St Sidwell’s Primary School and Nursery, described as ‘highly Inclusive where pupils thrive and feel a lasting sense of belonging’, has been praised under the renewed OFSTED framework.
St Sidwell’s Primary School, located on York Road in Exeter, has been highlighted as a ‘strong’ effective provider of education across all grades under the revised inspection framework which introduced in November 2025.
The renewed inspection framework has brought significant changes to how schools are evaluated, with a sharper focus on curriculum and teaching quality, inclusion,...
Exeter Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter has committed to developing a successful Chiefs squad for the future by signing a new contract with the club.
Exeter Rugby Club’s CEO and chairman Tony Rowe CBE said: “Rob has been front and centre of the growth of this club having helped build its foundations as a player. He is an Exeter Chiefs man through and through and has led us through some of our most memorable moments.
“He has also built a new coaching team and a young squad that are already keen and able to compete at the top level. It will be exciting to see where he...
Students from West Exe School have represented their community at a national anti-bullying conference in London.
Ayeisha, William and Willow, Senior Anti-Bullying Ambassadors at the school, travelled to the capital with staff to take part in the first Young Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) meeting for the 2026 England and Wales cohort.
The conference brought together young people from across the country to share ideas, develop strategies, and strengthen efforts to tackle bullying in schools.
The day also included open discussions about the impact of social media and...
After the HUGE success of last year, the Exeter Brick Festival returns on 26 th April, and it's gearing up to be the biggest brick-tastic celebration for LEGO fans!
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fun as families, collectors, adult builders, and every LEGO-fanatic imaginable come together for a day of brick-filled bliss!
Wondering what's on at a Brick Festival event? Hold onto your bricks, as Exeter Brick Festival is unleashing a whirlwind of excitement! With new LEGO activities that include lightning-fast speed building competitions to super creative...
A stand-up comedy course designed to help men find their voice, build confidence, and perform their own material live on stage is coming to Exeter this spring.
Led by award-winning comedian and comedy educator Angie Belcher, the course offers aspiring comedians the chance to develop their own comedic style, learn the tools of stand-up, and write a short routine in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Jest For Men, hosted by Alright Mate? CIC, will take place at The Bootlegger, Exeter, across six Saturday sessions from 18th April to 23rd May, culminating in a live...
Tenpin Exeter, on Havenbanks Retail Park, is delighted to unveil its new look today (27th March).
The transformation marks a major step forward for the site, introducing a wider range of activities designed to cater to a much broader audience, promising an action packed day out for the whole family.
The revamped venue brings together a wide range of new and upgraded attractions, including 26 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, private karaoke rooms, and an immersive laser tag arena.
Guests can also enjoy interactive darts, brand new escape rooms, and a dedicated...
An international collaboration led by the University of Exeter has been awarded £4.5 million to help improve understanding of fungal diseases that kill 2.5 million people each year.
The funding, from Wellcome, will enable researchers to develop bioimaging tools to visualise the fundamental biology of microscopic fungal pathogens, and to provide training for researchers at the forefront of these diseases.
The team brings together experts from the University of Exeter, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Cape Town. They are all part of the Mycology...
Cake Box is set to open its new Exeter store on Saturday 28th March, bringing free treats, samples, and family fun to Guildhall Shopping Centre to mark the launch.
The opening day celebrations will include giveaways throughout the day, with the first 100 customers receiving free cake slices and 100 free cupcakes available for children, alongside product samples and face painting.
Located in Guildhall Shopping Centre, the new store will offer Exeter shoppers a wide range of freshly made, egg-free celebration cakes and sweet treats, perfect for birthdays, special occasions...
Devon housebuilder, David Wilson Redrow South West has received the maximum 5-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual new Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.
This marks the housebuilder’s 17th consecutive year achieving a top 5-star rating – a record unmatched by any other in the industry. To celebrate the milestone, parent company Barratt Redrow is donating £25,000 to the Construction Youth Trust.
Star ratings are based on customer surveys conducted eight weeks and nine months after moving in, measuring satisfaction with both service and build...
A new Community Safety Charter highlighting the steps being taken to ensure Exeter remains safe and welcoming has been developed by key partners in the city.
Partners want to reassure businesses and residents everything is being done to make people feel safe in the city centre.
The Community Safety Charter unites partners in a shared commitment to ensure Exeter remains a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.
The Charter has been developed by partners including Exeter City Council, Devon and Cornwall Police,...
