50 young performers from the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) in Exeter took to the stage at London’s iconic His Majesty’s Theatre at the weekend to perform the stage show, ‘Across the Line’.
A highlight for PQA Exeter, the show is part of an ambitious series of 26 West End performances, featuring around 5,200 young people from across PQA’s nationwide network. Each performance brings together three academies. Performing alongside PQA Exeter on this occasion were young performers from PQA Loughborough and PQA Rugby.
Merryn Elworthy will make her 100th appearance in a Chiefs jersey as domestic women’s rugby returns with the PWR Cup on Saturday.
Having made her 99 previous appearances as Merryn Doidge, Elworthy will make her milestone appearance under her new surname following her wedding in the summer.
The 24-year-old played in her first game for Chiefs against in Gloucester-Hartpury in October 2020 after making the move to Sandy Park from Bristol Bears Women.
Chiefs Women’s head coach Steve Salvin said: “Merryn is, first and foremost, a wonderful person. She is very humble...
The creative talents of crocheters and knitters from across Exeter and Devon are set to be showcased in a display to celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 coming to Exeter.
The display will feature rugby-themed yarn art, including metres of bunting and Red Roses, celebrating the England Women’s team, known as the Red Roses.
The Yarn Art Display will take place at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery in Queen Street, Exeter, from 12.30pm on Wednesday 27 August, when the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Anne Jobson will cut a...
Before registering a trademark, conducting a thorough search is a critical step in protecting your brand and avoiding costly legal disputes. Trademark search helps to identify existing trademarks that may be similar or identical to your proposed mark, reducing the risk of refusal by the trademark office or infringement claims from other owners. By performing a proper search, businesses can confidently proceed with registration, ensuring that their brand stands out in the market and remains legally protected. Understanding the importance of this process and how to perform it effectively is...
Whether you're taking a ferry or going via Eurotunnel instead, exploring France by car gives you so much freedom and flexibility. However, it's worth knowing that the driving experience will be different. Along with keeping to the right-hand side, drivers in France must abide to certain laws.
Before you hit the roads and start your holiday, it's worth getting familiar with our top tips for driving in France.
Documents and vehicle checks
It's very important to keep your driving licence with you when you're driving...
St James School, St Luke's C of E School, Isca Academy and West Exe School have been celebrating their students' GCSE success today (21st August).
The four schools, all part of The Ted Wragg Trust, are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results this year. These results are part of a sustained improvement across the Exeter based schools, across a number of years, and are an important reminder of the power of schools working together to transform the life chances for young people across Devon.
St James School
At St James School they empower their students to use...
With the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 just days away, Devon is ready to welcome visitors from across the globe.
The tournament begins on Friday 22 August and Exeter’s Sandy Park, home of Exeter Chiefs, is one of the venues chosen which will be hosting seven of the games
As well staging these matches, Exeter is also hosting a Fanzone in Princesshay Shopping Centre in the City Centre.
Planning for the event has been ongoing for the past 18 months with officers from our operational planning and neighbourhood teams working alongside Exeter Chiefs, Exeter City...
Engagement is underway on the city council’s proposals for the future reorganisation of local government in Devon.
Councillors backed proposals for the geography for a potential new unitary authority which includes the city of Exeter and surrounding areas at an Extraordinary Council meeting.
The city council is proposing:
An urban unitary council for Exeter and the surrounding areas
An urban unitary council for Plymouth and adjacent Parishes
A rural and coastal unitary council for the remainder of Devon
Exeter Science Park’s Chief Executive, Dr Sally Basker, has announced her decision to retire from full-time work in June 2026.
This will promote a smooth transition and stability following the recent appointment of Dr Eulian Roberts as the new Chair of Exeter Science Park .
Dr Basker, who has led the organisation since 2017, leaves behind a powerful legacy. Under her leadership, Exeter Science Park has grown fivefold and now contributes approximately £50 million annually to the regional economy. Today, the Park supports more than 750 jobs and is home to over 45 high-growth...
Has your final year at university approached faster than you ever thought possible? It happens to nearly every student! It’s exciting and daunting at the same time. On the one hand, you might be eager to finish university and enter the “real” world. At the same time, the thought of leaving your peers and studies might scare you, especially if you’re not 100% sure about your career path.
One thing is certain: you should definitely make the most of your final year. Keep reading to learn how.
