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Free NHS flu vaccination clinics available across Devon

It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

Due to the current increase in the rates of flu and other respiratory infections, extra drop-in clinics are running for those eligible to get their free NHS flu vaccine and/or their seasonal COVID-19 booster vaccination.

Pregnant women, and those aged 75-79 and people who turned 80 after 1 September 2024, are also encouraged to take up the offer of Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, which helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus, commonly referred...

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Exeter Chiefs Women launch first-ever Exposed charity calendar to celebrate body positivity

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:56pm

Exeter Chiefs Women have launched their first-ever Exposed calendar as a bold and empowering project to celebrate the strength, confidence and positivity of female athletes and to raise money for two important causes.

The calendar, available from 11 December 2025, has been driven by the players, who wanted to mirror the success of the long-running men’s Exposed calendar while championing their own message of body positivity. It is the first of its kind in the PWR.

Following a landmark year for women’s rugby and women’s sport, the Chiefs Women’s Exposed calendar shines a...

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Exeter councillor Alison Sheridan joins reform UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/10/2025 - 7:34pm

Reform UK have today [10 December] welcomed Exeter City Council councillor Alison Sheridan to the party from the Conservatives. Cllr Sheridan, who represents the St Loyes ward on the council, joins Mincinglake & Whipton councillor Tony Payne as Reform UK’s second representative on the authority, giving the party an official group on Exeter City Council for the first time.

Alison is a former video editor and now full-time mother and has lived in the area for around 12 years.

Comm enting following her defection, Cllr Alison Sheridan said:

“I am joining Reform...

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Toby’s Garden Festival Announces 2026 Dates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/10/2025 - 6:40pm

Returning to Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival promises two inspiring days of gardening, education, food, fun and hands-on activities. This year’s theme, Discovery, sets the tone for a festival brimming with new experiences, expert insights and interactive talks and workshops.

Leading the festival line-up and joining Toby are two of the UK’s most recognisable gardening voices, Arit Anderson, BBC Two Gardeners’ World presenter and lead presenter of BBC One’s Chelsea Flower Show coverage, and Chris Hull, star of BBC One’s...

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Christmas Getaway from Exeter: The Essential Packing List for a Stress-Free Trip

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:46pm

A Christmas holiday getaway from Exeter is an exciting prospect, whether you’re visiting family, escaping to a peaceful countryside retreat, or heading to a festive city break. The holiday season brings its own unique set of challenges when it comes to packing, from the unpredictable winter weather to the need for both cosy comfort and celebratory outfits. With the right preparation, however, you can avoid the stress and ensure a smooth, enjoyable trip. A thoughtful packing list is your key to a hassle-free Christmas holiday, allowing you to focus on making the most of the season's...

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Westbank celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026

Westbank launches Christmas campaigns to support the community

The Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care has launched three Christmas campaigns to support those who are lonely or who may be struggling financially or emotionally this Christmas.

Throughout December, members of the public are encouraged to donate to the charity as an alternative way of giving and to make their season’s greetings go further by helping those who are less fortunate.

Volunteers have decorated a tree in Exeter city centre to raise awareness of the work of Westbank Community Health and Care as part of this year’s Princesshay...

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Celebrating EX2 Group's completed project at the RD and E Hospital

Exeter’s EX2 Group Complete £10 million Power Upgrade at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Tue, 12/09/2025 - 3:01pm

The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has just had a huge £10 million energy infrastructure overhaul from the EX2 Group, securing vital resilience for the future.

Exeter electrical engineering and construction specialist EX2 Group has successfully completed a major, five‑year programme upgrading the electrical infrastructure for the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) – boosting resilience and supporting patient care.

The behind-the-scenes power overhaul, totalling around £10 million, involved the replacement of the hospital’s main high‑voltage (HV) and low‑voltage (LV...

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A Christmas of kindness: Staff at Crave volunteer to host free community lunch for ELF

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/08/2025 - 10:54pm

This Christmas, the team at Crave Exeter are swapping their own festive lunches for aprons and community spirit, opening the restaurant’s doors on Christmas Day (10am–2pm) to welcome anyone looking for company, conversation or simply somewhere warm to celebrate.

In the true spirit of giving, Crave will be serving a free light buffet including barbecue breakfast baps, pizza slices, chicken wings, cakes and brownies. Guests will also receive a complimentary mulled wine on arrival, with any additional drinks available to purchase from the bar. While the food is free, Crave is...

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High-flying Charlotte is the best in the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/08/2025 - 4:19pm

POPULAR professional Charlotte Revolta is celebrating after being named as Specsavers’ South West Customer Champions League winner.

Charlotte, an optometrist at the locally owned and run Exeter store, scored nothing less than 9 in the customer satisfaction ratings of between 1-10.

The ratings are completed after appointments, with customers scoring their experience based on a range of categories, including professionalism, sensitivity and punctuality.

Charlotte qualified as an optometrist three years ago and has already undertaken a certificate in medical retina...

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Festival of Carols unites Exeter College and community in celebration

Exeter College marked the start of the 2025 festive season with its annual Festival of Carols at the spectacular Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 4 December, bringing together students, parents, and the local community for an evening of celebration and reflection.

A packed Cathedral enjoyed outstanding performances from around 150 students representing a range of different faculties, showcasing the breadth of talent and diversity of courses the College has to offer.

The free-to-attend service was held in support of Exeter College’s official charity for 2025/26, Royal Devon...

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St Luke’s Students Plant 105 Trees to Boost Biodiversity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/08/2025 - 2:06pm

Students at St Luke’s Church of England School have been doing their bit for the environment this term by planting 105 new trees on the school grounds.

The trees were supplied by the Woodland Trust, and the school chose the charity’s Wild Harvest selection, which includes a mix of native species such as hazel, blackthorn, crab apple, elder, dog rose and rowan. These varieties were chosen to provide food and habitats for a wide range of wildlife as they mature.

The planting project was largely student-led, building on the ongoing work of the school’s Ecology Club. Last...

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