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A leading Exeter property consultancy is embarking on an epic walking, running and cycling challenge to boost the funds of Devon Air Ambulance.

Fisher German is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its ‘Big 25’ charity challenge, where colleagues will travel between the firm’s 25 UK office locations without using motorised transport to raise money for 25 different charities.

Colleagues from across the firm originally aimed to raise £25,000 from the ambitious relay, but this target has already been smashed, and they are now looking to boost this further. Fisher German...

Visit South Devon is bringing back its successful Days Out on Your Doorstep campaign for a second year, inviting local residents to rediscover the attractions, restaurants, and hidden gems right on their doorstep. Running from mid-September 2025 through to the end of February 2026 , the campaign aims to boost off-peak tourism, strengthen community spirit, and give the local economy a welcome lift.

What’s in Store

• Exclusive Local Offers: More than 40 attractions, eateries, and venues are offering special discounts exclusively for Devon residents. From 30% discount
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The 2025 Michelmores 5K Charity Run returned to Exeter’s historic Quayside on Thursday 11 September with a sell-out crowd of runners and supporters, raising vital funds for South West charity FearFree .

The event brought together over 1,000 people from across the region for an evening of sport, community, and purpose. Now in its 24th year, the Michelmores 5K has become a staple in the local calendar.

Hosted by former Exeter Chiefs rugby player Chris Bentley, the run was supported by local businesses, running clubs, families and friends – all united in support of FearFree...

Steve Carrick , an infrastructure manager from Exeter, Devon, is circumnavigating the globe in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Now in the second of thirteen stages of the global route, Steve has just departed Puerto Sherry, Spain, to race across the Atlantic.

Founded by sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in 1995, the Clipper Race is a 40,000-nautical mile circumnavigation of the globe, open to anyone regardless of previous sailing experience. Formed of ten teams racing identical stripped-back ocean-going yachts, non-professional Race Crew are led by a professional...