As a passionate supporter of future digital and tech talent, digital marketing specialist Optix Solutions was delighted to support the Exeter College Student Awards 2025.
The company was the proud sponsor of the Digital Media Academy Student of the Year Award won by Josh Tate.
The awards celebration took place at Exeter Cathedral where the hard work, dedication, and achievements of students across a range of disciplines was recognised. Optix MD Rob Stevens attended to present the award to Josh.
He said: “The evening was a fantastic showcase of talent, with...
Darts Farm and its new flagship restaurant The Farm Table in Devon have been nominated as a finalist in three categories in this year’s prestigious Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards including Large Farm Shop of the Year, Farm Café/Restaurant of the Year and Rising Star of the Year
Over 50 years ago, Ronald Dart pioneered UK pick-your-own farming. After his passing, sons Paul, Michael, and James transformed Darts Farm into a celebrated Exeter hub for farm-to-table dining, local produce, artisan goods, and sustainable practices, championing regional flavours through vibrant...
Now that the festive season has ended, you might be left with a pile of unwanted Christmas gifts and unsure of what to do with them. You’re not alone. Each year, an estimated £42 million worth of unwanted presents are thrown away in the UK ( Defra ). According to research by Oxfam, 40% of us can expect to receive up to five unwanted gifts annually ( Oxfam ). Even more concerning, nearly a third of us hide these gifts away instead of regifting or repurposing them, while one in ten will throw them out entirely.
These figures are staggering, though perhaps not surprising in today’s...
Kind-hearted shoppers in Devon have been thanked for contributing to the 125,000 toys donated to children in need during the run-up to Christmas.
Before the festive celebrations, the Tesco stores in Devon called on shoppers to support a collection of toys so that families whose children would otherwise not receive a gift wouldn’t miss out on the big day.
People across the county responded enthusiastically to the campaign, with 1,673 brand-new toys being gifted to good causes such as Children’s Hospice South West, North Devon District Hospital and the local Salvation Army...
Building more than 1,000 new homes alongside Exeter’s canal will be a ‘watershed’ moment for the city.
But members of the city council planning committee have raised concerns over whether the Water Lane development will provide the affordable homes the city desperately needs.
Chairman Paul Knott (Lab, Exwick) told them: “This is possibly the largest and most complex application we have seen. It is a project 20 years in the making. ”
The Water Lane Development Management Committee now has permission to start work across a huge area which was once home to a meat...
Fran Bullock, a Devon native and cancer exercise specialist, has proven that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges. Fran this weekend took on the Valmorel Winter Spartan 5K Sprint in France, battling icy terrain and fierce obstacles in an incredible display of strength and courage - a journey made even more inspiring by her personal battle with cancer just a few years ago.
Fran’s story is one of profound perseverance. Diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at the age of 39, Fran’s life was turned upside down as she faced a mastectomy,...
Just under one in five people across the South West of England could be set to add a robot pet to their family, reveals the RSPCA - as it calls on people across the country to take part in the "biggest ever" conversation on the future of animal welfare.
The new poll - which will raise question marks about the future role pets may play in society - comes as the RSPCA today (23 January) launches Animal Futures: The Big Conversation .
According to the new survey for the RSPCA, 19% of people in the South West would consider getting a robot pet - but this is considerably...
Westbank Community Health and Care is marking Warm Welcome Week (20 - 26 January) with an upgraded warm space for members of the community in and around Exminster, seeking a welcoming, heated place during the daytime where they can share a cuppa and conversation this winter.
January can be a particularly challenging time of year, with Blue Monday a low point for many. To help combat the winter blues and ease cost-of-living pressures for those who are struggling to heat their home or feel isolated within their own four walls, Westbank has once again opened the doors of Warmwell...
Devon could be battered by wind gusts of up to 70mph over the next couple of days as Storm Éowyn moves across the country.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wind from 7am to 6pm tomorrow (Thursday 23 January) and all day Friday (24 January), as well as a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain on Friday from first thing until 9am.
Devon County Council's highways teams have drafted in extra resources to respond to any issues, with additional tree surgeons on standby and extra staff being called into the Network Operations Control Centre.
A new Local Centre is shortly to be completed on a major mixed-use development close to Exeter Science Park. The Tithebarn Local Centre will be a focal point for the community.
A new sculpture will form the central feature in the landscaped area of the Tithebarn Local Centre. The sculpture named ‘ Chaetonotus’ (pronounced ‘key-toe-no-tus’), has been created by East Devon artist, Martin Staniforth. Its curvy form of has been designed to echo the shapes of tiny creatures living in nearby ponds. The ponds form part of the Sustainable Urban Drainage System, on the opposite side of...
