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Devon Young Carers shine at the 2025 Young Carers Festival

Seventeen young carers from across Devon have enjoyed a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities at the largest festival in the world dedicated to young people with unpaid caring roles.

It’s the 25th year that Devon Young Carers has attended the Young Carers Festival at YMCA Fairthorne Manor at Botley in Hampshire. Four dedicated staff members, one volunteer, and one inspiring Adult Young Carer accompanied them on a two-night adventure packed with connection, laughter, and discovery - a well-deserved break from their day-to-day caring roles at home.

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Devon county councillors' allowances frozen

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/19/2016 - 10:41am

Allowances for county councillors in Devon are to be frozen for the seventh year running.

The Conservative administration froze basic allowances when they took control of County Hall in 2009.

And council leader John Hart and his deputy, John Clatworthy, reverted to the rate that the leader and deputy leader were being paid in 2005.

The council has continued the freeze since then.

And the county council’s Budget meeting today (Thursday) confirmed a further freeze on allowances for 2016/17.

Mr Hart said: “This has been a period of unparalleled...

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New blood test will help diagnose heart conditions

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/19/2016 - 7:03am

A new genetic test to improve diagnosis in people with inherited heart conditions, which affect over half a million people in the UK, has been developed by British Heart Foundation-funded researchers.

The new test is a result of international collaborative efforts led by Professor Stuart Cook between researchers in Singapore, Imperial College London and at the MRC Clinical Sciences Centre.

The researchers showed that by looking at a particular group of genes they were able to reliably test for all known inherited heart condition genes with one simple test. The findings have...

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Princesshay reveals ‘Spring Spree’ event

Shoppers across Exeter are being invited to indulge in an exclusive evening of shopping, discounts and treats on Thursday 3rd March from 6pm – 9pm.

Princesshay’s ‘Spring Spree’ event will be filled with pampering, goodies and fabulous offers that will give shoppers a fantastic shopping experience and help upgrade their spring style or treat a loved one this season.

Over 40 retailers and restaurants including New Look, Reiss, Giraffe, Café Rouge and Fat Face will take part in the exclusive shopping evening, with many retailers offering up to 25% off. As well as the fantastic...

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Have your say on Exeter's new bus station

People are being invited to have their say on plans for a new bus station in Exeter at an open forum next month.

Exeter City Council will be holding the event at the Corn Exchange in Market Street, Exeter on Thursday (3 March) between 8am and 5.30pm.

The Council want to hear from members of the public and interested groups to inform the concept design of the new bus station. The Council want to hear people's views on:

  • user facilities
  • coach arrangements
  • on street bus stops
  • arrangements during construction

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Vital resurfacing work to start in Cullompton

Overnight resurfacing work will start on Station Road and Fore Street in Cullompton next week. (Monday 22 February)

The night-time work, which is needed to improve the road condition and extend its lifespan, will start on Monday (22 February) and is scheduled to take three weeks.

Station Road will be closed to traffic from 7pm to 7am each evening from Monday (22 February) to Wednesday (24 February). Fore Street will be closed overnight from 7pm to 7am between Wednesday (24 February) to Saturday 27 February, and from Monday 29 February to Friday 4 March. Work will begin at...

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Work to start on new Mamhead Slipway in March

Work begins next month on a brand new slipway for Mamhead as East Devon District Council invests £1.2 million to restore the vital maritime access to Exmouth’s wonderful waterside.

When completed, the slipway will be a larger, safer and more resilient facility for people to use for decades to come. It will be able to take bigger craft with space to turn and manoeuvre off the highway. There will also be new signage and publicity to encourage people to use the new slipway when they might be using other water accesses, such as the nearby Belshers Slipway.

Councillor Andrew...

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Devon's JSA claimants fall 12% in a year

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2016 - 12:10pm

The number of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon has fallen by 12 per cent in a year.

JSA claims in January 2016 increased slightly by 150 compared to the previous month, December 2015 with the total now standing at 3,752 claimants.

Despite this small rise, the figure is still 12% lower than the same period last year, and 65% lower than January 2012.

A small rise in January is typical of Devon’s seasonal employment associated with the festive season.

Overall the claimant rate for Devon - the proportion of the county’s working age population-...

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Ice weather warning issued for Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2016 - 11:34am

A weather warning for ice has been issued for Devon by the Met Office.

Scattered showers are expected to move into the region later today, which could be heavy and wintery showers over high ground.

Clear spells between the showers will allow temperatures to fall below freezing tonight, leading to an increased risk of ice forming on untreated surfaces.

The warning is valid from 8pm tonight (Thursday) until 10am tomorrow.

The regional five day forecast is as follows:

Today: After a cold and frosty start to the day, it'll be mostly dry and bright, with...

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Samaritans answer 42,000 cries for help

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2016 - 11:04am

There were a remarkable 42,142 contacts between members of the public and the local Exeter, Mid and East Devon branch of Samaritans during 2015.

Within that total there were 33,661 telephone calls from the public to volunteers at the branch, which operates every day of the year.

There were also 3,058 emails sent to the public who had contacted the branch, plus 4,478 SMS texts - both categories showing sharp increases on the 2014 figures.

In addition there were 166 face-to-face contacts - one-to-one discussions with volunteers at the charity’s premises in central...

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Labour announce candidate for Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner role

Labour South West has announced today that the Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate in Devon and Cornwall will be Gareth Derrick.

The announcement of the candidate follows a selection process during which shortlisted candidates were subject to a ballot by local party members.

Gareth is a former Naval Commander and has experience of working in the Navy at several senior positions.

Phil Gaskin, Labour South West Regional Director, said: “I am delighted to announce that Gareth Derrick is the Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate for Devon and Cornwall.

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