Libraries Unlimited is partnering with Recycle Devon to bring World Book Day costume swap rails to 15 libraries in Devon. World Book Day 2026 is Thursday, 5th March and library swap rails are running from 16th February to 8th March. Customers are invited to donate outgrown, unwanted children’s costumes in good, wearable condition. Costumes will be available to take home for free!
The World Book Day costume swap rails follow on the back of the hugely successful Halloween costume swap which ran last year. The costume rails are easy to use, simply visit the library to pick up a...
Exeter B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has become a founding member of Myllium - the newly formed international network of experts, from pioneering organisations, who are leading the way in nature, climate, sustainable and societal progress.
Myllium brings together over 400 specialists, from seven businesses, to share innovation and experience in methodology, data and technology. It meets the increasing global demand for advanced ecological expertise - driven by evolving regulation, rising investor expectations and acknowledgement that biodiversity...
Sir Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, and Shadow Chancellor visited Exeter College to speak to A-level Economics students about the UK economic landscape and his responsibility of holding the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to account in Parliament.
During the visit, Mel toured the college and delivered a talk followed by a Q&A session, giving students studying economics the chance to hear directly from the Shadow Chancellor about economic policy, growth, and the challenges facing the UK economy.
Sir Mel said: “It was a pleasure to meet students studying A-...
Plymouth Gladiators Speedway are delighted to confirm that OBM Motorcycles have been secured as the club’s main sponsor for the 2026 season, marking an exciting new chapter for the club.
Earlier this year, OBM Motorcycles were impacted by a highly publicised incident in which valuable vintage speedway motorcycles were stolen while in transit to a prestigious classic motorcycle auction in Las Vegas. The incident attracted widespread attention across the global speedway and classic motorcycle community.
In the aftermath, the British speedway fraternity rallied together in...
The Great South West Partnership convened UK parliamentarians, leading civil servants and South West Manufacturers in Westminster on 15 January to spotlight the South West’s critical role in delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy, as one of the nation’s most advanced manufacturing regions.
Hosted in partnership with the South West Manufacturers Network, the event showcased the scale and national importance of the region’s manufacturing economy. With the UK’s second-highest concentration of manufacturing and globally competitive clusters spanning aerospace, defence, photonics,...
The award-winning York-based architects brown + company have won approval for a major housing project in Exeter.
Plans to build more than 800 studios and student flats at a gateway site on the edge of the city centre have finally been given the green light by planners.
A total of 399 student flats and 414 co-living studios will be constructed in buildings up to six storeys high on the brownfield site of the old police station and magistrates' court on Heavitree Road.
Previous plans for the site - owned by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and which...
Design work is underway for a new leisure centre, a key addition to Cranbrook’s expanding town centre, with proposals including a 25-metre and learner pool, gym, fitness studios, soft play, and a café.
Residents’ feedback will help shape the proposals for the new leisure centre, so that these facilities meet the needs of a growing population, expected to reach more than 20,000 people. Two engagement events are planned, with the first set to take place in early 2026. Following engagement with residents, the planning application for the leisure centre is expected to be submitted in...
Wilson has moved back to the UK having been a part of the Southland Stags coaching staff for the last four years. The 42-year-old joined the Stags as attack coach in 2021 having previously represented them on more than 80 occasions as a player.
Wilson said: “Coming back to the PREM was a massive draw for me. I was once a player here and I’ve always wanted to come back to coach in the UK. So, when this opportunity came up, I had to jump at it.
“Rob [Baxter] liked the fact I had experience working with guys coming through the academy and transitioning into the first team....
Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, has chosen Children’s Hospice South West as the charity partner for its 2025 Christmas fundraising appeal in the South West, supporting the vital care the organisation provides to children and families across the region.
Throughout November and December, passengers travelling on Stagecoach buses in the South West – including routes across Exeter, Torbay, Barnstaple, and Plymouth – will be able to make on-board donations, with every contribution helping the charity continue delivering specialist hospice care, respite, and emotional...
Year 6 pupils from Whipton Barton Federation had an unforgettable learning experience during their recent visit to Coldharbour Mill, bringing their history topic on the industrial revolution to life.
The day was packed with hands on activities and immersive learning opportunities. Pupils even participated in a drama workshop, stepping into the shoes of Victorian child workers to understand the harsh realities of mill life, including long hours and demanding labour. They also explored the mill itself, witnessing the huge machinery in action and learning about the complete process...
