Fran Bullock, a Devon native and cancer exercise specialist, has proven that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges. Fran this weekend took on the Valmorel Winter Spartan 5K Sprint in France, battling icy terrain and fierce obstacles in an incredible display of strength and courage - a journey made even more inspiring by her personal battle with cancer just a few years ago.
Fran’s story is one of profound perseverance. Diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at the age of 39, Fran’s life was turned upside down as she faced a mastectomy,...
THE organisers of Devon County Show are thrilled to announce a new headline sponsor for their annual event - Cornish Mutual.
This South West based insurance and services provider puts farmers at the heart of all it does and has been supporting the Show for many years, including sponsorship of the main livestock arena since 2022. This year they are taking their support to the highest level by becoming headline sponsor.
Lisa Moore, Devon County Show Manager, expressed her delight in having Cornish Mutual on board. She said: “The Devon County Show is the biggest...
Students and staff at West Exe School are delighted to share that it has become the first school in Devon to be awarded the prestigious Gold award quality mark for their work on anti-bullying.
The Exeter school received the Gold award from the Anti-Bullying Quality Mark UK (ABQM-UK ), a national scheme which endorses how good schools are at preventing bullying.
West Exe School, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust , has a clear Anti-Bullying Strategy and staff at West Exe have been sharing best practice and advice about this with partner schools across the trust....
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) not only operates a chain of 22 charity shops but also has a strong online presence through an eBay and ecommerce site, Shop daat.org , where shoppers can discover preloved treasures from the comfort of their own home. The process of keeping each and every one of those outlets fully stocked is managed from their Exeter warehouse.
DAA is calling upon locals who may be looking for something new to try in 2025 and could offer their spare time to volunteer with the friendly team in Marsh Barton.
The charity is looking for keen helpers who can put...
A state-of-the-art 3D printing robot demonstration centre will be officially unveiled this month by Rapid Fusion as it aims to build on a 25% increase in revenues.
The technology specialist has completed a £750,000 investment drive that has seen it develop two new additive manufacturing platforms and importantly build a dedicated facility in Exeter to showcase its solutions.
The 5,000 sq ft unit on Skypark will house the firm’s Apollo cell and its latest ZEUS creation, which combines a 3D printing robot with a unique CNC milling capability – providing customers with a...
A new Local Centre is shortly to be completed on a major mixed-use development close to Exeter Science Park. The Tithebarn Local Centre will be a focal point for the community.
A new sculpture will form the central feature in the landscaped area of the Tithebarn Local Centre. The sculpture named ‘ Chaetonotus’ (pronounced ‘key-toe-no-tus’), has been created by East Devon artist, Martin Staniforth. Its curvy form of has been designed to echo the shapes of tiny creatures living in nearby ponds. The ponds form part of the Sustainable Urban Drainage System, on the opposite side of...
Devon based homebuilder Barratt Homes has donated £1,500 to the Cherrybrook day case chemotherapy unit at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, through the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity. This contribution is part of the housebuilder’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities through its community fund initiative.
The donation was made in honour of Roger, a family friend of a Barratt team member. Roger sadly passed away in 2020 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. During his treatment, Roger spent considerable time at the Cherrybrook unit, where he received...
Tesco is welcoming customers to its new Express store in Tithebarn. The new store, in Tithebarn local centre, has opened its doors, offering funding opportunities to local groups, surplus food for food charities and employing 18 newly recruited colleagues.
Darrell Palmer, the new store manager, said: "We are absolutely delighted to open our new Tesco Express and begin serving the community.
"Our shelves will feature a wide range of fresh produce, value-packed meal deals, and delicious bakery treats.
"We are also thrilled to be part of the Tesco Stronger Starts...
Scientists at the University of Exeter have found a new way of interpreting standard blood tests to help GPs spot cancer warning signs – and the test is now being integrated in an NHS trust.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) is the first Trust to apply a new algorithm to routine blood analysis. It will mean they can detect differences in raised blood platelet levels in a more tailored way, and flag any concerns to GPs to investigate.
When a patient has a blood test at a GP practice, they’re processed through a hospital-based laboratory. In...
Gone Wild, the UK’s ultimate family adventure, will return to Powderham Castle in Devon 21st-24th August 2025.
Created in partnership with Bear Grylls, the festival has today announced the full 2025 music line-up for the first time.
With acts including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Professor Green, Clean Bandit, The Zutons , Lucy Spraggan and Ministry of Sound Classical it is set to be another unforgettable experience.
The four day festival offers days packed with activities and experiences like no other. Inspirational guest speakers include legendary names such as Joe...
