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Browns Brasserie & Bar Exeter launches new spring menu

Newly refurbished Browns Brasserie & Bar Exeter launches a brand new seasonal menu specially for springtime that celebrates British brasserie classics.

Crafted with care, the Browns menus showcase British favourites and move with the seasons.

Dishes such as Prawn Cocktail, Sherry Trifle and Coronation Cauliflower celebrate quintessentialnBritish fare while Pea & asparagus risotto and Pulled lamb shepherd’s pie, followed by Bramley apple and rhubarb crumble are seasonal creations specially designed with spring in mind.

Stop by on Sundays to enjoy a...

Best Farm Shop in UK – Darts Farm wins prestigious award

Darts Farm are delighted to announce that they have been named Best Farm Shop in the UK for a record-breaking 4th time in this year’s Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards. It was an extra special night, with the team also picking up the award for Best Farm Restaurant for The Farm Table, adding to their ever-growing list of accolades!

Darts Farm is a unique food, drink and lifestyle destination with a working farm and farm shop at the heart. With one of the most diverse independent artisan produce selections in the country, a nose-to-tail butchery, cheesemonger and deli, multiple...

Otter Brewery open first pub and restaurant in Exeter

Otter Brewery has opened its first pub and restaurant in the heart of Exeter.

Located in Cathedral Close, ‘The Holt – Exeter’ promises wood fired pizzas, a wide range of Otter’s ales and lagers, as well as a signature seasonal menu brimming with local ingredients.

Patrick McCaig, Managing Director of Otter Brewery is excited for the opening:“For many years we have been waiting for the right location to give us the best opportunity to bring something new, exciting and above all independent to the centre of Exeter.

"‘The Holt - Exeter’ is exactly what we have been...

Kaleb Cooper shows support to Devon families at Devon county show 2025

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Posted: Fri, 03/28/2025 - 5:26pm

Kaleb Cooper, star of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video and now a prominent UK farming advocate, is set to make his first appearance at the Devon County Show 2025.

Kaleb will visit the showground between 1pm and 4pm on the second day of the Show, Friday 16th May. During his time at the show, Kaleb will tour the Farming Zone, judge a Young Farmer’s Class, and conduct a question-and-answer session in the Young Farmer’s Marquee.

Kaleb began working on a farm at the tender age of 13. He went on to study agriculture at Moreton Morrell College, after which he established Kaleb...

New High Sheriff of Devon declared

Devon’s new High Sheriff has been declared at a ceremony in Exeter Cathedral on Friday (28 March).

Caroline Harlow, 70, who lives in Exeter, is a trustee of Devon Community Foundation and member of the Independent Monitoring Board at Channings Wood Prison.

Her service to her community across many years brought her attention to the often hidden and devastating harms caused by gambling addiction. She will be dedicating her year as High Sheriff to getting people in Devon talking about the issue and supporting those with gambling addiction going through the prison system....

Exeter engineer voted as UK’s ‘delivery hero of the year’ after saving customers’ Christmas

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Posted: Fri, 03/28/2025 - 5:07pm

A Cranbrook gas engineer has been named ‘Delivery Hero of the Year’ at an industry-leading awards ceremony.

Ryan McBride, who works at online electrical retailer AO’s Exeter outbase, scooped the prize at the annual Retail Week Awards, which is recognised as a benchmark of excellence in the retail sector.

Ryan won the award for his dedication to customer service, after coming in on days off during the festive period, to cover illness and ensure that customers had their appliances in time for Christmas Day.

After becoming a self-employed driver with AO in May 2020...

A tribute to Peter Jewell, Honorary Patron and Principal Donor of the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

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Posted: Thu, 03/27/2025 - 9:21pm

Peter Jewell, the Honorary Patron and founding donor of The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, has passed away at the age of 90.

Together Peter and his great friend, the renowned filmmaker Bill Douglas, put together an amazing collection of 50,000 artefacts on the history of cinema and the moving image.

After Bill’s death Peter gifted the collection to the University of Exeter to establish the museum because he wanted everyone to share their joy and fascination with moving pictures. He remained a very active donor, hugely invested in the museum and its success, until his death...

Discover new skills at Toby’s Garden Festival

Toby’s Garden Festival is back again for another unmissable two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors, set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the festival takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025 (10am-5pm) and will be encouraging everyone to learn a new skill. Visitors can expect a full programme of free gardening and food and drink talks, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, tastings, live music and much more.

Inspirational experts headlining the festival and joining...

Inspirational 4,000km charity relay kicks off again in Exeter

Exeter today played host to the Sky Bet EFL Every Minute Matters Relay as fans of Exeter undertake a 136km cycle to inspire supporters to learn lifesaving CPR.

The Sky Bet EFL Every Minute Matters Relay, which kicked off today, is a gruelling 4,000-kilometer 28-day journey that will feature an incredible 72 legs stopping off at each and every EFL club before culminating at Wembley on 21st April.

The truly unique charity event will see supporters of each EFL club team up with former football stars and celebrity fans to either run, walk or cycle each leg. Today, passionate...

Exeter’s Scouts and Guides return to the Barnfield Theatre for Exeter Gang Show 2025

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Posted: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 10:56pm

Scout and Guide’s from across Exeter are gearing up to take to the Exeter Barnfield Theatre stage once again for their annual Exeter Gang Show.

Taking place from Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th April, Exeter Gang Show 2025 is packed full of popular songs, dance, comedy and laugh out loud sketches performed by Scouts and Guides from across Exeter and the local area.

The cast of almost 70 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Rangers and their Leaders are coming together to raise the roof and raise a smile of audiences throughout the week.

The Gang Show is a...

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