The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde - Budleigh Salterton Public Hall (steampunk theatre show)

Event Date: 
10/01/2026 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Budleigh Salterton Public Hall Station Rd, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RJ

7.30pm - 10pm including interval

Tickets £10 adults £8 concessions.

Venue: Budleigh Salterton Public Hall Station Rd, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RJ

Tickets can be obtained from https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html or on the door. This venue has interval teas & coffees, and toilets. This venue is wheelchair accessible.

More information on our touring theatre company and this show, can be found at https://www.southdevonplayers.com,

In a steampunk (Victorian science-fiction) re-imagining of this chilling 19th Century tale, the brilliant...

Wool coats for the colder season: An authentic must-have for every woman

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 11/30/2025 - 6:05am

As winter approaches, days get shorter, light turns softer, and the air feels heavier with cold. During this special season which calls for a slower tempo every layer counts. When temperatures drop around zero, choosing what to wear becomes a question of balance: how to stay warm without sacrificing style and comfort .

Among the many options available, wool coats have a certain allure . Practical but not ordinary, refined without being overly formal, they reflect a subtle balance: garments that protect from the chill while complementing movement and silhouette. A wool coat fits...

West Exe Celebrates National Recognition for Classics Excellence

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/27/2025 - 8:38pm

West Exe School is delighted to share that it has been recognised for its outstanding achievement in introducing Classics. The Exeter school was awarded a ‘Secondary School of the Year - Highly Commended’ certificate by Classics for All in their 2025 Impact Awards.

At West Exe, the Classical Civilisation GCSE is a course that continues to grow with currently 84 students enrolled across Years 9 to 11. Since its induction, Classics has only grown in popularity amongst both staff and students. This year, students participated in a visit to the University of Exeter, where they...

Exeter College unveils strategic plan to tackle the South West’s construction skills shortage

The South West region’s Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), Exeter College , has announced its initial plans to deliver its CTEC program and lead the region’s response to the construction industry’s growing skills challenge.

Across the UK, nearly 48,000 additional construction workers are needed each year to meet demand. The sector currently faces more than 140,000 vacancies, and by 2027, it will require an estimated 225,000 new recruits.

On Friday 21 November, Exeter College outlined its strategy to help bridge this gap and boost the pipeline of skilled...

Charity table top sale

Event Date: 
04/12/2025 - 11:30am
Venue: 
Access All Aerials studio, 22 Marsh Green Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter

A charity table top sale is taking place at the Access All Aerials studio on Thursday 4th December.

There will be cakes, gifts, a raffle and lots more - all happening between 11.30am and 2.30pm.

The event is raising funds for Access All Aerials which is a project run by CEDA, a local not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting disabled people across our local area.

Their Marsh Barton-based studio in Exeter gives disabled people the chance to express themselves through music, radio and media – building skills, confidence and community.

The Access All...

KTA Architects unveil vision for Exeter Chiefs stadium expansion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/25/2025 - 8:24pm

Exciting developments are underway at Exeter Chiefs Stadium, with local architecture practice KTA Architects leading the design of its next phase of improvements.

Managing Director Ajay Sharma recently discussed the project on The Konkering Pod, a South West based podcast that spotlights local business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs.

Sharma explained that while the current upgrades to Sand Park are significant, they represents just the beginning of a much larger vision for the stadium’s future.

“There’s so much more to come”, he noted, hinting at ambitious...

Wendy’s Drive-Thru to open in Exeter

Wendy’s®, the iconic global quick-service restaurant brand, will be available to more consumers in the South West via a new restaurant featuring a drive-thru at Alphington Retail Park, Exeter. The new location is scheduled to open in early 2026 and will be in the converted former Chiquito’s unit.

The Exeter restaurant follows the success of Wendy’s South West debut at Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth earlier this year, which quickly became a popular dining destination. Together, these openings represent the growing footprint of Khidmat Ltd, Wendy’s franchise partner that’...

Two Devon-trained winners shine at Exeter Racecourse on Devon AIr Ambulance Day

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Tue, 11/25/2025 - 4:22pm

Devon enjoyed success at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday on Devon Air Ambulance Day as two local-trained horses took wins on a busy day of racing.

Tenter Le Tout, a three-year-old filly trained by Chester Williams at George Nympton, ran out an easy winner in the South West Rail Solutions EBF National Hunt Hurdle. Ridden by Harry Cobden, she took the lead approaching the final flight and won by two and a half lengths. Williams said: “We’ll go for some black type or a listed race, and might go for the final at Chepstow next month. She loves the soft ground.” Williams’ mother, Jane, who...

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