New Findmypast research uncovers the everyday lives of the women who kept one of Devon's great estates running
UK family history website Findmypast has partnered with the National Trust's Killerton estate in Devon to bring to life the forgotten stories of the women who worked in the estate laundry as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
Taking place during Heritage Open Days from 11-13 September, "The Laundry Week" is one of seven flagship events across the country supported by Findmypast. In the experience, visitors will step inside Killerton's historic laundry and follow a day in...
An award-winning dementia champion, advocate and author is drawing on more than a decade of experience to publish her second book, When Time Aligns: Stories of Care from a Dementia Companion , this October.
Gina Awad has spent more than a decade championing better understanding of dementia and supporting people living with the condition, their families and carers. Her contribution was recognised with a British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2018 for her voluntary services to people with dementia in Devon, alongside a number of other awards and national recognition as Dementia Friends...
Exeter-based boxing promoter and coach Faheem Khan has made his return to professional boxing, travelling to Thailand for a comeback fight as he continues to build his career both inside and outside the ring.
After stepping away from competitive boxing in 2019, Faheem Khan has returned to the sport with renewed ambition, recently travelling to Thailand to compete in a professional boxing contest on 29 August.
The comeback marks another chapter in a boxing career spanning more than three decades.
Faheem, who is based in Exeter, has continued to play an active...
Once upon a time, in the kingdom called Devonia, Exeter Northcott Theatre and panto rulers Le Navet Bete conjured up a spell-binding cast to bring the magical story of Sleeping Beauty to life, with an extra special mischievous pantomime twist.
Leading the fairytale cast as Princess Aurora is Jessica Ncube ( Rock & Roll Man – UK Tour, Aladdin – UK Productions), while Jodie Micciché ( Romeo & Juliet, Forever Young – Exeter Northcott Theatre, Merry Wives of Windsor – UK Tour) portrays a villainous Maleficent. The show will see Jessica and Jodie returning to the Northcott...
The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember returns this autumn, calling animal lovers together to honour pets who have passed.
Walk To Remember is a flexible fundraising event where individuals, families and communities walk In Memory of a beloved pet on National Pet Memorial Day - on Sunday 13th September 2026.
Last year more than 900 people came together through Walk to Remember to honour their beloved pets, share memories and pet grief stories, while raising an amazing£39,000 for animals in need. The event returns in just a few weeks, giving a vital opportunity for the thousands of...
People across Devon are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health across the county.
The national vision for neighbourhood health, set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England and national Neighbourhood health framework , is to bring together GPs, community services, mental health, social care, voluntary organisations and local partners to provide more joined-up support in local communities. This aims to help people stay healthier for longer, access more care closer to home, reduce the need for hospital treatment where appropriate, and ensure...
Topsham Museum recently welcomed a remarkable visitor - 93 year old Eddie Childs who, as a six year old boy, had been evacuated to the town at the start of World War Two in 1939.
He and his family, who now live in Essex, retraced those steps and revisited Topsham, and in particular its most famous street - Strand - where young Eddie was billeted in two houses over two years.
Although the Museum is currently closed for long-term repairs by Exeter City Council, volunteers reopened part of it as a surprise for Eddie to share reminiscences about his time in the town....
Guide Dogs in Exeter is searching for new volunteer fosterers, as the charity’s training centre in Marsh Barton prepares to train up more life-changing guide dogs.
An investment in staff has contributed to the growing number of dogs that can be trained, with the team currently training 27 dogs – the highest number in over six years.
The increase marks an important step forward in helping people with sight loss across the South West gain greater independence and confidence through guide dog partnerships.
During the day, dogs work with their trainers to learn...
One of Britain's best known ancient historians, Professor Mary Beard is set to embark on a new tour across the UK in 2026, following her sold out dates in 2025, which includes a stop in Exeter.
More Secret Histories of Ancient Rome will see Mary explore how we uncover the truth about the ancient world and what those discoveries can tell us about the way we understand the present day.
Drawing on decades of research, Mary explains how historians have stitched together a picture of the past from fragments of archaeological and sometimes surprising written evidence. Things...
On Friday 14 August 2026, the Burgh Island Hotel will be hosting its annual Tom Crocker Day community event.
The event will pay tribute to legendary pirate, Tom Crocker, who is famously said to haunt the island’s caves and historic pub, The Pilchard Inn. Both hotel guests and day visitors are welcome to join the festivities, with plenty of food, music, and fun for all ages.
Burgh Island has a rich history and heritage. Famously, the island is home to the luxury Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel and remains a secluded haven for its guests, but it also has a distant past steeped...
