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100 Years of Devon in Sight: Building a Better Future

Centenary Celebrations and Conference

Devon in Sight, the county's leading independent sight loss charity, is celebrating a monumental milestone! A century of building a better, more connected future for people with sight loss across Devon. To mark this incredible occasion, the charity is hosting two special events this September at the historic Exeter Rougemont Hotel.

Centenary Celebration Dinner

On Tuesday, 17th September, join Devon in Sight for their Centenary Celebration Dinner, a glamorous evening honouring 100 years of community and support. The night will...

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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...

Cancer Lifeline South West Invites Families to Enjoy Life Changing Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is looking forward to a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its first ever Family Fun Day on Sunday 27th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place in the beautiful grounds of Ugbrooke House, near Newton Abbot, and promises a packed programme of activities for all ages. Doors open at 11am and the day runs to 4pm.

Visitors to the Family Fun Day can enjoy an entertaining dog show; exciting sports demonstrations and taster sessions including classes with former Exeter Chiefs and...

First Psychedelics graduates celebrate at Europe’s largest conference in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 10:31pm

The first cohort of graduates from a UK-first programme in psychedelics will be celebrated when Europe’s largest and longest-running conference on psychedelic comes to Devon this Easter.

The conference, called Breaking Convention, takes place every two years, with more than 200 speakers presenting at the University’s Streatham Campus between April 17 and 19. It includes subjects encompassing medicine, psychology, anthropology, sociology, law, politics, and the arts - with the University’s own research on the bill, including philosopher Dr Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes, who is a co-...

Exeter care home: supports local charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 6:40pm

Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter recently raised over £300 following on from a successful coffee morning held at the home raising money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, also known as the RNLI.

Volunteers from the RNLI were also present at the coffee morning with their pop-up shop, selling an array of different goodies from cards to diaries and ornaments, with all funds going straight to the charity. Speak George Hislop also attended and held an informative talk on the history of the RNLI which residents and community members found incredibly insightful.

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Devon's Ukrainian Community Celebrates the Orthodox Easter

The Devon Ukrainian Association invites the wider community to attend its Orthodox Easter Services on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April 2025 , from 2pm-4pm at St. Michael and All Angels Church , Mount Dinham, Exeter, EX4 4EB.

The Easter weekend will include two special services:

  • Saturday 19 April – Divine Liturgy , a joyful and sacred celebration of the Resurrection
  • Sunday 20 April – Evensong , a reflective evening prayer service marking the close of Easter day

The services will be celebrated by Father Achilles , a clergyman of the Kyiv...

Location, Location, Location is coming to Devon!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 3:42pm

Channel 4's Location, Location, Location are on the hunt for chain-free house hunters in Devon for series 29 of the popular property show, which is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year.

Location, Location, Location has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for 25 years and remains the biggest property buying programme on British television.

In all that time, property experts, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer have never tired in their efforts to match the nation’s hopeful house hunters with their perfect home.

Whether you're a first time buyer, looking...

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 ,
  • ...

Why Exeter Locals Are Turning to Online Casinos Over Physical Venues

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 1:13pm

Exeter, a city steeped in history and known for its rich cultural heritage, is home to a diverse community. While the city’s bustling streets and beautiful landscapes draw both residents and visitors, Exeter locals are increasingly turning to online casinos rather than frequenting traditional, brick-and-mortar venues. This shift in preference is driven by several factors, ranging from convenience and accessibility to the variety of gaming options available at online platforms. As the digital age continues to evolve, the online casino sector has become more attractive, offering a...

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...

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