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 Exeter Racecourse for Our Next Pop-Up & Networking Morning – Tuesday 29 April

Join Us at Exeter Racecourse for Our Next Pop-Up & Networking Morning – Tuesday 29 April

Event Date: 
29/04/2025 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

We’re delighted to invite you to our next Pop-Up & Networking Morning, taking place at Exeter Racecourse & Conference Centre on Tuesday 29 April, from 9am to 11am.

This event has been scheduled slightly earlier than usual to avoid clashes with other events, bank holidays and school breaks, giving you the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow businesses before a busy spring season begins.

These relaxed, informal mornings are a great way to meet local business owners, share ideas, and strengthen your professional network across the region.

Tickets are...

Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour – gripping big-screen adventure! 

Thrilling adventure – on the big screen!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of gripping adventure films to Exeter Corn Exchange on 29-30 April.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of short films packed with extreme expeditions, intrepid characters and stunning cinematography.

“Buckle up for a night of nail-biting adventure – from the comfort of a cinema seat!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

“Join the world's top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through...

Pop-up market proposal for Exeter city centre

Exeter is in line to get a pop-up city centre market on the site of its former bus station.

Members of the city council heard that an entrepreneur had come up with proposals to set up a market on the site off Sidwell Street where the bus station was demolished last year.

Cllr Lynn Wetenhall (Green, Newton and St Leonards) reminded a meeting of the full council that having a market was the most popular option for the land, according to a recent public consultation.

Green councillors have claimed that the city council’s Labour administration just wants to have a...

NHS in Devon prepares for Easter weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 7:19am

The NHS in Devon is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of many visitors start to arrive for the Easter weekend.

Visitors and local people are being encouraged to make best use of health services, especially as the Easter bank holiday weekend is a four-day break (18 – 21 April 2025).

The message is that urgent and emergency health care will be there for you, but please choose the right service for your needs.

Ahead of the Easter weekend, the advice is to:

  • Make sure you have ordered and collected any repeat medicines ,
  • ...

Gulley Signs Senior Contract with Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs and Louie Gulley have put pen to paper on a senior contract for the young hooker ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Gulley, who was one of four Chiefs players included in England’s 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship winning squad, signs the contract with his hometown club after another stellar season with EURFC.

“I’m unbelievably excited to have signed a contract,” Gulley said. “It’s truly a dream come true for me. Playing in the pre-season friendly double header was a cool experience and I’m looking forward to my future at Chiefs.”

Born and bred in Devon...

Ambulance service shares advice ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/12/2025 - 7:55am

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking members of the public to use the right healthcare service this Easter bank holiday weekend, as the region prepares for the start of the holiday season.

Residents and tourists to the South West are being reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

Bank holiday weekends can be a very busy period for the emergency services, especially when the weather is warm and people are out enjoying the sun – whether in the garden, doing DIY at home, visiting family and friends, or exploring the...

Skills swapping project helps Exeter’s international students make friends with older members of Devon community

International students are creating lasting friendships with older members of the Devon community in a scheme that aims to boost digital literacy and reduce student loneliness.

The Tech-and-Life Pal project aims to get older people to give students the benefit of their "life wisdoms and experience", while the students help them out with essential digital skills such as how to use a smartphone or laptop.

Dr Yuxi Heluo, assistant professor at the University of Exeter Business School, started the project as a research trial, but it has been so successful in that it’s likely...

Nominations open for the Royal Devon’s Extraordinary People Awards 2025

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2025 - 6:03am

People across Devon are being encouraged to put forward local NHS staff and volunteers for an award.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched its Extraordinary People Awards.

The Trust is asking patients and carers to nominate a staff member, team or volunteer in the ‘Extraordinary Care’ category. If you, or someone you know received excellent care from an individual or team at the Royal Devon, you can nominate them here .

Sam Higginson, Chief Executive at the Royal Devon said: "Our Extraordinary People Awards are such an important...

Jones Bootmaker to open new store in Exeter

Jones Bootmaker , the renowned British footwear and accessory brand is excited to announce the opening of its newest store in Exeter. Due to open in early June, this new store is a part of the brand's ongoing commitment to investing in the high street.

The new store, which will be located on High Street, reflects the brand’s dedication to delivering high-quality, stylish footwear while strengthening its presence in key locations across the UK.

Jake Kavanagh, Area Manager for Jones Bootmaker, said: "We are very excited to be opening up our first new Jones Bootmaker store...

Devon County Show Announces Pete’s Dragons as Charity of the Year 2025

EACH year, the Devon County Show selects a charity to benefit from its fundraising efforts. The organisers are delighted to announce that Pete’s Dragons, a local charity with its head office located in Exmouth, has been chosen as their Charity of the Year for 2025.

Founded a decade ago by Alison Jordan following the suicide of her younger brother Pete, Pete’s Dragons is dedicated to providing timely, appropriate, and professional support to those affected by suicide. The charity has grown significantly since its humble beginnings and now boasts a team of fully trained suicide...

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