A healthier tomorrow doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built – quietly, courageously, and often in the face of discomfort. Whether you’re striving to heal from personal struggles, improve your mental or physical wellbeing, or break free from patterns that no longer serve you, the foundation for lasting change starts with one thing: a conscious decision to begin. It might not be loud or dramatic. In fact, it’s often a quiet moment of clarity that says, “I need to change”. From that point forward, it’s about taking small, consistent steps that honour your future self. The Decision to Begin Again For many, building a healthier life starts with a single decision: to stop running, numbing, or pretending. It takes bravery to look at your current reality and admit that it isn’t where you want to be. But there is power in that truth. That’s the moment you stop surviving and start living with intention. This might mean cutting out toxic habits, distancing yourself from draining environments, or seeking the kind of professional support that empowers real, sustainable change. In a rehab facility, for example, individuals are met with expert guidance and holistic care, helping them rediscover clarity,…

‘Thinking Drinkers’ Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting Exeter’s pubs on a gruelling 1,000-mile plus, two-week journey on a tandem bike to toast the great British pub and highlight the industry’s crisis.  The pair are cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats and showcasing how wonderful and versatile pubs can be by ONLY eating, drinking, sleeping and stopping in British boozers, including Mill On The Exe and Thorveton Arms in Exeter. “If we don’t use pubs, we’ll lose them – so that’s what we’re doing, relying entirely on lovely ‘locals’ during our nationwide ride,” said Sandham. “No shops. No restaurants. No coffee chains or cafes. No petrol stations. Not even a Greggs.” McFarland added: “We’ve never ridden a tandem, it’s a frighteningly long way and rather than a gentle pootle around some pretty pubs, it’s going to be a brutal bike ride on behalf of the beleaguered British boozer – but it’s nothing compared to the daily struggles facing pubs up and down the country. “The costs for pubs to simply do business are far too high – no other business sector in the economy is taxed so heavily and unjustly and this has pushed…

A man from Exeter has been jailed for sexually abusing a girl aged under 13. Charles Kirkby, of Church Road in St Thomas, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison at Exeter Crown Court on Friday 13 June. The 39-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault against a c Exeter Today | News…

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life and work of Eddie Farwell, Co-Founder and retiring CEO of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), will take place at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17 June 2025.    Eddie died on 27 March following a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease and a private funeral was held shortly after his death. CHSW has organised a Memorial Service for Eddie, enabling the wider community to celebrate Eddie’s life, share their memories and find comfort together.    Phil Morris, incoming CEO at CHSW said: “It is fitting that during Children’s Hospice Week, we are bringing people together at Eddie’s memorial service, where we will reflect on, and celebrate, all he achieved.”   CHSW invites anyone wishing to attend Eddie Farwell’s Memorial Service to book in advance at www.chsw.org.uk/eddiememorial as seats will be limited. The service will be held at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17 June 2025 from 12.30pm-1.30pm (arrival from 12.00pm) and will also be live streamed with a link available on the day for those who are unable to attend in person.    Lizzy Farwell, Eddie’s daughter, said: “I have been overwhelmed by the acknowledgements which have poured in, the incredible generosity and kindness shown, each…