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Eligible low income households urged to apply now for help with free gas central heating fittings and installation

It is estimated that 43,900 excess winter deaths occurred in England and Wales in 2014/15, but shockingly, the highest numbers were in the South West. This is the largest amount since 1999/00, with 27% more people dying in the winter months compared with the non-winter months.

Sadly, the free gas central heating that has been available to eligible households over the past 18 months will end in early October. So East Devon District Council is highlighting the...

Topsham Pool has exciting developments in the pipeline thanks to a generous £20,000 grant from Coastal Recycling’s Community Fund.

The donation will replace the underground network of pipes that feed the pool with a fresh supply of water. The leaking existing pipes are part of the original infrastructure, installed in 1979 when the pool was built. Devon based Isca Pools have been commissioned to carry out this essential work during the winter season when the pool is closed.

The pool, which is run by volunteers, will seize this opportunity to carry out another significant...

The repainting and refurbishment of the outside of the Exeter Picturehouse, to coincide with the cinema’s 20th anniversary this October, is now complete.

The final touches were applied this week, including the addition of specially designed huge screen prints of some of the most iconic films of the last 20 years as chosen by staff and regulars, including Amelie, Buena Vista Social Club and The Motorcycle Diaries.

The designs were put together by Joint Assistant Manager George Barron at the Double Elephant Print Workshop, based at the Phoenix, and are a striking complement...

Residents of Cranbrook will be taking to two wheels next Sunday (October 2) as a day of cycling-related activity offers them the chance to reap the benefits of bike power.

The Cycle Sunday event will bring together successful schemes such as Active Mums – a project for mums and babies led by Active Devon, the county wide community organisation that works to inspire and support the people of Devon to lead active lifestyles, along with Sportivate – a cycling programme exclusively for women of all ages; Cranbrook Cycling Club; and skills sessions in off road cycling and bike...