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New children's library opens in Exeter

After months of building work, the new children’s library in Exeter is now open to the public. The Clore Children's Library features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.

The new dedicated sensory space aims to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorders. Created in collaboration with specialists  Aurora , part of the Osborne Technologies group. The space features a lift to ensure all...

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Police looking to locate missing man from Paignton

Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to locate a Paignton man named Colin Gendall who has not been seen since Sunday 30th March 2014.

Friends of Colin have reported him missing and are keen to check on his welfare. Colin Gendall is a 53 year old male described as a white male of heavy build with short grey hair and a beard. He has panther type tattoos on both forearms.

Please pass any information you may have regarding Colin through non emergency telephone number 101 quoting log number 446 of 31/03/2014.

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A la Ronde calls for volunteers

Have you thought about volunteering but haven't made that first step?

A la Ronde is a unique house with a fabulous story to tell and are seeking volunteers to join their friendly team.

They are looking for room guides, people to help in the shop and visitor reception, plus fundraisers to sell raffle tickets which fund conservation at the property. They are keen to empower our volunteers and give them the opportunity to make the best of their skills for the benefit of the property.

Volunteer recruitment drop-in sessions are taking place at A la Ronde on the first...

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DAWLISH line reopens! 'A great day,' says PM

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 04/05/2014 - 2:35pm

The communities and businesses of West Devon and Cornwall are celebrating today as their rail link with the rest of the country has been restored in time for the Easter holidays.

Following eight weeks of painstaking repairs to the storm-ravaged railway at Dawlish, a full service will run from Friday 4 April. However, because of continued flooding in the Somerset levels and final work to signalling at Dawlish continuing, there will be minor timetable changes to some trains.

Welcoming the reopening of the line David Cameron, Prime Minister, said: “This is a great day for the...

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Free wills during Hospiscare’s Will Writing Fortnight

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Sat, 04/05/2014 - 1:55pm

Free wills are on offer in May as part of Hospiscare’s Will Writing Fortnight. Thirty local solicitors are taking part in Will Writing Fortnight, which runs from May 12 to 23, they are giving up their time to write up new Wills and update old ones. Local solicitors offering this service are giving people the chance to make a donation to Hospiscare instead of paying the normal fee.

Hospiscare has been working with participating solicitors in Exeter, mid and east Devon since 2007 to help people plan for the future. McMilan Williams, in Crediton is the latest to become involved with...

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Selection criteria approved for Queen’s Drive Leisure Area

East Devon District Council’s Cabinet agreed the selection criteria that will be used when considering bids for the development of the Queen’s Drive Leisure Area, the prime nine-acre site on Exmouth’s seafront, at their meeting on 2 April.

The site is currently being marketed following outline planning approval obtained in December 2013 for the development of the site into a recreation and leisure zone.

East Devon District Council owns the site and is looking for one or more developer to take the site forward. Now Cabinet has agreed the criteria to be used to decide which...

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PCC Tony Hogg publishes revised police and crime plan

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has ‘listened to the voices of our communities’ to set new priorities for Devon and Cornwall Police.

In his revised Police and Crime Plan, published today (3 April), Mr Hogg sets out six priorities. These focus the efforts of the commissioner, the police and other organisations onto cutting crime, keeping people safe and encouraging people to work together to make communities stronger and safer.

The priorities are:

• Cutting crime, keeping Devon and Cornwall safe; • Reducing the harm caused by alcohol related crime; •...

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Business expertise required to help local school

Brixington Primary School in Exmouth is seeking a new governor to join its committed team and help shape the future of the school.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a local business person who is prepared to invest their time and experience on a voluntary basis.

The governing body is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education to all its pupils. As well as taking a strategic overview the governing body is also responsible for hands on monitoring and evaluating to ensure continued improvement to the standard of...

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Fire crews praised for rail work

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 04/04/2014 - 10:26am

Fire crews who took part in the operation to remove a sheared cliff face from above the rail line between Dawlish and Teignmouth have been recognised at today’s re-opening ceremony.

The rail line to Dawlish was re-opened today following its closure due to serious damage caused by severe storms in early February. Some of the crews involved were at Dawlish railway station this morning to see the first train since the closure pull into the station.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service fire crews were called in when it was discovered by engineers that 20,000 tonnes of...

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Sunshine and herbs for diners at Otter Nurseries

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 7:31pm

Visitors to Otter Nurseries can enjoy refreshments in a bright new kitchen garden, thanks to a makeover and inspired planting.

The popular garden centre worked hard to get the area ready in time for customers to be able to enjoy the recent clement weather.

Managing Director, Jacqui Taylor said: “The outdoor dining area was looking rather lacklustre and we decided it needed an update to provide a more pleasant area for our customers to relax and enjoy their food, particularly as we have been enjoying a bout of warm sunshine and blue skies.”

“At the same time it...

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New evidence of vanishing grasslands

Wildlife-rich grasslands provide great benefits to society and are vital resources: for bees and other pollinators which we all rely on; for the abundance of nature which depends on wild grasses and flowers, from butterflies to barn owls; for securing soils and enabling landscapes to hold and filter water, preventing flooding and pollution; for carbon storage, and as living museums which have evolved over millennia. These beautiful and valuable habitats are vanishing – and the dazzling array of species that depend on them are under threat.

Stephen Trotter, The Wildlife Trusts’...

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