'Thinking Drinkers' Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting Exeter’s pubs on a gruelling 1,000-mile plus, two-week journey on a tandem bike to toast the great British pub and highlight the industry’s crisis.
The pair are cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats and showcasing how wonderful and versatile pubs can be by ONLY eating, drinking, sleeping and stopping in British boozers, including Mill On The Exe and Thorveton Arms in Exeter.
“If we don’t use pubs, we’ll lose them – so that’s what we’re doing, relying entirely on lovely ‘locals’ during our nationwide ride...
The Grade II Listed Iron Bridge in Exeter has re-opened on schedule today (Monday 16 June) following major refurbishment.
Extensive work has been carried out in order to prevent water damage to the structure, which was built in 1834.
Over the past five months, the old road surface has been removed and a new waterproof layer has been added. Drainage has been improved, and signs and lighting have been upgraded. Some areas of the bridge have also been painted where immediate attention was needed, but a more comprehensive scheme of paint work will be undertaken in future....
Knight Frank has appointed Joel Moore as Partner in its Exeter office.
Joel joins Knight Frank with nearly two decades of experience in the property industry, specialising in Exeter and the East Devon market. Starting as a Sales Negotiator in 2007 he steadily advanced in his career, moving to Agency Manager in Topsham and the wider East Devon area and in 2024, Sales Valuer in Exeter advancing to Associate.
In his new role at Knight Frank Joel will be responsible for residential sales across Exeter and East Devon. He will work closely with Hamish Humfrey of the Waterfront...
Crochet enthusiasts in Exeter are being asked to get creative and help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to the city.
Crafters from across Exeter are invited to make rugby-themed crochet pieces for a yarn exhibition at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM).
The Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to Exeter in late August and September, with Sandy Park hosting seven games, including two quarter-finals. As a result, the city will welcome players and fans from nine countries as Exeter is put on the global stage....
An Exeter club has made history as it hosted its first junior wheelchair basketball event in Devon, welcoming young players from across the region to take part in an inclusive day of sport.
The event, hosted by the Exeter Otters at Wonford Leisure Centre, formed part of the national Inspire a Generation U14 pilot and brought together players aged 7–14 from across Cardiff, Swansea, and Bath.
On the day, young wheelchair users developed their basketball skills, built confidence, and connected with others who share their passion.
An elderly cat whose owner passed away is receiving some TLC this Mature Moggies Day (16 June) so that she will soon be ready for a home where she can enjoy her twilight years.
Now 15 years old, friendly black-and-white Missy is the oldest cat at Cats Protection Devon Cat Centre and would be 76 in human years.
According to Cats Protection, cats aged 11 or more take over three times longer to rehome than kittens, so in response the charity has carved out a special day to highlight the golden oldies it has in care as well as offer advice on its website about caring for...
Exeter Science Park has appointed Dr Eulian Roberts as Chair of its Board of Directors, as the organisation enters a pivotal new chapter in its strategic development. Dr Roberts succeeds Nick Ames, who has completed a five-year term marked by significant progress and resilience.
Dr Roberts brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His diverse background includes senior executive roles in science parks, academia, consultancy, and economic development. He holds a BSc and PhD from Imperial College London,...
South West financial experts Old Mill have announced three new Partners as part of its commitment to investing in future leaders. From July 1, financial planner Stuart Coombe, audit specialist David Jones and rural accountancy specialist Phil Kirkpatrick will all become Partners, bringing the total number within the firm to 22.
Stuart, who comes from an East Devon dairy farming family, is a rural specialist within the wealth management team . He joined Old Mill in 2008 as a paraplanner and during his 17 years at the firm, has become chartered and worked his way up to Director....
Wynstream Primary School in Exeter, part of Education South West , is celebrating a remarkable sporting achievement as its Under 11 Dodgeball team progressed to the National Finals for the third consecutive year, this time achieving their highest-ever finish at the regional stage with a runner-up position.
The team stormed through the group stage with an unbeaten 100% record, winning all five matches to top their group. They then overcame Montgomery in the semi-finals, a team they had never beaten before, in a thrilling match that secured them a place in the final.
An innovative local service with a difference is moving into larger premises this month in the East Devon town of Topsham - after a marathon 260 hours of unpaid work by supporters.
The Topsham Library of Things (TLoT) opens on Saturday June 28 at the town’s Matthews Hall garden.
“There’s never been anything like a Library of Things in Topsham before” explains Charles Martin, a retired company chief executive. He’s one of the four-member committee who have been piloting the library before the recent move to larger premises.
