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Exeter College learners celebrate record breaking results

Thousands of Exeter College learners are celebrating an exceptional results day after the College achieved a record 99.67% A Level pass rate, above the national average of 97.89%.

The College's incredible results were highlighted by 89% of learners achieving A*-C, more than 10% ahead of the national average of 78% and even surpassing the national average for Grammar Schools for the first time in the College’s history. Sixty-three per cent of learners achieved the high grades of A*-B, well ahead of the national average of 56%.

It was also a brilliant year for T Levels at...

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Free Cider and Summer Tunes Come to Devon with a Music Series from Thatchers Cider

Free pints, live music and summer vibes

Thatchers is set to delight music and cider fans heading into venues and pubs across the summer with a national 40+ gig series that will visit Devon throughout August.

A mix of Juicy Sounds DJ nights and Summer Sessions acoustic evenings will be held to celebrate what promises to be a summer filled, not just with sport, but with music too.

Events are currently planned for:

  • The Blue Ball in Exeter on Friday 7th August.

  • Boathouse, Dawlish, Saturday 8th August.

  • Hyde Dendy,

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A sound 12 months for Scrivens Hearing in Exeter

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Posted: Thu, 07/30/2026 - 8:24pm

A well known Exeter hearing care centre, saved from closure 12 months ago, is celebrating its first anniversary in the city.

Scrivens Hearing on Queen Street was formerly Chime and the deputy lord mayor, Lucy Haigh, joined the branch for its ‘birthday’ event and to meet the team. As part of the celebrations Cllr Haigh also supported the team’s charity cake sale, which was raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society.

She said: “I am delighted to have been invited to the anniversary event of Scrivens Hearing. We know there is high demand for hearing services in our region, so it...

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Sheep Return to Bideford Bridge in Celebration of 555 Years of Westcountry Wool Heritage

A centuries-old tradition will return to North Devon when sheep are driven across Bideford Bridge during the Bideford Town Fair on Saturday 8th August at 10.00 am.

The ceremonial sheep drive, last undertaken in 2012, will be led by the historic Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen as part of celebrations marking 555 years since the Guild was gifted land in Exeter on which it built the magnificent Tuckers Hall - the medieval home of the Incorporation and one of the country’s most important surviving guild halls.

The event revives a historic right and tradition...

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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...

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A lifesaver for our streets: New defibrillator installed in Culverland Road

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/28/2026 - 7:54pm

Residents of Culverland Road can now access a community defibrillator, after Exeter Homes Trust received funding from Devon County Council to install the lifesaving device at its property on the Exeter street.

The installation of the defibrillator came after a request from Michaela Bennett, daughter of resident, Michael Bennett who died at the site in 2025, and who wanted to provide a legacy for her father and hope to others should the unthinkable occur.

Following the request, Exeter Homes Trust General Manager, Ethan Watts, approached the County Councillor for St...

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Entries open for RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2026

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust and Exeter Northcott Theatre in partnership with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch; Northern Stage, Newcastle; Salisbury Playhouse; and Royal & Derngate, Northampton invite entries from directors wishing to progress to directing on the mid-scale (approx. 300 to 800 seats).

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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...

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Shipping Specialist Steps in after Artists’ Exhibition Success

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Posted: Fri, 07/24/2026 - 11:20pm

A south coast art shipping specialist has been called upon to help two Devon artists send a collection of works to the United States after a visitor bought an entire gallery wall of their work on the final day of their exhibition.

Exeter-area artists Emma Rosa and Chloe Farrant had been exhibiting together at Green & Stone in London, where their joint show, Entanglement, ran from 18 to 30 May.

The works had originally been due to return to the artists’ studios following the exhibition, but arrangements changed after an American visitor bought the display and asked...

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NatWest announces £340,000 investment in its Exeter High Street branch

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/24/2026 - 10:45pm

NatWest has invested £348,236 to transform its Exeter High Street branch into a modern, customer-focused banking space, with upgraded technology to improve service and reliability.

The refurbishment reflects NatWest’s commitment to local communities and its pledge of no further branch closures until at least 2029.

The Exeter High Street branch will continue to support the community through free financial education programmes, including Financial Foundations workshops and the Thrive programme for young people.

NatWest customers in Exeter are benefiting from a...

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The RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival launches 21-23 August 2026

RHS Garden Rosemoor’s annual Flower Show this year has been re-imagined as a three-day celebration of gardening, plants and outdoor living – the RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival takes place from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August 2026.

With headline appearances from nationally recognised gardening personalities, gardeners of all skill levels can listen to spotlight talks, get expert gardening advice, watch practical demonstrations, enjoy guided garden tours and browse and buy specialist plants and accessories.

VIP guests in the Talk Tent this year include:

  • Amanda Owen,
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