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Devon is to host a temporary Home Office respite facility for vulnerable young refugees arriving from Calais.

Emergency accommodation for up to 70 young people leaving the refugee camp in Calais has been secured in Devon ahead of its imminent closure by the French Government.

The UK Government has made clear its intention to transfer children and young people from the camp.

The purpose of the temporary facility in Devon is to provide a safe and welcoming place to accommodate the young people before they are reunited with family members or moved to other parts of the...

Want to get spooked this half term? Then why not take part in a number of Halloween-themed events taking place in East Devon.

The Seaton Wetlands Halloween trail is taking place all this week up to Sunday 30 October, from 10am to 4pm. Pick up a map and follow the trail of spooky clues around the Wetlands. If you complete the trail, you win a treat.

Join the Countryside Rangers and make some great autumn crafts this week. Create owls using pine cones and autumnal lanterns using leaves at Cranbrook on Wednesday 26 October from 2 pm to 4 pm and at Seaton Wetlands on Thursday...

Have you got a wildlife friendly space in your garden? If not, why not take part in ‘Wild about Gardens’ week this week (24 to 30 October 2016) and use some top tips from East Devon District Council’s Countryside team to encourage more wildlife in.

Wildlife researchers discovered in 2013 that 60% of UK animal and plant species have declined in the last 50 years. ‘Wild About Gardens’ week aims to raise the profile of garden wildlife in the 15 million gardens in the UK. The East Devon District Council’s Countryside team suggests a range of ideas and simple steps you can take in your...

You only have one chance to make a good impression. In most cases, your CV is the first thing an employer or recruiter sees, so it needs to hit the right mark. Too much waffle or too little relevant information is likely to see your CV discarded. This is your chance to sell yourself and secure the job you want, so don’t waste it. Here are some valuable tips for CV writing – ignore them at your peril.

Keep It Snappy

Employers and recruiters don’t have time to waste. More often than not, they are deluged with hundreds of CVs from hopeful applicants, so each one is only...