Devon, UK, 30th July — Leading on-street charge point operator char.gy is set to begin a trial of new on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points in Devon, marking an early example of the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund moving from award into delivery.
The trial will see 30 new on-street charge points installed across Devon, helping to improve access to convenient, residential charging for drivers without off-street parking: a key barrier to EV adoption in many parts of the county. The installations will be delivered via LEVI, with a portion of...
A well known Exeter hearing care centre, saved from closure 12 months ago, is celebrating its first anniversary in the city.
Scrivens Hearing on Queen Street was formerly Chime and the deputy lord mayor, Lucy Haigh, joined the branch for its ‘birthday’ event and to meet the team. As part of the celebrations Cllr Haigh also supported the team’s charity cake sale, which was raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society.
She said: “I am delighted to have been invited to the anniversary event of Scrivens Hearing. We know there is high demand for hearing services in our region, so it...
Residents of Culverland Road can now access a community defibrillator, after Exeter Homes Trust received funding from Devon County Council to install the lifesaving device at its property on the Exeter street.
The installation of the defibrillator came after a request from Michaela Bennett, daughter of resident, Michael Bennett who died at the site in 2025, and who wanted to provide a legacy for her father and hope to others should the unthinkable occur.
Following the request, Exeter Homes Trust General Manager, Ethan Watts, approached the County Councillor for St...
Exeter College is proud to announce that a record 25 learners have represented their country during the 2025 to 2026 academic year, across sports including rugby, football, water polo, athletics and ultimate frisbee.
A standout achievement came from the College’s Men’s and Women’s Rugby Academies, with 11 learners selected for England age-grade squads. It included a remarkable achievement for Women’s Rugby Academy learner Honey Kerslake, who featured for England at Under 18s and Under 21s in the same season.
Learners have also impressed on the international stage in...
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to 15 Nationwide branches in The South-West over summer, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.
Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .
The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about symptoms...
The end of June marked the start of an exciting opportunity for would-be cooks to learn essential kitchen skills at Westbank Community Health and Care’s bespoke teaching kitchen in Exminster. A 6-week Learn to Cook course for beginners started on Monday, 29 June (with places still available), and a second one will begin on Monday, 17 August. The courses are friendly, supportive workshops for people with little or no cooking experience. Participants will learn to prepare simple homemade meals with practical support throughout. Each week includes demonstrations, guided practice and tasting...
A DEVON optician is preparing to run the Grand Western Canal, having been inspired by his best friend’s daughter who’s been battling acute leukaemia.
Neil Millen, a director at the locally owned and run Specsavers Bideford, is pulling on his running shoes to raise as much money as he can for the charity Cure Leukaemia after seeing 15-year-old Daisy McGowan battle the disease for two years.
To raise further funds, Daisy’s father Scott is tackling all 21 stages of the Tour de France route – 3,333km and 5,4450m of ascent – on behalf of Cure Leukaemia, as part of a group of...
The Ivy Exeter Brasserie celebrated five years of memorable dining and hospitality in the heart of Exeter, commemorating the occasion with an evening soiree on Tuesday 9th June.
Set within the former City Bank building overlooking Exeter Cathedral, The Ivy Exeter Brasserie combines the grandeur of one of Exeter’s most distinctive buildings with all-day dining in a unique historic setting. Original features from its banking heritage, including the historic vaults, remain part of the brasserie’s character today.
Since opening in 2021, The Ivy Exeter Brasserie has brought...
This year’s Learning Disability Week (15 to 21 June) asks “Do you see me?” and is all about ensuring people with a learning disability are seen, heard and valued. This aim is shared by Devon County Council’s Reaching for Independence team which offers short-term enabling support to people aged 17 years and upwards with eligible social care needs or likely to have them.
Over the last 12 months, Reaching for Independence has helped more than 1,850 people in the county. Of these referrals, 358 people had a Learning Disability diagnosis as the primary reason for needing support, as...
With the launch of the National Dog Survey 2026 Dogs Trust, which has rehoming centres in Salisbury and Ilfracombe , is giving people in the South West the chance to share their stories about the vital role that dogs play in our lives, whether they have a dog or not. The survey helps Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, to improve dog welfare and understand the needs, concerns and realities of owning or being around dogs.
What do you do with your dog? What does being a committed dog owner mean to you? What would you like to see change for dogs? These are just some of...
