The highly anticipated Learn to Play event, a flagship initiative by the UK charity Music for All, is returning this autumn, offering anyone the opportunity to experience the joys of music-making. The event will take place from 9-12 October 2025 in Crediton, Devon, hosted by Crediton Youth Orchestra. It is open to everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience, providing a free taster music lesson to encourage new and lapsed musicians alike.
Learn to Play is an annual event running for over a decade, aiming to inspire and enable people of all ages to enjoy the benefits of...
On the weekend of 13-14 September 2025, Build It Live will return to Westpoint Exeter, offering a one-stop destination for self-build enthusiasts, renovators, and homeowners looking to transform their living spaces. Whether you're contemplating a new build, home extension, or renovation, the event will provide all the inspiration, advice, and resources you need.
Visitors to the event will find a wide range of local and national suppliers, including architects, kitchen specialists, heating solutions experts, eco-friendly products, and much more. Build It Live is designed to...
A trio of aspiring young players have put pen to paper with Exeter Chiefs as director of rugby Rob Baxter cultivates talent for the future.
The group of youngsters comprises of backs Ollie Batson and George Newman as well as forward, Marlon Farouk-Roy.
Batson and Newman are both products of the well-established and proven Chiefs pathway. Both have come through the Chiefs age-grade ranks and have featured for Exeter College.
“It’s a very special moment to sign for Chiefs. I’m really grateful for the opportunity,” Newman said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first few...
Exeter College is celebrating another exceptional year of success, with outstanding results across its A Levels, T Levels, and vocational programmes.
The College continues to set the bar for academic excellence with an A level pass rate of 99.52%, well above the national average of 97.4%. Among the many highlights, an impressive 23 A Level subjects achieved a flawless 100% pass rate.
Today’s exam success marks a double triumph for the college, as it was selected as one of only ten Construction Technical Excellence Colleges in the country earlier this week, making it one...
The Family Law Company has announced the appointment of experienced family law Solicitor Imran Khodabocus to Shareholder.
His appointment brings the number of Shareholders to ten, contributing to the firm’s succession planning strategy.
Khodabocus joined the specialist law firm in 2016. He now heads up the Domestic Abuse team, specialising in children and domestic abuse matters which are complex and sensitive. He also acts for children and grandparents in care proceedings.
He has developed a widely respected expertise working on cases involving honour based abuse...
Homebuyers in Devon are set to benefit from fresh leadership as Allison Homes appoints David Hnyda as Sales Director for the South West.
David brings decades of experience in senior sales and marketing roles at some of the UK’s most recognised housebuilders. In his new position, he will oversee customer support and lead sales across Allison Homes’ active developments in Bradworthy, Buckland Brewer, North Tawton and Winkleigh.
Explaining his decision to join, David said he was drawn to the company’s strong customer focus and core values of teamwork, passion, kindness and...
Dartmoor National Park Authority is urging visitors to help prevent wildfires as hot, dry conditions continue. Lighting fires is illegal, and people are being asked to leave barbecues at home to protect habitats and wildlife.
Recent weeks have seen an increase in fire incidents and damage caused by barbecues, prompting the reminder to follow leave-no-trace principles. These simple steps play a vital role in keeping Dartmoor safe for both people and nature.
David Wilson Redrow South West is inviting children in Devon and across the UK to take part in its Junior Playmakerscompetition, encouraging young minds to design an inclusive playground for children of all abilities.
Open to ages 7–14, the competition asks entrants to submit drawings of their dream play space. The winning designs will be built in communities nationwide, supporting the company’s pledge to create 100 new inclusive playgrounds each year.
Prizes include up to £500 in vouchers for play equipment, as well as the chance to work alongside professional planners...
A bird’s-eye view has revealed the scale of the work recently carried out on Exeter’s historic Iron Bridge.
The Grade II Listed structure, which dates back to 1834, underwent a five-month programme of repairs to protect its cast iron framework. Drone footage taken by the engineering team documented the project from start to finish, showing the bridge’s transformation.
The scheme involved extending the existing concrete carriageway slab to allow for a new waterproof layer to be added to seal the bridge deck before resurfacing it. Expansion joints were replaced, while...
South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has expanded with the acquisition of Redmayne & Co, a long-established practice in Kingsteignton, South Devon.
The opportunity arose after founder Andrew Redmayne announced his retirement after 42 years. As both businesses are independent with a local focus, the move was deemed mutually expedient.
Simpkins Edwards has pledged to continue building on the relationships that Redmayne & Co developed with local businesses and individuals. The transition will be seamless with the added benefit of existing clients having access...
