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Jason Byrne brings ‘Head in the Clouds’ mayhem to Exeter

Irish comedy hurricane Jason Byrne is heading to Exeter with his brand-new live show, Head in the Clouds, on 8 November at the Corn Exchange – part of a major UK tour following his run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Known for his wildly spontaneous shows and chaotic audience interaction, Byrne’s latest tour promises the same high-energy mayhem – but with a fresh twist. In a recent interview, the Dublin-born comic revealed how he selects unsuspecting audience members: “Every time I’ve picked a woman, they’ve done what I asked perfectly. When it’s a man, it’s chaos – facing the...

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Cream tea anyone? Exeter homelessness charity teams up with TV personality to launch summer campaign

Hospitality venues, businesses and residents in and around Exeter are being invited to get involved in a campaign to help a homelessness charity support the growing numbers of rough sleepers.

In a drive to build momentum leading up to St Petrock’s Big Cream Tea , which takes place over the weekend of 8 and 9 July, the campaign launches this week, online and across traditional media.

The charity has recorded a light-hearted 30 second film with Naomi Cleaver, designer, author and television presenter , enthusiastically enjoying one of the nation’s best loved...

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Tesco shoppers in Devon called to help raise vital funds in charity’s fight against food allergies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/06/2023 - 5:29am

Generous shoppers in Devon are being encouraged from this Saturday to help an in-store fundraising campaign to support medical research into food allergies.

For the fourth year running, Tesco is working with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to help raise awareness and support medical research into food allergies by contributing 10p from every Tesco own-brand Free From product bought in Devon stores and online from 3-11 June.

All money raised will help Natasha’s Foundation to continue its research into reducing the risks of food allergies and help children, and...

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Westbank raises awareness of Devon’s army of unpaid carers in Carers Week

In response to this year’s Carers Week (5-11th June) theme ‘Recognising and supporting carers in the community’, the organisation that supports thousands of unpaid carers across Devon is highlighting the invaluable role carers undertake, which saves the NHS and Social Care organisations across the county an estimated £2.324 billion a year!

Around 75,000 adults provide care for a family member, friend or neighbour in Devon. Many are supported by Devon Carers, one of the services provided by local charity Westbank Community Health and Care. However, many people with caring...

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Coworking collaboration for Devon’s Women in Business

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/05/2023 - 6:13am

Members of the Devon Work Hub network have been joining forces to host a coworking day for women.

For the past three years the Devon Business and IP Centre (BIPC) has run a Women in Business Course designed to help women to start and grow businesses. The free 12-week course is delivered by Devon-based businesswomen for Devon-based businesswomen.

It offers a mixture of core business skills, digital skills, how-to guides for finding resources, and mindset and coaching skills. The aim is to provide everything women need to feel confident and competent in starting and...

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Devon County Council supports pioneering local company on its mission to transform battery waste into critical minerals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/03/2023 - 6:18am

A pioneering Devon-based company is helping to transform the UK automotive industry and support the transition to net zero with the launch of its innovative electric vehicle battery recycling technology, developed with the support of Devon County Council’s Green Innovation Fund.

Tavistock-based Altilium Metals opened its EV battery technology centre in 2022 and is now the only company in the UK recovering critical battery minerals from waste EV batteries. Through its technology focused subsidiary Altilitech, it was one of seven ground-breaking projects in the county to receive a...

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Competition to name Devon and Cornwall Police tractor

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/02/2023 - 6:45am

Following its debut at the Devon County Show, Devon & Cornwall Police are giving the opportunity for a lucky youngster to choose the official name of the newest addition to its fleet, a John Deer tractor.

The currently nameless tractor has been loaned free of charge to Devon & Cornwall Police by local agricultural machinery dealership, Masons Kings, is decked out in distinctive Police livery and proved a big hit with the young (and young at heart) show goers at the Devon County Show. The tractor will be seen across various other agricultural shows and events across the...

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Enjoy a cream tea and help support FORCE Cancer Charity

People are being asked to support FORCE Cancer Charity by ordering a cream and raising money for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s chosen charity.

Cream Teas for Cancer is back again this year and takes place on 6 July. People can book their cream tea in advance and have it delivered on the day.

This scrumptious ticks all the boxes for businesses, friends and families to get behind and show their support for FORCE while spending some quality time together, having fun and making the whole cream tea experience one to remember!

Started in 2018, this event has raised over...

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Special constables and other police volunteers receive a big thank you 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/01/2023 - 5:32am

Special Constables and police support volunteers got together at Exeter Police Station last week to share experiences and receive personal thanks from senior officers.

The gathering was organised to show appreciation for all the unpaid hours that volunteers give to their local communities.

Superintendent Antony Hart, who heads up the Exeter, East & Mid Devon Local Policing Area, Chief Inspector John Shuttleworth and Citizens in Policing Champion Inspector Dave Turner were on hand to say thank you in person.

The volunteers invited along work across Exeter,...

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Exeter’s Mood Disorders Centre part of £42m national mental health research funding

A psychological research, assessment, treatment, and training centre for people in the South West who suffer from depression is set to be part of a major new national project addressing issues surrounding mental health and illnesses.

The Mood Disorders Centre at the University of Exeter is one of several centres of excellence around the country collaborating on the new Mental Health Mission (MHM), which has been launched with £42m of government funding.

The MHM will work to increase the amount of mental health research being conducted in the UK by providing training and...

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Working patterns cause footfall to double on tuesdays in towns in SW

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/31/2023 - 3:12pm

Place Informatics, the leading provider of footfall and location visitor behaviour data has seen a surprising new trend across the South West of England as changing working patterns are causing a surge in footfall activity on Tuesdays - with more than twice as many workers in town centres - an increase of 103% in March 2023, compared to the same time last year.

This data has highlighted how a huge shift in hybrid working patterns in the last 12 months is impacting town centre footfall with millions opting to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays rather than...

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