Devon enjoyed success at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday on Devon Air Ambulance Day as two local-trained horses took wins on a busy day of racing.
Tenter Le Tout, a three-year-old filly trained by Chester Williams at George Nympton, ran out an easy winner in the South West Rail Solutions EBF National Hunt Hurdle. Ridden by Harry Cobden, she took the lead approaching the final flight and won by two and a half lengths. Williams said: “We’ll go for some black type or a listed race, and might go for the final at Chepstow next month. She loves the soft ground.” Williams’ mother, Jane, who...
Passersby and shoppers on Gandy Street are now welcomed by a warm and radiant mural on the wall of IT Champion . This piece is part of a new project to deliver ten street art installations between 2025 and 2030, InExeter have unveiled the first mural in this five-year journey – “Dreamer of Dreams” .
This project builds on InExeter’s street art programme, which saw ten murals brighten up different parts of the city. Each artwork delivered by InExeter over the next five years will be designed to meet one of three key objectives: to celebrate Exeter’s unique identity and cityscape,...
From an Over-60s Disco and a jazz evening, to LEGO sessions and a breakfast club, Devon libraries are the place to be for fun and friends this winter.
A new season of events has been unveiled by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. The programme will run from December 2025 until March 2026 with the emphasis on creativity and community.
Under the theme of ‘A Better Tomorrow’ , the events range from workshops to concerts, exhibitions to discos, all within the library buildings which are key hubs in Devon communities....
The winners of this year’s Tech South West Awards 2025 have been announced.
The ceremony, held at Sandy Park, Exeter, brought together hundreds of innovators, founders, investors and business leaders to recognise the people and companies transforming the South West into one of the UK’s most exciting tech ecosystems.
Devon-based Altilium Clean Technology emerged as the standout success of the evening, taking home the CleanTech Award, Tech for Good Award, and the coveted THE Tech South West Award. The company was recognised for its world-leading work in sustainable battery...
Exeter comes 9th in Dogs Trust's Happy Place Index, but we all have room for improvement
For dogs, a happy place can be somewhere physical, like cuddling up next to their owner on the sofa, dozing by the fire or rolling around in a muddy puddle. But it can also be a feeling, like the excitement of a new toy, the comfort of being with their favourite humans, or the relief of just being somewhere safe.
To examine the various factors that contribute to a dog's satisfaction, an academic has developed a new formula – the Canine Happiness Score (CHS).
After receiving strong backing from local residents, a new Neighbourhood Plan for Bishops Clyst has been formally adopted by East Devon District Council.
Over 80% of referendum voters supported the Bishops Clyst Neighbourhood Plan , which replaces the 2017 version for the area. Now part of the area’s development plan, the framework will work with the East Devon Local Plan to determine planning applications in the Bishops Clyst Neighbourhood Area, covering the parishes of Clyst St Mary and Sowton.
Developed over several years by Bishops Clyst Parish Council and local...
People in Exeter concerned that they have cancer symptoms are being urged to seek information and support while they shop.
This comes as Tesco and Cancer Research UK are working together to raise awareness in Exeter of possible symptoms of cancer, break down barriers people may face to speaking to healthcare professionals, and help customers feel more confident when communicating with their doctor.
A new survey by the charity and YouGov shows that there are a number of barriers that make people in the region delay or put off having potential cancer symptoms checked*....
‘Build It Live’ has today announced the dates for its 2026 exhibitions, which will take place in three key locations across the UK in Kent, Malvern, and Exeter.
Recognised as the go-to exhibition for self builders, renovators and home design enthusiasts in the UK, each exhibition is designed to bring Build It magazine’s expertise to life in a lively, informative and interactive way.
New for 2026: Build It Live West will launch on 30 and 31 May 2026 at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern.
All the ‘Build It Live’ exhibitions are designed to support and...
A volunteer for the Exeter-based historic vessel conservation project Britannia Sailing Trust has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Marsh Volunteer Award – Individual at the National Historic Ships UK Awards.
The winners of the Photography Competition , Marsh Volunteer Awards, Excellence in Maritime Conservation Award, and Flagships of the Year were revealed tonight in an Awards film recorded in Bristol and premiered on YouTube.
MARSH VOLUNTEER AWARDS
The Marsh Volunteer Awards recognise outstanding volunteers in the conservation or operation of historic...
Audiences in Exeter can start Christmas in sparkling style as Exeter Philharmonic Choir brings its signature sound to the festive season in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral.
Winter nights are the perfect time to share the joys of Christmas music, and the Choir’s two nights of carols in Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December are a magical way to get into the festive spirit.
The Choir will be in excellent company - joined by popular trumpeters Cameron Todd and Ross Brown, the enchanting voice of solo soprano Katie Trethewey, and Stephen Tanner...
