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An orthodontist from Exeter who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) just before Christmas has raised more than £45,000 in just six weeks to support other people facing the same devastating diagnosis.

Jon (Joff) Machell was diagnosed with MND, a terminal neurological disease, in October 2025. He first experienced the early symptoms in March of that year, during a skiing trip with family and friends. Despite being told time is limited, Joff is determined to support other people affected by MND by raising money for the MND Association, the largest MND charity in the UK...

A local MP has paid a visit to a new housing development in Exeter to see progress on-site and meet the people who are bringing high-quality new homes to the city.

Exeter MP, Steve Race, visited David Wilson Redrow South West’s St Michael's Meadow development in Alphington to tour the site, meet members of the construction team and hear more about how the housebuilder is supporting skills, sustainability and housing delivery in the area.

He met Roy Taylor, the site manager at St Michael’s Meadow, who recently scooped a prestigious Seal of Excellence award from the...

TGJones, the nation’s favourite retailer of books, stationery, gifts, newspapers, and magazines, has announced the opening of a further six Toys“R” Us designated shop-in-shops in six of its stores before the end of February.

The move will see the world-famous Toys“R”Us brand open in the TGJones store in Exeter, at the Guildhall Shopping Centre on Saturday 28 February. This new space will feature children’s toys and accessories from well-known brands including LEGO, Pokémon, Hot Wheels Barbie, Marvel, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Squishmallows, Star Wars, and more.

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In a remarkable display of memory and speed Yuktha, a former pupil at Wynstream Primary School in Exeter, part of Education South West , has etched her name into the Guinness World Records by identifying the most country names by their international codes in just 60 seconds. The record-breaking event took place at Wonford Community Hall, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of supporters and dignitaries.

The event was attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Yuktha’s head teacher, and her class teacher Mr. Coven, who proudly witnessed the culmination of her months of dedication and...