Last Friday marked the annual celebration of Exeter College students who had successfully completed their higher-level programmes in the 2024/25 academic year.
Graduates began their day processing through Exeter city centre to cheers and applause from proud family and friends before arriving at Exeter Cathedral.
There were over 140 graduating students across a range of levels, sectors and subject areas. Exeter College partners with awarding bodies and Higher Education institutions to offer programmes as wide-ranging as Data Science to Coaching and Fitness, Teaching to...
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has announced that it will be coming to Exeter.
The beautiful, design-led new bakery is set to open in style on Monday 17thNovember. The company already successfully operates bakeries nearby in Sidmouth, Totnes and Taunton.
Located in a corner unit at 38 High Street, what was previously a Mountain Warehouse shop will be transformed into a stunning welcoming space for up to 46 visitors to gather and relax whilst enjoying the bakery’s range of exceptional food and drink....
A staff member at an Exeter builders merchant has displayed incredible pedal power to complete a gruelling cycling charity challenge.
Kody Taylor, a Trade Sales Assistant at the Exeter store of Selco Builders Warehouse, rode 330 miles in three-and-a-half days to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
The scale of the challenge represented the distance between Exeter and Selco’s furthest away store in York.
Kody completed the challenge by cycling dozens of miles a day around Exeter and the wider Devon area.
The 19-year-old has raised more than £1,100 for a...
With the clocks going back an hour this weekend (Sunday 26 October) as British Summer Time ends, all road users are being reminded to take extra care over the autumn and winter months.
The reduced daylight hours and poor weather conditions at this time of year can affect visibility, so the advice is to "look out for one another" on Devon's roads.
Vulnerable road users should be given plenty of time and space by drivers, while cyclists, motorcyclists, and horse riders are urged to “be bright, be seen”, by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing in order to be seen...
An East Devon cyclist has raised nearly £2,500 for FORCE by riding in four countries in memory of four friends lost to cancer.
Nick Bromley began his Force 4 Life challenge after cancer claimed the lives of his girlfriend Roya Doane and three friends, Steve Butt, Bill Mitchell and Ian Hall.
He rode in Italy, France, Scotland and England, covering a total of more than 800 kilometres and each time on a different bike over varied terrain and weather conditions.
“Through cycling the 100-mile Nello ride and my own losses, I came across the cancer charity FORCE in...
It was a masterclass in precision, power, and patience as Exeter Chiefs dismantled Harlequins 38-0 in front of an ecstatic Sandy Park crowd. The victory, marked by Henry Slade’s brace and flawless game management, showcased Exeter’s growing dominance in the Gallagher Premiership. From the opening whistle, the Chiefs looked sharper in every department, controlling possession and territory with a relentless tempo that left the visitors gasping for rhythm. Harlequins, coming off an impressive win over Saracens, were simply outmuscled and out-thought by an Exeter side playing with confidence...
Topsham business HCT Turf has announced the winner of its recent campaign ‘Turf it Forward’.
Nominations for up to 150 square meters of locally grown turf were received from local schools, community sports clubs, charities and individuals.
These were considered in detail by Steff Dennis and Richard Hockley from HCT Turf, along with guest judge Sam Burdick from County Grounds Maintenance who will be assisting with the installation of the turf.
The recipient of the generous amount of turf has been revealed as Hospiscare , the much loved local charity that provides...
On the 26th of September, Greenhill Care Home in Devon proudly took part in the “World’s biggest Coffee Morning”, hosting a delightful event that brought together residents, relatives, and staff for a fantastic day of cake, coffee, and fundraising in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Our dining area was transformed into a cosy, green-themed café with light music playing in the background. Freshly baked homemade treats prepared by our Chef and Activities Coordinator filled the room with delicious aromas. From classic Victoria sponges and lemon drizzle cakes to mouth-watering...
Exeter Racecourse launched its new season in fine style yesterday, with James Best riding a double and Devon’s most popular horse in training, Time To Bite, claiming the feature Download The PricedUp App Handicap Hurdle.
Trained by Chris Honour just a few miles away at Sigford, the ten-year-old recorded his sixth win of the year, though this one came as a pleasant surprise to his connections.
Honour’s wife, Becky, said: “We knew we were going to give him a break after today, so we thought we’d come to our local track, so all his syndicate could come along, hopefully win...
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust held their Extraordinary People Awards ceremony on the evening of Friday 3 October 2025, to celebrate the incredible staff and volunteers who work across the Trust.
The awards are an important way to recognise the outstanding contribution that staff and volunteers make to care for patients and support colleagues.
Over 400 nominations were received from staff, patients and carers, and finalists came together for an awards ceremony at Sandy Park, Exeter where the winners were announced and presented with their...
