The young virtuoso violinist Joel Munday from Tedburn St. Mary, Devon returns to the county on 21st February to feature in a special concert in St. David’s Church, Exeter. He will be the soloist with the renowned Isca Ensemble Southwest under its Musical Director Roger Hendy.
Since graduating at the Royal College of Music, Joel is swiftly building a career as a soloist and chamber musician and now performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. He has recently become a Tillett Debut Artist. He plays a modern violin made by the London luthier Andreas Hudelmayer in 2024...
Whipton Barton Federation is proud to announce that it has been awarded the IQM Inclusive School Award and IQM Centre of Excellence status. This national recognition celebrates the school’s commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and ambitious environment for every child and every family.
The Centre of Excellence Award was achieved following a detailed review of the school’s provision. The assessment recognised that inclusion at Whipton Barton is not limited to special educational needs but is embedded across all areas of school life. This includes support for pupils with...
Plymouth indie dream-pop four-piece Playwriter release their debut EP Everyday this week and head to Exeter's 12 Bar Music & Social Saturday (Jan 24), moving on from their ambient music backgrounds and embracing the warmth and immediacy of a live band built around human connection , humour and grown-up honesty .
“Me and Tom were making ambient music on our laptops, remotely,” says lead singer Leo Cunningham . “Then one day I picked my Fender Mustang off the wall and realised how much I missed getting together with other players and doing it that way. Tom felt the same, so we...
Students at St Luke’s Church of England School have taken part in an inspiring session to develop skills for supporting their own mental health and that of their peers.
The workshop was led by Paula Baker, from HeadsUP Mental Health Awareness CIC, a Devon-based charity that helps young people build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.
During the session, students explored personal strengths, learned strategies for looking after their mental health, and discussed ways to support friends and classmates.
Students discussed a wide range of factors they feel can...
Share to Buy Live is set to host its inaugural Homebuyers Day: Exeter on Saturday 7th February, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s events programme and bringing affordable homeownership advice directly to local communities.
The free-to-attend event will bring together housing providers, legal experts, mortgage brokers, and homeownership specialists to help attendees better understand affordable routes onto the property ladder, including Shared Ownership. Confirmed housing providers include Sovereign Network Group (SNG), LiveWest, Centurion Place, Plymouth Community Homes...
Share to Buy Live is set to host its inaugural Homebuyers Day: Exeter on Saturday 7th February, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s events programme and bringing affordable homeownership advice directly to local communities.
The free-to-attend event will bring together housing providers, legal experts, mortgage brokers, and homeownership specialists to help attendees better understand affordable routes onto the property ladder, including Shared Ownership. Confirmed housing providers include Sovereign Network Group (SNG), LiveWest, Centurion Place, Plymouth Community Homes...
Record 2025 sales see Chinese manufacturer BYD surpass Tesla, signalling a structural shift in the global EV market driven by affordability, scale and intensifying competition with clear implications for UK drivers.
For the first time since the modern electric vehicle era began, Tesla is no longer the world’s largest EV manufacturer. Newly published full-year 2025 figures confirm that Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken the US brand in global battery-electric vehicle sales. This milestone reflects deeper changes underway in the international automotive market.
Children from Exwick Heights Primary School enjoyed a hands-on visit to Powderham Castle, exploring the historic building and taking part in practical activities inspired by life in the past.
During the visit, Year 2 pupils baked traditional griddle cakes, helped with household tasks such as dusting the chapel and beating carpets, and explored the castle’s rooms and hidden doors.
They also practised bows and curtseys, giving them a glimpse into everyday customs from earlier times.
At Exwick Heights, which is part of Ted Wragg Trust , the history curriculum aims...
Topsham’s history takes centre stage with the unveiling of new heritage boards and a Maritime Trail—an exciting project that’s earned the support of the Earl of Devon.
The aim of the new heritage information boards and trail is to connect visitors and residents with the town’s extraordinary past.
Through the project led by Topsham Museum, the trail and boards tell a story from Roman occupation, through Atlantic fishing ventures and a thriving wool trade, and across centuries of maritime shipbuilding and commerce.
Students at two Exeter schools have begun a new science and research internship, starting with a hands-on trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Students from St James School and West Exe School came together to explore the biomes, studied different types of leaves, and collected samples to investigate back at school. The activities gave students a chance to learn through experience, ask questions, and spark their curiosity about the natural world.
Back at school, students will continue their research in the lab, observing, recording, and analysing the samples they...
