Parents in Devon are being asked to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles as the disease spreads across the UK and Europe.
Measles is among the most contagious diseases in the world, but two doses of the MMR vaccine during childhood can offer lifelong protection. However-vaccine uptake in Britain is below recommended levels, and cases have been rising.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also warned that the spread of measles in Europe could put families at risk on their summer holiday. This year, outbreaks have been seen in several European...
Exeter Racecourse is proud to announce a partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge, a rapidly growing premium sports bar brand with a venue in Exeter City Centre. The partnership aims to bring together fans of live sport and racing with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge the perfect place for racegoers to start and end their raceday.
Located in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in the heart of Exeter and just minutes from the city’s train and bus stations, Ludo Sports & Live Lounge is ideally placed for racegoers heading to and from the course with a dedicated Exeter Racecourse...
Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea Adventure".
Activities include drawing a sea creature (real or imagined), trying a water activity like swimming or rock pooling, and telling a member of staff an underwater fact. To promote...
Isca Academy students have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for their blossoming gardening efforts, proudly achieving their Level 1 Gardening Award.
The achievement marks a significant first step in the school’s mission to promote sustainability, outdoor learning, and wellbeing through gardening. The award came with a bundle of goodies, including seeds for the year ahead, an inspiring book on the power of gardening for mental and physical health, and a beautiful certificate which now takes pride of place in school.
On 16th July 2025 staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be dusting off their dancing shoes, leg warmers and glowsticks for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative.
Knowing how much their residents living with dementia love to dance and sing, the activities team at Cumberland Grange care home came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco. The team is also inviting along relatives and loved ones, members of the local community and friends of the home to the first official dementia-friendly disco.
Five Rivers Child Care is delighted to announce that all of its residential children’s homes have been officially rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the UK’s independent regulator of services for children and young people. This milestone reflects the organisation’s deep-rooted commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to vulnerable children.
With nine homes located across England, Five Rivers provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children who are unable to live with their families. The recent Ofsted inspections praised the homes for...
The next ‘Build It Live’ show takes place at Westpoint in Exeter on the weekend of 13 and 14 September 2025. A visit to one of the Build It Live shows which take place around the UK are a great way to pick up someexpert top tips to guarantee a successful home renovation or extension.
As well as free one to one advice and free clinics and seminars, you can also meet hundreds of local and national suppliers including architects and companies offering kitchens, oak framed homes, heating solutions, glazing options and so much more…
Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel Payne, Business Development and Fundraising Manager, Libraries Unlimited said: “The generous donation from the Morrisons Foundation will help us create an exciting new interactive feature for the new...
Hosted by Irish actor and comedian Ed Byrne, the 22nd Michelmores Property Awards took place on 2 July 2025, at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter, celebrating the very best of property development, construction, and regeneration across the South West. This year, the Awards continued to recognise projects that demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation, and sustainability, positively impacting communities and environments throughout the region.
The prestigious title of Building of the Year 2025 was awarded to the Babbage Building in Plymouth. This landmark educational...
This July and August Princesshay’s Independent Market returns with brand new traders and returning favourites in new locations across the shopping centre.
Visitors to Princesshay will be able to explore a rotating mix of independent traders who will be selling tasty treats and unique finds from 22nd July to 17th August.
Bedford Street will be hosting a new line up of artisan stalls each week including Sassy Upcycling, Doggie Bakes, Coco, Sand and Silver and Big Bakes. Emma’s Soap will return to the main mall opposite Oliver Bonas and will be selling her popular mix of eco-...
