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Exeter Returns to City Category in South West in Bloom and Wins Gold

Exeter has proudly scooped a Gold Award at the South West in Bloom Awards, held in Torquay this week. This prestigious recognition follows months of dedicated preparation and showcases the exceptional planting and greening delivered across the city by InExeter BID, Exeter City Council, and the University of Exeter.

This year marked a significant milestone, as Exeter entered the competition as a unified city-wide application for the first time in several years.

This award is not the first recognition from South West in Bloom - previously, InExeter and University had...

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Advice to take care on Devon's roads as colder temperatures set to follow rain

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Posted: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 11:38am

More widespread rainfall today is forecast to be followed by falling temperatures overnight, prompting further warnings of possible travel disruption across the county’s road network.

The Met Office’s latest Yellow Weather Warning for rain started at midday today (Thursday 4 January) and continues until 3am tomorrow morning.

Although the amount of rainfall is expected to be less than during recent storms, as the ground is already saturated it could cause further flooding and surface water issues.

Devon County Council’s highways teams are also concerned that once...

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Toby’s Garden Festival’s 10th Anniversary: A Two Day Gardening Extravaganza

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Toby’s Garden Festival yet again promises two days of delight, celebration and inspiration for gardeners and lovers of the great outdoors, on the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May, the family friendly two day extravaganza boasts an impressive programme full of free gardening and food and drink talks, demonstrations, tastings and workshops plus live music.

Headlining Toby’s Garden Festival this year alongside Toby, are fellow BBC Two...

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First students set to graduate from Exeter’s pioneering nursing degree programme

The first students from Exeter’s pioneering four-year MSci Nursing programme are set to graduate this weekend, before starting their new careers as healthcare leaders of the future.

The 25 new graduates were the first to embark on the University of Exeter’s innovative MSci Nursing degree, which launched in 2019. The degree equips students to face the current and future challenges of the NHS. Students on the course are taught the art and science of nursing from day one, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of nursing care.

The unique course allows students to choose to...

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Dartmoor rangers to carry on wearing video cameras

Rangers working on Dartmoor are to carry on using body-worn video cameras in response to anti-social and hostile behaviour by some visitors.

One ranger was able to use footage from a miniature camera to prove that he hadn’t knocked down a member of the public with his Land Rover.

A two-year trial of the cameras which began in February 2022 has been a success, and rangers say they feel safer as a result.

Now members of the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) are poised to give the go-ahead for the cameras to stay in use.

When they were first...

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Bad language and festive jumpers round off a year of fundraising for RGB

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/01/2024 - 11:49pm

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce the success of its 2023 fundraising campaign in support of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW). The company has raised over £3,000 through various initiatives, culminating in a festive jumper day on Monday 18th December, and the introduction of swear boxes across all RGB branches.

Throughout the year, RGB engaged in a range of fundraising activities, from company-wide initiatives to individual challenges undertaken by dedicated staff members. The commitment and enthusiasm of the RGB team and the support of customers allowed the...

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NHS Chief Amanda Pritchard receives honorary degree from the University of Exeter

The head of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Exeter for her efforts in improving health and ensuring high quality of care for all in England.

Amanda was appointed Chief Executive of the National Health Service (NHS) in August 2021 during the pandemic - a time of immense pressure on the system. Upon her appointment, she became the first ever female leader in the history of an organisation whose staff are more than three-quarters women.

In her role, Amanda is responsible for leading the work of the NHS nationally,...

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Small amounts of DIY waste to be accepted free of charge at Household Waste Recycling Centres from the New Year

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Posted: Thu, 12/28/2023 - 9:15am

Households will be able to dispose of small amounts of DIY waste for free at Devon's Household Waste Recycling Centres, from Sunday 31 December. Up to now, the legal definition of household waste has not included materials from the repair or improvement of houses, for example, home improvement types of waste, so councils have had no obligation to accept such waste free of charge. Councils have used the revenue to invest back in to keep waste services running. But the government has changed the legislation such that a small amount of DIY waste will be accepted at Household Waste Recycling...

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Dr John Martin starts as Chief Executive at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Posted: Wed, 12/27/2023 - 9:29am

Dr John Martin has formally taken on the role of Chief Executive at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).

John joins the Trust on secondment from his role as Chief Paramedic and Quality Officer and Deputy Chief Executive at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

An experienced Executive Board member with a wealth of clinical and operational experience across ambulance, acute, community and mental health NHS services, John is also a Visiting Professor in Paramedic Science at the University of Hertfordshire.

John succeeds Will Warrender...

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Step up, Step in and STOP harassment and abuse of women and girls

With the festive season in full swing, Devon & Cornwall Police has issued advice to everyone who is out and about in the run up to Christmas to do what they can to keep themselves and everyone else safe. The force will also be actively keeping an eye out for sexually aggressive behaviour.

Detective Superintendent Nicky Seager, Force Lead on violence against women and girls said: “Across the Force area you may see an increased police presence on our streets in the evenings. This will include deployments of Project Vigilant in areas where people congregate to eat, drink and be...

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Help your ambulance service this festive period

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/23/2023 - 8:44am

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time.

The Trust is expecting a period of significant and sustained demand across its 999 services - a position that is reflected across other health and care organisations locally, regionally, and nationally. Boxing Day is traditionally the busiest day over the festive break for the service. In response to this, Trust leaders are asking communities to ‘help us to help you’ by...

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