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Victims need clearer information on what they can expect in the aftermath of major flooding from the government and other authorities, new University of Exeter research shows.

In a new report, published this week, academics show the importance of action by politicians and officials for people’s recovery from the damaging effects of flooding.

They show how communications after major flooding in 2013/14 contributed to increasing conflict between flood-affected publics and authorities, making it more challenging for these groups to work together to combat future flood risk and...

Sense, the national deafblind charity, hosted a 4 km sensory walk and activity day in Exeter on Friday 24 June to celebrate Deafblind Awareness Week. The day, which included arts and crafts displays and tasters in signing and braille, built on the success of last year’s event which was organised by Roger Mulholland, a local deafblind man who has sadly since passed away. The 4 km sensory walk named “Roger’s Walk” in Roger Mulholland’s memory was led by a group of individuals who benefit from the services Sense provides. In attendance was Local M.P. Ben Bradshaw and Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr...

As in previous years, Exeter City Council will be marking Armed Forces Day on Saturday 2 July with a parade through the High Street.

This year the 6 Rifles will be exercising their Freedom of the City. The parade will step off at 12.30pm from St James Park and march through the city, with the salute being taken at the Guildhall. The Parade will finish off at the Cathedral Green, where an inspection will take place by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Cynthia Thompson, the Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, and the Assistant Chief of the General Staff, British Army, General Nicholas...

BBC Radio Devon has today (Tuesday 28 June) announced that Janet Kipling has been appointed as the station’s Lunchtime Presenter on a permanent bases. Janet, who took over from Bill Buckley earlier this year, has a long-standing history with the BBC that first started 23 years ago at BBC Somerset, before moving to BBC Radio Devon in 1993 as a reporter, producer and then presenter of the Afternoon Show. Janet Kipling said: “I’m delighted to be coming home to BBC Radio Devon after all these years. The station is in new and vibrant shape, technology has transformed our studios, and our...