Local News

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.

They...

Thousands gather for Exeter Pride 2014

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Sat, 05/10/2014 - 7:26pm

Thousands of people have gathered in Exeter today for what is thought to be Exeter's largest ever Pride event

Exeter Pride 2014 promised to be the biggest, most colourful event to date with more than 2,000 people thought to have taken part in the parade down Exeter's High Street before attending a full programme of activities held at Exeter Phoenix in Gandy Street.

Community groups, firefighters, police, students, trade union groups and individuals were among those taking part in the parade.

The parade will include many people wearing colourful masks, made at recent...

South West set for a windy evening

Saturday may be nearly over, but it looks like the wind is here to stay. The Met Office have issued a Yellow weather warning of wind, with high gales set to hit the South West until midnight tonight.

Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are predicted for the region this evening.

The public should be aware that this could lead to difficult driving conditions and perhaps some disruption to outdoor activities.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html

Firefighters called to restaurant fire in Seaton

Three fire appliances from Seaton, Colyton and Axminster were called to tackle a fire that had broken out in the ventilation system of a restaurant in Seaton.

The incident, which occured just after 9am this morning, resulted in firefighters using a thermal imaging camera, a hose reel jet and a dry powder extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

Council shows support for Exeter Pride

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 05/10/2014 - 4:52pm

Councillors, staff and colleagues from voluntary and public sectors attended a flag flying ceremony at County Hall to mark Exeter Pride, which takes place today (Saturday 10 May).

The flag was raised at the entrance to County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, by Chief Executive, Phil Norrey.

Mr Norrey, said: "The county council is delighted to mark the 6th Exeter Pride event and next week’s International day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) by flying the rainbow flag outside our Exeter Headquarters. We have come a long way over the past few years but there is still much to do ensure...

Teignbridge supports special trading fortnight

The bunting is out and the prizes are ready! Teignbridge District Council alongside Newton Abbot market traders are supporting the high profile Love Your Local Market 2014 campaign led by the National Association of British Market Authorities.

They are joining over 700 markets across the country by taking part in the annual Love Your Local Market fortnight which runs from Wednesday 14 May to Wednesday 28 May.

To celebrate the occasion and boost economic activity, Newton Abbot markets is putting on a trolley dash prize draw and other promotions to attract new customers and...

Love Your Local Market fortnight

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 05/10/2014 - 11:46am

The bunting is out and the prizes are ready!

Teignbridge District Council alongside Newton Abbot market traders are supporting the high profile Love Your Local Market 2014 campaign led by the National Association of British Market Authorities.

They are joining over 700 markets across the country by taking part in the annual Love Your Local Market fortnight which runs from Wednesday 14 May to Wednesday 28 May.

To celebrate the occasion and boost economic activity, Newton Abbot markets is putting on a trolley dash prize draw and other promotions to attract new...

Pets As Therapy Visit Nursing Home

This week, the residents at Angela Court Nursing Home had a wonderful visit from Archie the dog. Archie is a beautiful black ‘Heinz 57’ who is more than happy to receive cuddles and strokes from the residents and staff. His calm temperament means that he loves spending time with people and was a huge hit with everyone at the home.

Using animals as therapy for those living with dementia is a very important activity, research shows that having animals around can have several beneficial results - animals can improve mood and behaviours as well as providing a calming influence. The...

Friends of Sharon close in on target

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 05/09/2014 - 4:16pm

Friends and family raising money in memory of Sharon Bridgman, a Devon woman killed while on a round-the-world cycle challenge, are close to raising their £10,000 target.

Sharon, 38 from near Okehampton, was cycling in Bolivia with her husband Tim when she was struck and killed by a motorist. The couple, were in Boliva as part of a two-year journey that had already taken them from Norway across Europe and Africa to raise money for a disaster relief charity. To commemorate Sharon’s memory, friends of the couple have decided to try and reach the couple’s original fundraising target...

New measures against future floods

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 05/09/2014 - 3:52pm

New Measures designed to help home and business owners protect their properties from future flood events were approved by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet meeting this week.

Cabinet Members agreed to give delegated authority to the Chief Executive to administer the East Devon elements of a scheme that forms part of a nationwide Government initiative prompted by the devastating storms and floods experienced during the past winter.

Councillor Jill Elson, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Homes and Communities, said: “This scheme will in a modest way help our...

Work begins on 119th Devon County Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/09/2014 - 2:08pm

It all starts with a 100m tape, paper plan, old roadside boards cut up into 8” squares, bags of 6” nails, a hammer, marker pen, two energetic men and the passion and determination of the many volunteers who are involved with putting on the Devon County Show. Show Secretary Ollie Allen is overseeing the marking out the site for the Devon County Show, held on May 22-24, at the Westpoint showground near Exeter. From humble beginnings, a tented town ready to accommodate more than 30,000 exhibitors and visitors every day will rise up from the grass into a traditional vista of billowing canvas....

your pets daily logo
Home Education Daily logo
Food and Drink Daily logo in red, white and black
your beauty daily logo with heart

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

England ace Jack delivers tips to Saracens

Exeter Weather