A new research and community project, funded by a £249,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will excavate a rare Roman villa in Devon containing archaeologically significant mosaics.
The villa, located beneath farmland in the parish of Halberton, is understood to have polychrome mosaics – colourful and pictorial tiled floors popular during the Roman era. If so, it will be the most westerly example of the style yet found in the country.
The project, named SHARE (Saving Halberton’s Ancient Roman Environment), is being led by archaeologists at the University...
Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.
Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.
Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...
Applications are now open for the second round of this creative developmental opportunity for established and emerging creatives across the South West.
Following the huge success of their Scratch Night collaboration during Elevate Festival in October 2025, Exeter Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix are teaming up once again to support South West-based artists through a continued Scratch Night partnership.
The second Scratch Night will take place at Exeter Phoenix Auditorium offering artists the opportunity to showcase work in progress in front of a live audience. The...
Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.
The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.
The Family Law Company has announced the promotion of Melissa Mitchell to Associate Solicitor, recognising her contribution to clients and colleagues, and her impressive journey into family law as a second career.
Melissa joined the firm’s Exeter office as a Legal Administrator in 2021 after a successful career in training and education. Within just three months she progressed to Paralegal in the Children and Domestic Abuse Team. After completing her LPC, she successfully secured a training contract in 2022 and qualified as a solicitor into the Divorce and Finance team. Her...
Devon County Council is urging motorists to take extra care at Middlemoor roundabout while traffic signals at the junction remain out of action.
The traffic lights were damaged by a car which struck the controller unit of the system at the start of the Christmas period.
The County Council is doing everything it can to resolve the issue, but bespoke parts need to be made to get it back up and running, which will take some time. Work will start on site next week (w/c Monday 19 January) while a new “16-phase controller unit” is currently being built off-site by a specialist...
The project to restore a much-loved Exeter landmark to its former glory is expected to clear another hurdle next week.
Members of Exeter City Council’s planning committee will consider plans for the Royal Clarence Hotel, which was gutted by a fire in October 2016.
Local company Nooko has been working to prepare the site on Cathedral Green since collecting the keys from previous owners Akkeron in April last year. Permission was granted as long ago as October 2022 for 25 new high-quality apartments on the site, most with views across the green to the cathedral. Prices will...
A social care giant has launched its biggest-ever recruitment campaign in Devon to attract a new generation of people into social care.
Lifeways Group, the UK’s largest team providing support to adults with complex needs in the community, has launched You’re Not Just Anyone, with the aim of inspiring people to work in the sector.
Lifeways has a team of 10,000 people supporting more than 4,000 people across the UK to live independent and fulfilling lives in their communities.
The campaign is designed to reach beyond traditional audiences, appealing to career...
Indulge your senses in our chocolate and flowers workshop- create a beautiful floral arrangement and 6 delicious truffles for a sweet and fragrant experience.
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in a tranquil morning of creativity and connection at our 3.5-hour floral workshop. Held in our purpose-designed studio in a stunning rural setting, this is your chance to craft your own floral masterpiece in an environment of peace and inspiration.
What to Expect: * All materials provided: Everything you need perfectly sourced for you, including use of tools to use during the...
A start-up biotechnology company specialising in fungi-based protein production is set to establish its operations in a lab space at Exeter Science Park to support its next phase of growth.
The company, HyphaPRO , has been founded by University of Exeter graduate Andy Foster, who has nearly 30 years’ expertise in fungal genetics and industrial biotechnology. His work is focused on developing innovative ways to produce high-value food proteins using precision fermentation – a technology with the potential to transform global food security and dramatically reduce environmental...
