A peaceful protest marked the arrival of South West Water's new CEO today (April 1).
Keith Haslett has taken over from Susan Davy whose time in charge was marred by several pollution incidents, regulatory breaches and mounting public criticism.
Among those making their voices heard were members of Surfers Against Sewage, Extinction Rebellion and Friends of the River Exe.
They protested outside South West Water's headquarters, Peninsula House in Exeter and also tied banners on to a pedestrian bridge over Old Rydon Lane.
Homeowners at Radford House, a new retirement community in Exeter, enjoyed an afternoon of flowers, fizz and friendly conversation last week as they took part in a bespoke spring wreath-making workshop led by Leaf Street Flowers.
Held in the welcoming socialising spaces at Radford House, the workshop offered attendees the opportunity to embrace the new season while learning the art of floral design. Guided by Emma, expert florist from Leaf Street Flowers, homeowners and guests discovered how to select and arrange seasonal blooms and foliage to create their own beautiful spring...
In 2025, Topsham business HCT Turf launched its ‘Turf it Forward’ campaign, offering up to 150 square metres of locally grown turf to a deserving community space. Hospiscare ’s Searle House in Exeter was selected as the winner, with plans to refresh the hospice garden and the lawn at the main entrance.
The team had hoped to lay the turf in November, but Storm Claudia brought heavy rain and high winds across the South West, making the work impossible. Soon after, major building works at Searle House meant the site was inaccessible, forcing the project to be put on hold.
Come and visit the new Exeter Quayside Farmers’ Market from 9am to 1pm, every 3rd Saturday of the month down at the Piazza Terracina!
The Market
The quayside market provides the residents of Exeter with access to high quality food and allows for greater connections with local growers and producers. We also host a few non-food traders who are aligned with the ethos of a sustainable, local economy, such as a limited number of crafts people and charity stalls.
Our Aims
The market enhances the local economy through increased footfall, benefiting quayside businesses...
Spring Open Day at Shillingford Organics with Exeter Seed Bank
Tickets: £10 (excluding lunch) Children under 16s go free! + lunch adult (£10); child (£6) Join us at Shillingford Organics for our Spring Open Day in collaboration with Exeter Seed Bank! Enjoy tractor-trailer rides, foraging walks and farm-fresh food to mark the arrival of Spring.
Join us for our Spring Open Day! Come along for a fun-filled, in-person event to celebrate spring. We’ll have tractor-trailer rides, foraging walks, fermenting demonstrations, ‘magic bean’ planting and an introduction to the Exeter Broad...
Students from West Exe School have represented their community at a national anti-bullying conference in London.
Ayeisha, William and Willow, Senior Anti-Bullying Ambassadors at the school, travelled to the capital with staff to take part in the first Young Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) meeting for the 2026 England and Wales cohort.
The conference brought together young people from across the country to share ideas, develop strategies, and strengthen efforts to tackle bullying in schools.
The day also included open discussions about the impact of social media and...
After the HUGE success of last year, the Exeter Brick Festival returns on 26 th April, and it's gearing up to be the biggest brick-tastic celebration for LEGO fans!
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fun as families, collectors, adult builders, and every LEGO-fanatic imaginable come together for a day of brick-filled bliss!
Wondering what's on at a Brick Festival event? Hold onto your bricks, as Exeter Brick Festival is unleashing a whirlwind of excitement! With new LEGO activities that include lightning-fast speed building competitions to super creative...
A stand-up comedy course designed to help men find their voice, build confidence, and perform their own material live on stage is coming to Exeter this spring.
Led by award-winning comedian and comedy educator Angie Belcher, the course offers aspiring comedians the chance to develop their own comedic style, learn the tools of stand-up, and write a short routine in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Jest For Men, hosted by Alright Mate? CIC, will take place at The Bootlegger, Exeter, across six Saturday sessions from 18th April to 23rd May, culminating in a live...
Exeter Chiefs Women’s head coach Steve Salvin has joined the Wales Women’s coaching team as interim forwards coach for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign.
Salvin will join a new-look Wales Women’s coaching team, alongside defence coach Tyrone Holmes, interim attack coach Ashley Beck and head coach Sean Lynn.
The former Rotherham Titans and Leeds Carnegie Academy coach was also performance pathway manager at Worcester Warriors Academy before joining Exeter Chiefs Women in 2021. He was forwards and defence coach up until the end of last season before taking...
A destination wedding completely changes the pace of the day, with intimate ceremonies and champagne in the sun. You create a shared trip that people remember long after. That said, planning from a distance brings its own pressures. You need to think beyond décor and menus and focus on legalities and guest experience. When you make practical choices early, you avoid stress later and give yourself space to enjoy the occasion you’ve planned.
Choosing the Right Destination
A remote island might look idyllic, but long travel times and high costs can limit who attends. If...
