Exeter comes 9th in Dogs Trust's Happy Place Index, but we all have room for improvement
For dogs, a happy place can be somewhere physical, like cuddling up next to their owner on the sofa, dozing by the fire or rolling around in a muddy puddle. But it can also be a feeling, like the excitement of a new toy, the comfort of being with their favourite humans, or the relief of just being somewhere safe.
To examine the various factors that contribute to a dog's satisfaction, an academic has developed a new formula – the Canine Happiness Score (CHS).
After receiving strong backing from local residents, a new Neighbourhood Plan for Bishops Clyst has been formally adopted by East Devon District Council.
Over 80% of referendum voters supported the Bishops Clyst Neighbourhood Plan , which replaces the 2017 version for the area. Now part of the area’s development plan, the framework will work with the East Devon Local Plan to determine planning applications in the Bishops Clyst Neighbourhood Area, covering the parishes of Clyst St Mary and Sowton.
Developed over several years by Bishops Clyst Parish Council and local...
A volunteer for the Exeter-based historic vessel conservation project Britannia Sailing Trust has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Marsh Volunteer Award – Individual at the National Historic Ships UK Awards.
The winners of the Photography Competition , Marsh Volunteer Awards, Excellence in Maritime Conservation Award, and Flagships of the Year were revealed tonight in an Awards film recorded in Bristol and premiered on YouTube.
MARSH VOLUNTEER AWARDS
The Marsh Volunteer Awards recognise outstanding volunteers in the conservation or operation of historic...
Audiences in Exeter can start Christmas in sparkling style as Exeter Philharmonic Choir brings its signature sound to the festive season in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral.
Winter nights are the perfect time to share the joys of Christmas music, and the Choir’s two nights of carols in Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December are a magical way to get into the festive spirit.
The Choir will be in excellent company - joined by popular trumpeters Cameron Todd and Ross Brown, the enchanting voice of solo soprano Katie Trethewey, and Stephen Tanner...
A wonderful way to get into the festive spirit in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral.
Join Exeter Philharmonic Choir and professional musicians for an uplifting evening of Christmas music on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December 2025. The Choir will be joined by trumpeters Cameron Todd and Ross Brown, solo soprano Katie Trethewey, and organist Stephen Tanner.
Audience members also have the opportunity to join in by singing familiar carols while Exeter Philharmonic Choir sprinkles its customary star dust with festive melodies.
TIME & TIDE sold out when it was first produced in the bar at the Barbican Theatre in 2000 as a celebration of the new millennium. Critics called it “witty”, “fast-moving”, “a farrago of fun” and “90 minutes of foolery with more froth than a head of beer.”
This revised production takes a fresh, humorous look at Plymouth’s 1000+ year association with the sea. It is like Plymouth’s own 'Horrible History' (only less gory). It revisits some of the older stories and comes right up to date yet keeps the same irreverence and fun that audiences loved before.
New figures released today show that Amazon has invested £150 million in Devon since 2010. The figures, taken from the latest Amazon Economic Impact Report, document Amazon’s investment in the South West and across the UK over the last 15 years.
The 2025 Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub features comprehensive data covering employment opportunities Amazon has generated across the region and the scope of economic activity driven by its investments including apprenticeship programmes and upskilling Amazon employees.
The figures show that the company has invested more than £150...
A record-breaking embroidered dress, stitched by 380 people from 51 countries, will be the centrepiece of Killerton’s winter celebrations this year, as the National Trust property honours the spirit of community and creativity.
From 29 November, Killerton will host the internationally recognised Red Dress Project, a powerful artwork created by Somerset artist Kirstie Macleod.
The dress, made from red silk dupion and embroidered over 14 years, features the work of 367 women and girls, 11 men and boys, and two non-binary people. It has earned a place in the Guinness Book...
An innovation designed in Exeter to detect contaminated water and save lives has picked up vital seed money to help propel it to the next level.
FluoroGlow’s device is designed to detect Cryptosporidium in water – a parasite that can cause severe illness and even death, especially in children and vulnerable people.
Previously, it has been difficult to detect without slow laboratory-based tests. But FluoroGlow aims to change that by providing rapid and reliable results directly at the water source.
It’s the brainchild of University of Exeter Medical Science...
Frontline workers across Devon are being invited to enjoy a free day at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday 23 November as the course hosts its annual Devon Air Ambulance Raceday, one of the region’s strongest displays of community support for a local lifesaving charity. Blue Light Card holders can gain free entry on a first-come, first-served basis.
The raceday, now firmly established in the county’s calendar, brings together families, racing fans, local groups and community organisations to celebrate the work of the Devon Air Ambulance, which operates 365 days a year and remains one of...
