Exeter

New data shows Amazon’s £150 million commitment to Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/18/2025 - 12:50pm

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...

Stitching Stories: The Red Dress Comes to Killerton this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/18/2025 - 12:34pm

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 open in Exeter

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.

More than 15...

Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

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...

The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines CTC

Event Date: 
14/02/2026 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4QB

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...

Rapid Fusion set to debut ‘deployable’ hybrid manufacturing system at Formnext

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/13/2025 - 7:29pm

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...

Supacat hosts Devon MP David Reed for strategic talks on defence procurement and local jobs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/11/2025 - 10:32pm

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...

Teenagers are flying, sailing and walking

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...

Ashfords introduces Managing Associate role to pave the way for partnership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/11/2025 - 5:09pm

UK law firm Ashfords has promoted a trio of solicitors to a new Managing Associate role for experienced lawyers with ambitions to become partner.

The role is accompanied by enrolment into a new two-year flagship development programme designed to support and enable Managing Associates to understand the role of a partner and what it means to be a business leader at Ashfords.

Jon Groves (Corporate, Bristol), Sophie Michaelides , (Property Litigation, Plymouth) and Mark Forsey , (Real Estate, Exeter) are all promoted to Managing Associate this month.

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Hospiscare's Light Up A Life At Exeter Cathedral

Event Date: 
03/12/2025 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

The festive season is a special time of year when many people come together with family and friends to celebrate. At Hospiscare, we know that for those adjusting to life without a loved one, it can be a bittersweet time.

Light Up a Life is our annual celebration of the lives of lost loved ones. We hope you will join us for this in-person service at Exeter Cathedral for hand-picked readings, poems, music and carols in honour and remembrance of all those people we hold dear.

Please note that places are free on a first-come basis. Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7pm start....

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