The SNG Community Foundation has launched its Community in Action Fund in Exeter, offering grants of up to £1,000 to support local organisations delivering volunteer-led activities this summer.
Aligned with the national Big Help Out campaign, the fund is designed to bring people together through practical, hands-on projects that foster community pride, strengthen local connections and encourage residents to make a positive difference where they live.
The Community in Action Fund will support small-scale, community-led initiatives that promote volunteering and create a...
Corrugated packaging specialist BoxWay Packaging Group (‘BoxWay’) is celebrating half a decade of growth as it marks its 5th anniversary.
The company’s latest milestone highlights its status as a rapidly growing name in the UK corrugated packaging sector, having built a formidable reputation for agility, technical expertise, and flexibility during its five years of operation. Having launched in June 2021 with the acquisition of three sites from Saica Group, the company has since grown after a series of strategic investments and a proactive approach to customer service.
The celebrated expert Todd Gray, Devon’s highest profile historian, is to discuss one of the most fascinating but least well known activities of World War Two in a special lecture this month.
In the late 1930s and throughout the War, a social research organisation called Mass Observation recruited local diarists to capture the everyday lives, thoughts and feelings of ordinary people.
Thousands of these diaries are housed in the Mass Observation archive, but those for Devon have not been publicised - until now.
The Family Law Company ’s annual quiz raised an impressive amount for Devon charity Balloons , which supports the needs of bereaved children and young people in Exeter, East and Mid Devon.
Quizzers came from a wide section of the legal community including judges, barristers, Cafcass and local law firms. The event was held at Exeter City Football Club’s Heritage Lounge.
Before the quiz kicked off, Balloons Fundraising Officer Nasim Hartman provided insights about the charity, which is celebrating its twentieth year.
Exeter Chiefs Women will bid farewell to seven players at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Among those confirmed so far will be Canadian hooker and crowd favourite Emily Tuttosi who is heading back to Canada to take on a coaching role. The 30-year-old joined Chiefs in their inaugural season. She has played 88 games for the club and scored 31 tries.
Tuttosi will be joined on the leavers’ list by former Ireland captain Edel ‘Tricky’ McMahon, who has been with the club since 2022. Operations to both knees have meant the flanker has not been able take part in the 2025/26...
The University of Exeter and the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT) have signed a new partnership agreement to work together on some of the biggest challenges facing our ocean.
The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) brings together Exeter’s world-leading expertise in marine science and marine biology with OCT’s pioneering work in ocean conservation, education and public engagement.
Together, the organisations will explore new ways to protect marine environments, inspire the next generation of ocean advocates and strengthen the South-West region’s reputation as a global...
Rowcroft Hospice has completed a refurbishment of its Inpatient Unit, made possible by a government grant to improve the hospice’s buildings, facilities, and equipment. The work has focused on making the hospice in Avenue Road, Torquay, more welcoming, accessible, and comfortable for patients and their families.
Led by Gill Horne, Rowcroft’s Programme Director - Care Services, the project was shaped by extensive conversations with staff, patients with life-limiting illnesses, and families to ensure the changes reflected their needs. The refurbishment included a new ensuite single...
During an amazing 32 years on the road, the band has played throughout the UK and Europe across a huge variety of venues. From TV chat shows to headlining to a 10,000+ audience at music festivals, Joey the Lips remains a firm Sheldon favourite. The band originally formed in 1993 and hasn’t stood still since! Always a 10-piece, and with fresh young talent joining the band over the years to stay energetic and relevant. This band really do love what they do; their on-stage energy is infectious and they create a fantastic atmosphere.
Joey the Lips is best described as Soul/Blues &...
A pioneering new 'cohousing' community is proposing to save a listed building in the Pinhoe Road, Exeter, as part of a brand new development that they are helping to design themselves.
Located at the former site of the Honeylands Assessment Unit, the group are working with a developer, Aspen Retirement, who will submit a planning application in mid-June for a scheme known as ‘cohousing’.
The first members of the Cohousing Exeter group have begun co-designing their planned 37 future homes on the site of Honeylands House at Whipton which has been vacant for over ten years...
Team FORCE has again pulled out all the stops at this year’s Great West Run.
Nearly 450 people ran either the half marathon or 10K around the streets of Exeter and beyond in Sunday’s sweltering heat to support FORCE Cancer Charity.
Between them they have raised more than £135,000 so far, which will support local people dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Chloe Richardson, event fundraiser for FORCE, said: “It was a great day and we are astounded by the support and love for FORCE from our runners.
“It was humbling to hear all their stories, the reasons why...
