Theatre Alibi is hosting a maritime-themed Paddleboat Theatre production at Emmanuel Hall on Sunday 6 July. Signals of the Sea follows the keeper of an island lighthouse as he seeks out what’s really going on beneath the waves. The production is the culmination of workshops held with young people and families during a two-year outreach...
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Exeter Philharmonic Choir performs works by English composers. Read full article at source...
Art Week Exeter returns on Monday 9 June for a week of events held in venues across Exeter city centre and elsewhere. This year’s programme includes exhibitions, film screenings, talks, workshops, performances, social events and an art car boot sale. Venues include Exeter Phoenix, Exeter Library, Exeter Custom House, RAMM and the Devon & Exeter...
The Exeter City of Literature book market returns to Cathedral Green for its fifth year on Sunday 8 June. The event features independent bookshops from across the county including Bookbag, First Draft Books, The Ivybridge Bookshop, Liznojan and Seven Fables. There will be talks from Sophie Pavelle, Arun Sood, Aaliyah Kara and Jasmine Elmer and...
Exeter Custom House is hosting a maritime-themed festival celebrating the city’s maritime history and Heritage Harbour status on Sunday 8 June at Exeter Quay. Returning for a third year, the event will take place at across the quay, waterfront, canal basin and at Exeter Custom House and Transit Shed, Piazza Terracina and Exeter Phoenix. There...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service took nearly 24 hours to extinguish bank holiday weekend blaze that followed warning of uncontrolled moorland fire risk. Read full article at source...
Exeter Respect Festival returns to Belmont Park on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June for the 28th anniversary of its annual celebration of Exeter diversity. There will be live music and arts performances on the Mandela Stage, Stephen Lawrence Diversity Stage and Community Stage alongside a variety of local campaign and community group stalls and...
24 hour year-round Sidwell Street “adult gaming centre” allowed at appeal Planning inspector finds no evidence that “increase in crime and disorder” or “serious detrimental impacts on the health of local residents” would result from change of use from restaurant and takeaway unit. Wednesday 7 May 2025 Twelve months temporary church use extension sought for...
Criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable dropped Will Kerr to remain suspended while IOPC resumes previously paused conduct investigation and interim chief constable James Vaughan continues to lead force. Friday 25 April 2025 South West Water bills rise by a third following worst performance in sector with 550,000 hours of sewage...
Exeter Pride is returning for a celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity and visibility on Saturday 10 May this year. A Pride parade with giant rainbow flags, singing, dancing and more will begin at noon in Sidwell Street, with more than fifty local organisations and community groups taking part. Marchers will make their way along the High...
South West Water bills rise by a third following worst performance in sector with 550,000 hours of sewage spills Tariffs increase as Environment Agency publishes damning data after South West Water owner Pennon Group issues £24.5 million in dividends to shareholders. Tuesday 22 April 2025 Devon & Torbay CCA sets sail for regional democratic deficit...
Sculptor and installation artist Tabatha Andrews is presenting a new immersive exhibition at Exeter Phoenix from 26 April to 21 June. The Slightest Gesture focuses on themes of movement and touch and explores how everyday gestures translate into sculptural form. It presents works created from a variety of materials, including video and sound, which invite...
Scratchworks Theatre Company combines interactive games, comedy and music to explore the fascinating world of fungi. Read full article at source...
An adults-only evening of workshops, demonstrations, dancing, music and talks. Read full article at source...