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Eddie’s remarkable return to Devon 87 years on

Topsham Museum recently welcomed a remarkable visitor - 93 year old Eddie Childs who, as a six year old boy, had been evacuated to the town at the start of World War Two in 1939.

He and his family, who now live in Essex, retraced those steps and revisited Topsham, and in particular its most famous street - Strand - where young Eddie was billeted in two houses over two years.

Although the Museum is currently closed for long-term repairs by Exeter City Council, volunteers reopened part of it as a surprise for Eddie to share reminiscences about his time in the town....

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Help name Seaton Wetlands mobility Tramper

Seaton Wetlands local nature reserve has an off-road mobility Tramper which is available to hire for those with limited mobility.

East Devon District Council's Countryside service, which runs Seaton Wetlands is asking members of the public to help come up with a name for the Tramper vehicle.

All entries are to be submitted to the team by Wednesday 1 March. The team will put the selection of names up for public vote on social media. The winning name will be announced on Friday 10 March 2017, to mark the start of the national Disabled Access Day weekend.

The chosen...

Mum2mum market nearly new sale in Exeter

Mum2mum market (as seen on Dragon’s den!!) – America hall, February 5th 10.30 – 12.30 Buy top quality pre loved baby, children’s and maternity goods at a fraction of their high street price – all great brands in top condition. At mum2mum market there’s a huge selection of just about everything… There will be over 20 stalls brimming with bargains. Free goody bags for the first 100 people through the door. Free car parking Refreshment and cake stall Katherine Newman photography will also be there with her pop up studio and has an exclusive special offer on the day. A few of the items...

Devon Countryside Access Forum seeks new members

Residents with a keen interest in Devon’s wonderful coast and countryside are being invited to join the Devon Countryside Access Forum (DCAF).

Supported by Devon County Council, the Forum is an independent and statutory advisory body, established under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, aimed at helping make the great outdoors more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Its 16 members, all with varied interests from walking and riding to land management and conservation, meet several times a year to consider policy issues to improve countryside access and...

Firefighters tackle blaze at Exeter home

Firefighters were called to Isca Road in Exeter during the early hours of this morning (Saturday) after fire broke out in the roof space of a house.

Fire appliances from Exeter (Danes Castle and Middlemoor) were called to attend the blaze shortly before 4am.

On arrival at the incident crews reported smoke and flames issuing and requested a further appliance which was mobilized from Topsham.

The incident involved a severe fire in the roof space of a two storey terraced house.

Six breathing apparatus wearers, two hose reel jets, two main jets were used to...

Your local Armed Forces community needs you!

This January SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is urging the people of Devon to build on their New Year’s resolutions and learn new skills, whilst giving something back to their local Armed Forces community, by becoming a new volunteer.

In 2016, volunteers for SSAFA Devon supported 585 veterans and their families in need in the county. The military charity, which has supported currently serving members of our Armed Forces, veterans and their families for over 131 years, is seeing the requests for support from this group increase and become more complex.

SSAFA Devon operates...

Stover School hosts first Warrior Walk

‘IF I CAN WALK A MILE FOR HEALTHY HIPS, ANYONE CAN’, LUCAS AGE 7

Lucas Trice, a remarkable Year 2 pupil at Stover School, has spent much of his life being treated for hip dysplasia (DDH), but this won’t stop him walking a mile in aid of the charity he inspired, DDH UK, on 01 March with his classmates.

When Lucas was diagnosed with the chronic condition aged four months his mother, Natalie, was amazed at how little information and support there was for parents. Whilst caring for her son, Natalie also wrote Cast Life, a book for parents and founded the charity, both of which...

Bridge Road in Exeter to close this weekend

Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed from 10pm on Friday 27 January until 5am on Monday 30 January for ongoing widening improvements.

The closure is needed to enable a bridge to be lifted into place over the mainline railway in the early hours of Sunday morning. The bridge lift is weather-dependent and may be subject to cancellation in the event of high winds.

The bridge is one of the project’s key pieces of new infrastructure for walkers and cyclists, which will create more space for motorists on the carriageway.

The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road...

Exeter researchers to receive £5m to improve early detection of cancers

Researchers in Exeter are to receive £5m in funding to improve the early detection of cancers in GP surgeries, Cancer Research UK has announced. The CanTest is part of Cancer Research UK’s Catalyst Award which aims to help researchers deliver trailblazing progress in their field with long-lasting results. The CanTest team, led by Professor Willie Hamilton - from the University of Exeter will work with researchers in three UK sites and across the globe on a five year project that will help GPs to detect cancers in a primary care setting and reduce the burden of referrals. This research will...

RSPCA appeal after injured buzzard found to have been shot

The RSPCA is appealing for information after an injured buzzard was found to have been shot in Devon.

The animal welfare charity is investigating after finding an air gun pellet embedded in its foot.

The buzzard was discovered in a very thin condition at the roadside in Tedburn St Mary near Exeter on Friday, 20 January by a concerned member of the public.

He was taken to the RSPCA’s West Hatch wildlife centre near Taunton, Somerset where the shooting injury was confirmed from a post-mortem investigation after the buzzard sadly had to be put to sleep because of his...

Funding for sustainable travel projects in Devon

Sustainable travel projects in Devon are to benefit from a £1.5 million funding award.

Devon County Council has successfully bid to the Government’s Access Fund to increase levels of walking and cycling across the county by supporting access to employment, education and training. The Department for Transport is providing £1.5 million funding over the next three years towards Devon’s ‘Walking and Cycling to Prosperity’ scheme, which will also be backed with £60,000 of County Council funding. The project will focus on key areas of housing and employment growth in Exeter, the Exeter...

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Eddie’s remarkable return to Devon 87 years on

Help name Seaton Wetlands mobility Tramper

Mum2mum market nearly new sale in Exeter

Devon Countryside Access Forum seeks new members

Firefighters tackle blaze at Exeter home

Your local Armed Forces community needs you!

Stover School hosts first Warrior Walk

Bridge Road in Exeter to close this weekend

Exeter researchers to receive £5m to improve early detection of cancers

RSPCA appeal after injured buzzard found to have been shot

Funding for sustainable travel projects in Devon

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