Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.
Almost two million people are expected to repay their winter 2025 payment due to their annual income being more than £35,000 – for most, an automatic process.
HMRC saw more than 25,000 Winter Fuel Payment scam referrals over the last 12 months and is warning that scammers may now use the recovery process as a hook to use texts, emails and phone calls to target this group.
For most, the payment will be recovered through a change to their PAYE tax...
The Vespers is monumental in scale and requires separate choirs and seven soloists. Solo instrumental parts are written for violin and cornetto.
‘…polychoral textures, virtuoso vocal coloratura, madrigalian vocal polyphony and expressive solo monody and duets, together with some of the most ambitious instrumental music to date.’ Tickets £30/£21/£15, Half price for Universal Credit, students and children under 18 years. Get 10% off all ticket prices when you book up to the 30th April 2026 - use code...
Devon County Show is thrilled to announce its headline act for 2026 - Ben Atkinson and his world‑famous Action Horses. Ben and his team have developed a worldwide reptation for magnificent stunt riding, classical dressage, and emotionally charged liberty work. Their appearance promises to be a standout moment at this year’s Show.
For more than three decades, the Atkinson family has trained elite horses and riders for film, television, and major live events, earning a reputation for precision, artistry, and heart‑stopping performance. Their horses have featured across global...
Students at St Peter’s CofE VA School have been presented with a Silver Award from Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours Scheme for their global citizenship work – the first secondary school nationally to be given this status.
Pupils and staff at St Peter’s CE High School have been working hard to take their place as global citizens. Among the projects they undertook was writing more than 1,000 letters to their local MP about the issue of a lack of adequate mental health support nationally being raised in PM Question Time. They also developed an innovative Young Enterprise Team,...
A leading property consultancy has announced two promotions in the infrastructure division of its Exeter office.
Fisher German LLP has promoted Richard Smale to Associate Partner, whilst Harry Whittle has also been promoted to Senior Associate.
Since arriving at the business in early 2024, Richard has played an integral role overseeing the ISD team, working across the South West and South of England.
Within his position he has worked with the firm’s clients in the water, electricity, and gas sectors, providing strategic oversight and advice on nationally...
Exeter Chiefs fly-half Harvey Skinner has committed his future to wearing the number 10 as he signs a new two-year contract with the club.
The Chiefs centurion has been enjoying a stellar campaign since establishing a new half-back partnership with Italian international scrum-half Stephen Varney. The pair have helped to shepherd Chiefs to an EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final this weekend.
Skinner said: “I’m really happy to sign a new deal with the club, as I truly love playing here. I’m enjoying the connection we have among the group and the style of rugby we’re playing....
Princesshay will host five traders on a rotating programme as part of its Spring Mini Market from Wednesday 1st April until Monday 20th April 2026, offering local favourites from candles to delicious treats.
The trio of wooden chalets will be opposite Reiss and Oliver Bonas.
Traders include Jerne by Jodie, Big Bakes Bakery, Illumine Candle, Sand and Silver, and Flapjackery.
Families will be able to get well and truly lost...
ASPIRING young artists enjoyed Easter fun when they got to the art of the matter at a High Street store.
The city’s Specsavers store was playing host to a giant Easter Bunny who was handing out chocolates and receiving drawings from youngsters for a Design an Egg competition.
More than 50 designs have already been submitted by talented children, with each of the eye-catching pictures being displayed in the window for others to enjoy.
The competition is for anyone aged 16 and under, with the deadline for submissions on 19 April.
A funeral home in Exeter has helped bring Easter joy to the local community and children in need after donating 205 chocolate eggs and ‘bags of hope’.
The treats were gathered through a collection donation drive organised by the team at Co-op Funeralcare Exeter on Cowick Street, in St Thomas Shopping Centre, with some of the Easter eggs donated to children living in temporary accommodation in the city.
The Bags of Hope initiative, run by The Salvation Army, aims to spread joy and kindness during the Easter period. The Exeter team spotted the project and launched a call-...
