An Exminster-based health and wellbeing charity is on a winning streak, having received Devon-wide recognition for the scope and impact of its work supporting local communities, hot on the heels of several other commendations.
Westbank Community Health and Care is delighted to have won the Community Champion award in the Devon Chamber Business Awards 2025. Chris Bloye, Westbank’s Head of Business Services and Operations, proudly collected the award at a recent reception at Plymouth’s Crowne Plaza.
Chris Bloye says, “It’s a privilege to have received this award on behalf...
Up to 3,000 trees will take root in Broadclyst and Poltimore thanks to matched funding from East Devon District Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Volunteers have already planted the first 150 trees, forming a new hedgerow at the upcoming Clyst Meadows Country Park near Broadclyst Station.
The project team is now looking for more land in Broadclyst and Poltimore to complete the planting. Landowners interested in hosting trees are encouraged to get in touch with the Saving Devon’s Treescapes team by emailing savedevonstrees@devonwildlifetrust.org or by...
Maintaining rural household infrastructure requires vigilance and care to ensure a seamless lifestyle. Ignoring essential systems can lead to significant disruptions, impacting daily routines. Prioritizing maintenance can prevent these issues and safeguard your home environment.
Rural households often rely on intricate systems to manage waste, water, and other utilities. In areas surrounding Exeter, maintaining these systems is crucial for uninterrupted rural living. Septic tanks play a vital role in waste management, though their presence may often go unnoticed until issues...
When it comes to entertainment in the UK, thoughts immediately turn to the capital, London, or other larger cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, or Newcastle. Then there are historic cities such as York, Oxford, and Cambridge. However, if you wander further south down to Devon, there is still plenty on offer, especially in the cathedral city of Exeter.
But with the physical world overlapping with the emerging digital realm more than ever, location and geography is becoming more irrelevant due to the levels of entertainment exhibited in the online world. As a result of...
Royal Ascot stands as the definitive showcase of European flat racing excellence, combining centuries of tradition with elite competition across its historic five-day program.
While the pageantry and social spectacle captivate broader attention, it's the championship races that define the meeting's sporting significance – always proving hard to call in the racing tips .
The meeting's Group One portfolio offers a comprehensive examination across distance categories, with each contest presenting unique tactical challenges and performance requirements.
Standing up for our children: Families march against dangerous education bill #MarchForChildren
On Sunday 18th May, the March for Children brought together families, educators, campaigners, and allies from all walks of life in a powerful show of unity. Starting in Whitehall and moving through Trafalgar Square and along the Embankment, the march ended in Parliament Square with heartfelt speeches and a shared commitment to protecting children's rights. The crowd was diverse—home educating parents, children, SEND advocates, faith leaders, and children's rights campaigners—all standing...
Princesshay, in partnership with Exeter Phoenix will host Big Screen in the City, an iconic outdoor cinema event for Exeter. Returning for its 22nd year, the five-day experience will take place in a new location on Princesshay Square.
Exeter Phoenix is known for delivering “One of the best outdoor cinemas” * and this year will be no exception with ten films from Exeter Phoenix’s Studio 74 including blockbuster hits, cult classics, family favourites and musical adventures.
Princesshay’s main square will be transformed to offer an immersive outdoor film experience for...
The UK has long been at the forefront of tobacco control, implementing some of the world’s strictest anti-smoking measures. However, as smoking rates have declined, vaping has surged - particularly among the young.
Recent legislation reflects growing concern about both tobacco and vaping, but the rapid rise of vaping among youth, coupled with emerging evidence of its health risks, raises questions about the consistency and effectiveness of current policies.
Current Laws on Smoking and Tobacco
The UK government has made significant strides in reducing smoking rates...
Free legal advice from the University of Exeter’s award-winning Community Law Clinic will be available during a special event in the city this June.
The cost-of-living crisis and reforms to legal aid makes it harder for people to find pro-bono help. This is especially true for those in rural and seaside areas.
The clinic already helps people with issues ranging from housing, employment and immigration. Students and lecturers are now hosting a drop-in “Law in the City”event in Exeter city centre.
The support is designed for those facing law challenges who are not...
Experienced family law Solicitor Bridget Garrood has returned to The Family Law Company in Exeter - where she started her career over three decades ago.
Bridget first came across the company when looking for work experience with a local law firm. Norman Hartnell had just set up his own company, and when she got in contact, he was keen to take her on; not long after, he invited her to be his first articled clerk.
She remained with Norman for more than five years, before going on to work at other local firms, including as a Partner for 20 years.
