Lorraine Ritchie, 59, from Exeter, will run the London Landmarks Half Marathon two months before her 60th birthday, raising funds for Bowel Cancer UK in memory of her mother and sister, who she lost to the disease within a year of each other.

After obtaining a place in the ballot, Lorraine has been joined by her daughter, niece, nephew and brother in law who will also be running for Bowel Cancer UK. Running has become a family endeavour, since entering a 10k race in support of Lorraine's sister Tina three years ago, who was undergoing chemo at the time.

Lorraine explained...

With just a fortnight to go until the launch of the Big Pedal 2019, schools are being encouraged to sign up for the UK’s largest cycling, walking and scooting challenge.

Organised by the walking and cycling charity Sustrans, the competition runs from Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April and encourages young people to travel by bike, foot or scooter for their journey to and from school. Schools are being encouraged to register at www.bigpedal.org.uk to take part in the 10 day challenge. Participating primary and secondary schools will compete with one another to make the most...

Exeter Racecourse is offering Armed Service personnel, both serving and retired, the chance to come racing for just £5 each if they pre-book tickets for Sunday, March 24, when the track will be bursting with free entertainment for all the family alongside a seven race card.

The racecourse and Exeter-based 6 Rifles have combined forces to create an action packed day that will also be a fund raiser for the Army’s national charity, the Army Benevolent Fund with £1 of every discounted ticket sold donated to the cause.

6 Rifles will showcase some of The Rifles key equipment and...

Homelessness is one of the worst life experiences a person or a household can suffer and an effective homelessness strategy can make a massive difference to people experiencing homelessness. It is also a vital social responsibility, which East Devon takes very seriously and, as a housing authority it is the council’s aim to be outstanding at delivering this duty*.

To this end, the Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2019-2023 has been produced (based on the results of a review of homelessness in the area) in order to provide direction and clarity as to how East Devon District...

Taylor Wimpey makes £400 donation to Exeter branch of Brain Tumour Support

Taylor Wimpey staff joined Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw to learn more about the invaluable work of a charity that provides free support to patients, families and carers following a brain tumour diagnosis.

Brain Tumour Support offers individualised and specialist information, guidance and emotional support at any point from diagnosis and for as long as it is needed. The charity runs more than 20 support groups across the country, including branches in Exmouth and Truro that work with people across Devon and...

Eutopia Homes have thanked residents for their feedback after holding a public exhibition on draft proposals to redevelop the Exmouth Junction, a former Network Rail site, on Prince Charles Road in Exeter.

Plans to develop the site with 465 new homes to buy and rent, as well as retirement homes were displayed to the public at St James Church on Wednesday 27th February.

If you would like to view the information on the proposals you can visit www.exmouthjunction.co.uk where the display materials used at the exhibition have been uploaded and a feedback form can be submitted...

On Wednesday 20 February, National Trust staff and volunteers came together with the ‘Great Trees in the Clyst Valley’ project to plant a new orchard on the Killerton estate. The orchard is the ninth that is looked after by the Killerton ranger team, with 48 people rallying together on the day to get stuck in and get dirt under their nails.

38 orchard trees of dessert and cooking apples were planted in total, including varieties such as Cornish Aromatic, Blenheim Orange and Sunset. The new crop of apples will one day help to support the harvest that feeds into the juice produced by...