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Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in South West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Torquay, Plymouth and Exmouth branches this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .

The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries...

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Council lobbies Government on its non-green proposals

Devon County Council has asked the Government to reconsider its position regarding increased business rates on rooftop solar installations.

The Government is proposing that from next April many local authorities and businesses in the UK will see major tax or business rate increases on rooftop solar installations.

Devon County Council's Cabinet Member responsible for environmental matters, Cllr Roger Croad, says that such a decision would be a backward step for sustainable energy, and that it would deter organisations from installing the technology.

In a letter to...

Devon blind veteran to march at Cenotaph

A Second World War veteran from Devon will be marching at the Cenotaph in London this Remembrance Sunday (13/11) with the military charity Blind Veterans UK. Ron Wyman, 90 and from Honiton, feels strongly about Remembrance Sunday because of his experiences in the Armed Forces and is thankful to Blind Veterans UK that he can now attend the national Remembrance Sunday commemoration. Ron will be marching at the Cenotaph in London with more than 100 other blind veterans supported by Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision impaired ex-Service men and women. Ron joined the Army in...

Devon crash leaves man critically injured

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Torquay which left a man critically injured.

Emergency services were called just before 2.30pm on Friday 4 November 2016 following the collision between a black Vauxall Agila, a grey Citroen Berlingo and a multi-coloured Mercedes skip lorry on Beechfield Avenue, Torquay.

The driver of the Berlingo, a 76-year-old man from Torquay, sustained serious spinal injuries and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he remains in a serious condition. The passenger of the Berlingo, a 73-year-old woman, was taken to...

RD&E hepatology team receive new scanner to help in the diagnosis of liver disease.

Patients at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital can now access a quick and pain-free scan to help diagnose liver disease thanks to a donation from the League of Friends and support from the Exeter Liver Patients Group.

The RD&E’s Hepatology team have just received a new Fibroscan, a machine which uses ultrasound based technology to assess fibrosis (scarring) of the liver. The quick and painless scan can be performed by a consultant or specialist nurse, reducing the need for more invasive procedures such as a liver biopsy.

The new scanner means that RD&E patients...

Go-Kart Party raises funds for Exeter Deaf Academy

Children having fun on electric Go-Kart rides in Princesshay this summer have raised over £700 for the local charity, Exeter Deaf Academy. Operators Go-Kart Party donated 10% of all takings throughout the summer to the Deaf Academy as part of the continued annual charity partnership.

Go-Kart Party manage the pay per ride electric Go-Karts in Princesshay Square, running on a track specifically designed for 4 to 10 year olds eager to have a go at being a racing car driver.

Nathan Martindill of Go-Kart Party said: “We were delighted to bring the go-karts back to Princesshay...

Teignbridge helps make parking easy

Residents and visitors can now pay for parking by smartphone or card payments after Teignbridge District Council invested in the latest technology across its car parks.

Customers can now use cards and smartphone payment methods as a further convenient way to pay as well as paying by phone or using cash.

Work is also taking place to install 14 new machines in 11 car parks and upgrade 48 machines in the remaining 25 pay and display car parks across the district to allow payment by card, as well as cash at the machines.

The improved ways to pay is one of a series of...

Devon farmer pleads gulity to animal cruelty

An Okehampton farmer has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty following a prosecution brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service (DSTSS).

Mr Leon Henry Smith, 67, of Castle Road, Okehampton, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Animal Welfare Act at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on 2 November 2016.

The offences were in relation to his treatment of sheep and poultry under his care.

At an earlier hearing Smith had pleaded guilty to six other animal welfare offences involving pigs, after visits made to his holdings by officers from the DSTSS and the Animal and...

Citizens Advice Exeter marks national pro bono week

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is highlighting the success of its legal clinic scheme as part of national pro bono week which runs from 7 – 11 November 2016.

The legal clinic scheme enables Citizens Advice clients to access free legal advice from local law firms.

Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “Our legal clinic scheme has proved very popular with our clients who are otherwise unable to afford legal fees. We are very grateful to Michelmores, Veitch Penny, The Family Law Company and Cartridges Law for their support. In the...

2017 East Devon Countryside calendar now on sale

A stunning photographic calendar for 2017 which captures the very essence of the East Devon countryside is now on sale.

The East Devon District Council’s Countryside team held a competition earlier this year inviting photographers of all ages and abilities – from beginners to professionals – to send in their best photos for the calendar. More than 150 entries were received, featuring beautiful views of the district.

The calendars have two different front covers - one chosen by a panel from the Countryside team and the other - ‘The People’s Choice’ - voted for on Facebook...

Helping businesses affected by Exeter fire

Businesses situated within the cordon following the fire in Exeter city centre are being assisted by staff at the City Council.

Around 50 businesses attended a multi-agency meeting today to find out how best to move forward following the devastating events of last weekend.

Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said Council staff had been assisting businesses affected by the fire and the impact of the safety cordon since people were evacuated last weekend.

“First of all I would like to thank everyone working on this incident, from the emergency...

Local News

Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in South West

Council lobbies Government on its non-green proposals

Devon blind veteran to march at Cenotaph

Devon crash leaves man critically injured

RD&E hepatology team receive new scanner to help in the diagnosis of liver disease.

Go-Kart Party raises funds for Exeter Deaf Academy

Teignbridge helps make parking easy

Devon farmer pleads gulity to animal cruelty

Citizens Advice Exeter marks national pro bono week

2017 East Devon Countryside calendar now on sale

Helping businesses affected by Exeter fire

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