Award-winning children’s authors Reeve & McIntyre officially opened the new Clore Children’s Library in Exeter last week. The new library was designed with children at its heart with local children being asked for their ideas for the space. The main funder of the redesigned space is the Clore Duffield Foundation and it features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.
Global engineering design consultancy, Independent Design House (IDH) has opened a new office at Exeter Science Park .
IDH delivers innovative temporary works design services for the construction sector, specialising in formwork, scaffold design, civil and structural engineering, independent checking and training services.
By opening a base at Exeter Science Park, IDH strengthens its presence in the south west, with convenient access to clients and opportunities across Devon and Cornwall. This new location complements the company’s existing offices in Maidstone, Bristol,...
Accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards flew the flag for Devon at the prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards, picking up the Gold award for Employer of the Year (Mid-Tier Firm).
The firm, which has five offices across the county and employs over 130 people from the local area, shows a genuine commitment to ensuring that all employees are safe, supported and valued.
Judges praised Simpkins Edwards for the quality of the awards submission, and for backing up its claims with robust data, pointing to exceptionally low staff absence rates with just 0.38% of total hours lost due to...
Ed Akay, a Natural Universe Gold Medallist and UK International Champion added two British titles within one week to his CV winning the Para Bodybuilding titles at the UKDFBA UK Championship and the PCA British Naturals Championship.
Ed feels very privileged and blessed to have been given the opportunity to compete at this level by both organisations. Ed, who is partially paralysed in his left foot competes as a both a “para” and “able bodied athlete” and at the PCA contest competed against able-bodied athletes in the “Overall Natural Championship” something that is incredibly rare...
A unique event is being held in Topsham later this month - and it’s hoping to unlock the ‘hidden museum’ we each have in our homes.
Topsham’s Table Top Museum is an opportunity for anyone with a collection of any kind to display it for a day.
It’s the brainchild of a Topsham Museum volunteer, Joe Pearson, who says it’s an opportunity to show how we all enjoy collecting.
“There’s never been a day like this in Topsham before and we hope it proves that the idea of ‘the Museum collection’ can mean many different things - and always revealing a passion from the...
AFTER a successful first year at Westpoint Arena, the sizable real ice rink returns to the venue this winter.
The main Westpoint Arena building will once again host the festive attraction from Thursday 11th December 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026.
There’s space for up to 400 skaters in each 45-minute skate session on the ice, with various session types throughout the day. There’s lots of different skate sessions available for all to enjoy this Christmas. These include Parent Toddler sessions where Under 5s skate for free with an adult ticket, pushchairs are allowed on...
An innovation designed in Exeter to detect contaminated water and save lives has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
FluoroGlow’s device is designed to detect Cryptosporidium in water – a parasite that can cause severe illness and even death, especially in children and vulnerable people.
Previously, it has been difficult to detect without slow laboratory-based tests. But FluoroGlow aims to change that by providing rapid and reliable results directly at the water source.
It’s the brainchild of University of Exeter Medical Science graduate Kathryn...
Exeter City Women are proud to announce a new partnership with MidexPRO, who will become the team’s first-ever official training wear sponsor for the 2025–26 season.
MidexPRO, a leading UK-based practice management software provider for healthcare professionals, works with clinicians and medical practices across the country to streamline administration, manage patient data securely and improve efficiency
With its roots firmly in the south west and a long-standing passion for Exeter City Football Club, the company, this partnership marks a significant commitment to the...
A new programme from Exeter City Community Trust aims to prevent young people across Greater Exeter from becoming involved in crime.
The organisation, which is the partner charity of Exeter City Football Club, has launched Change Our Path (COP), a new programme designed to support disengaged young people aged 12–18 who are involved in, or at risk of, youth crime and educational disengagement.
A unique element of the initiative is the involvement of Exeter City FC’s men’s and women’s first-team players, along with academy players, who will act as mentors and role models. By...
A new campaign highlighting the links between Exeter’s train stations and the city’s Green Circle walking route launches this month as part of celebrations marking 200 years of the modern railway.
The project aims to raise awareness of how Exeter St Davids, Marsh Barton and Polsloe Bridge stations can be used as gateways to explore the city’s treasured green spaces.
The Green Circle is Exeter’s accessible walking network, connecting beautiful valley parks and nature reserves around the edge of the city. New maps and information boards will make it easier for people arriving...
