The end of June marked the start of an exciting opportunity for would-be cooks to learn essential kitchen skills at Westbank Community Health and Care’s bespoke teaching kitchen in Exminster. A 6-week Learn to Cook course for beginners started on Monday, 29 June (with places still available), and a second one will begin on Monday, 17 August. The courses are friendly, supportive workshops for people with little or no cooking experience. Participants will learn to prepare simple homemade meals with practical support throughout. Each week includes demonstrations, guided practice and tasting...
Community groups across Exeter are being invited to apply for funding from a new grant programme designed to support families to learn, grow and build stronger connections.
The Family Learning Fund, launched by SNG, one of England’s largest housing associations, offers grants of between £300 and £1,000 to organisations delivering projects that bring families together to learn new skills. The fund is part of SNG’s ongoing commitment to improving customer wellbeing and helping communities become thriving, resilient places for everyone.
Because of social media, access to news has been greater than ever before. But, that also means more noise. Every opinion possible on a given news story can be shared and consumed with only a few taps on a smartphone. Quality over quantity can also apply to news. When you are searching for news that’s the most informative, it’s best to stop doom scrolling.
How to Lessen the Noise in News
News is everywhere, and more so than ever before. When social media became popular, it broadened the horizon, allowing users globally to consume any news story, even beyond where they...
Exeter Phoenix’s Green Phoenix Festival returns on Sunday 5th July for the third consecutive year.
This one-day festival brings people of all ages together for a day of creativity, to inspire and promote action towards building a sustainable future.
Delivered in partnership with local sustainability organisations and individuals, this festival highlights how we can all contribute to a greener future while connecting audiences with impactful work already underway in the community.
Join them for a day of free talks, workshops and creative activities for the local...
The 23rd Michelmores Property Awards took place on 25 June 2026 at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter, celebrating the very best of property development, construction and regeneration across the West of England and South West. The evening was hosted by Josh Widdicombe and brought together professionals from across the sector to celebrate this year’s shortlisted and winning projects.
The Awards continue to celebrate projects that demonstrate exceptional quality, innovation and sustainability, while making a positive contribution to their communities and the wider built...
With the spotlight on the 250th Anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, Topsham Museum is proud to have the unique opportunity to stage a talk by Exeter's own award-winning historian of the US, Dr Henry Knight Lozano.
Marking the 250th anniversary, the lecture will explore the cause of the declaration and its consequences which continue to this day.
Titled ‘1776 and the US Declaration of independence’ this lecture - by award-winning Exeter historian Dr Henry Knight Lozano - will address key questions about the event.
Around 1,000 cyclists are gearing up for one of the region’s most popular charity cycle events with a mission to support more Devon families affected by cancer.
FORCE Cancer Charity’s Nello ride is on Sunday June 28, starting and finishing at Topsham Rugby Club.
It has raised around £1.5 million since it was established in memory of Topsham restaurateur Nello Ghezzo in 2000.
That money supports people across the county – patients and their loved ones – dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
More and more people are being diagnosed with cancer every year and that...
A DEVON optician is preparing to run the Grand Western Canal, having been inspired by his best friend’s daughter who’s been battling acute leukaemia.
Neil Millen, a director at the locally owned and run Specsavers Bideford, is pulling on his running shoes to raise as much money as he can for the charity Cure Leukaemia after seeing 15-year-old Daisy McGowan battle the disease for two years.
To raise further funds, Daisy’s father Scott is tackling all 21 stages of the Tour de France route – 3,333km and 5,4450m of ascent – on behalf of Cure Leukaemia, as part of a group of...
Exeter College has been ranked among the top 10 state-funded further education colleges in the country for improving GCSE English and Maths grades among its learners, while for vulnerable learners it’s ranked in the top 3.
New Department for Education (DfE) progression data places Exeter College 4th nationally for GCSE Maths and 7th for GCSE English for all learners out of 154 General Further Education Colleges in England. For those with the most barriers to learning, Exeter College is placed 2nd nationally for English and 3rd for Maths.
Why Operational Efficiency Matters in Commercial Laundry Facilities
In today's commercial landscape, operational efficiency has become a defining factor for long-term success. Businesses across sectors are facing mounting pressure to reduce operational costs while maintaining exceptional service quality. Rising utility prices, increasing environmental regulations, and growing customer expectations have all contributed to a greater emphasis on resource conservation. For organizations that process large volumes of textiles every day, such as hotels, hospitals, care homes, and industrial...
