Dozens of young runners will soon be charging down the famous home straight at Exeter Racecourse when the much-loved Family Day returns on Sunday, 22 March.
The annual event gives children a rare opportunity to experience the thrill of race day for themselves, sprinting along the same stretch of turf as the racehorses. With race commentary echoing across the course as they run for the finishing post, it is a moment that makes young participants feel like champions.
The children’s dash has become one of the highlights of the day and a firm favourite for families across...
The Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust has been shortlisted for the Staff Development Award (for trusts with 13+ schools) at the upcoming MAT Excellence Awards.
The award recognises trusts that demonstrate outstanding commitment to developing and supporting their staff. The Ted Wragg Trust has long been dedicated to growing great people through exceptional, inclusive, and ambitious professional development – all underpinned by the Ted Wragg Institute.
People are at the heart of the trust’s mission to transform lives, strengthen communities and make the world a better place....
A riotous, hilarious ride through Greek mythology at Exeter Northcott Theatre from 8 - 18 April 2026
Devon-based kings of comedy Le Navet Bete - one of the UK’s most-loved comedy theatre companies and creators of smash-hit family shows Dracula: The Bloody Truth, King Arthur and Treasure Island - have teamed up with one of the country’s best comedy writers and directors, Olivier Award nominated John Nicholson (The Time Machine: A Comedy), to present their riotous all-out hilarious ride through the world of Greek mythology Oh Zeus! at Exeter Northcott Theatre from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 18...
The Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO, have officially launched, with nominations now open to private or PE-backed businesses in the South West with a turnover of over £10m.
The second year of the awards programme, which serves to celebrate the businesses that drive UK economic growth, aims to recognise the very best of private business in the region and the rest of the UK. It also recognises the people behind these companies. Last year's inaugural awards saw winners such as Totalmobile, Flagstone Group and Cycle Pharma.
A community baseball club in Exeter has been left reeling after thieves broke into its storage container and stole vital equipment just weeks before the start of the new season.
The break-in happened overnight, with all of the Exeter Spitfire's bats taken. Catchers’ gear was later discovered in a nearby field and is believed to be largely intact, although a full assessment of losses and damage is still under way.
Following the incident, officials at the club confirmed that 12 baseball bats are missing, with an estimated value of at least £1,200. Replacement costs could...
Delfina Bounsall will take on this year’s London Marathon to raise funds for Exeter-based InFocus Charity, in recognition of the transformative support it has provided to her sister, Sienna.
The 26.2-mile challenge, taking place in April, is a deeply personal one for Delfina. Her sister Sienna is currently a student at InFocus College, a specialist further education provider for young people with vision impairment and additional disabilities.
Through a highly tailored curriculum, students at InFocus College develop essential skills for adulthood, including communication...
An orthodontist from Exeter who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) just before Christmas has raised more than £45,000 in just six weeks to support other people facing the same devastating diagnosis.
Jon (Joff) Machell was diagnosed with MND, a terminal neurological disease, in October 2025. He first experienced the early symptoms in March of that year, during a skiing trip with family and friends. Despite being told time is limited, Joff is determined to support other people affected by MND by raising money for the MND Association, the largest MND charity in the UK...
Wendy’s®, the globally-loved quick-service restaurant, is coming to Exeter on 26th February, marking another milestone in the brand’s UK expansion.
To celebrate, the Exeter Wendy’s restaurant team will give away FREE Wendy’s Single burgers to the first 100 customers who arrive at the restaurant before doors open at 10:30am on opening day, giving fans the chance to savour their fresh, made-to-order burger on the house*.
The restaurant also features a drive-thru lane - a nod to Wendy’s invention of the first modern drive-thru back in 1970 - serving its iconic menu on-the-...
A local MP has paid a visit to a new housing development in Exeter to see progress on-site and meet the people who are bringing high-quality new homes to the city.
Exeter MP, Steve Race, visited David Wilson Redrow South West’s St Michael's Meadow development in Alphington to tour the site, meet members of the construction team and hear more about how the housebuilder is supporting skills, sustainability and housing delivery in the area.
He met Roy Taylor, the site manager at St Michael’s Meadow, who recently scooped a prestigious Seal of Excellence award from the...
