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Army veteran aims to lunge his way to a new world record

An Army veteran from Exeter aims to lunge his way to a new world record while raising funds for veterans' mental health charity Combat Stress.

Luke Dyer, 37, is preparing to tackle an extraordinary 73 miles of walking lunges – a distance believed to far exceed the current known record of five miles. An application has been submitted to Guinness World Records and official verification of the challenge is currently pending.

Starting on 2 September at first light, he will look to complete the gruelling challenge in just two days, pausing only for food, water and toilet...

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Five years of changing lives: Step One Charity marks BeWell anniversary with community celebrations across Devon

A free mental health and wellbeing service that has supported thousands of people across Devon has celebrated its fifth anniversary with events attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, participants, volunteers and members of the Devon business community.

BeWell@StepOne, run by Step One Charity, launched in 2021 with a simple but ambitious idea: that community, connection and meaningful activity could help people improve their mental health before reaching crisis point. Five years on, it has delivered thousands of free wellbeing sessions, peer support groups and community activities...

Classics Galore! is back for 2026 – when Devon raises its voice against cancer

Cancer touches almost every family in Devon.

Whether it's a parent, partner, friend, colleague or neighbour, most of us know someone whose life has been changed by a cancer diagnosis. That's why hundreds of people will come together this autumn for a special evening that combines music, memories, hope and community spirit.

Exeter's very own Last Night of the Proms returns to the University of Exeter's Great Hall on Saturday, November 14, bringing together more than 200 musicians and singers for a spectacular concert in support of FORCE Cancer Charity.

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Devon Aldi colleagues take on 900-mile challenge for charity

Aldi colleagues in Devon are taking on a 900-mile relay to raise funds for the supermarket’s charity partner, Teenage Cancer Trust.

The route will pass 90 Aldi stores in total, with colleagues from across the region taking turns to run, cycle or walk from store to store between Cardigan and Camborne. Running from Thursday 2nd July to Thursday 6th August, colleagues will pass the baton across towns, cities and countryside along the way.

Dan Oakenfull, Regional Managing Director at Aldi UK, said: “We’re incredibly proud of everyone taking part in this challenge to raise...

Devon quartet aiming for a world record

Later this month, four Devon men will be heading for Dover from where they will attempt to break a world record.

All four have completed solo Channel swims.

Now they aim to work together in medley-order, each specialising in a different stroke.

To claim the world record they will have to beat the current time of 11 hours and 29 minutes.

Months of training at sea and in pools has given them the confidence to know they can beat the record.

But it won’t be plain sailing. They will be at the mercy of tides, current and weather conditions which,...

‘Mission IN-possible’: Former rugby pro to visit Exeter as he attempts world record 100 ultramarathons in 100 days across the UK

Former professional rugby player David ‘Jacko’ Jackson will visit Exeter next week as he attempts a world-record-breaking endurance challenge by running 100 ultramarathons in 100 consecutive days.

Jacko, who lives in North West Wales, hopes to raise £1 million for brain injury charities Headway UK and Head for Change with his challenge, titled ‘Mission IN-possible’.

Starting out on May 29, Jacko is now more than halfway through Mission IN-possible, which sees him complete an ultramarathon - 50km - every day for 100 consecutive days.

The attempt is expected to...

Taylor Wimpey Exeter raises over £5k for Hospiscare

Colleagues from Taylor Wimpey Exeter have raised £5,316.42 for Hospiscare, an independent charity providing specialist care to patients and their families living with life-limiting illnesses across Exeter, central and east Devon.

The funds were raised as part of Taylor Wimpey’s annual challenge, where a team of 15 from the housebuilder’s Exeter office completed a hike along the north Devon coastline, followed by a series of competitive, creative and strategic tasks.

Rob Baker, Managing Director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “The Taylor Wimpey Challenge is always a...

Exeter Leukaemia Fund wins MAB Foundation's £20,000 anniversary grant

The Mortgage Advice Bureau Foundation has awarded its one-off £20,000 Extra Funding Grant to Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF), a charity supporting people affected by blood cancer and their families.

The award marks three years of grant-giving by the Foundation, which has supported around 60 UK charities and raised over £550,000 since launching in 2022. Every previous grant recipient was invited to apply for the anniversary grant, with five charities shortlisted and asked to submit a video for colleagues and business partners to vote on.

ELF, which receives no government...

Fire Service support team turn rescuers as tiny kitten is saved from car

A group of fire station workers who usually leave dramatic rescues to their firefighters got a taste of the action when a tiny kitten became perilously stuck inside a car.

The usually desk-based colleagues were called upon to help when a member of the public made an unexpected detour and drove to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters at The Knowle in Clyst St George because they could hear a cat crying out from somewhere in their car.

As there are no firefighters stationed at the headquarters, members of the Digital & Data, HR, Operational...

Care home director takes on epic charity climbing challenge

Staff and residents at Lucerne House in Exeter are celebrating because their incredibly brave Regional Director, Cosmin Lemnaru, has survived a terrifying mountain climb in order to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.

The Foundation supports older people and other adults living with a disability or mental health condition by helping them to connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.

Set up in 2000, this year marks the Foundation’s 26th year supporting individuals, community groups and small charities all across the country.

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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

An Exeter woman who had a stroke aged just 29 has turned to comedy to help rebuild her life and confidence.

Molly Kinsey’s act focusses on the chaos of being a mum to her young son, and audiences are stunned when she reveals that she is a stroke survivor. She is determined to show that she isn’t letting the memory problems, fatigue, and eyesight problems she’s been left with since her stroke in 2022 stop her from following her passion.

Molly, who will be performing at the Bootlegger in Fore Street, Exeter, on Friday 31 July, said: “During my act, when I tell people that...

Charities

Army veteran aims to lunge his way to a new world record

Five years of changing lives: Step One Charity marks BeWell anniversary with community celebrations across Devon

Classics Galore! is back for 2026 – when Devon raises its voice against cancer

Devon Aldi colleagues take on 900-mile challenge for charity

Devon quartet aiming for a world record

‘Mission IN-possible’: Former rugby pro to visit Exeter as he attempts world record 100 ultramarathons in 100 days across the UK

Taylor Wimpey Exeter raises over £5k for Hospiscare

Exeter Leukaemia Fund wins MAB Foundation's £20,000 anniversary grant

Fire Service support team turn rescuers as tiny kitten is saved from car

Care home director takes on epic charity climbing challenge

Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

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