Devon

Second stage announced for TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham

An exclusive second stage is being added to Devon’s biggest music event this summer – with a host of extra artists joining the line-up.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham takes place across the weekend Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28 with headline shows from Teddy Swims , Alanis Morissette and Lewis Capaldi.

And now additional artists will take to the festival’s all-new Castle Green Stage , performing from 2.30pm each day as gates open as well as after each headline artist.

Live music fans will enjoy the Castle Green Stage before and after the Main Stage acts...

Amicus Law solicitor urges parents to act now on SEND consultation before “rights are quietly rolled back”

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2026 - 1:53pm

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being urged to engage with the Government’s ongoing consultation on proposed reforms, before changes that could significantly weaken their rights are introduced.

Amicus Law Associate Solicitor Rebecca Roberts, who specialises in education law, is calling on families across the South West to make their voices heard before the consultation closes.

Rebecca, warns: "The proposals outlined in the Government’s recent SEND reform white paper represent a significant and concerning shift in how support...

The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

Builder bucks for blood bikes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:07pm

An organisation that provides a free, out-of-hours transportation service for essential medical supplies for hospitals and hospices in Devon has secured a £1,000 donation from one of the county’s largest housebuilders.

Persimmon Homes has provided financial support to South West Blood Bikes as part of its Community Champions scheme which sees £700,000 spent each year on good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain.

South West Blood Bikes is a volunteer-run charity that makes no charge for its services. They provide a local service within Devon using their own...

Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

Exeter Rugby Club members vote to accept expression of interest

Members and shareholders of Exeter Rugby Club Group plc gathered at Sandy Park last night (7 May) to vote on an expression of interest to buy the club.

At a special general meeting held in the Exeter Suite, the club’s chairman and CEO Tony Rowe talked through a letter of intent from Cannae Holdings Inc’s (Black Knight Sports and Entertainment), which outlined their interest in purchasing all the shares of Exeter Rugby Club Group plc.

Members voted by a majority to permit the sale of the company.

Rowe said: “This does not represent a firm offer. It is just a non-...

St James School Book Place in National Flag Football Finals

St James School in Exeter have qualified for the national U15 flag football finals after being crowned regional champions.

The team will now travel to Manchester to compete against the top teams from across the country.

After losing their opening match at the regional tournament, they responded strongly, winning their next three games, including victories over Devonport and Hans Price Academy.

Adrian and Ralph were both recognised for their performances, receiving MVP (most valuable player) awards during the tournament.

The achievement builds on the...

Cranbrook to Host First eat:Festival Food and Drink Event

eat:Festivals will be hosting a food and drink festival in Cranbrook on Sunday 13 September 2026.

The festival will be happening in the heart of the town, on and surrounding the Tillhouse Road. eat:Festivals are a small social enterprise who have been delivering one day food and drink festivals in towns across the south-west for over 13 years. They are now accepting applications for all 2026 dates, including the Cranbrook one at www.eatfestivals.org/apply

Bev Milner Simonds from eat:Festivals told us: "We specialise in developing festivals that bring the community...

World-class hospital training ward to grow regional healthcare workforce

Exeter College has officially opened its new, fully simulated hospital training ward and life sciences laboratories, giving aspiring healthcare workers in the South West access to modern hospital-standard facilities while they complete their training.

Located at the College’s Hele Road campus in Exeter city centre, the new Bakers Ward facility has been designed in collaboration with key regional partners, including the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) and the University of Exeter.

The state-of-the-art medical training spaces will be used to...

Browne Jacobson announces new partner and legal director promotions for 2026

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Posted: Mon, 04/27/2026 - 8:15pm

Browne Jacobson has announced its promotions round for 2026, with six new partners and one legal director.

The UK and Ireland law firm also confirmed the promotion of 13 lawyers to principal associate and 22 to senior associate.

The full breadth of promotions, which came into effect from 1 April 2026, span the firm’s seven offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham. They build upon 15 partner and legal director promotions last year and 13 external partner hires during 2025/26.

Richard Medd , Managing Partner at Browne...

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