As the festive season approaches, Devon & Cornwall Police is launching its annual Christmas safety campaign aimed at helping residents enjoy a safe and crime-free festive period.
Running throughout December, the campaign will share practical advice and timely reminders on a wide range of safety topics – from fraud prevention and online security to personal safety, home security and road safety, so that everyone can celebrate Christmas safely.
Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper said: “Christmas should be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, it’s also a...
With unemployment levels in the UK at their highest since the Covid pandemic, according to recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the opportunity to receive free skills training and kickstart a new career has never been more important.
Many people are looking for more secure work, while employers across the region are facing acute skills shortages.
Train4Tomorrow , funded by the Government’s Skills For Life programme and delivered by Devon County Council, meets both needs. It offers * free, flexible Skills Bootcamps designed with employers to fill...
Exeter College has secured £1.3m in funding to create a new, world-class healthcare training facility, opening up opportunities for hundreds of learners to develop vital skills in nursing and healthcare professions.
Funded through an Office for Students grant, the state-of-the-art facility will see a fully simulated hospital ward and two multi-purpose laboratories added to Exeter College’s Hele Road campus, right in the heart of Exeter City Centre.
Work to convert the existing Ted Wragg building, which will house both the ward and laboratories, is scheduled to start in...
Hospital Radio Exeter is delighted to extend its heartfelt thanks to the Devonshire Freemasons for their generous donation supporting our ongoing work within the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital community.
This kind contribution will help us continue delivering music, entertainment and companionship to patients, staff and visitors—services that make a meaningful difference to the hospital experience. As a volunteer-run charity, we rely heavily on the goodwill of supporters like the Devonshire Freemasons, whose commitment helps ensure we can keep broadcasting 24 hours a day....
1st December 2025 – Stephen Arnold joins Foot Anstey at a pivotal moment for the firm, following a year of strong performance and continued investment in its national growth strategy. This includes expansion into Northern Ireland through its combination with McKees and the firm’s increased focus on Manchester as a key hub for future growth.
Stephen brings extensive senior experience from leading international law firms. He began his legal-sector career at Linklaters, before moving to Clifford Chance where he helped shape the firm’s global client strategy and worked with some of...
Lit by the warm glow of flaming torches and accompanied by a musical fanfare of medieval instruments and drums, the Mediaeval Baebes’ procession will magically wend its way towards Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th December.
Renowned for their soaring harmonies, stunning costumes, and performing with a plethora of exotic historical instruments; the Mediaeval Baebes will honour the twelfth month as they celebrate the beauty and passion of all things mydwynter.
Dressed in flowing gowns and carrying the dancing torches to guide the way, families, musicians and reenactors are...
West Exe School is delighted to share that it has been recognised for its outstanding achievement in introducing Classics. The Exeter school was awarded a ‘Secondary School of the Year - Highly Commended’ certificate by Classics for All in their 2025 Impact Awards.
At West Exe, the Classical Civilisation GCSE is a course that continues to grow with currently 84 students enrolled across Years 9 to 11. Since its induction, Classics has only grown in popularity amongst both staff and students. This year, students participated in a visit to the University of Exeter, where they...
The South West region’s Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), Exeter College , has announced its initial plans to deliver its CTEC program and lead the region’s response to the construction industry’s growing skills challenge.
Across the UK, nearly 48,000 additional construction workers are needed each year to meet demand. The sector currently faces more than 140,000 vacancies, and by 2027, it will require an estimated 225,000 new recruits.
On Friday 21 November, Exeter College outlined its strategy to help bridge this gap and boost the pipeline of skilled...
Exciting developments are underway at Exeter Chiefs Stadium, with local architecture practice KTA Architects leading the design of its next phase of improvements.
Managing Director Ajay Sharma recently discussed the project on The Konkering Pod, a South West based podcast that spotlights local business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs.
Sharma explained that while the current upgrades to Sand Park are significant, they represents just the beginning of a much larger vision for the stadium’s future.
“There’s so much more to come”, he noted, hinting at ambitious...
Wendy’s®, the iconic global quick-service restaurant brand, will be available to more consumers in the South West via a new restaurant featuring a drive-thru at Alphington Retail Park, Exeter. The new location is scheduled to open in early 2026 and will be in the converted former Chiquito’s unit.
The Exeter restaurant follows the success of Wendy’s South West debut at Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth earlier this year, which quickly became a popular dining destination. Together, these openings represent the growing footprint of Khidmat Ltd, Wendy’s franchise partner that’...
