The young virtuoso violinist Joel Munday from Tedburn St. Mary, Devon returns to the county on 21st February to feature in a special concert in St. David’s Church, Exeter. He will be the soloist with the renowned Isca Ensemble Southwest under its Musical Director Roger Hendy.

Since graduating at the Royal College of Music, Joel is swiftly building a career as a soloist and chamber musician and now performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. He has recently become a Tillett Debut Artist. He plays a modern violin made by the London luthier Andreas Hudelmayer in 2024...

In late 2025, Natural Mr Universe Champion Ed Akay released his debut biography From Darkness, written by Jason Reading, which topped the Amazon bestseller charts in two categories. Riding that success, Akay continued his literary journey with A Legacy of Serenades, an intimate and emotionally charged poetry collection originally written as a private gift for his wife, Helen.

Spanning more than eleven years, the collection brings together poems first crafted to mark life’s most meaningful moments, now curated into a single volume. Upon its release in January 2026, A Legacy of...

In recent years, the United Kingdom and Ireland have witnessed a remarkable surge in the demand for rhinoplasty procedures, commonly known as nose jobs. What was once considered a luxury reserved for celebrities and the wealthy has now become increasingly accessible to the general public. This cosmetic surgery, which involves reshaping the nose to improve its appearance or function, has moved from the shadows of social taboo into mainstream acceptance. The reasons behind this dramatic rise are multifaceted, encompassing changing social attitudes, technological advancements, and the...

Omni-channel retailers operating in the UK are experiencing a stage of structural change, which has been caused by a shift in the expectations of consumers, the costs involved in operations and the complexity in the physical and online sales channels. These pressures are extreme in the case of regional retailing centers like Exeter.

Local businesses have to compete with national chains and digital-first brands and stay relevant and operate efficiently at the local level. To this, most omni-channel retailers are resorting to payment orchestration platforms as a competitive ploy to...

Plymouth indie dream-pop four-piece Playwriter release their debut EP Everyday this week and head to Exeter's 12 Bar Music & Social Saturday (Jan 24), moving on from their ambient music backgrounds and embracing the warmth and immediacy of a live band built around human connection , humour and grown-up honesty .

“Me and Tom were making ambient music on our laptops, remotely,” says lead singer Leo Cunningham . “Then one day I picked my Fender Mustang off the wall and realised how much I missed getting together with other players and doing it that way. Tom felt the same, so we...

Students at St Luke’s Church of England School have taken part in an inspiring session to develop skills for supporting their own mental health and that of their peers.

The workshop was led by Paula Baker, from HeadsUP Mental Health Awareness CIC, a Devon-based charity that helps young people build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.

During the session, students explored personal strengths, learned strategies for looking after their mental health, and discussed ways to support friends and classmates.

Students discussed a wide range of factors they feel can...

Share to Buy Live is set to host its inaugural Homebuyers Day: Exeter on Saturday 7th February, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s events programme and bringing affordable homeownership advice directly to local communities.

The free-to-attend event will bring together housing providers, legal experts, mortgage brokers, and homeownership specialists to help attendees better understand affordable routes onto the property ladder, including Shared Ownership. Confirmed housing providers include Sovereign Network Group (SNG), LiveWest, Centurion Place, Plymouth Community Homes...

If 2026 has a defining interior mood, it’s this: homes are moving away from glossy, “show-home” perfection and back toward spaces that feel human . The good news is that “character” doesn’t have to mean expensive renovations or dramatic statements. It’s usually the layering of a few smart choices.

“ Curated calm ” is essentially depth without clutter. Instead of relying on one big feature, it’s built through materials that make a room feel inviting with textures that catch the light and feel good to live with.

Easy ways to...

Going on holiday needn’t always mean setting aside several weeks. On the contrary, short breaks are increasingly becoming popular, thanks to a combination of bespoke travel trends, and a preference for off-peak getaways.

Have you ever arrived at a holiday destination and been put off by the amount of noise and activity? If you’re the sort of person who instinctively recoils from a crowd, then you might follow the ‘quietcation’ trend, and deliberately seek out the more secluded, tranquil parts of the world. The good news is that you...

In 2026, a strong credit score matters more than ever for UK consumers. With affordability checks tightening and more people aiming for mortgages, rental agreements, or better credit products, creditworthiness has become a practical gatekeeper to everyday goals. The good news: improving a credit score rarely hinges on one “magic trick”. It’s usually the result of consistent habits, applied long enough to show lenders a clear pattern of reliability.

The first step is to see what lenders are seeing. Credit reports can contain...