Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.
The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.
The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Laws at a special ceremony at the University of Exeter.
The Princess Royal was recognised for her life-long dedication to public service. Her Royal Highness began undertaking royal engagements at the age of 18, and since that time has carried out more than 20,000, representing the British Crown in the UK and around the world.
The Princess Royal is also involved in more than 200 charities, notably Save the Children, St John Ambulance, and the charity she founded, The Princess Royal Trust for...
Members and shareholders of Exeter Rugby Club Group plc gathered at Sandy Park last night (7 May) to vote on an expression of interest to buy the club.
At a special general meeting held in the Exeter Suite, the club’s chairman and CEO Tony Rowe talked through a letter of intent from Cannae Holdings Inc’s (Black Knight Sports and Entertainment), which outlined their interest in purchasing all the shares of Exeter Rugby Club Group plc.
Members voted by a majority to permit the sale of the company.
Rowe said: “This does not represent a firm offer. It is just a non-...
Five years ago, Dan was homeless, living in supported accommodation, and struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.
This month — the same week The Salvation Army in Exeter Temple celebrates its 145th anniversary — Dan stood alongside Majors Carl and Elizabeth Di-Palma who lead the church and charity in Exeter, to watch celebrity chef Michael Caines (MBE DL), cut the ribbon on Café EX4, a community café run by people with lived experience of homelessness, addiction, and neurodiversity.
Café EX4 operates under a licence agreement, making the café a tenant of...
Some of Exeter’s best-loved pubs will be hosting this year’s Pint of Science, offering up fascinating talks on everything from atoms and galaxies to understanding neurodiversity.
Running from 18-20 May, this year’s festival marks the 13th edition of the annual event, which brings researchers out of the lab and into local bars in 42 cities across the UK.
In Exeter, venues including the Bootlegger, Arcadia and City Gate Hotel will transform into hubs of scientific discussion with informative talks, demonstrations, live experiments, and a multi-city pub quiz competition....
Exeter's largest church, bursting at the seams, appeals council decision that could leave Marsh Barton building empty and 40 jobs uncreated.
Rediscover Church, currently at Northernhay Street, serves 500 people and has been searching for a permanent home for eight years, but are refused planning permission for a new home in Marsh Barton.
Rediscover Church Exeter has confirmed it will appeal Exeter City Council's decision to refuse planning permission for Signal House, Cofton Road, Marsh Barton (ref: 25/1784/FUL). The proposal would have brought a building into active...
St James School in Exeter have qualified for the national U15 flag football finals after being crowned regional champions.
The team will now travel to Manchester to compete against the top teams from across the country.
After losing their opening match at the regional tournament, they responded strongly, winning their next three games, including victories over Devonport and Hans Price Academy.
Adrian and Ralph were both recognised for their performances, receiving MVP (most valuable player) awards during the tournament.
Rising culinary talent Tansi Williams, aged 18, studying at Exeter College, has been named winner of the South West Heat of the Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2026 , securing her place in this year’s highly anticipated Grand Final.
Tansi impressed judges with her innovative dish: Heritage Carrot Risotto, showcasing creativity, technical skill, and a strong commitment to sustainability, her dish stood out among a competitive field of young chefs.
“Tansi transformed a humble carrot into a beautifully balanced risotto, showcasing excellent...
eat:Festivals will be hosting a food and drink festival in Cranbrook on Sunday 13 September 2026.
The festival will be happening in the heart of the town, on and surrounding the Tillhouse Road. eat:Festivals are a small social enterprise who have been delivering one day food and drink festivals in towns across the south-west for over 13 years. They are now accepting applications for all 2026 dates, including the Cranbrook one at www.eatfestivals.org/apply
Bev Milner Simonds from eat:Festivals told us: "We specialise in developing festivals that bring the community...
Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.
An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.
Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...
