Exeter city centre has been awarded Purple Flag accreditation, a nationally recognised mark that celebrates towns and cities which offer a safe, well-managed and vibrant evening and night-time economy.
The Purple Flag award recognises places where people can enjoy a night out with confidence - supported by strong partnership working, a diverse offer, good transport connections and a clear focus on safety and wellbeing.
The accreditation follows a comprehensive external assessment from Association of Town and City Management (ATCM). The process of application was led by...
Exeter Chiefs have signed Bath Rugby centre Will Butt on a three-year deal from the 2026/27 season.
The 26-year-old has made 69 senior appearances for Bath since joining their academy at 14. Primarily those appearances have been in the centre, though Butt possesses the ability to adapt to playing on the wing.
Butt said: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Chiefs next season. They’re a team that have achieved a huge amount in the last 10 years and look to be building something special once again.
“I’m looking forward to being a part of the group and...
Following the success of the pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk, praised as “a spectacular romp for all ages” (Devon Live) , and Exe Men described as “the best South-West drama since Poldark” (The Guardian) , Exeter Northcott announces the cast for its spring production of Forever Young, Eric Gedeon’s funny and deeply moving play.
Forever Young has been an international hit across Europe, giving thousands of people an exceptional feel-good night at the theatre. In this unique version, adapted by Giles Croft and brought to life by Exeter Northcott's Creative Director Martin Berry,...
The University of Exeter will mark LGBT+ History Month in the UK with a series of events and the launch of free classroom resources for secondary schools and museums that highlight the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science.
The teaching resources were announced in November and are now free to access and download to mark LGBT+ History Month in February.
The resources pack includes slides, posters, postcards, videos and class activities, produced in collaboration with LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT to support the usualisation of LGBTQ+...
Glass trends usually sound exciting on paper but daily life has different demands. Frames must work during long screen hours, crowded commutes, and fancy weekends alike.
The glasses trends for 2026 take that reality seriously. Design shifts move away from exaggerated shapes and fast fashion ideas. This year focuses on symmetry, proportions, and wearability. Designers soften edges, refine classic silhouettes, and prioritise how frames will look on real faces.
Softer rectangles are leading the charge, as they structure without harsh lines. Modern aviators return with...
From Good King Wenceslas to the Queen of Sheba, Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s two Christmas carol concerts raised almost £6,600 to support the work of Exeter Leukaemia Fund, and now the choir is hoping its next concert on Saturday, 14 March, Solomon, will raise an impressive amount for the Lord Mayor’s chosen local charity, the Exeter group of Riding for the Disabled.
Exeter Philharmonic Choir is proud to have the Lord Mayor of Exeter as its Honorary President, and the choir’s spring performance is always billed as ‘The Lord Mayor’s Concert’. This year, the choir and four soloists...
Pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus have been getting their hands dirty as they begin the next phase of a woodland improvement project at Elbury Farm in East Devon.
Building on the success of last year’s planting, the school’s environmental group is continuing its work to enhance the developing woodland, helping to shape a landscape that will benefit wildlife and the local community for years to come.
Working in partnership with the National Trust, pupils are planting new trees, contributing ideas to the woodland’s design and taking part in team-building activities that...
Exeter City Council has today announced it will be submitting an expression of interest (EOI) for the prestigious UK City of Culture title.
The City of Culture bid follows the culmination of five months extensive engagement and consultation with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and residents to shape the council’s commissioned new five-year Cultural Strategy for Exeter.
This will set out a clear ambition to become a leading city of culture. The new Exeter Culture Strategy is ambitious and will be delivered in partnership with the city’s cultural organisations...
If you’re juggling multiple bills, credit card payments and everyday expenses, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. But managing your finances doesn’t have to feel like a constant balancing act. There are straightforward steps you can take to simplify things.
By making a few small changes to how you approach your monthly budget, you can start to feel like you’re running the show. It’s often surprising how small adjustments, like reviewing direct debits or cancelling unused subscriptions, can immediately create breathing room in your monthly outgoings.
When temperatures drop and winter sets in, many pests begin searching for warm places to hide. Unfortunately, that often means moving into homes, garages and workplaces. December might feel too cold for insects and rodents to be active, but it’s one of the busiest times of the year for pest control callouts. Understanding which pests are most common at this time of year, and knowing how to deal with them, can help protect your home and stop infestations before they become serious. This guide explains the top December pests, why they appear, and the steps you can take to prevent them....
