Topsham business HCT Turf has announced the winner of its recent campaign ‘Turf it Forward’.
Nominations for up to 150 square meters of locally grown turf were received from local schools, community sports clubs, charities and individuals.
These were considered in detail by Steff Dennis and Richard Hockley from HCT Turf, along with guest judge Sam Burdick from County Grounds Maintenance who will be assisting with the installation of the turf.
The recipient of the generous amount of turf has been revealed as Hospiscare , the much loved local charity that provides...
On the 26th of September, Greenhill Care Home in Devon proudly took part in the “World’s biggest Coffee Morning”, hosting a delightful event that brought together residents, relatives, and staff for a fantastic day of cake, coffee, and fundraising in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Our dining area was transformed into a cosy, green-themed café with light music playing in the background. Freshly baked homemade treats prepared by our Chef and Activities Coordinator filled the room with delicious aromas. From classic Victoria sponges and lemon drizzle cakes to mouth-watering...
Exeter Racecourse launched its new season in fine style yesterday, with James Best riding a double and Devon’s most popular horse in training, Time To Bite, claiming the feature Download The PricedUp App Handicap Hurdle.
Trained by Chris Honour just a few miles away at Sigford, the ten-year-old recorded his sixth win of the year, though this one came as a pleasant surprise to his connections.
Honour’s wife, Becky, said: “We knew we were going to give him a break after today, so we thought we’d come to our local track, so all his syndicate could come along, hopefully win...
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust held their Extraordinary People Awards ceremony on the evening of Friday 3 October 2025, to celebrate the incredible staff and volunteers who work across the Trust.
The awards are an important way to recognise the outstanding contribution that staff and volunteers make to care for patients and support colleagues.
Over 400 nominations were received from staff, patients and carers, and finalists came together for an awards ceremony at Sandy Park, Exeter where the winners were announced and presented with their...
Pet owners in East Devon are already benefiting from the openness and transparency that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is now calling for in the UK veterinary market, according to independent local practice Estuary Vets.
Published on Wednesday 15th October and widely reported by national media, the CMA’s provisional findings highlighted pet owners are often unaware of the price of treatments, and are not given estimates by veterinary practices, resulting in large, unexpected bills. Now, the watchdog is calling for practices to publish price lists, giving pet owners...
Over 500 senior leaders came together to set out the region’s national role in powering growth, innovation and industrial delivery.
National and regional leaders came together in Exeter on Friday 17 October for the Great South West Annual Conference 2025, showcasing how the region is driving the delivery of the UK’s Industrial Strategy and cementing its position as a powerhouse of national growth.
The event, hosted by journalist and broadcaster Daisy McAndrew, brought together over 500 delegates from government, business and academia, including Luke Pollard, Minister of...
Headway Devon, the local charity, based in Exeter, that specialises in helping those rehabilitate from head injuries, Thompsons Solicitor's, MAPS Benevolent Trust and the Players of the Postcode Lottery know that after brain injury people are discharged home to a family network without wider support.
You've spent months in hospital, in ICU, in rehabilitation with a team of clinicians around you and suddenly you're all alone. You may not understand that you've had a brain injury. You might be at the beginning of a legal fight for compensation for your brain injury and have no idea...
There’s a fresh look and feel at Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary, where a new, light-filled building is welcoming customers for the very first time.
It replaces a structure that has been in place for around 48 years, most recently housing the aquatics centre and bulb displays. Although it had served the business well, it needed replacing as the area was lacking in natural light and the roof was starting to let in the rain.
The revamp also provided an opportunity to make improvements to the customer experience, offering a more logical route around the store with a...
Four rowers from three generations are preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime this December — rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row.
Team “Give Us A Wave” will set off from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands and row 3,000 miles to Antigua in the Caribbean.
They will row in pairs, two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, facing 40-foot waves, scorching heat, exhaustion, salt sores, isolation and total self-sufficiency at sea – all while on their boat Oardrey which is just under nine metres long.
A Message from founder Gina Awad BEM and the board
With the full understanding of our board, I am sharing the news that the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will formally close at the end of December 2025.
This is not an easy message for me to share. The Alliance has been a massive, life-defining chapter of my heart and soul.
For 11 years, I have lived and breathed this work every single day. It has shaped who I am and the way I see the world.
When I founded the Alliance in 2014, it was born from a deep need to create a community that truly sees and...
