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Devon’s first Women’s Cricket Academy in a state college setting launches

Exeter College has launched Devon’s first Women’s Cricket Academy based at a non‑fee‑paying college, offering an exceptional new opportunity for young female cricketers to develop their cricketing potential alongside their academic studies.

Ahead of a busy summer season the side is actively recruiting new players. This will begin with trials on Thursday 30 April at Buzz About Cricket’s indoor facility in Cullompton, and aspiring players joining the College this September are now being encouraged to register their interest.

Until now, high‑level cricket academies for...

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Exeter's Professor Huw Williams given Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award

Congratulations to Professor Huw Williams, who has been awarded the British Psychological Society (BPS) Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award.

Professor Williams, who is a Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology and Co-Director of the Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research at the University of Exeter, has been given the prestigious award as recognition of his expansive and influential career.

Professor Williams said: "I am delighted to receive this award, which is very much the result of working with colleagues who are brilliant, socially conscious, and informed....

Ben Atkinson and His Action Horses To Bring Unforgettable Equestrian Theatre to the Devon County Show 2026

Devon County Show is thrilled to announce its headline act for 2026 - Ben Atkinson and his world‑famous Action Horses. Ben and his team have developed a worldwide reptation for magnificent stunt riding, classical dressage, and emotionally charged liberty work. Their appearance promises to be a standout moment at this year’s Show.

For more than three decades, the Atkinson family has trained elite horses and riders for film, television, and major live events, earning a reputation for precision, artistry, and heart‑stopping performance. Their horses have featured across global...

Exeter school’s work tackling global poverty recognised

Students at St Peter’s CofE VA School have been presented with a Silver Award from Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours Scheme for their global citizenship work – the first secondary school nationally to be given this status.

Pupils and staff at St Peter’s CE High School have been working hard to take their place as global citizens. Among the projects they undertook was writing more than 1,000 letters to their local MP about the issue of a lack of adequate mental health support nationally being raised in PM Question Time. They also developed an innovative Young Enterprise Team,...

Lympstone Manor Announces Celebration of Speed 2026

The annual and much anticipated festival Celebration of Speed returns to Lympstone Manor on Wednesday 8 July 2026; sponsored by Dolcetti. This year brings a spectacular day of world-class cars, bike displays and virtual F1 experiences hosted by Ant Anstead, Jenson Button, Aaron Shelby and Jennie Gow & Rob Smedley. The event is complemented by excellent food from Michael Caines MBE and live music from headliner and international rock legends; Reef, supported by Noasis and Capital FM’s Mistajam, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Exe Estuary.

Set within the sweeping...

Lane7 to open in Exeter

Lane7 Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing leisure operators, has secured its 30th site, with a new boutique bowling venue set to open in Exeter in early 2027.

The new location in the city’s Guildhall Shopping Centre comprises 27,000 sq ft across two floors and marks another significant milestone in the continued growth of the Lane7 brand, which has sites across most major cities in the UK.

Lane7 has become synonymous with reshaping tenpin bowling experiences in city centre locations, delivering a premium combination of daytime family-friendly and night time grown-up...

Devon Story, National Impact: Local Film Exposes Sewage Crisis this Earth Day

Libraries Unlimited is inviting people across Devon to come together for a series of special screenings of Jo in the Water for Earth Day 2026.

Jo in the Water follows Exmouth swimmer and campaigner Jo Bateman as she challenges sewage dumping and takes legal action against South West Water. What begins as a local story grows into an issue of national significance, affecting coastlines across the UK.

Working in partnership with CAG Devon, the Community Lottery Fund and the filmmakers, Libraries Unlimited is using its network of libraries to turn this powerful Devon story...

Easter Bunny inspires children’s imaginations

ASPIRING young artists enjoyed Easter fun when they got to the art of the matter at a High Street store.

The city’s Specsavers store was playing host to a giant Easter Bunny who was handing out chocolates and receiving drawings from youngsters for a Design an Egg competition.

More than 50 designs have already been submitted by talented children, with each of the eye-catching pictures being displayed in the window for others to enjoy.

The competition is for anyone aged 16 and under, with the deadline for submissions on 19 April.

Emma Denham, retail...

Community Rallies for Cancer Resilience at Exeter Wellbeing Event

Exeter is gearing up for a landmark community celebration of strength, support, and survivorship as more than 40 local charities, healthcare teams, and community groups unite for the Cancer Health and Wellbeing Event , taking place 13 May 2026 at Exeter City Football Club .

Organised by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust , in partnership with the Exeter Primary Care Network (PCN) and Exeter City Football Club , the event promises to be the largest gathering of cancer‑support organisations in the region—bringing hope, knowledge, and practical help directly...

Exeter funeral home makes eggs-tra special donation

A funeral home in Exeter has helped bring Easter joy to the local community and children in need after donating 205 chocolate eggs and ‘bags of hope’.

The treats were gathered through a collection donation drive organised by the team at Co-op Funeralcare Exeter on Cowick Street, in St Thomas Shopping Centre, with some of the Easter eggs donated to children living in temporary accommodation in the city.

The Bags of Hope initiative, run by The Salvation Army, aims to spread joy and kindness during the Easter period. The Exeter team spotted the project and launched a call-...

Exeter expert to reveal new secrets of Stonehenge

A history and heritage expert will reveal new secrets about Stonehenge at a special lecture in Topsham.

Dr Susan Greaney, an Exeter University lecturer and archaeologist, will lift the lid on the latest discoveries about the monument and the surrounding landscape.

Her talk - entitled New sites, new discoveries, new ideas: the last 10 years of research in the Stonehenge landscape - is the first in Topsham Museum’s summer lecture series.

She says: “We’ll look at new findings relating to the origin of the stones, discoveries of settlements and monuments in the area...

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Devon’s first Women’s Cricket Academy in a state college setting launches

Exeter's Professor Huw Williams given Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award

Ben Atkinson and His Action Horses To Bring Unforgettable Equestrian Theatre to the Devon County Show 2026

Exeter school’s work tackling global poverty recognised

Lympstone Manor Announces Celebration of Speed 2026

Lane7 to open in Exeter

Devon Story, National Impact: Local Film Exposes Sewage Crisis this Earth Day

Easter Bunny inspires children’s imaginations

Community Rallies for Cancer Resilience at Exeter Wellbeing Event

Exeter funeral home makes eggs-tra special donation

Exeter expert to reveal new secrets of Stonehenge

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