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...
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...
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, is now open in the Cathedral city of Exeter. The beautiful, design-led new bakery opened in style on Monday 17th November 2025. The company already successfully operates bakeries nearby in Sidmouth, Totnes and Taunton.
Located in a corner unit at 38 High Street, what was previously a Mountain Warehouse shop has been transformed into a stunning welcoming space for up to 46 visitors to gather and relax whilst enjoying the bakery’s range of exceptional food and drink.
Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon, including transport, accommodation, counselling, aromatherapy, and practical assistance during challenging treatment journeys.
There’s a free drink for every racegoer who comes to the races wearing a Christmas jumper, Santa hats, or full Santa suit with live music with Aston Dobson during...
Come and join the Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines CTC for a fantastic evening of music.
The concert will showcase a spectacular display of musical talent, precision and pageantry, featuring a diverse program of music ranging from film scores and show tunes, to modern hits and our more traditional military classics. As well as our world-famous Corps of Drums, the concert will also feature specialist solo performances that promise to amaze.
The Royal Marines Band Service provide musical support to the Royal Navy, performing throughout the UK and across the globe. We...
One of the UK’s leading technology specialists is set to launch a new deployable hybrid manufacturing system that can be set-up in just 25 minutes.
Rapid Fusion, the company behind the hugely successful Apollo and Medusa robots, is promising to change the way production parts are made in remote areas with the unveiling of Cerberus at Formnext in Germany next week (November 18-21).
This latest innovation is purpose-built containerised manufacturing, with every millimetre designed for rapid deployment, rugged operation, and uncompromising performance. It is intended for...
Former Royal Marine and tech business owner, David Reed, MP for Exmouth & Exeter East, visited the head office of defence manufacturer Supacat this week. The visit focused on the critical role of regional industry in UK defence, following the government's Strategic Defence Review and ahead of the detailed Defence Investment Plan expected this autumn.
Mr. Reed toured the Dunkeswell design and manufacturing centre, home to Supacat and its parent organisation, SC Group. The visit included a detailed look at the company’s advanced production facilities, where the Jackal 3 chassis...
Explorer Scouts (young people aged 14 to 17) are taking to the land, sea and sky and having fun and adventure.
There are now 90 young people in the Explorer Scout Units in Exeter.
With activities ranging from one pot cooking to navigation, backwoods cooking to paint ball and a festive stroll to developing new skills, the Units are thriving.
In a recent report from Stephanie Simmons she gave twelve reasons why joining Scouts helps with a young person’s development. These included, builds confidence and self-esteem, promotes outdoor skills, enhances social skills...
