Run for FORCE

Run for FORCE Cancer Charity and be part of the biggest team at the Great West Run to support local people dealing with cancer.

FORCE is your local cancer charity, providing care and support for people in Devon affected by cancer to improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

For just £20 to register and a simple fundraising ask of £90 , you can take on this iconic challenge while making a real difference. Every step you run helps FORCE provide vital support, comfort and care to local people facing cancer.

Last year, an epic total of 700 runners joined Team...

Exeter College and Petroc College to merge

Exeter College and Petroc College have confirmed they will formally merge on Monday 5 January 2026, creating the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group after the proposals were approved by both Colleges’ Boards of Governors.

As part of the merger, Petroc College will become North Devon College, celebrating its place in the community, while Exeter College will continue under its existing name. The new Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group will continue delivering sixth form provision in both Exeter and North Devon, while expanding opportunities for the region to upskill and...

Peerage for Exeter Chancellor Sir Michael Barber

Sir Michael Barber, Chancellor of the University of Exeter, will join the House of Lords.

An expert in government policy, Sir Michael is among 34 political peerages approved by the King.

Sir Michael is one of 25 new peers nominated by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in his role as leader of the Labour Party, alongside five Liberal Democrats, three Conservatives and one crossbench peer.

The official citation describes Sir Michael as a “globally recognised expert in government effectiveness and public service reform”.

Sir Michael said: “I’m delighted to...

Exeter Racecourse to stage first-ever Christmas Cup at festive raceday

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 9:32pm

Exeter Racecourse will host its first-ever Christmas Cup on 18 December, adding a prestigious new race to one of the South West’s busiest pre-Christmas events. The trophy will be contested as part of the Racing Blogger Christmas Cup Handicap Chase, a meeting that already draws hundreds of racegoers eager for a festive day out.

The jumps season so far has seen some standout performances at Exeter. Lulamba, one of the most exciting young chasers in training, is a leading contender for the Arkle at Cheltenham in March, following a Grade 1 success at Sandown last weekend. The Haldon...

Great West Run - Run for FORCE

Event Date: 
24/05/2026 - 9:00am to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Arena

Run for FORCE Cancer Charity and be part of the biggest team at the Great West Run to support local people dealing with cancer.

FORCE is your local cancer charity, providing care and support for people in Devon affected by cancer to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. For just £20 to register and a simple fundraising ask of £90 , you can take on this iconic challenge while making a real difference. Every step you run helps FORCE provide vital support, comfort and care to local people facing cancer.

Last year, an epic total of 700 runners joined Team FORCE and...

Red Zero Wins More Awards

Crediton-based Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 2:26pm

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating a fantastic year of awards for its new non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero. It has just been named ‘Low and No Alcohol Category Champion’ by Taste of the West after winning Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, Best New Drink at the Food Drink Devon Awards, Gold from The Farm Shop and Deli Awards and Silver from the Great British Food Awards.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards comments: “Red Zero has had an outstanding first year, picking up a host of awards that recognise the hard work and dedication that we put...

Exeter care home capture Christmas memories through the lens

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:53pm

Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, recently enjoyed a heart-warming Christmas activity thanks to a talented colleague. Local photographer and staff member Hannah Bromell, from HB Photography Exeter, captured natural moments and joyful smiles of residents.

Hannah has worked at Cadogan Court for over 17 years, supporting residents in their daily lives while also running her own successful photography business. Her warm friendship with residents helps them feel relaxed in front of the camera, creating beautiful keepsakes for families to treasure.

The...

Exeter’s Wild Comeback Stuns Sale

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:27pm

If you stuck around for all 80 minutes at the CorpAcq Stadium on 28 November, you’ll know exactly why Exeter fans floated home like they’d won the lottery. Sale Sharks were 20 points up and absolutely cruising, the sort of position where the home supporters start relaxing into their seats and wondering how early they can beat the traffic. Sale almost never loses at home, literally once in the league since January 2024, so when they stretched their lead to 26–6 early in the second half, that felt like that. Job done. Move along. But Exeter clearly hadn’t read the script.

If you...

From advertising to storytelling: brands that speak like people

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 12/11/2025 - 5:39pm

There was a time when advertising was a megaphone: brands spoke, and the public listened. Today, stories make the difference. The most beloved brands don’t just sell products—they share emotions, experiences, and values . They’ve stopped addressing people as mere consumers and have learned to communicate as real individuals , building relationships based on trust and authenticity. This shift has transformed marketing into a more human language, where a brand’s voice becomes narrative, empathy, and shared identity.

When advertising becomes conversation

Old advertising logic—based...

Aer Lingus launches a brand-new transatlantic route to Pittsburgh

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/11/2025 - 3:56pm

Aer Lingus is expanding its transatlantic network with a brand-new route launching next year. From 25th May 2026, the airline will commence a new service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Customers flying from the UK to Pittsburgh can conveniently connect at Dublin from 13 UK airports including: Exeter , Cornwall Airport Newquay, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Southampton, Liverpool John Lennon, Isle of Man and London Heathrow.

By connecting in Dublin, UK customers can avail of Dublin Airport’s unique U.S. preclearance facility...

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