Visitors to the Devon County Show 2026 will benefit from a dedicated calm and sensory space this year, as The Chill Tent joins the event as its Official Inclusion Partner. Delivered by North Devon-based organisation SEND the Help CIC, The Chill Tent provides a thoughtfully designed, non-clinical environment for individuals who may experience overwhelm in busy event settings.
The space offers a calm retreat for children, young people and adults, supporting a more inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. Set within a 5m canvas bell tent, the space features soft...
Events have always played a powerful role in bringing people together, whether for business, celebration or community. But the way events are planned, experienced and remembered has changed significantly over time. What once focused on formality and structure has shifted towards flexibility, experience and personal connection.
Here’s a closer look at how events have evolved.
Then: One-Size-Fits-All Experiences
Events used to follow a predictable format. Standard venues, fixed layouts and rigid schedules were the norm. Whether it was a corporate function or a...
Exeter Chiefs fly-half Will Haydon-Wood has signed a new deal with the club.
The 25-year-old has provided indispensable cover at both fly-half and centre this season as Chiefs have put together competitive campaigns across three competitions.
Haydon-Wood said: “I’m excited to see what my future holds after re-signing at Exeter.
“I feel like I have settled in the South West with the club being a very tight-knit group, and that is now translating into on-pitch performances this season.
“Being part of a team that is striving to win trophies was a huge part...
West Exe School has announced the appointment of Jamie Engineer as its new headteacher, taking up the role following the Easter holidays.
He succeeds Julie Fossey, who is stepping into a full-time role leading the Ted Wragg Institute, supporting staff development across the Trust to ensure excellent teaching and learning for all students.
Mr Engineer, who has served as Head of School since September 2025, steps into the position with a strong connection to both the school and the local community.
A well-known figure in Exeter, he began his teaching career in the...
The evolution of modern household appliances has undergone extraordinary growth, transforming purely functional tools into smart, interactive pieces of furniture . Whereas in the past the choice of a new appliance depended almost entirely on mechanical performance, today’s users seek a seamless, aesthetically pleasing and personalised user experience .
The success of a modern household appliance therefore lies in the subtle balance between its external form and the quality of the components that determine its internal functioning. For this reason, partnering with leading...
Exeter College has launched Devon’s first Women’s Cricket Academy based at a non‑fee‑paying college, offering an exceptional new opportunity for young female cricketers to develop their cricketing potential alongside their academic studies.
Ahead of a busy summer season the side is actively recruiting new players. This will begin with trials on Thursday 30 April at Buzz About Cricket’s indoor facility in Cullompton, and aspiring players joining the College this September are now being encouraged to register their interest.
The British Heart Foundation is Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Exeter’s chosen charity for 2026.
The charity was chosen by the President of Exeter CII, Theresa Atal, who is also Compliance Director for Trusted Financial Advice (TFA).
Theresa said: “The British Heart Foundation is a charity very close to my heart - excuse the pun. My father had heart issues, and my partner has a defibrillator fitted. Every pound raised, and all donations handed in their shops around the country, help make a difference to people’s lives.”
Devon’s new High Sheriff, entrepreneur Mark Ansell, has pledged to put Restorative Justice centre stage during his year in office, championing a system proven to support victims of crime and rehabilitate offenders.
Mark is the latest of three generations of his family to serve as High Sheriff of Devon, proudly following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather. While the tradition runs deep, his vision is firmly fixed on the future, bringing fresh energy and modern purpose to one of the county’s oldest civic roles.
