Lane7 to open in Exeter

Lane7 Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing leisure operators, has secured its 30th site, with a new boutique bowling venue set to open in Exeter in early 2027.

The new location in the city’s Guildhall Shopping Centre comprises 27,000 sq ft across two floors and marks another significant milestone in the continued growth of the Lane7 brand, which has sites across most major cities in the UK.

Lane7 has become synonymous with reshaping tenpin bowling experiences in city centre locations, delivering a premium combination of daytime family-friendly and night time grown-up...

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Devon Story, National Impact: Local Film Exposes Sewage Crisis this Earth Day 

Libraries Unlimited is inviting people across Devon to come together for a series of special screenings of Jo in the Water for Earth Day 2026.

Jo in the Water follows Exmouth swimmer and campaigner Jo Bateman as she challenges sewage dumping and takes legal action against South West Water. What begins as a local story grows into an issue of national significance, affecting coastlines across the UK.

Working in partnership with CAG Devon, the Community Lottery Fund and the filmmakers, Libraries Unlimited is using its network of libraries to turn this powerful Devon story...

Exeter Property Consultancy Announces Key Promotions

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/07/2026 - 11:49pm

A leading property consultancy has announced two promotions in the infrastructure division of its Exeter office.

Fisher German LLP has promoted Richard Smale to Associate Partner, whilst Harry Whittle has also been promoted to Senior Associate.

Since arriving at the business in early 2024, Richard has played an integral role overseeing the ISD team, working across the South West and South of England.

Within his position he has worked with the firm’s clients in the water, electricity, and gas sectors, providing strategic oversight and advice on nationally...

Community Rallies for Cancer Resilience at Exeter Wellbeing Event

Exeter is gearing up for a landmark community celebration of strength, support, and survivorship as more than 40 local charities, healthcare teams, and community groups unite for the Cancer Health and Wellbeing Event , taking place 13 May 2026 at Exeter City Football Club .

Organised by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust , in partnership with the Exeter Primary Care Network (PCN) and Exeter City Football Club , the event promises to be the largest gathering of cancer‑support organisations in the region—bringing hope, knowledge, and practical help directly...

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St Sidwell’s Primary School and Nursery praised by Ofsted

St Sidwell’s Primary School and Nursery, described as ‘highly Inclusive where pupils thrive and feel a lasting sense of belonging’, has been praised under the renewed OFSTED framework.

St Sidwell’s Primary School, located on York Road in Exeter, has been highlighted as a ‘strong’ effective provider of education across all grades under the revised inspection framework which introduced in November 2025.

The renewed inspection framework has brought significant changes to how schools are evaluated, with a sharper focus on curriculum and teaching quality, inclusion,...

Goody bags, Easter eggs and family fun at Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Thu, 04/02/2026 - 4:07pm

Families can look forward to a fun-packed Easter Raceday at Exeter Racecourse this Tuesday (April 7), with free goody bags, Easter eggs and a host of children’s activities on offer.

Young racegoers will be invited to take part in a racecourse-wide Easter trail, hunting for coloured eggs and earning a free Easter egg upon completing their sheet. Goody bags will also be handed out on entry, subject to availability, making it one of the best-value days out of the Easter holidays.

Alongside an afternoon of competitive racing, there will be plenty to keep children entertained...

'St Gudula' stands by the River Swincombe on Dartmoor

Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for new Dartmoor Community Pageant

The spirit of a medieval saint will be evoked in a new community ritual for Dartmoor, which aims to reconnect people with water and the land.

St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of the ceremony, which will honour water as the source of all life, and also celebrate the start of summer.

‘Gudula’s Gathering’ has been conceived by events curator and writer Kirsteen McNish, and Helen Bruce of the Dartmoor Preservation Association, as the closing event for the Dartmoor Tors Festival.

It will incorporate a community procession and a...

Baxter commits to Chiefs’ long-term future with new contract

Exeter Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter has committed to developing a successful Chiefs squad for the future by signing a new contract with the club.

Exeter Rugby Club’s CEO and chairman Tony Rowe CBE said: “Rob has been front and centre of the growth of this club having helped build its foundations as a player. He is an Exeter Chiefs man through and through and has led us through some of our most memorable moments.

“He has also built a new coaching team and a young squad that are already keen and able to compete at the top level. It will be exciting to see where he...

Top Bathroom Sink Trends for 2026: What's In and What's Out?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 04/02/2026 - 1:13pm

If you're planning a bathroom refresh this year, you might've noticed that the humble mixer tap has had a serious glow-up. With high-maintenance chrome quickly becoming a thing of the past, family households are starting to choose designs that make the bathroom feel more like a spa.

The focus is now firmly on gentle luxuriousness for many households. High-end materials and sleek shapes help to make a trendy statement without shouting too loudly. Here's what's making a splash in the world of bathroom brassware now.

Minimalist and geometric designs

The trend this...

Exeter professionals inspire the next generation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:15pm

AMBITIOUS students with an eye on the future got invaluable insights into the varied worlds of optometry and audiology when they attended UCAS Discovery Exeter.

Representatives from the locally owned and run Specsavers Exeter were on hand at the Westpoint Centre event to discuss with students the wide range of opportunities their industry offers, including optician roles, audiologist jobs and management positions.

Specsavers Exeter optometrist Farhan Ahmed took along a range of optical equipment and a camera so he could demonstrate what various parts of the human eye...

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