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A brand new after dark Christmas illuminated trail will be bringing festive sparkle to the garden at the National Trust’s Killerton Estate, near Exeter, from 26 Nov 2021 to 2 Jan 2022 and we’re offering you the chance to win a family ticket to the opening night on 26 November 2021.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year when twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun. Wrap up warm and be transported into a winter wonderland where you will discover sparkling tunnels of light, walk under giant baubles and beneath trees drenched in...

Twenty-three-year-old James Tetlow, a Mechanical Engineering student from the University of Exeter, has secured a place in the final of the Engineers in Business Champion of Champions innovation competition, which will be hosted by TV presenter Rob Bell at the Royal Academy of Engineering on 22 October 2021.

James has invented Zama Digital, a machine monitoring solution for the manufacturing industry, and will be pitching his innovation against nine other teams of student and graduate innovators in the national final. A sum of £15,000 is up for grabs, providing vital seed money...

Increasing demand in the south west for performance cars, the very best quality aftersales, and performance upgrades have prompted Hendy Group to open a dedicated Hendy Performance Centre in Exeter.

Situated alongside its new Lotus dealership at Marsh Barton, the new Performance Centre is part of ongoing expansion plans for Hendy in Exeter where it already operates successful Honda and MG dealerships together with its award-winning Car & Van Store and commercial operation and Iveco dealership.

Heading up the team in Exeter are Lloyd Newbery and Jamie Wilson who are both...

A new community group has been formed in St Thomas to help facilitate the conservation and future improvements of Cowick Barton Playing Fields and Pinces Gardens.

Cowick Roots & Recreation is a volunteer group formed by local residents who hope to act as ‘The Peoples Champion’ in order to improve and protect both green spaces as a playing field, sports facility, community space and community gardens.

Sue Taylor, The Chair of Cowick Roots & Recreation, said ‘Cowick Barton Playing Fields and Pinces Gardens is such a valued area not only for St Thomas residents but...