People who complete Self Assessment tax returns are being urged to start planning ahead following Government proposals that could fundamentally change when Income Tax is paid.
The Government has launched a consultation on plans to move Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) towards more frequent, in-year payments rather than the current system of two instalments each year. While the proposed changes would not come into effect until April 2029, tax specialists at Simpkins Edwards say now is the time for taxpayers to understand what the reforms could mean.
University of Exeter scientists have been awarded £939,434 by Natural England to lead a major new project investigating the movement, breeding grounds and conservation status of three of England's most vulnerable shark species.
The three-year project, running from July 2026 to March 2029, will focus on blue shark, porbeagle and tope – species found in English waters that remain poorly understood despite growing conservation concern.
Tope and porbeagle, in particular, are currently classified as Vulnerable and Critically Endangered in Europe.
A Redrow site manager at St Michael's Meadow has won a top national award for the quality of the homes they’re building in Exeter.
Roy Taylor has won a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for the second consecutive year. This follows his success in 2025 when he achieved the Seal of Excellence in the regional stage of the competition – an accolade awarded to only the top 5% of site managers in the UK.
The awards, often dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry, recognise the very best site managers across the country. Judging is...
Motor sport fans across Devon are set to enjoy something completely new this autumn as the Lombard Rally Festival arrives at Escot Park, near Exeter, on 26 and 27 September.
The new event will bring a major historic rally car spectacle to the West Country, giving enthusiasts from across Devon and Cornwall the chance to see some of the world's most iconic rally machinery in action without having to travel to events elsewhere in the country.
The series of historic rally car demonstration events run by the Lombard Rally organisation expands in 2026, with Escot Park becoming...
Eric and Ern, the new show from Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens - the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern - will be coming to Exeter Northcott Theatre from Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 December, as the culmination of an extensive Autumn/Winter UK tour.
The show’s 2026 national tour is a mark of celebration for the 100th birthdays of Eric Morecambe (born 14 May 1926) and Ernie Wise (born 17 November 1925) and their legendary comedy partnership.
Eric and Ern takes audiences back to the times when whole...
McDonald’s in Exeter, in Stone Lane Retail Park, which is owned and operated by local Franchisee David Shawyer, has reopened after a redesign, the result of which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.
With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, McDonald’s reimaging programmecombines a new restaurant layout with the latest technology to create a more seamless and enjoyable experience for customers.
Improvements have been made for restaurant crew with a redesign of the crew room which will...
Ride On is launching a new, free cycling programme aimed at beginners, people returning to cycling after a break, or anyone looking for a sociable ride to help them get back outside this summer.
Called Joy Rides, the sessions launch on Saturday 18 July and run weekly through to September, alternating between Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings to fit around work, family, and shift patterns. Each ride follows one of three easy, mostly traffic-free routes around Exeter Quay, the Exe estuary, and Topsham, led by trained ride leaders and open to all abilities.
Princesshay has unveiled its line-up of summer activities, including PrincessPlay; a free playground, alongside the return of its Independent Market, street food traders and live music for visitors to enjoy in the heart of Exeter.
The start of the school holidays will see the main square transformed into PrincessPlay an all age playground and pitstop with grass and seating to create a place where people can stop, relax and spend time together while enjoying a range of free activities including table tennis, mini golf, giant chess, hopscotch, snakes and ladders and climbing...
Exeter Chiefs Women will welcome Ross Bundy as assistant coach for the 2026/27 season.
A specialist in forwards and defence, including the contact and breakdown areas, Bundy has joined Chiefs from Leicester Tigers Women.
As a former player, Bundy ran out for Racing Club Narbonne, Nottingham and Scotland U20s, before turning his attention to coaching.
The former head coach of Leicester Tigers Women began his coaching career as head coach at Rotterdam Rugby and was retained as a consultant coach after a successful first season with the Dutch team.
Go Ape Haldon are launching adults-only sessions for the first time this summer. So you can swear up a storm all the way down the zipline guilt free (guessing that happens a lot).
Landing just in time for VAT Summer, where you can save 15% across Go Ape locations until 1st September 2026. Part of the Great British Summer Savings. Get the offer at goape.co.uk/offers (T&Cs apply).
Go Ape's first-ever adults-only sessions are Thursdays and Fridays for a limited time until 31st August. In July 4pm to 8pm, and in August 5pm to 8pm. After work, in the trees, just you, the...
