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Location, Location, Location is coming to Devon!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 3:42pm

Channel 4's Location, Location, Location are on the hunt for chain-free house hunters in Devon for series 29 of the popular property show, which is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year.

Location, Location, Location has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for 25 years and remains the biggest property buying programme on British television.

In all that time, property experts, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer have never tired in their efforts to match the nation’s hopeful house hunters with their perfect home.

Whether you're a first time buyer, looking...

NHS in Devon prepares for Easter weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 7:19am

The NHS in Devon is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of many visitors start to arrive for the Easter weekend.

Visitors and local people are being encouraged to make best use of health services, especially as the Easter bank holiday weekend is a four-day break (18 – 21 April 2025).

The message is that urgent and emergency health care will be there for you, but please choose the right service for your needs.

Ahead of the Easter weekend, the advice is to:

  • Make sure you have ordered and collected any repeat medicines ,
  • ...

Ambulance service shares advice ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/12/2025 - 7:55am

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking members of the public to use the right healthcare service this Easter bank holiday weekend, as the region prepares for the start of the holiday season.

Residents and tourists to the South West are being reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

Bank holiday weekends can be a very busy period for the emergency services, especially when the weather is warm and people are out enjoying the sun – whether in the garden, doing DIY at home, visiting family and friends, or exploring the...

Skills swapping project helps Exeter’s international students make friends with older members of Devon community

International students are creating lasting friendships with older members of the Devon community in a scheme that aims to boost digital literacy and reduce student loneliness.

The Tech-and-Life Pal project aims to get older people to give students the benefit of their "life wisdoms and experience", while the students help them out with essential digital skills such as how to use a smartphone or laptop.

Dr Yuxi Heluo, assistant professor at the University of Exeter Business School, started the project as a research trial, but it has been so successful in that it’s likely...

Devon County Show Announces Pete’s Dragons as Charity of the Year 2025

EACH year, the Devon County Show selects a charity to benefit from its fundraising efforts. The organisers are delighted to announce that Pete’s Dragons, a local charity with its head office located in Exmouth, has been chosen as their Charity of the Year for 2025.

Founded a decade ago by Alison Jordan following the suicide of her younger brother Pete, Pete’s Dragons is dedicated to providing timely, appropriate, and professional support to those affected by suicide. The charity has grown significantly since its humble beginnings and now boasts a team of fully trained suicide...

Salvin named as interim head coach of Exeter Chiefs Women

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/07/2025 - 11:47pm

Steve Salvin has been named as Exeter Chiefs Women’s interim head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season.

A part of an off-season of change for the women’s side, Salvin will work alongside two new appointments: backs and attack coach Oli Bishop and team manager Keith Brooking.

The club’s chairman and CEO Tony Rowe CBE said: “We have now put together a leadership team that will see us into the new season. Steve and Oli come with years of coaching experience between them, while Keith has not only served this club as a player but has also worked as one of our Academy coaches for...

Taylor Wimpey helps Exeter Foodbank in their efforts to lift people out of poverty

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/05/2025 - 9:38am

Taylor Wimpey has helped Exeter Foodbank in its bid to lift families across the city out of poverty for good with a £500 donation.

The generosity of local residents each year allows the charity to offer food packages to hundreds of people. The foodbank has since launched a new appeal in an effort to make a longer-term difference to people’s lives.

The appeal is centred around its financial inclusion work, which tackles some of the root causes of poverty. The foodbank works with families to address the issues that keep them trapped in a cycle of hunger and insecurity....

Aspire Training Team, Evolves into Shoots Training

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2025 - 7:30pm

Aspire Training Team, a leading provider of apprenticeships and professional qualifications in Exeter, is excited to announce its rebrand to Shoots Training.

This transformation marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to develop talent in the Early Years and business sectors, unveiling a fresh identity that embodies growth, innovation, and opportunity.

With over 25 years of excellence in training, the organisation has empowered thousands of learners and businesses with the skills they need to succeed. The new name, Shoots Training, reflects its...

🎄 Christmas Parties at Exeter Racecourse – just 4 Dates Available 🎄

🎄 Christmas Parties at Exeter Racecourse – just 4 Dates Available 🎄

Event Date: 
12/12/2025 - 7:00pm to 11:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

BOOK NOW AND TICK IT OFF YOUR TO DO LIST

Looking for a great Christmas party in Devon? Exeter Racecourse is hosting four festive evenings this December:

Saturday 6th

Thursday 11th

Friday 12th

Saturday 13th

What’s included?

Arrival drink

3-course meal (dietary options available)

DJ spinning tunes until midnight

Free racing ticket for every guest (excluding the Haldon Gold Cup and New Year’s Day Racing)

Exclusive Dates with limited availability

Sat 6th Dec | Thurs 11th Dec | Fri 12th Dec | Sat...

Stagecoach South West confirms timetables changes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 8:00pm

Local bus operator Stagecoach South West announces improvements to its bus network across Devon from 20 April 2025. Working in partnership with Devon County Council, and funded by Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department for Transport, customers across Devon will benefit from more frequent bus services. For customers travelling within Exeter, there will be more buses to Alphington, Exwick, Pennsylvania and Wonford. Outside of Exeter, Appledore, Bideford, Dawlish, Newton Abbot and Tiverton are amongst the areas that will also benefit from more frequent buses.

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