Entertainment & Reviews

Since Jaws swam onto the big screen on 20 June 1975, the summer has become the season for blockbusters at the cinema. In 2026, the summer box office proved to be a big one, from the big-budget flicks expected to do well, clawing in stacks of cash, to surprise hits making a huge splash.

With broad appeal from Greek mythology and superheroes, two films released mere weeks apart combined for over $4 billion worldwide, while three other films this year have also crossed the $1 billion mark. UK film fans have been a big part of this, and Exeter happens to be home to a great venue that...

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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...