Exeter

The Dissenters Graveyard will be open to visitors between 11am and 4pm on Saturday 8th July.

Visitors can view the near-completely restored Graveyard, now dignified with gates and railings; inspect transcribed copies of many of the grave inscriptions and will be able to read short biographies of some of those buried there.

The Dissenters Graveyard is a significant physical remnant of the nonconformist tradition in Exeter.

The Dissenter community was an important part of the city's commercial, religious and political life, particularly during the eighteenth and first...

The City of Exeter Rowing Regatta takes place on Saturday 8 July on Exeter Quay this year for a full day of sprint races.

Paul Wilson, Exeter Regatta Chairman said: ‘There are over 140 races and 234 crews at this years’ regatta, including an open eight charity event for Rowcroft hospice at 5:45pm.

The Regatta at Exeter Quay is a great day out for the family.

Parents and youngsters can be inspired by the action and meet local clubs and families can also relax in the cafes shops and bars. The first race is at 10am and races follow every four minutes so there is...

Exeter City will proudly wear the current home and away shirts for the 2017/18 season, with a new third kit to be added.

This season’s third kit will be heavily influenced by City’s partnership with main club sponsor Flybe, which is one of the longest running sponsorships in football.

The new kit will replace the Fluminese-inspired third kit which had been used for the last two seasons, most recently in City’s 4-1 win away at Newport County on New Year’s Eve.

The traditional red and white striped home shirt, with black and white collar and trim will remain City’s...

Exeter Northcott Theatre is appealing for knitters to help prepare for its Christmas pantomime.

The theatre would like volunteers to create knitted cupcakes that can be used during the 60 performances of Dick Whittington, which takes place from Saturday 2 December until Sunday 7 January.

As a thank you for the support the Northcott hopes to receive through the appeal, it has teamed up with Home-Start Exeter and Devon & Cornwall Housing Association to offer 500 free pantomime tickets to families who may not be in a financial position to come to the theatre this Christmas...

Libraries Unlimited has launched a new series of reading material to support those living with long term health conditions, as part of the Reading Well Books on Prescription programme. At a time when 26 million people in England are living with at least one long term condition, Libraries Unlimited has launched the scheme within Devon Libraries to provide people with expert endorsed books, available to borrow for free. Reading Well for long term conditions is the fourth series in the Reading Well Books on Prescription programme delivered through English public libraries. It provides people...

Purple Rain a world-class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince, have embarked on a full live tour of the UK and will be rolling into Exeter next month.

A full nine-piece band, Purple Rain have been together for 11 years. Jimi Love, as the unsurpassed Prince, fronts a horn section, backing vocals and keys.

With a string of sell out shows the length and breadth of the country, including London’s iconic Scala, Purple Rain deliver a non-stop, hit packed show, spanning more than two hours.

Expect to see, hear and feel the hits from one of the most...

Exeter shoppers were delighted when double Olympic gold medallist, James Cracknell OBE, ran through Exeter’s City Centre to raise awareness of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) being a chosen charity of Exeter’s Great West Run.

Owner of Exeter’s Great West Run, James led a pack of runners and supporters of the charity through a small race through the City centre on Friday 30 June, before crossing an inflatable ‘Finish Line’ in Princesshay.

The event was to raise awareness of CHSW involvement in the Great West Run and to encourage runners to either take a charity place or...

Businesses in Devon looking to reach new customers are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help firms in the county to promote their products and services to wider audiences at trade shows and events.

More than 20 companies have benefited from the funding scheme launched by Devon County Council last year as part of its Devon Delivers programme, which promotes Devon as an innovative business location with great businesses.

Councillor Stuart Barker, Devon County...