Grenewyze: From established local author Anne Merrick - a YA dystopian which engages with real-world ecological themes.
The time is 2500AD. The place - our ruined world.
When a mysteriously carved walking stick arrives without explanation - bearing only the word Grenewyze - Flora sets out across a lawless, devastated land hoping to uncover its meaning and find the father who vanished long ago. Accompanied by her dying mother, and later joined by a stray dog, an abandoned baby, a homeless woman, and a young musician on a quest of his own, Flora’s journey leads her through perilous...
Club Ceilidh, a fast-growing live folk dance night that has quickly built a reputation in Plymouth, returns to Exeter on Friday 1 May following a highly successful debut event at America Hall in Pinhoe earlier this spring.
The Exeter launch on 10 April saw a near sell-out crowd and an enthusiastic response, with organisers bringing the event back for a second night on May Day - one of the traditional high points of the folk calendar.
Club Ceilidh has already gained momentum in Plymouth, where recent events have sold out weeks in advance, with some ticket releases...
Colleagues at Selco Builders Warehouse are trading in forklifts for footwork, as they compete in “Race Across Selco”, an ambitious new fundraising initiative, sponsored by Bond It to raise money for its charity partner, Cancer Research UK, and Selco Community Heroes.
In this fast-paced challenge, members of Selco’s senior leadership will make up four teams to take on a three-day race from the company’s northernmost store in York, to its southernmost store in Exeter, with the aim to raise £100,000 for charity.
Taking place from 27th to 29th April, the routes will span...
VISIONARY Exeter opticians are celebrating after receiving a national industry award.
The Specsavers store on the city’s High Street scooped the Excellence in Contact Lenses accolade at the Awards for Excellence ceremony.
This ceremony takes place annually, recognising achievements and professionalism across all Specsavers’ UK and Ireland stores.
The locally owned and run Exeter store was commended for its specialist work in assessing eye health, determining the best contact lens type for customers’ lifestyles, and offering support and tailored guidance teaching...
A keenly-anticipated meeting of a council committee which has overseen a controversial Exeter road closure has been cancelled.
The city’s highways and traffic orders committee (HATOC) had been due to meet on April 28. The committee is a ‘hybrid’ group made up of Devon County Council and Exeter City council members.
The HATOC made the decision to close Dryden Road to traffic during the Covid pandemic more than five years ago, saying it would create a safe and traffic-free route in and out of the city for cyclists and pedestrians.
The curtain came down on Ladies Night at Exeter Racecourse on Friday evening, with a strong crowd enjoying the final fixture of the 2025/26 season in style.
A lively atmosphere and plenty of laughter set the tone as guests gathered for a fun-filled event. Sam Binney, visiting from Southampton on a hen do, was announced as the winner.
“This is really unexpected, and I’m actually quite shocked, if I’m honest. I was really worried about today, but I think it’s worked out well. I’m really excited,” she said.
Second place went to Jodie Hart, from Whiddon Down, while...
Next week two Toolstation stores in Devon will play host to a selection of market leading trade brands as part of the retailer’s 2026 spring and summer supplier roadshow.
The roadshow aims to help tradespeople across the UK learn more about new and upcoming products within the market, receive live demonstrations, trial the products themselves, and obtain top tips and advice from supplier experts who will be on hand to answer any questions attendees may have.
Between April and September, Toolstation will be hosting suppliers at 60 different stores across the UK, including...
Five new electronics and tech donation points are launching in libraries across Devon. People will be able to bring tech items they no longer use to be refurbished. Once refurbished, items are donated to those experiencing digital poverty.
Libraries Unlimited, in partnership with Fixy, Resource Futures, and Donate IT, is bringing the donation programme into libraries. Part of Libraries Unlimited’s National Lottery-funded, Together For Tomorrow climate action project, the initiative aims to reduce electronic waste and tackle the lack of access to technology in local communities...
Living in Exeter has its perks: a vibrant student scene, easy access to the coast, and a well-connected train station that opens the door to some of the UK’s most exciting cities. If you’re looking to make the most of your weekends, there are plenty of destinations within easy reach, whether you’re after culture, nightlife, or a change of scenery.
Here are some of the best weekend trips from Exeter, along with a few practical tips to travel light and make the most of your time.
Finding all-inclusive student accommodation in Bristol is a smart choice for students who want predictable monthly costs and fewer administrative tasks. These properties combine several essential expenses into a single monthly payment, making budgeting and daily life much simpler. By bundling costs like rent, utilities, and Wi-Fi, students can focus more on their studies and social life. To see exactly what is included and how it works, let’s take a closer look.
What Does All-Inclusive Student Accommodation Mean?
All-inclusive accommodation usually combines several key costs into...
