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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...

Exeter fire: Recovery phase begins

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 7:37pm

The recovery phase of the fire at premises on Cathedral Yard in Exeter has begun.

Exeter City Council’s Recovery Coordinating Group will continue liaising with the property owners and their contractors.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have formally handed the Royal Clarence Hotel back to their owners and the emergency response phase of the fire has now ended.

Strategic demolition of any parts of the hotel will now take place once comprehensive risk assessments have been carried out by contractors, to protect public safety and to avoid any further damage.

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Slow Loris Outreach Week at Shaldon Zoo

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 5:01pm

Half term week was also the Little Fireface Project’s S.L.O.W. (Slow Loris Outreach Week) and here at Shaldon Zoo we were busy raising awareness and funds for this enigmatic and endangered primate which is related to bushbabies and lemurs!

Found throughout South and Southeast Asia, these shy nocturnal primates have a deadly secret ... they have a toxic bite! Due to their undeniably cute appearance, slow lorises are heavily affected by the illegal pet trade and because of the ability to deliver a venomous bite, traders pull their teeth out with wire cutters or pliers before selling...

Nationwide search for Earth Hour Heroes begins…

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 4:41pm

In the run up to WWF’s Earth Hour – taking place on Saturday 25th March 2017 - WWF and People’s Postcode Lottery have launched a nationwide search to find those unsung heroes who are making a real difference for our planet. People in Exeter are being encouraged to nominate themselves or others for the Earth Hour Heroes competition. The initiative is searching for individuals who deserve recognition for going the extra mile to help the environment and inspire others - whether at home, in the community or in the workplace. The competition is part of Earth Hour, which takes place at 8.30pm on...

Show must go on: Guildhall saves the day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 4:34pm

An opera performance threatened with cancellation because of the fire in the centre of Exeter will now go ahead thanks to staff at the Guildhall.

Staircase Opera’s performance of Menotti’s ‘The Medium’ was due to take place at the Devon and Exeter Institute tonight, Thursday and Friday. However the Institute, which is located on the Cathedral Green, is currently within the safety cordon brought about as a result of the fire at the Royal Clarence Hotel at the weekend.

Staff at the City Council heard about the group’s plight and stepped in to save the day, offering up the 700...

Chiefs support FORCE Christmas party with star prize

It is only five weeks until FORCE’s big “Christmas at the OK Corral” bash at Sandy Park.

And the Exeter cancer charity has today announced its star auction prize that will be available only to party-goers on December 7.

“This is something you simply won’t want to miss,” said Sarah Daniels, FORCE Head of Income Generation. “We are so excited that we have secured a fabulous VIP package to watch the mighty Exeter Chiefs.”

The winning bidder will get two executive box VIP-hosted tickets to join Chiefs Directors for a home match in the Baxter Suite. The package includes...

Cathedral re-opens following city centre fire

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:23am

Exeter Cathedral has re-opened to the public today following the major fire in Cathedral Yard.

Members of the public seeking a quiet space for prayer and reflection are warmly welcome. The Lady Chapel at the east end of the building will be kept as a quiet space for people to sit, pray or just light a candle.

The Dean of Exeter, the Very Revd Dr Jonathan Draper, said: “Our job is to support all the other work that is going on by asking God’s blessing on it; giving thanks to God for the skills and dedication of our emergency services; praying for those who have lost a...

For Your Freedom and Ours exhibition

Authored by NEWTOWN
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:07am

307 Squadron Project invites you to Exeter for a special exhibition to remember the Polish 307 Squadron RAF that defended the South West of England during the Second World War.

The exhibition 'For Your Freedom and Ours. The Story of 307 Squadron', in both English and Polish, is being held at Exeter's Guildhall between 14-16 November 2016.

At 10am on Tuesday 15 November the Lord Mayor of Exeter will raise the Polish flag over the Guildhall to remember 307 Squadron which prevented the city from being totally destroyed during the blitz of 1942. This ceremony will help promote British-Polish relations.

For more information please find attached our press release and poster, together with the following link to a promotional trailer: https://goo.gl/w5JHT5

We hope that you will be willing to help promote the exhibition and flag raising, and attend.

Gritters heading out on Devon's roads for first time this season

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 7:16am

Tonight will see gritters out on some of Devon's major roads for the first time this winter.

Road surface temperatures are forecast to drop close to freezing in parts of the county overnight. Although conditions are dry, 19 of Devon’s 37 precautionary pre-salting routes will be treated due to the potential for hoar frost.

The main gritting activity will be focussed around Torridge, Mid, West and North Devon, and inland areas of East Devon. Other parts of the county will be monitored.

Devon County Council is well prepared to keep the county moving over the coming...

Reasons Why More People Are Using Coupons (and Why You Should Too!)

Whilst the economy is slowly recovering post-Brexit and we’re seeing a steady growth, a lot of people are still trying their best to save and live economically. In fact, efficiency in a lot of expenses has been on everyone’s mind since early last year; the recent trends show that efficiency and saving money are still two of the main concerns.

We’re seeing more people save on groceries and other expenses through the use of coupons. There are several reasons why more people are using coupons when shopping online and offline.

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TV naturalist backs call to help Devon’s wild beavers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/01/2016 - 6:06pm

“The chance to make history” is the way that TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is describing a campaign by the Devon Wildlife Trust. The wildlife charity urgently needs to raise a minimum of £100,000 from a crowdfunding campaign to have a chance of securing the future of England’s only wild population of beavers.

The beavers have made their home on the River Otter in East Devon.

After being discovered in 2013 the beavers were originally set to be removed by government officials. However, a partnership led by Devon Wildlife Trust and involving local people and local...

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