Children at Alphington Primary School are set for exciting new literary adventures after receiving a donation of books worth £1,000. The generous gift of Usborne Books from local housebuilder, David Wilson Redrow South West, will help to bring the school’s new library to life, giving pupils the opportunity to discover new stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Craig Turner, Curriculum Senior Leader at Alphington Primary School, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have received this donation. These books will make a fantastic addition to our new library. Reading in...
Exeter Chiefs fly-half Will Haydon-Wood has signed a new deal with the club.
The 25-year-old has provided indispensable cover at both fly-half and centre this season as Chiefs have put together competitive campaigns across three competitions.
Haydon-Wood said: “I’m excited to see what my future holds after re-signing at Exeter.
“I feel like I have settled in the South West with the club being a very tight-knit group, and that is now translating into on-pitch performances this season.
“Being part of a team that is striving to win trophies was a huge part...
A primary school teacher who suffered for years with a condition doctors dismissed as normal says she’s finally ‘back on her feet’ after a 45 minute procedure in Exeter.
Jemima Robinson, 24, was 16 when she began experiencing achy, throbbing and ‘stabbing pains’ in her left leg.
The year 4 teacher even considered giving up her career as it meant spending long days on her feet.
But Jemima says her life has completely transformed after endovenous laser ablation of a varicose vein at VeinCentre, the UK’s largest vein treatment provider.
West Exe School has announced the appointment of Jamie Engineer as its new headteacher, taking up the role following the Easter holidays.
He succeeds Julie Fossey, who is stepping into a full-time role leading the Ted Wragg Institute, supporting staff development across the Trust to ensure excellent teaching and learning for all students.
Mr Engineer, who has served as Head of School since September 2025, steps into the position with a strong connection to both the school and the local community.
A well-known figure in Exeter, he began his teaching career in the...
Exeter College has launched Devon’s first Women’s Cricket Academy based at a non‑fee‑paying college, offering an exceptional new opportunity for young female cricketers to develop their cricketing potential alongside their academic studies.
Ahead of a busy summer season the side is actively recruiting new players. This will begin with trials on Thursday 30 April at Buzz About Cricket’s indoor facility in Cullompton, and aspiring players joining the College this September are now being encouraged to register their interest.
The British Heart Foundation is Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Exeter’s chosen charity for 2026.
The charity was chosen by the President of Exeter CII, Theresa Atal, who is also Compliance Director for Trusted Financial Advice (TFA).
Theresa said: “The British Heart Foundation is a charity very close to my heart - excuse the pun. My father had heart issues, and my partner has a defibrillator fitted. Every pound raised, and all donations handed in their shops around the country, help make a difference to people’s lives.”
Club Ceilidh, a fast-growing live folk dance night that has quickly built a reputation in Plymouth, returns to Exeter on Friday 1 May following a highly successful debut event at America Hall in Pinhoe earlier this spring.
The Exeter launch on 10 April saw a near sell-out crowd and an enthusiastic response, with organisers bringing the event back for a second night on May Day - one of the traditional high points of the folk calendar.
Club Ceilidh has already gained momentum in Plymouth, where recent events have sold out weeks in advance, with some ticket releases...
Colleagues at Selco Builders Warehouse are trading in forklifts for footwork, as they compete in “Race Across Selco”, an ambitious new fundraising initiative, sponsored by Bond It to raise money for its charity partner, Cancer Research UK, and Selco Community Heroes.
In this fast-paced challenge, members of Selco’s senior leadership will make up four teams to take on a three-day race from the company’s northernmost store in York, to its southernmost store in Exeter, with the aim to raise £100,000 for charity.
Taking place from 27th to 29th April, the routes will span...
VISIONARY Exeter opticians are celebrating after receiving a national industry award.
The Specsavers store on the city’s High Street scooped the Excellence in Contact Lenses accolade at the Awards for Excellence ceremony.
This ceremony takes place annually, recognising achievements and professionalism across all Specsavers’ UK and Ireland stores.
The locally owned and run Exeter store was commended for its specialist work in assessing eye health, determining the best contact lens type for customers’ lifestyles, and offering support and tailored guidance teaching...
A keenly-anticipated meeting of a council committee which has overseen a controversial Exeter road closure has been cancelled.
The city’s highways and traffic orders committee (HATOC) had been due to meet on April 28. The committee is a ‘hybrid’ group made up of Devon County Council and Exeter City council members.
The HATOC made the decision to close Dryden Road to traffic during the Covid pandemic more than five years ago, saying it would create a safe and traffic-free route in and out of the city for cyclists and pedestrians.
