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.
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....
One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.
The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights from Exeter for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England a hassle-free way to reach the sun-soaked Greek gem.
It's the first time ever that Exeter as been directly connected to Kos by TUI, opening the island to a new wave of holidaymakers who can now travel from their...
Research by the University of Exeter into the prostate cancer drug abiraterone has played a key role in the drug getting official recommendation, which could help thousands of people in the UK and save the NHS millions of pounds.
The Peninsula Technology Assessment Group (PenTAG) is a university-based research group at Exeter contracted to produce high-quality systematic reviews and economic analyses of health technologies for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), among others.
NICE commissioned PenTAG to conduct a cost-comparison appraisal...
Honouring a Local Icon: Dottie’s Restaurant Brings Heart and Heritage to Hotel Indigo Exeter.
Hotel Indigo Exeter is delighted to announce the launch of Dottie’s, a new restaurant inspired by one of Exeter’s most beloved historic figures, Dorothy “Dottie” Holman. Opening its doors to the public on 21st November 2025, Dottie’s invites guests to experience a chef-led journey through local flavours, thoughtful service, and the timeless pleasure of good company.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Dottie’s offers a space where guests can pause, indulge...
Exwick Heights Primary School has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM), a prestigious national recognition of excellence in science teaching and leadership.
This award celebrates the school’s commitment to delivering high-quality science education and encouraging a love of learning through curiosity, investigation, and discovery. The awarding team were particularly impressed by the strength of the school’s curriculum design, the impact on teaching and learning, and the dedication shown by staff to continually improve science provision.
Peninsula Transport, sub-national transport body (STB) for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay, is pleased to announce three new staff appointments and welcome a placement year assistant to support the delivery of its Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) 2025 -2050.
Published earlier this year, the SIP sets out a roadmap to transform transport within the peninsula. It builds on the STB’s transport strategy released in early 2024, translating a vision and long-term goals into actionable priorities. The plan focuses on four key themes: enabling easier journeys,...
Stagecoach South West, part of the UK’s leading bus operator, is proud to recognise the quick thinking and compassion of one of its drivers, Ashton Worth , whose prompt response helped an injured passenger during an incident at the Exeter Bus Station on Friday, 10th October 2025 .
During the morning, an elderly passenger suffered a fall while making her way to a bus bay. The woman, who was unsteady on her feet, fell and hit her head, causing her glasses to break and resulting in a deep cut.
Ashton Worth , who has been with the company for 1 year and 9 months , was among...
Exeter is ready for the festive season with brand new city lights , Devon’s biggest Christmas Market, and a packed programme of events that make it the must-visit festive destination in the South West .
Follow the Stars to Exeter
This Christmas, expect starry cascades along the High Street , ground installations perfect for festive selfies, and star-themed projections and installations lighting up the city’s historic streets. The new lights will begin to sparkle from 14 November , marking the start of a magical season.
An Exeter church is embracing technology to tackle one of the biggest challenges for historic and community buildings - how to keep people warm while reducing carbon emissions.
St Boniface Church in Whipton is the first church in the UK to install a pioneering underfloor heating system that uses an innovative ‘groove-cutting’ method developed in the Netherlands.
The church is part of the Church of England’s national Demonstrator Churches programme, which is funding 114 churches to trial and showcase low-carbon solutions on the journey to achieving net zero by 2030.
