Exeter Northcott Theatre names the first full-scale musical it will stage in more than 20 years as Little Shop of Horrors , the classic satirical play by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman this October, in collaboration with Lighthouse Poole and The Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.
Returning to full production of a musical for the first time in decades, this play consolidates the theatre’s commitment to ambitious, high-quality theatre made by and for the community it serves.
“This feels like an exciting moment for Exeter Northcott Theatre.” says Martin Berry, the Creative...
The Greendale Group (FWS Carter & Sons), a diverse, family-owned local business, with interests in farming, fishing, retail, property and haulage, has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Martyn Youell, Tom Chanter and Richard Gibbons.
ffective immediately, these appointments will provide extra strength and stability to the board, helping to shape the business for years to come.
Youell brings over 15 years of experience in the fishing sector. As Commercial Director for Waterdance (the Group’s fishing enterprise), he has...
Improvement work to enhance bus services on Heavitree Road in Exeter will get underway next month (February).
The scheme, which will start on Monday 2 February, involves the construction of a new traffic island and installation of a new set of traffic signals at the end of the outbound (eastbound) bus lane between Grendon Road and Polsloe Road/Barrack Road.
These new signals will give buses priority at the Polsloe Road / Barrack Road junction, making it easier for buses to progress towards Heavitree Fore Street or move from the bus lane into the right turn lane for...
The South West’s most promising learners were celebrated on Friday 16 January 2026 as Exeter College hosted its annual Student Awards at Sandy Park, showcasing the inspirational learners from the 2024/25 academic year and their remarkable achievements.
More than 170 guests, including sponsors, VIPs, College lecturers, and students’ families and friends, attended the ceremony, where 17 awards were handed out, recognising learner success across a variety of topics, from academic excellence and sport to adult learning and apprenticeships.
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Torquay, Plymouth and Exmouth branches this February, 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...
16 January 2026 – Exeter - A groundbreaking art exhibition opening this month aims to shake up the Southwest's centuries-old love affair with picturesque seascapes and rural idylls.
'Not A Pretty Landscape' , running January 31st and February 1st, 2026 at Kaleider Studios in Exeter, brings together 15 artists aiming to shake up the Southwest's centuries-old love affair with picturesque seascapes and rural idylls. The exhibition offers portraits, contemporary pieces, and unconventional landscapes that reflect a modern West Country often overlooked in favour of ‘pretty landscapes...
The final highway scheme of major infrastructure improvements in south west Exeter has been delivered and will open next week.
The new Chudleigh Road link will open to traffic on Monday (19 January), providing a new signal controlled junction with the A379.
This new road layout replaces the current junction between Chudleigh Road and the A379, completing the switch to the new road alignment. The former route will be permanently closed to motor vehicles.
The project has delivered around 390 metres of new road as well as widening of the existing A379 to support...
Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.
Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.
Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...
Applications are now open for the second round of this creative developmental opportunity for established and emerging creatives across the South West.
Following the huge success of their Scratch Night collaboration during Elevate Festival in October 2025, Exeter Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix are teaming up once again to support South West-based artists through a continued Scratch Night partnership.
The second Scratch Night will take place at Exeter Phoenix Auditorium offering artists the opportunity to showcase work in progress in front of a live audience. The...
Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.
The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.
