Get set for thrilling adventure! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of adrenaline-packed films to venues around the UK and Ireland in 2026.
With extreme climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and more, the Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of inspirational short films from remote corners of the planet.
“Immerse yourself in a night of gripping adventure – up on the big screen!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.
“The Banff Mountain Film Festival showcases the year’s most inspiring stories of adventure, with cutting...
Peninsula Transport and Western Gateway Sub-national transport bodies (STBs) have together awarded £110k to support the development of six innovative projects aimed at improving transport in rural Southwest places.
The schemes funded in the Peninsula Transport region are:
The Gateway project, Torpoint
The trial will test bus service viability, integration with ferry timetables, improved passenger information and local demand, providing data to inform future operational or commercial services.
The scheme aims to improve rural and cross‑ferry transport in...
Exeter Racecourse hosts one of the highlights of its jump racing season with Super Sunday on Sunday 8 February, a meeting that has firmly earned its reputation as a key stepping stone towards the Cheltenham Festival.
The seven-race card regularly attracts high-calibre runners and a strong Irish challenge, reinforcing Exeter’s standing as a serious proving ground at this crucial stage of the season. For racing fans across Devon, Super Sunday offers the chance to witness Festival-quality action on their doorstep.
A centrepiece of the afternoon is the second running of the...
Millbrook Retirement Village in Exeter, owned and operated by Inspired Villages, has raised more than £10,000 for Children’s Hospice South West following a year of community-led fundraising by residents and staff.
Throughout 2025, more than 200 residents and 30 members of staff came together to support the charity through a wide range of creative initiatives including a sponsored walk, charity dinner, Christmas craft fair, concerts, patio cleaning, raffles and knitted sock sales.
The fundraising total was formally presented earlier this month at the village’s regular...
Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .
The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.
Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...
Tops Exeter has officially opened its doors to children and families in the city, marking the occasion with a vibrant celebration featuring catered refreshments, children’s activities and a special ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Anne Jobson. The new eco‑conscious nursery, part of the Tops Day Nurseries family, welcomed parents, carers and local partners to explore the setting, meet the team and find out more about the flexible childcare on offer.
Guests enjoyed a delicious catered spread, made by the award winning Tops catering team. It included a...
Firearms owners are being urged to check if their previously lawful weapon is one of five now classified as illegal – and to hand them in safely during a month-long amnesty. Police forces across England and Wales will be holding a four-week firearms amnesty (February 2-27) for five models of side or top-venting (TVBFs) weapons manufactured by Bruni. The following five imitation firearms can be handed in to local police station without fear of prosecution, after tests by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and policing showed they are readily convertible and are therefore illegal to possess...
The pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A379, called Blisses Bridge, has been brought to life with newly added decorative panels.
The 36-metre span bridge, which opened in February 2024, has been designed as a “gateway” feature to the new development area. Its name is derived from Blisses Hill and Blisses Meadow which feature in the old tithe mapping of the area where the bridge is located.
The 58 panels on the parapet of the structure feature the latest public artwork of South Brent-based sculptor Isabel Coulton. The designs on the panels depict life in Devon, with a...
Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) has been selected as a ‘Lead School’ for the Department for Education’s national ‘Attendance and Behaviour Hubs’ programme, recognising the school’s strong, inclusive approach to building positive culture, improving attendance and supporting children and families to thrive.
CEC is among a small group of schools nationally chosen to take on this role, working with schools across the South West and beyond to share effective practice, provide targeted support and help strengthen school cultures rooted in belonging, high expectations and care....
Students, staff and families at St Luke’s Church of England School have come together to support people experiencing homelessness in Exeter.
The school worked in partnership with Smile at a Stranger – Help for the Homeless Devon, a volunteer-led group that collects, coordinates, and distributes donations across the county.
Students packed shoeboxes with essential items such as warm clothing, toiletries and small treats, which were then passed on to charities and organisations working directly with people in need. The donations provided comfort, dignity and practical...
