Exeter College has officially opened its new, fully simulated hospital training ward and life sciences laboratories, giving aspiring healthcare workers in the South West access to modern hospital-standard facilities while they complete their training.
Located at the College’s Hele Road campus in Exeter city centre, the new Bakers Ward facility has been designed in collaboration with key regional partners, including the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) and the University of Exeter.
The state-of-the-art medical training spaces will be used to...
Browne Jacobson has announced its promotions round for 2026, with six new partners and one legal director.
The UK and Ireland law firm also confirmed the promotion of 13 lawyers to principal associate and 22 to senior associate.
The full breadth of promotions, which came into effect from 1 April 2026, span the firm’s seven offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham. They build upon 15 partner and legal director promotions last year and 13 external partner hires during 2025/26.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s expanded talks line-up promises fresh and inspiring ideas and practical takeaways for gardeners, food lovers and families alike.
Festival founder and broadcaster Toby Buckland will be joined by a host of leading voices from the worlds of gardening, food and drink. Among the headline names are...
Honiton’s Chilcotts Auctioneers has successfully launched its new Auction Gallery with a landmark first sale.
Ideal for viewing and selling items, the gallery space represents a major investment by the family-run business as it continues to strengthen its position for future growth.
Following a year of strong trading, which saw turnover rise by around 30 percent, Chilcotts has significantly expanded the premises, increasing the overall working area by a third and transforming the customer experience for both buyers and vendors.
Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.
As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.
To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...
Local disability support charity, Community Equality Disability Action (CEDA), has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelēz International employees in Crediton.
CEDA, which is a Devon-based charity dedicated to promoting the social inclusion of people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities, was selected by employees based at Mondelez International’s Crediton site, as part of The Cadbury Foundation’s annual ‘Your Charity, Your Choice’ programme.
Now in its fourteenth year, the initiative is designed to give...
Princesshay will transform Princesshay Square into an interactive wellbeing space this May, bringing together local organisations for its annual Let’s Chalk About Mental Health event.
Taking place on Thursday 14th May from 11am–3pm, the event aims to highlight the importance of talking, sharing and listening to others.
Now in its fourth year, the event has grown to include a wide range of partners offering activities, guidance and opportunities for visitors to the centre. These include creative workshops, mindful crafts, movement sessions and interactive experiences...
In the ever-evolving world of financial services, transparency remains a pivotal cornerstone for fostering trust and understanding between lenders and borrowers. This dynamic is especially critical in the UK lending market, where clear communication about terms, conditions, and obligations forms the foundation of ethical lending practices. Transparency is not only essential for ensuring that borrowers are fully informed but also helps in building a stable financial environment. This is particularly important when considering loan options such as £500 loans , where every detail can...
If you live in or around Exeter, East Devon, Teignbridge or Mid Devon, you are incredibly lucky: you have a friendly, well-connected airport right on your doorstep. While many people automatically think of driving to Bristol, Heathrow or Gatwick for their holiday, you might be surprised just how many sunshine escapes, city breaks, cruises and special experiences you can enjoy starting from Exeter Airport.
Here’s a guide to the different types of holidays you can enjoy from Exeter, from classic beach breaks and Greek island getaways to Lapland adventures, Caribbean departures and...
Princesshay will transform Princesshay Square into an interactive wellbeing space this May, bringing together local organisations for its annual Let’s Chalk About Mental Health event.
Taking place on Thursday 14th May from 11am–3pm, the event aims to highlight the importance of talking, sharing and listening to others.
Now in its fourth year, the event has grown to include a wide range of partners offering activities, guidance and opportunities for visitors to the centre. These include creative workshops, mindful crafts, movement sessions and interactive experiences...
