Exeter children’s library is getting an impressive upgrade, including a brand-new sensory area, floating mezzanine and activities for older children, thanks to funding from the Clore Duffield Foundation.
The radical makeover is being undertaken by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned by Devon County Council to operate the libraries in Devon. It will transform the existing children’s library into a series of vibrant, inspiring, flexible and accessible learning and activity spaces which will welcome and support children and families. The design extends beyond reading...
An Exeter student dubbed the ‘Greta Thunberg of Sport’ has been smashing European running records alongside her environmental activism.
At just 19 years old, Innes FitzGerald, a first-year Sport and Exercise Science student at the University of Exeter, has already broken two European U20 records. Her most recent victory was a 15.08 time at the Bristol Track Club 5k where she won the Elite Women's race.
Nicknamed after climate activist, Greta Thunberg, by both the Times and Telegraph, for her environmental stance, Innes has been turning down competitions where she...
FORCE will have five people taking part in this year’s London Marathon on Sunday April 27 .
Linda Grady, Sarah Moffat, Georgie Pigott, Ben Trigg, and Mark Wadeley-Jones will proudly wear the Team FORCE vest as they line up for start in Greenwich Park as part of a field of 56,000 runners.
They will tackle 26.2 miles around the capital and are on course to raise a fantastic amount of money for FORCE to help support local people affected by cancer.
With a few days to go before the big event, the fantastic five had already raised more than £6,500 in sponsorship and...
Timewade, a leading South West IT solutions provider, has proudly sponsored Whimple Cricket Club, enabling the purchase of Frogbox live-streaming technology to showcase matches online.
This latest contribution follows Timewade’s previous sponsorship of the club’s newly established women’s team, providing them with branded team shirts and vital support to grow the squad.
Frogbox is a cutting-edge streaming system used by cricket clubs across the UK, integrating with Play-Cricket to offer real-time scoring, in-play statistics, and live coverage on YouTube. This technology...
Exeter Chiefs hooker and club captain Jack Yeandle has signed a new contract to stay with the club.
Signing on the heels of a try-scoring performance against Bath Rugby at Sandy Park last weekend, the squad leader has shown no signs of slowing down since making his 300th club appearance this season.
“I’m really looking forward to continuing as a Chief,” Yeandle said. “This is a special place to me. It’s a club I watched for years, enjoyed back at the County Ground as a youngster. I’ve seen some pretty amazing games here at Sandy Park and got to play in some too....
The Deliveroo Restaurant Awards are back for 2025, celebrating the best and most loved local restaurants up and down the country.
From local independent burger joints to neighbourhood sushi restaurants and all the dishes and flavours in between, this year sees four restaurants in Exeter shortlisted for accolades in South England and Wales, including Best Chinese and Best Fish & Chips.
From today until 9th May at 23.59, local food lovers can cast their votes to back their best-loved restaurants. Those who participate are automatically entered into a draw to win £150...
A groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women through fitness and wellbeing is set to launch in Exeter on 3rd May 2025.
Nestled within a National Trust Grade II listed property near Broadclyst, Renew Women's Fitness & Wellbeing is a women-only gym and wellbeing centre, designed to create a safe and welcoming space for women of all backgrounds.
The response has been unexpected. Their Facebook page already has 1,300 followers and 1,100 likes, 800 women have filled out the survey, and over 500 women have joined their mailing list.
Exeter Philharmonic Choir is ending its 2024/25 season with a veritable banquet of some of the greatest English choral and organ music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
‘A Feast of English Choral Music’ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 June is the Choir’s closing concert of another successful season. The concert will take the audience on a journey with music of different styles and contexts, from the highly ceremonial to the spiritual and more intimately personal.
Graze on rich, melodious harmonies, including works by the musical giants of their time: Ralph...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir is ending its 2024/25 season with a veritable banquet of some of the greatest English choral and organ music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
‘A Feast of English Choral Music’ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 June is the Choir’s closing concert of another successful season. The concert will take the audience on a journey with music of different styles and contexts, from the highly ceremonial to the spiritual and more intimately personal.
Graze on rich, melodious harmonies, including works by the musical giants of their time: Ralph...
We’re delighted to invite you to our next Pop-Up & Networking Morning, taking place at Exeter Racecourse & Conference Centre on Tuesday 29 April, from 9am to 11am.
This event has been scheduled slightly earlier than usual to avoid clashes with other events, bank holidays and school breaks, giving you the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow businesses before a busy spring season begins.
These relaxed, informal mornings are a great way to meet local business owners, share ideas, and strengthen your professional network across the region.
