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Construction begins on new £20m surgical hub in Exeter

Work has begun on a new £20m “centre of excellence” at the Royal Devon and Exeter’s Heavitree site, as health bosses admit patients are waiting “longer than we would like” for treatment. Work has officially started on a multi-million pound “centre of excellence” designed to slash NHS waiting Exeter Today | News…


Tenpin Exeter prepares to unveil its striking new look for 2026

One of the UK’s premier entertainment destinations, Tenpin, is pleased to announce that the refurbishment of Tenpin Exeter is scheduled for completion on March 27th. The Exeter team is excited to share its transformation, which will be packed with bigger and better entertainment than previously seen. Designed to offer unforgettable experiences for family days out, social get-togethers and celebrations, customers will be able to enjoy several brand-new attractions. The updated venue will feature 26 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, alongside two new private karaoke rooms equipped with thousands of songs that guests can unleash their singing potential in. Those looking to change the pace can let off steam at Tenpin Exeter’s new laser tag arena, which brings an adrenaline-fuelled, interactive 4d experience to people of all ages. For those wanting to test their aim, two new interactive darts boards host 11 games for customers to play. The adventures can continue in one of three new escape rooms, offering a puzzle-based experience and putting teamwork to the test against the clock. For younger customers, a brand new soft play area takes centre stage, promising a fun day out for the whole family.  Among the new additions are also five…



Harley Forward Controls: Why Consider Them and How to Choose

A quick glance at the current Harley bike lineup reveals a few interesting differences. Besides the general divide between larger tourers for mile-crunching highway comfort and stripped-down cruisers for shorter street bouts, the bikes also differ in basic foot controls, including clutch levers, brake pedals and matching foot pegs or floorboards. The distinction between mid and forward controls is in line with what Harleys are all about – tailoring the bike and the ride to personal preferences. Mid controls place the feet in line with the engine, providing improved control and handling, with increased maneuverability and stability at lower speeds.  With feet directly in line with hips and shoulders, mid-controls evenly distribute weight towards the centre of the bike, ensuring quicker reaction times to changing road conditions. This builds confidence and safety. And comes as a standard factory setup in most cruiser models, ranging from Softail and Sportster models like the standard FXST, Street Bob and Roadster, to larger and heavier Dyna Glides.  Why Mid-Controls Aren’t For Everyone  Switching to Harley forward controls, either as a factory option or aftermarket setup, brings key benefits, especially for taller riders. Pushing levers, pegs and pedals forward gives riders…



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  • Krispies to Host Charity Fun Day in Support of Exeter Leukaemia Fund
    by News Desk on October 22, 2026 at 11:35 pm

    Krispies is inviting the local community to join them for a charity fun day on Saturday 24th October, with family activities, fundraising and a special sausage and chips offer, all in support of Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). The event will take place at Krispies on Isleworth Road in Exeter, with activities running between 12pm and 2pm, making it a great way for families to kick off the October half-term holiday. Throughout the day, Krispies will be offering sausage and chips for just £5, […]

  • Montgomery Primary School’s fireworks tradition takes flight with spectacular new drone show
    by Exeter News Blog on October 22, 2026 at 11:09 am

    A much-loved school fundraising tradition is taking to the skies in a spectacular new way this year, as Friends of Montgomery School (FoMS) prepares to bring a dazzling drone show and glow-in-the-dark jugglers to the Montgomery Primary School community in Exeter. The change follows the cancellation of the school’s annual fireworks display last year due to changes in insurance requirements. The event had been the charity’s main source of income, leaving FoMS facing the challenge of […]

  • Coming to Exeter: Hanging By A Thread – A Powerful Performance of Resistance
    by News Desk on October 21, 2026 at 12:40 am

    On 17th October 2022 Marcus Decker and Morgan Trowland scaled the QEII bridge over the M25 and unfurled a huge banner with the demand ‘Just Stop Oil’. Hanging By A Thread tells their story, with tales of imprisonment and songs of freedom, Marcus Decker brings the show to Exeter Friends Meeting House on Friday 20th November. The show raises funds towards legal fees as Marcus continues to face deportation, and through a lively performance brings to life the injustice of the crackdown on […]

  • Adult learners look to the future following College Group’s first Graduation
    by Exeter News Blog on October 20, 2026 at 11:58 pm

    Over 200 adult learners from Exeter College and North Devon College celebrated the culmination of their higher education studies as they graduated in front of family, friends and lecturers at Exeter Cathedral on Friday 16 October.  The ceremony was the first combined graduation held by Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC) since January’s merger, bringing together graduating learners from both Exeter College and North Devon College at the iconic Exeter landmark.  Before the […]

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