics to soulful ballads - all performed with the warmth and spirit that define this community choir.
Led by Karen Denning, who arranges and teaches every song voluntarily, Bellacappella has become a local favourite for its inclusive...
Last Friday marked the annual celebration of Exeter College students who had successfully completed their higher-level programmes in the 2024/25 academic year.
Graduates began their day processing through Exeter city centre to cheers and applause from proud family and friends before arriving at Exeter Cathedral.
There were over 140 graduating students across a range of levels, sectors and subject areas. Exeter College partners with awarding bodies and Higher Education institutions to offer programmes as wide-ranging as Data Science to Coaching and Fitness, Teaching to...
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has announced that it will be coming to Exeter.
The beautiful, design-led new bakery is set to open in style on Monday 17thNovember. The company already successfully operates bakeries nearby in Sidmouth, Totnes and Taunton.
Located in a corner unit at 38 High Street, what was previously a Mountain Warehouse shop will be transformed into a stunning welcoming space for up to 46 visitors to gather and relax whilst enjoying the bakery’s range of exceptional food and drink....
A staff member at an Exeter builders merchant has displayed incredible pedal power to complete a gruelling cycling charity challenge.
Kody Taylor, a Trade Sales Assistant at the Exeter store of Selco Builders Warehouse, rode 330 miles in three-and-a-half days to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
The scale of the challenge represented the distance between Exeter and Selco’s furthest away store in York.
Kody completed the challenge by cycling dozens of miles a day around Exeter and the wider Devon area.
The 19-year-old has raised more than £1,100 for a...
With the clocks going back an hour this weekend (Sunday 26 October) as British Summer Time ends, all road users are being reminded to take extra care over the autumn and winter months.
The reduced daylight hours and poor weather conditions at this time of year can affect visibility, so the advice is to "look out for one another" on Devon's roads.
Vulnerable road users should be given plenty of time and space by drivers, while cyclists, motorcyclists, and horse riders are urged to “be bright, be seen”, by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing in order to be seen...
An East Devon cyclist has raised nearly £2,500 for FORCE by riding in four countries in memory of four friends lost to cancer.
Nick Bromley began his Force 4 Life challenge after cancer claimed the lives of his girlfriend Roya Doane and three friends, Steve Butt, Bill Mitchell and Ian Hall.
He rode in Italy, France, Scotland and England, covering a total of more than 800 kilometres and each time on a different bike over varied terrain and weather conditions.
“Through cycling the 100-mile Nello ride and my own losses, I came across the cancer charity FORCE in...
It was a masterclass in precision, power, and patience as Exeter Chiefs dismantled Harlequins 38-0 in front of an ecstatic Sandy Park crowd. The victory, marked by Henry Slade’s brace and flawless game management, showcased Exeter’s growing dominance in the Gallagher Premiership. From the opening whistle, the Chiefs looked sharper in every department, controlling possession and territory with a relentless tempo that left the visitors gasping for rhythm. Harlequins, coming off an impressive win over Saracens, were simply outmuscled and out-thought by an Exeter side playing with confidence...
