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Exeter Drug Problem: What’s Happening, Why It Matters, and How to Get Help

Exeter is widely regarded as one of the safer cities in England, with overall crime rates consistently below national averages. However, beneath this reputation lies a persistent and escalating drug problem that affects residents, businesses, and vulnerable people across the city centre and beyond.

The visible effects of drug and alcohol use are concentrated in hotspots like Fore Street and Sidwell Street, where open drug use, street drinking, and anti-social behaviour have become daily concerns. Exeter’s drug poisoning mortality rate reached 14.8 deaths per 100,000 population in...

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Exeter students support families seeking asylum this Christmas

Year 7 students from West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have recorded a Christmas jingle to be played on East Devon Radio this festive season.

The students will be spreading yuletide cheer across the airwaves after their jingle debuted on the local radio station this morning (13th December.) East Devon Radio is a community radio station, based in Exmouth, the station was launched in 2006 coinciding with the Exmouth festival.

West Exe students also took part in Christmas Jumper Day on the 7th of December in exchange for a charitable donation and have also put...

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Lord Mayor officially opens new Blue Cross unit in Exeter

The Lord Mayor of Exeter has officially opened a new rehoming, advice and behaviour unit from national pet charity Blue Cross in the city.

Dogs, cats and small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs will be cared for in foster homes whilst they are waiting to be matched to a new home by the team at the unit at Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton.

The team at the unit will offer rehoming, advice and behaviour services, as well as a pet food bank for owners struggling to cover the cost of feeding their pets.

Joining the Lord Mayor in cutting the ribbon to officially...

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Recycle your real Christmas tree to support your local hospice

Hospiscare have launched their annual Christmas Tree Recycling scheme to support end-of-life care across the heart of Devon.

On Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 January 2024, Hospiscare and a team of volunteers will be heading out in full force to collect and recycle Christmas trees in return for a donation to the local charity.

Collections will take place in Crediton, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, with a recommended donation of £15 per tree.

Hospiscare’s annual Christmas tree recycling scheme is supported by volunteers...

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Livery Dole spreads festive cheer in Devon community

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/14/2023 - 5:18pm

This holiday season, Livery Dole, the esteemed Isuzu UK dealership based in Exeter, is extending its commitment to the local community by partnering with Devon Young Farmers to bring joy and support to various causes.

This collaboration with the Devon Young Farmers, an association nurturing the skills and community involvement of young individuals aged 10-28, showcases Livery Dole's dedication to fostering positive relationships and giving back during the festive season.

In a significant gesture, Livery Dole has formed a lasting partnership with Devon Young Farmers,...

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Navigating Christmas with Dementia

Following new research last week from Alzheimer’s Society which found 65% of dementia family carers felt ‘robbed’ of a care-free and joyful Christmas, The Filo Project , a local not-for-profit dementia day care provider is sharing expert advice to help Devon families navigate the festive period and support their loved ones with dementia to feel involved in home festivities.

The busy changes to many families’ routines and home environment at Christmas-time can be challenging for relatives or friends who have dementia. Decorations suddenly appearing, noisy family gatherings and...

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Exeter Northcott Theatre launches spectacular Spring/Summer 2024 season

Exeter Northcott announced today over 100 exciting new events at its Northcott and city centre Barnfield theatres from January until June 2024, including:

  • Musical extravaganzas: smash-hit parody Unfortunate and Windrush celebration RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey .
  • Laughs for all: must-see comedies The Time Machine and The Importance of Being... Earnest? and stand-up from Georgie Carroll and Romesh Ranganathan .
  • Social justice spotlights: Women’s History Month brings powerful stories Protest and WANTED
  • Family entertainment: Belongings , a
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Hall & Woodhouse to open its doors to tackle loneliness in Devon this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/13/2023 - 8:12am

The initiative will welcome over 300 individuals to Hall & Woodhouse’s estate of pubs on December 25th

Independent family brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, is offering a complimentary three-course meal for locals who will be spending Christmas alone this year. Across its estate of pubs, over 50 managed houses from Devon to Hertfordshire are taking part in the ‘Community Christmas Table’ initiative.

The concept promises to host Christmas dinner for more than 300 people in the UK who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Those benefitting from the initiative will be...

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Residents reminded ‘tip-tax’ changes don’t mean free-for-all

Devon residents are being reminded that changes to waste disposal charges in the new year do not mean a free-for-all at its tips.

The government is amending legislation so households can take small amounts of DIY-waste to local disposal centres for free, but restrictions will remain.

Councillor Alan Connett (Lib Dem, Exminster & Haldon) welcomed the move by Westminster to remove what he called a ‘tip tax’, and urged Devon County Council (DCC) to give the county’s residents an “early Christmas present” by scrapping the fees immediately.

However, Cllr Roger...

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Road repair schemes to benefit from extra funding

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/11/2023 - 6:06pm
More than 65 road repair schemes in Devon are being brought forward with additional funding recently announced by Government.

Devon County Council is receiving an extra £6.663 million for highway maintenance this financial year.

The money is a share of the Government’s £8.3 billion investment in roads over the next 11 years using funds redirected from the cancelled HS2 rail line extension to Manchester.

The initial schemes prioritised to start in the coming weeks are mostly minor routes and residential roads across the county. They include:

Baddaford Cross in...

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Give a gift to charity or donate instead of sending Christmas cards

It’s traditional to send seasonal greetings at this time of year but a Devonwide health and wellbeing charity is encouraging people to make a donation instead of giving Christmas cards.

Westbank Community Health and Care has launched its ‘Donate in Lieu of Christmas Cards’ campaign, asking people to make a charitable gift rather than spending money on buying and posting cards this festive season.

Katie Elliott, Westbank’s Head of Fundraising and Marketing explains why, “Every donation we receive, however large or small, makes a real difference to our ability to provide...

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