Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is gearing up to launch a new route from Exeter to Manchester.
The new route is part of Loganair’s growing network from the airport, adding to its existing services, which include direct flights to Newcastle and Edinburgh.
Starting on 26 October, the new service will introduce frequent flights between the two cities, before moving to a daily service from March 2026.
Customers will also benefit from Loganair’s codeshare agreement with BA, opening up endless possibilities for international travel on a single ticket...
Richard was shown the high-precision machinery used to produce defence and aerospace components.
Shaun and Richard discussed Isembard’s unique role as a software-led manufacturer supporting critical industries, as well as the South West’s growing strength in advanced manufacturing and maritime innovation.
The conversation also covered the importance of building the links between industry and education, through opportunities for apprenticeships, gaining practical engineering experience, and creating high-quality, well-paid jobs in the South West.
Westbank Community Health and Care has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its dedicated childcare facility, Kidzone, with former and current attendees. The Ofsted-registered facility at Exminster cares for more than 140 children in total, offering nursery, pre-school, holiday clubs and wrap-around school care for children up to 11 years old. From early summer this year, Kidzone has accepted babies aged from 5 months, and this age group is slowly building.
Employee Jennifer Knight attended Kidzone herself when she was younger. As did 15-year-old Hannah McDonald from Exminster, who...
The local hospice for Exeter, central and east Devon is inviting the community to remember loved ones by dedicating a white rose light this November.
Hundreds of shining roses will transform the grounds of Darts Farm, paying tribute to loved ones who are no longer with us.
The installation will take place from 12-23 November as a place to reflect, remember and honour family members and friends.
By making a one-off donation, members of the community can dedicate a rose to someone special. The dedication will be handwritten and displayed alongside a rose by one of...
This exciting new partnership aims to expand the opportunities for established and emerging creatives based in the South West by giving them a platform to showcase work in progress.
Exeter Northcott and Exeter Phoenix are joining forces to host a series of Scratch Nights, the first of which will be held at Exeter Phoenix this October as part of Exeter Northcott’s Elevate Festival , an annual celebration of local artists and new work. These events are an essential part of a chain of artist development opportunities that support artists and their work from an initial idea to the midscale...
Award-winning children’s authors Reeve & McIntyre officially opened the new Clore Children’s Library in Exeter last week. The new library was designed with children at its heart with local children being asked for their ideas for the space. The main funder of the redesigned space is the Clore Duffield Foundation and it features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.
Global engineering design consultancy, Independent Design House (IDH) has opened a new office at Exeter Science Park .
IDH delivers innovative temporary works design services for the construction sector, specialising in formwork, scaffold design, civil and structural engineering, independent checking and training services.
By opening a base at Exeter Science Park, IDH strengthens its presence in the south west, with convenient access to clients and opportunities across Devon and Cornwall. This new location complements the company’s existing offices in Maidstone, Bristol,...
Accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards flew the flag for Devon at the prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards, picking up the Gold award for Employer of the Year (Mid-Tier Firm).
The firm, which has five offices across the county and employs over 130 people from the local area, shows a genuine commitment to ensuring that all employees are safe, supported and valued.
Judges praised Simpkins Edwards for the quality of the awards submission, and for backing up its claims with robust data, pointing to exceptionally low staff absence rates with just 0.38% of total hours lost due to...
Ed Akay, a Natural Universe Gold Medallist and UK International Champion added two British titles within one week to his CV winning the Para Bodybuilding titles at the UKDFBA UK Championship and the PCA British Naturals Championship.
Ed feels very privileged and blessed to have been given the opportunity to compete at this level by both organisations. Ed, who is partially paralysed in his left foot competes as a both a “para” and “able bodied athlete” and at the PCA contest competed against able-bodied athletes in the “Overall Natural Championship” something that is incredibly rare...
A unique event is being held in Topsham later this month - and it’s hoping to unlock the ‘hidden museum’ we each have in our homes.
Topsham’s Table Top Museum is an opportunity for anyone with a collection of any kind to display it for a day.
It’s the brainchild of a Topsham Museum volunteer, Joe Pearson, who says it’s an opportunity to show how we all enjoy collecting.
“There’s never been a day like this in Topsham before and we hope it proves that the idea of ‘the Museum collection’ can mean many different things - and always revealing a passion from the...
