A local housebuilder is calling on first-time buyers across Devon to take advantage of a free online webinar hosted by property experts in the region.
On Wednesday 21 January, from 18:30pm -19:00pm, Barratt Bristol, currently building at Victoria Heights in Alphington and Okement Park Okehampton, is teaming up with financial experts, The Mortgage Brain, to help budding property seekers navigate the journey to homeownership.
The virtual event will provide attendees with practical guidance on understanding mortgages, preparing an application, financial advice, and a step-by-...
Devon’s RESET Energy Advice team are helping people reduce their energy bills and achieve a sunnier outlook for their finances this winter.
The programme, run by Citizens Advice, covers Plymouth, Torbay, Exeter, the South Hams, Teignbridge and East Devon, and helps people out of fuel poverty towards a more sustainable financial future.
RESET Project Leader, Aaron Hughes, said:
“We know many people in our local communities are already facing hardship with the continued rising costs of food, water, rent and fuel. As we head into winter, more people we see are...
Modern vehicles are far more than just a set of wheels and an engine. They are complex systems combining mechanical engineering with advanced electronics and security technology. When something goes wrong with your car keys or locks, it can quickly become stressful and inconvenient. This is where a car locksmith plays a crucial role — especially in a busy and growing city like Exeter.
What Is a Car Locksmith?
A car locksmith is a specialist who works exclusively with vehicle locks, keys and security systems. Unlike a traditional locksmith, a car locksmith is trained to handle...
A new competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today (5 January 2026), encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin itwherever they are walking.
Led by Devon Loves Dogs, the competition is being delivered in partnership with Cranbrook Town Council, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, National Trust at Killerton, East Devon District Council and Teignbridge District Council. It will run across a range of popular walking locations including Pebblebed Heaths, the Otter Estuary, Dawlish Warren, Cranbrook...
January is often a month of resolutions and resets and InExeter is inviting everyone to try something new.
January Sessions is a programme of activity-led, no or low alcohol evenings across the city - great nights out that fit perfectly with Dry January, and a fresh start to the year without losing any of the fun.
From learning a new craft to joining a welcoming group or mixing up amazing flavours at tea-based mixology classes, January Sessions offers creative, social and relaxing ways to reset the button this month.
Amit Puri highlights serious tax investigations’ (including those tackling tax fraud) statistics: cases opened, concluded, and yields secured annually. He said they should not to be confused with a regular HM Revenue & Customs compliance check, which is typically only carried out on a single personal or corporation tax return, focusing on only a single tax year or accounting period, and usually considers just a handful of aspects.
Amit said HMRC’s specialist Fraud Investigation Service takes the lead in the most serious civil tax investigations. They are resource-intensive...
Exeter Northcott Theatre has revealed they will stage the world premiere of ' Daphne ' by South-West writer, Rosie Race.
The theatre’s new in-house production explores the hidden secrets of one of Britain’s most celebrated authors Daphne du Maurier, best known for her gothic masterpieces such as ‘Rebecca’, ‘Jamaica Inn’ and ‘My Cousin Rachel’.
Du Maurier had a deep-rooted emotional and inspirational connection to the wild Cornish landscape, which heavily influenced her atmospheric writing. Her suspenseful and thrilling fiction has long captivated readers and many of her...
The final day of term at Isca Academy ended on a high as staff from across the school came together to perform a festive Christmas pantomime for students.
Teaching staff, support staff and senior leaders swapped classrooms and offices for the stage, delivering an Isca-style take on classic pantomime stories.
The performance was packed with audience participation and jokes, including playful nods to school routines, busy corridors between lessons, and the traditional cry of “oh no it isn’t!”.
Students filled the hall with laughter as staff embraced the spirit of...
We want to take this opportunity to let you know about our major cycling event, The Nello, which is celebrating its 27th year. The Nello offers 60-mile route or a 100-mile routes and will take place on Sunday 28th June 2026. We can promise you’ll have an amazing day at this brilliant event!
This fantastic feel-good event was started in 2000 by Marc Millon, in memory of his friend Nello Ghezzo. Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised around £1.4m for FORCE Cancer Charity, which works to support local people affected by cancer, face-to-face and...
At the golden age of 81, former Exeter News and Photographic Service reporter Fay Knowles (nee Johanson) has announced the launch of her first children’s book - “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”!
Action packed and heart-warming, Fay says children will love and learn from this fun adventure story of family togetherness, simplicity and resilience!
“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”, a fully illustrated chapter book, tells of two young Bahamian boys, who are thrilled when their parents decide to take them to remote Coco Plum Island, to surprise their grandparents...
