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Dr Sally Basker, chief executive of Exeter Science Park

Exeter Science Park CEO Sally Basker announces retirement

Exeter Science Park’s Chief Executive, Dr Sally Basker, has announced her decision to retire from full-time work in June 2026.

This will promote a smooth transition and stability following the recent appointment of Dr Eulian Roberts as the new Chair of Exeter Science Park .

Dr Basker, who has led the organisation since 2017, leaves behind a powerful legacy. Under her leadership, Exeter Science Park has grown fivefold and now contributes approximately £50 million annually to the regional economy. Today, the Park supports more than 750 jobs and is home to over 45 high-growth...

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Residents at local care home receive a visit from a therapy pony

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/16/2025 - 9:36pm

Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter was full of excitement on Monday when a friendly therapy pony came to visit the home.

Residents at Cumberland Grange were pleasantly surprised to see Peppa the miniature pony walk through the home and pay visits to individual residents, offering up lots of opportunities for fussing.

General Manager Beth said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their surprise visitor. They were not expecting a pony, so it was wonderful to see their faces light up with joy when Peppa walked through our doors. We are always looking for new activities...

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White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:29pm

To celebrate 40 years, White Stuff is hitting the road with a summer ice cream truck tour, which includes a day in Exeter.

Throughout this month they’ll be serving up free scoops along the south coast, bringing their signature style and community spirit to some of the UK’s favourite seaside destinations. Visitors will also be able to ‘Spin To Win’, with the chance to win some of the brand’s 40th Anniversary product.

The tour kicks off in St Ives, where White Stuff is teaming up with St Ives Surf School to offer locals free surf lessons and gear hire on Saturday 19 July....

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Cllr Duncan Wood joined members of Exeter's WI in the City for a rugby session with Exeter City Comm

Pitch perfect: Football meets rugby in Exeter’s Strive ‘25 takeover

Exeter City Community Trust, the charitable arm of Exeter City Football Club, is stepping into a new sport as it joins a major national initiative to grow women’s rugby in the city ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

The organisation, which is more used to the beautiful game than the oval ball, is joining with Exeter Chiefs and Exeter City Council as the delivery partner for the Strive ‘25 Rugby Challenge, a national programme aimed at engaging 25,000 women and girls in rugby across host cities. Exeter is one of only eight UK cities which are hosting the Women’s Rugby World...

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6 Mistakes People Make When Using Fireworks — and How to Avoid Them

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 07/15/2025 - 10:27pm

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of fireworks lighting up the sky—whether it’s Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve, or a big summer celebration. But behind all the sparkle and noise, there’s a serious side to fireworks too. Every year, accidents happen, and more often than not, they’re the result of simple mistakes that could have been easily avoided.

If you’re planning a fireworks display, here are five common missteps people make—and how you can stay safe while still enjoying the show.

1. Not Reading the Instructions

The Mistake:

Many people assume all...

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Ambulance service celebrates paramedic graduates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/14/2025 - 4:16pm

A group of graduate paramedic apprentices were recently honoured at a celebratory event at Westpoint Exeter after successfully completing their BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science Degree Level Apprenticeship.

The fully-funded programme is delivered in partnership between the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) and the University of Cumbria. It allows frontline clinicians to earn a degree while continuing to work, making the path to becoming a paramedic more accessible.

27 graduates gathered with their families, friends, and colleagues for the...

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L-R, Nick Ames, Dr Sally Basker and Dr Eulian Roberts are pictured at a celebration to thank Nick fo

Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Exeter Science Park has paid tribute to its outgoing Chair of the Board, Nick Ames, who has stepped down from his role following the successful completion of his five-year tenure.

Nick has overseen a significant period of transformation and growth for the Science Park, playing an important role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and laying the foundations for its next phase of development. His leadership has been instrumental in helping the Science Park strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation, collaboration and high-growth STEMM (science, technology,...

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The London African Gospel Choir closed Budleigh Music Festival in spectacular style

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

From the opening notes of the community choral day to the uplifting finale of the London African Gospel Choir, Budleigh Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in style.

Taking place in the beautiful St Peter’s Church, the festival delivered world-class classical performances, inclusive community events, and stunning moments of musical magic.

More than 3,600 tickets were sold over the nine-day Festival, which included performances by Sir Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell, internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and Bath Philharmonia....

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Devon County Show to Host Devon Cattle Breeders Society’s National Show 2026

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/11/2025 - 1:53pm

Devon County Show is proud to announce that it will host the Devon Cattle Breeders Society’s National Show in 2026.

The National Show—traditionally held at venues across the country and most recently staged at the Royal Cornwall Show—will return to its home turf at Devon’s largest and most well-attended agricultural event in May next year.

The Devon Cattle Breeders Society, custodians of the iconic Devon Red Ruby breed, are thrilled to see the show return to its namesake county. Known for their striking red-brown coats, Devon Red Rubies are celebrated for their calm...

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Award-winning children's authors announced as patrons of Libraries Unlimited

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/11/2025 - 1:48pm

Philip Reeve began his career as an illustrator and then went into writing; he is best known as the author of the critically acclaimed Mortal Engines series, which was adapted into a major feature film, and has recently written the Utterly Dark trilogy.

Sarah McIntyre started out as an illustrator but has both written and illustrated many picture books including the Grumpycorn books, The New Neighbours and Dinosaur Firefighters .

Together they have collaborated on a number of highly illustrated books for younger readers, including the hugely popular Oliver and the...

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New £30,000 grants available to support creative industry careers in Exeter

Authored by Zoe Kerr
Posted: Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:00am

Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund is open to organisations in Exeter and across the UK that help underserved communities access careers in publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, advertising, and more. Applications are open now here.

The aim of the Regional Creatives Fund, which aligns with the Government’s recently announced Creative Places Growth Fund[1], is to increase access to careers in the creative industries for people from...

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