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....
Exeter Chiefs Women will move into the 2025/26 season with a new-look squad but not before the club recognises the contribution of some its departing players, including trailblazing centurion Ebony Jefferies.
Flanker Jefferies recorded her 100th game at the end of last season having played the very first Exeter Chiefs Women’s game back in 2020. She is currently rehabilitating from foot surgery.
Exeter Chiefs chairman and CEO Tony Rowe CBE said: “Ebony has also been a loyal servant to Chiefs Women and played in our very first friendly and league games through to our last...
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...
A 15-year-old student from St Luke’s Church of England School has made history as the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious St Boniface Medal, awarded by the Bishop of Exeter during a special service at Exeter Cathedral.
Caitlin James, a Year 10 student, was recognised for her exceptional voluntary work as a Mental Health Champion and her ongoing dedication to community service. She was one of just 11 individuals inducted into the historic Company of St Boniface this June.
The St Boniface Awards honour those who embody the values of service, compassion, and faith in...
Sophia, a standout athlete from West Exe School , has made waves on the track and field stage this summer, winning double gold at both the Devon Schools Athletics Championships and the Southwest Schools Championships.
Sophia took first place in both the Triple Jump and Long Jump at the Devon event, setting a new personal best of 5.58 metres in Long Jump. Her success continued as she went on to claim gold again in both events at the Southwest Schools Championships.
Sophia's incredible performance has now earned her a place representing Devon at the National Finals, taking...
Adlington Retirement Living has opened the doors to a welcoming coffee lounge, a stylish homeowners’ lounge, an on-site restaurant and a beautifully designed show apartment at Radford House, its new retirement community on Weirfield Road.
Alexandra Johnson, Sales and Marketing Director for Adlington Retirement Living, said: “We create communities where our homeowners can enjoy life on their terms, combining independence with friendship, comfort and support in a safe and secure environment.
“While our beautiful apartments and shared spaces set the stage, it’s the sense of...
Year 10 student Ellie at Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE) recently marked a major milestone by graduating from the Junior Chef Academy with a special celebration at the prestigious Lympstone Manor, hosted by Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines. Ellie, who has been honing her culinary skills at Exeter College’s skills kitchen, was rewarded for her dedication and passion for cooking.
The Junior Chef Academy, an after-school programme run in partnership with Exeter College and local Ted Wragg Trust schools like QE, provides students with professional training and hands-on experience...
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...
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...
