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Devon Dementia Conference 2026: Tickets now on sale

Tickets are now available for the Devon Dementia Conference 2026, a new event dedicated to improving support, connection and outcomes for Devon families affected by dementia.

The conference, hosted by The Filo Project and featuring talks from dementia experts, will take place on Friday, 2 October 2026 at Westpoint Arena, Exeter. The Filo Project is an award-winning social enterprise providing small-group dementia day care in trained, paid hosts’ homes in Devon and across the South West, as well as support and wellbeing services for individuals and their families. This innovative...

RSPCA animal cruelty investigations up over 5% in SW

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:14am

The RSPCA investigated 27,019 animal cruelty cases in the South West last year - a rise of more than 5% compared to the previous 12 months.

These include the case of Max - an eight-year-old West Highland terrier (pictured) who was left to suffer for more than a year with a tumour so bad it was described as ‘like something out of a horror film’ by an RSPCA inspector.

His owner, from Wiltshire, was disqualified from keeping animals for five years, and Max is now thriving in his loving new home.

The animal welfare charity’s annual figures released today (Wednesday 29...

Visiting Exeter just got a lot more interesting

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 5:16pm

Visit Exeter - a new brand for the city - is being launched today (29 March).

Exeter City Council’s tourism team will launch its new identity at the iconic Royal Albert Memorial Museum.

Formerly marketed as part of the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership, a new brand has been developed for Exeter, celebrating the diversity of experiences on offer here, and helping Exeter on its journey as one of the South West’s best love cities. The launch will focus on eight fantastic experiences, celebrating not only the tradition and heritage the city is often best known for, but also...

Second LGBTQ+ ceilidh to be held in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 4:30pm

A FOLK dance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus (LGBTQ+) people and friends will be held at Exeter Phoenix in Gandy Street, Exeter on Saturday, April 1.

The ceilidh, which will run from 8pm to 11pm, is being run by Gender Free Dance, an organisation that promotes folk dancing in a safe and non-discriminatory environment.

Gender Free Dance held its first such ceilidh, which was well-attended, in Exeter in November.

Jeremy Child, originator of the project and organiser of the ceilidh, said: “Gender Free Dance is not just about putting on safe dances...

Thatched House to host landmark beer festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 2:41pm

The Thatched House pub in Exeter is to host its first ever real ale festival with a bumper two-day event including live music.

Starting at 5pm on Friday 31 March the ‘Alepril Fool’ beer festival will then run on into Saturday 1 April with local buskers providing entertainment on both evenings.

Owned by leading pub retailer and brewer Greene King, responsibility for the business lies with tenants, Paul Knott and his partner Nataliya.

Among the highlights of the festival will be a rare chance to sample a vintage beer seldom made available for sale, Greene King’s Old...

British Ceramic Tile supports young cancer patients

Local company House of British Ceramic Tile ended a three year partnership with CLIC Sargent on a high by raising £4000, resulting in a overwhelming £7647.52 being raised for your cancer patients.

CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading provider of support for young cancer patients under the age of 25, and their families.

When cancer strikes young lives CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage cancer causes beyond their health.

Cancer affects every part of life, for the young person and their families – relationships, confidence, money, school, and work.

CLIC...

Campaign to raise awareness of child abuse

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:01am

Figures from the NSPCC state that 1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused, but the charity says the numbers are the tip of the iceberg.

In a separate report, the Children's Commissioner for England says that just 1 in 8 victims of child sexual abuse come to the attention of statutory services, such as the police, councils and the health service.

Devon’s agencies want to ensure that children are effectively safeguarded, and Devon County Council is supporting a national campaign aiming to raise public awareness of the wider issue of child abuse, with the message...

Higher Eggbeer Re-Lights Its Fires

Authored by TraceyAlison
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 10:12am

After two years of hosting the Live Loft Barber Sessions, Higher Eggbeer, in Cheriton Bishop, is set to relight its fires next month, with the launch of their brand new live music sessions: Higher Eggbeer Unplugged.

Offering a stage to some of the UK’s finest artists, Higher Eggbeer has built a reputation as a music venue unlike any other; a medieval barn, lit by candle light, a roaring log fire, a fully licensed bar and all just 10 minutes from Exeter.

“Higher Eggbeer is such a special place to play and watch live music. The atmosphere in that old barn sends shivers down...

Explore the wonderful East Devon countryside

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 8:48am

East Devon District Council is delighted to announce that the 2017 events guide for Countryside has been published.

The guide, which runs from April through to September, is jam-packed with outdoor events and activities for all ages, which will take place across the district.

As well as over 60 events delivered by the Countryside team there are nearly 100 other events delivered by partner organisations to choose from.

Whether you fancy foraging for a wild lunch, trying out Tai Chi in the countryside or want to learn more about local wildlife on a guided canoe tour...

New tool will help GPs decide if patients under 50 have serious bowel condition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 7:22am

A new research-backed risk assessment tool will support GPs in identifying the symptoms of bowel cancer and inflammatory bowel disease in patients aged under 50.

The research and the assessment tool is led by the University of Exeter, in partnership with Bowel Cancer UK Never Too Young campaign, Durham University and University Hospital of North Tees.

The assessment tool will calculate the risk of the patient’s bowel symptoms allowing the GP to decide whether they need further tests. This is the first of its kind for younger people and aims to speed up the diagnosis of...

New cash to help vulnerable women in Exeter turn their backs on crime

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/27/2017 - 6:31pm

Vulnerable women at risk of committing crime are to benefit from tailored, targeted support to break the cycle of reoffending and turn their lives around for good – backed by funding totalling over £800,000, Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee has today announced.

Exeter City Council has been successful in winning £61,694 of funding, and is one of the successful bidders in six regions across the country – Devon, Lancashire, Shropshire, Norfolk, Sussex and Surrey. They will use the cash boost to increase the support on offer to female offenders both behind bars and in the community,...

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