Otter Brewery has opened its first pub and restaurant in the heart of Exeter.
Located in Cathedral Close, ‘The Holt – Exeter’ promises wood fired pizzas, a wide range of Otter’s ales and lagers, as well as a signature seasonal menu brimming with local ingredients.
Patrick McCaig, Managing Director of Otter Brewery is excited for the opening:“For many years we have been waiting for the right location to give us the best opportunity to bring something new, exciting and above all independent to the centre of Exeter.
"‘The Holt - Exeter’ is exactly what we have been...
Kaleb Cooper, star of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video and now a prominent UK farming advocate, is set to make his first appearance at the Devon County Show 2025.
Kaleb will visit the showground between 1pm and 4pm on the second day of the Show, Friday 16th May. During his time at the show, Kaleb will tour the Farming Zone, judge a Young Farmer’s Class, and conduct a question-and-answer session in the Young Farmer’s Marquee.
Kaleb began working on a farm at the tender age of 13. He went on to study agriculture at Moreton Morrell College, after which he established Kaleb...
Devon’s new High Sheriff has been declared at a ceremony in Exeter Cathedral on Friday (28 March).
Caroline Harlow, 70, who lives in Exeter, is a trustee of Devon Community Foundation and member of the Independent Monitoring Board at Channings Wood Prison.
Her service to her community across many years brought her attention to the often hidden and devastating harms caused by gambling addiction. She will be dedicating her year as High Sheriff to getting people in Devon talking about the issue and supporting those with gambling addiction going through the prison system....
A Cranbrook gas engineer has been named ‘Delivery Hero of the Year’ at an industry-leading awards ceremony.
Ryan McBride, who works at online electrical retailer AO’s Exeter outbase, scooped the prize at the annual Retail Week Awards, which is recognised as a benchmark of excellence in the retail sector.
Ryan won the award for his dedication to customer service, after coming in on days off during the festive period, to cover illness and ensure that customers had their appliances in time for Christmas Day.
After becoming a self-employed driver with AO in May 2020...
Princesshay will be joined by 8 local independent traders for its Spring Market for the Easter Holidays from 4th – 21st April, with a vintage carousel, fudge bus, dessert and churros stand completing the line up.
Visitors to Princesshay will be able to find a mix of makers and small businesses showcasing their wares from antique prints and ceramics to locally made soap and jewellery, located in the main mall opposite Reiss and Oliver Bonas.
New for this year will be a vintage carousel that promises fun for all the family and special memories with loved ones during the...
A former Welsh age-grade international, John is an exciting prospect amongst the Chiefs ranks, just looking for an injury-free run to truly impose himself on games in the Exeter shirt.
“It feels brilliant to be staying at the club,” John said. “I’m really excited to enjoy another season with the boys, and it’s a pleasure to re-sign with such a great club.
“I’ve spent a lot of years here now, so I’m delighted to stay. It’s nice to see that other boys are sticking around as well, especially around about my age as we’re looking to really build on this group to be able to...
Peter Jewell, the Honorary Patron and founding donor of The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, has passed away at the age of 90.
Together Peter and his great friend, the renowned filmmaker Bill Douglas, put together an amazing collection of 50,000 artefacts on the history of cinema and the moving image.
After Bill’s death Peter gifted the collection to the University of Exeter to establish the museum because he wanted everyone to share their joy and fascination with moving pictures. He remained a very active donor, hugely invested in the museum and its success, until his death...
With global energy markets exposed to increasing fluctuation, the need to reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels from abroad has never been higher. Add to that the need to curb the effects of man-made climate change, and it's clear that a total shift in how we think about consuming energy is needed.
Here in the UK, we’re leading the charge for better, cleaner energy. Discover just some of the ways we’re doing that here.
Harnessing the power of offshore wind and renewables
The UK boasts an impressive number of offshore wind farms that generate an abundance of renewable...
Toby’s Garden Festival is back again for another unmissable two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors, set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the festival takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025 (10am-5pm) and will be encouraging everyone to learn a new skill. Visitors can expect a full programme of free gardening and food and drink talks, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, tastings, live music and much more.
Inspirational experts headlining the festival and joining...
Technology continues to transform the way we travel, making each journey smoother, more accessible, and tailored to individual needs.
From AI-driven booking platforms to virtual reality experiences that preview destinations, technology is the driving force behind modern travel solutions.
Whether you’re a frequent traveler, a first-time explorer, or simply passionate about new travel trends, understanding the impact of technology on the travel industry can help you make smarter choices and more enjoyable experiences.
