Recycling rates at Sandy Park soared at the start of the 24/25 season whilst they saw a 25.75% reduction in general waste compared to the same time period in the previous year all thanks to Exeter Chiefs’ sustainability partnership with Devon Contract Waste (DCW). Now, the Devon waste management company has confirmed it will continue the collaboration for the 2025/26 season, as well as sponsoring rising star Christ Tshiunza.
Last season, the partnership delivered impressive results in making Sandy Park more sustainable. With new recycling stations, improved waste segregation, and...
Living Space Architects has been highly commended in the Best Residential Extension section of the Local Authority Building Control South West Building Excellence Awards 2025 for the imaginative design of extensions and renovations at a holiday home in Lyme Regis.
The Exeter-based practice was asked to formulate a substantial and sustainable upgrade to create a bold and exciting property for the client’s extended family to enjoy.
The house, which stands on a hill, had a garden room built into the gradient with doors opening onto the garden. The master bedroom now looks...
Agrifest South West is set to welcome a delicious new addition this year: the South West Food Village, bringing a fresh flavour to the region’s premier one-day celebration of prime livestock. Held at Westpoint, Exeter on Wednesday 5th November, the event promises a vibrant showcase of agricultural excellence—and this year, culinary delights too.
The Food Village will feature twelve artisan producers from Devon, each offering a tempting array of locally crafted treats to sample and purchase. From Flapjackery’s indulgent flapjacks to Gotland Gin, distilled to navy strength on a...
A leading Exeter opticians is marking its 50th anniversary by throwing a special event for loyal customers that will see them able to bag a bargain pair of designer glasses.
Pullen & Symes Opticians has been an ever-present in Longbrook Street, Exeter for five decades and has forged a reputation as one of the south-west’s most recommended vision care practices.
It has opened a second branch in Ottery St Mary and has recently undertaken a period of sustained investment, bringing in the latest technology to ensure patients have access to the best possible eye care, as...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir is preparing to begin its 2025/26 season with a very special musical first at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 8 November - performing an ambitious new choral work called The Weather Book, written for the choir by one of the UK’s leading contemporary composers and highlighting Exeter’s unique status as the home of the UK’s Met Office.
The new work for soprano soloist, choir and chamber orchestra, composed by Cecilia McDowall, is a joint commission with a top chamber choir from Sweden. Gustaf Vasa Kammarkör performed the first movement called ‘Celsius Rising’...
Exeter Science Park has begun the search for a new chief executive officer to lead the organisation into the next phase of its growth as a hub for science, technology, and enterprise in the south west.
This follows the announcement that current CEO, Dr Sally Basker, will retire in June 2026 after nearly a decade of leadership. Under her guidance, Exeter Science Park has secured strong financial foundations, welcomed significant new investment and supported the growth of pioneering STEMM companies.
Dr Basker said: “It has been a privilege to lead Exeter Science Park...
Sir Charlie Mayfield has officially taken up his role as Chair of Sparx Learning, the Exeter-based education technology company that develop research-led platforms to improve learning in maths, science and literacy. His appointment coincided with Sparx Learning’s first-ever AI Learning Week, a company-wide initiative designed to help staff explore how AI can enhance education and improve how the business supports schools.
On 1 October 2025, Sir Charlie spent the day with Sparx teams, sharing his experiences of how organisations across the UK are adopting AI and discussing how these...
Jake Martin, from Exeter, has been named the South West’s Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Young Achiever Awards ceremony in Torquay.
Jake, who works for Roadform Civil Engineering in Newton Abbot, has made a stunning start to his career, achieving 92% average marks in the first year of his course at the University of the West of England.
From the outset of his time with Roadform, he has shown maturity and ability beyond his years, covering for more senior colleagues when needed and making a direct impact on...
This October, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is inviting supporters to consider leaving a gift in their Will to help safeguard the future of its lifesaving service for generations to come.
One in three of DAA’s missions are funded by Gifts in Wills, a remarkable contribution that enabled 819 specialist responses in 2024 alone. These generous legacies ensure that expert critical care reaches those in urgent need across Devon, often when they least expect it.
Leaving a legacy is a powerful way to make a lasting impact. Even a gift of just 1% of your estate can help fund future...
Isca Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Student Leadership Team, following a record number of applicants from across the school community. The high volume of interest reflects the growing commitment among students to make a positive impact on school life and champion the values at the heart of the school.
The newly appointed student leaders have taken on a range of important roles, including as primary liaison officers, anti-bullying ambassadors, enrichment activity leaders, and mental health ambassadors. Each role is designed to give students meaningful...
