Exeter has proudly scooped a Gold Award at the South West in Bloom Awards, held in Torquay this week. This prestigious recognition follows months of dedicated preparation and showcases the exceptional planting and greening delivered across the city by InExeter BID, Exeter City Council, and the University of Exeter.
This year marked a significant milestone, as Exeter entered the competition as a unified city-wide application for the first time in several years.
This award is not the first recognition from South West in Bloom - previously, InExeter and University had...
Exeter and Devon Crematorium is proud to announce a donation of £5,000 to Hospice UK, the national charity for hospice and end-of-life care. This contribution is part of a wider initiative involving multiple crematoria, aimed at supporting the vital work Hospice UK does across the country.
Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice and end-of-life care. Their mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has access to compassionate, personalised care at the end of life.
They:
Champion the work of over two hundred hospices across the UK
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting people across the South West to take part in free community events this October to learn lifesaving CPR, as part of the annual Restart a Heart (RSAH) initiative.
Led by Resuscitation Council UK, the initiative raises awareness of cardiac arrests and equips people with the confidence and skills to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use a defibrillator. By learning these simple techniques, members of the public can play a vital role in improving survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac...
An Exeter veterinary practice has welcomed the former head of a South African zoo who has treated everything from chimpanzees to penguins as its new exotics vet.
Stephen Vanderspuy has joined Linnaeus-owned City Vets in Exeter, an appointment which coincides with the arrival of practice director Stuart Ford-Fennah from renowned referral centre Cave Veterinary Specialists, in Somerset.
Stephen has an illustrious career in his birth country of South Africa. He moved to the UK several years ago where he says there is a high demand for treating exotic pets.
Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is gearing up to launch a new route from Exeter to Manchester.
The new route is part of Loganair’s growing network from the airport, adding to its existing services, which include direct flights to Newcastle and Edinburgh.
Starting on 26 October, the new service will introduce frequent flights between the two cities, before moving to a daily service from March 2026.
Customers will also benefit from Loganair’s codeshare agreement with BA, opening up endless possibilities for international travel on a single ticket...
Richard was shown the high-precision machinery used to produce defence and aerospace components.
Shaun and Richard discussed Isembard’s unique role as a software-led manufacturer supporting critical industries, as well as the South West’s growing strength in advanced manufacturing and maritime innovation.
The conversation also covered the importance of building the links between industry and education, through opportunities for apprenticeships, gaining practical engineering experience, and creating high-quality, well-paid jobs in the South West.
This exciting new partnership aims to expand the opportunities for established and emerging creatives based in the South West by giving them a platform to showcase work in progress.
Exeter Northcott and Exeter Phoenix are joining forces to host a series of Scratch Nights, the first of which will be held at Exeter Phoenix this October as part of Exeter Northcott’s Elevate Festival , an annual celebration of local artists and new work. These events are an essential part of a chain of artist development opportunities that support artists and their work from an initial idea to the midscale...
Award-winning children’s authors Reeve & McIntyre officially opened the new Clore Children’s Library in Exeter last week. The new library was designed with children at its heart with local children being asked for their ideas for the space. The main funder of the redesigned space is the Clore Duffield Foundation and it features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.
A unique event is being held in Topsham later this month - and it’s hoping to unlock the ‘hidden museum’ we each have in our homes.
Topsham’s Table Top Museum is an opportunity for anyone with a collection of any kind to display it for a day.
It’s the brainchild of a Topsham Museum volunteer, Joe Pearson, who says it’s an opportunity to show how we all enjoy collecting.
“There’s never been a day like this in Topsham before and we hope it proves that the idea of ‘the Museum collection’ can mean many different things - and always revealing a passion from the...
AFTER a successful first year at Westpoint Arena, the sizable real ice rink returns to the venue this winter.
The main Westpoint Arena building will once again host the festive attraction from Thursday 11th December 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026.
There’s space for up to 400 skaters in each 45-minute skate session on the ice, with various session types throughout the day. There’s lots of different skate sessions available for all to enjoy this Christmas. These include Parent Toddler sessions where Under 5s skate for free with an adult ticket, pushchairs are allowed on...
