An innovation designed in Exeter to detect contaminated water and save lives has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
FluoroGlow’s device is designed to detect Cryptosporidium in water – a parasite that can cause severe illness and even death, especially in children and vulnerable people.
Previously, it has been difficult to detect without slow laboratory-based tests. But FluoroGlow aims to change that by providing rapid and reliable results directly at the water source.
It’s the brainchild of University of Exeter Medical Science graduate Kathryn...
Look out for themed vehicles adventuring through the countryside this week! All for a great cause
Leading national mobile vehicle repair service provider, the Rapid Repair Network, is proud to launch its first ever annual charity event within the motor industry. The Rapid Repair Rally will be an unforgettable two-day adventure combining fun, friendly competition, and fundraising for a powerful cause.
On 2nd and 3rd October 2025, teams made up of leading lights from across the motor industry will set off in themed vehicles to enjoy a cross-country challenge through the rugged...
A public consultation has been launched today (Wednesday 1 October) on proposed changes to the layout of Barnfield Road in Exeter.
Devon County Council wants people to provide their feedback on proposals to make the road a more attractive gateway into the city centre.
The online consultation continues until the end of the month with a questionnaire available at devon.cc/barnfield
There will also be an opportunity to speak to the project team at a public exhibition of the proposals at the west end of Bedford Street (outside Debenhams) in Princesshay on Tuesday 21...
This October, families are invited to take part in Halloween costume swaps at libraries throughout the county. Customers are encouraged to donate outgrown or no longer needed costumes in good, wearable condition to be reused! Parents and carers can come along to swap or rehome a pre-loved outfit. Costumes are available to take home at no cost, with no requirement to donate.
A second-hand costume is a greener choice for spooky season. According to Hubbub and Fairyland Trust, Halloween costumes generate over 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste each year. The equivalent of 83 million...
Latest figures reveal 758,000 18 to 23 year olds have yet to claim their matured Child Trust Fund as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) urges them to find their accounts, worth on average £2,242 each.
Child Trust Funds are long term, tax-free savings accounts which were set up for children born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 with an initial government deposit of at least £250.
Young people can take control of their account at 16, but once the account holder turns 18 it matures, and they can decide whether they want to withdraw the money or re-invest it.
The Exeter College fine dining restaurant, @Thirty-Four has been named, for the second time in three years, as the AA College Restaurant of the Year. This is the highest accolade a college restaurant can achieve and is a testament to the hard work of the students and staff who work there.
Hosted by TV presenter Vernon Kay, the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 was held at Grosvenor House in London on 22 September 2025.
Paul Hobden, Managing Director of People 1st International , commented: “Congratulations to Exeter College on this incredible achievement.
Devon Air Ambulance’s Topsham Vintage & Variety Store Manager, Lee Rawlings, is turning up the volume on community spirit this October as he calls on local musicians and generous businesses to support a dazzling fundraising event: A Night with Bond .
Taking place on Friday 3 October 2025 at 7:30pm at the Exeter FC Centre Sports Bar , this themed evening promises a stylish celebration of music and philanthropy. Guests will be treated to over 20 re-imagined Bond-inspired songs , performed live by a talented ensemble of 30 local musicians who have donated their time and talent...
Two firefighters from Exeter Airport have raised more than £2,500 for charity after successfully completing the gruelling 100km Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge in South Wales.
Chris Briggs and Iwan Jones, who serve with Exeter Airport Fire & Rescue Service, took on the two-day endurance event to support Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that provides vital help to children, young people and their families facing cancer.
The cause was especially personal for Chris, whose sister-in-law, Kaley Fitzsimmons, passed away 10 years ago at the age of just 33 from osteosarcoma...
One of the UK’s leading specialists in robotic 3D printing systems will lead the manufacturing element of a new £700,000 project to transform maritime vessel design and production.
Rapid Fusion, which develops advanced production solutions from its R&D centre in Exeter, will join forces with Compute Maritime and consortium partners BYD Naval Architects, Siemens Digital Industries Software and the University of Southampton on the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition initiative funded by the UK government.
Together, the core innovation of ‘GenDSOM’ will be to...
A leading Exeter property consultancy is embarking on an epic walking, running and cycling challenge to boost the funds of Devon Air Ambulance.
Fisher German is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its ‘Big 25’ charity challenge, where colleagues will travel between the firm’s 25 UK office locations without using motorised transport to raise money for 25 different charities.
Colleagues from across the firm originally aimed to raise £25,000 from the ambitious relay, but this target has already been smashed, and they are now looking to boost this further. Fisher German...
