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All aboard the Freedom Boat Club

A Devon-based boat club says more people across Devon are turning away from traditional ownership in favour of flexible memberships that offer access to the sea without the expense and upkeep of owning a vessel.

Freedom Boat Club, which operates from Beacon Quay in Torquay Harbour, has reported growing interest as rising maintenance costs, storage fees and insurance bills make private boat ownership increasingly expensive for many households.

Instead, members pay a monthly fee to access a fleet of boats that are cleaned, fuelled, insured and maintained by the company....

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New McDonalds drive-through coming to Exeter

Exeter is in line to get a new McDonalds restaurant.

The Tesco Digby store in Russell Way could soon be home to a new drive-through McDonalds.

But the fast food giant’s application to Exeter City council has already attracted protests on the grounds that it will lead to extra traffic and potential anti-social behaviour.

McDonalds wants to build a new restaurant with drive-through facility, car parking, landscaping and ‘customer order display’ boards on a vacant car park area alongside the Tesco store.

The application, which is included on the city...

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Volunteer Fayre to showcase 60 local organisations looking for new recruits

Exeter’s popular Volunteer Fayre is back on Thursday, 21 March for the third year running.

It brings together 60 local voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations, all of which are looking to recruit new volunteers!

The Fayre, which takes place at Exeter Cathedral, is being organised by local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives, which helps people to improve wellbeing and build skills, supports families facing challenges and hardships, and helps communities to thrive.

Entry to the Fayre is free and visitors will have the chance to find out...

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Forensic Marking Kits to Stop Catalytic Converter Thefts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/28/2024 - 8:26pm

Police in Devon are tackling the problem of catalytic converter thefts with forensic marking kits.

The kits have been funded by Toyota in order to support the initiative and reduce the number of crimes happening.

Offences of stealing catalytic converters have happened across Rural East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon and local garages are now working in conjunction with police to reduce the number of thefts. Offenders often steal the valuable emissions devices because of the precious metals which may be found in them. Catalytic converters may then be sold on the black market...

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Local care home to hold fundraiser in support of FORCE

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/28/2024 - 4:22pm

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be supporting FORCE Cancer Charity on the 6th of February in support of World Cancer Day by fundraising to support this worthy cause. Staff and residents from Cumberland Grange are inviting members of the community and beyond to join them on the 6th at 11am to help support this wonderful charity.

There will be a delicious cake sale, fun games and an amazing raffle with prizes from Greendale Farm Shop, Illumine Candle Co., Waitrose, Tesco, Luscombe Drinks and more.

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Charged up expertise: Popular CEF ‘TechTalks’ heads to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/28/2024 - 4:19pm

The UK’s leading electrical wholesaler, CEF, is bringing the third series of their popular ‘TechTalks’ to Sandy Park Conference and Event Centre, Exeter on Thursday 1st February 2024. The free and informative technical seminar aims to educate trade professionals by including the latest news and regulations with CPD-accredited training.

In partnership with the Institute of Engineering and Technology, the new series will plug into current industry trends, with seminar topics includingthe electrification of heat, thermal imaging, safe isolation and DC system safety. At the end of...

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Exeter students create commemoration cards for Holocaust victims

Students at West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust , took part in a range of activities last week designed to have them learn more, and reflect on, the holocaust ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on Saturday 27th January. The 27th marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp and the theme of this year’s HMD is the fragility of freedom.

The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust encourages remembrance in a world scarred by genocide, they promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day to remember the 6 million Jews murdered...

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Devon homebuilder lends a hand to animal shelter to support animals in need

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/26/2024 - 10:52pm

Volunteers from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter have recently supported RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter, an independent RSPCA Brand dedicated to helping Devon’s animals in need.

The charity received an extra twelve pairs of hands from the local developer, and they got stuck in to transforming a shed into a winter wonderland for their Christmas Fayre using donated decorations. They also painted entrance gates and fences ready for visitors to the shelter during the winter.

RSPCA Little Valley covers an area stretching from Okehampton to Honiton and...

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Rough sleepers found more permanent accommodation following cold spell

Twenty rough sleepers took advantage of extra measures to bring them inside in Exeter during the recent cold spell, figures have shown.

And nine of those have now found more permanent accommodation, the City Council has revealed.

The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol was in place for 17 days between 5 and 22 January, as overnight temperatures regularly dipped below freezing.

The Protocol makes extra emergency accommodation available to rough sleepers.

Cllr Martin Pearce, Lead Councillor for Communities and Homelessness Prevention, said activating the...

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Calling Star Bakers! Love themed bake sales set to make a difference to local people

FearFree, an Exeter based charity is asking people to host a love themed bake sale to raise vital funds to help local people impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking.

The Love Yourself Bake Sale is the charity’s first ever bake sale fundraiser and takes place on or around Valentine’s Day.

It encourages people to join with friends, family, and colleagues to celebrate love in all its forms and raise money to help people rebuild their lives after abuse.

Jess Gay, FearFree’s Head of Fundraising said: “Each year we help thousands of people to escape...

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Devon housebuilder previews new homes in North Tawton

Authored by Yasmin PF
Posted: Fri, 01/26/2024 - 9:31am

Local housebuilder, Allison Homes South West has seen increased demand at its Weavers Place development in North Tawton, Devon. This comes as experts predict that interest rates are expected to stabilise in 2024, offering more confidence for homebuyers in the South West.

Allison Homes is inviting house seekers to an exclusive showcase event on Saturday 27th January 2024. Property seekers will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of the development and view its stunning street scene.

The Cotswold showhome will also be open for people to enjoy. This property type boasts...

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