eat:Festivals will be hosting a food and drink festival in Cranbrook on Sunday 13 September 2026.
The festival will be happening in the heart of the town, on and surrounding the Tillhouse Road. eat:Festivals are a small social enterprise who have been delivering one day food and drink festivals in towns across the south-west for over 13 years. They are now accepting applications for all 2026 dates, including the Cranbrook one at www.eatfestivals.org/apply
Bev Milner Simonds from eat:Festivals told us: "We specialise in developing festivals that bring the community...
Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.
An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.
Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...
Exeter College has officially opened its new, fully simulated hospital training ward and life sciences laboratories, giving aspiring healthcare workers in the South West access to modern hospital-standard facilities while they complete their training.
Located at the College’s Hele Road campus in Exeter city centre, the new Bakers Ward facility has been designed in collaboration with key regional partners, including the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) and the University of Exeter.
The state-of-the-art medical training spaces will be used to...
Browne Jacobson has announced its promotions round for 2026, with six new partners and one legal director.
The UK and Ireland law firm also confirmed the promotion of 13 lawyers to principal associate and 22 to senior associate.
The full breadth of promotions, which came into effect from 1 April 2026, span the firm’s seven offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham. They build upon 15 partner and legal director promotions last year and 13 external partner hires during 2025/26.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s expanded talks line-up promises fresh and inspiring ideas and practical takeaways for gardeners, food lovers and families alike.
Festival founder and broadcaster Toby Buckland will be joined by a host of leading voices from the worlds of gardening, food and drink. Among the headline names are...
Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.
As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.
To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...
A new transformer weighing 150 tonnes – equivalent to 25 African elephants – has successfully been delivered to a National Grid substation near Exeter.
When installed, the vital new equipment will help boost the resilience and capacity of the electricity transmission network across the South West, supporting homes and businesses for years to come.
The delivery marks a major milestone in National Grid’s ongoing upgrade to its Exeter substation, helping to ensure the network remains reliable as electricity demand continues to grow.
Exeter is fast becoming a true foodie lover’s destination. With its diverse range of cuisines and innovative independent restaurants, the city offers residents and visitors alike a genuine taste of the good life. Now, there is a vibrant new reason to explore the city’s historic heart: Suki Cafe has officially launched its highly anticipated matcha soft serve menu.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street, just a five-minute stroll from Exeter Cathedral, on Waterbeer St, Suki Cafe is a quiet, unassuming gem. For over a year, it has delighted locals with a unique...
Exminster’s Community Larder, provided by local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, has a new weatherproof home thanks to a £200 grant from Exminster Parish Council. The money has enabled Westbank to purchase a waterproof unit to house a Community Larder that’s open 24/7 next to Exminster Methodist Church.
To mark the official opening of the facility, the village’s Methodist minister, Reverend Donna Leigh, conducted a blessing in the presence of a representative of Exminster Parish Council and Westbank’s Head of Voluntary and Community Services....
The Devon County Show is proud to announce the launch of its first‑ever Community Growing Hub, a major new feature for 2026 designed to inspire visitors of all ages to get growing, get gardening, and get connected. The Hub will be hosted by horticulturalist and community growing advocate Kenny Raybould, who will lead a team of volunteers offering hands‑on advice, and practical support throughout the three‑day show.
Located within the Crafts & Flowers section, the Community Growing Hub will serve as an accessible, welcoming space where visitors can explore everything from seed...
