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The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems

When people think about dementia, they often think about memory loss, diagnosis, or the practical aspects of care.

What is spoken about far less is the emotional toll of trying to navigate support systems, whilst also coping with the reality of someone you care about living with dementia.

Over the past few years, families have reached out to me for support during incredibly vulnerable times. In one situation, a family approached me specifically for guidance and advocacy.

In another, my role began as a companion and personal assistant for somebody living with...

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Green champion shortlisted for award

The Calista Group, a new renewables business operating from Uffculme, is celebrating after its leader, Paul Brown, Ex-Connaught regional director and green champion, has been shortlisted in the Entrepreneur of the Year category in the renewables industry’s equivalent to the ‘Oscars’, the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards.

Now in their fourth year, the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards celebrate the leading businesses, executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and campaigners from across the green economy, highlighting how these pioneers are driving the emergence of innovative and sustainable new...

County Council telephone numbers change

Telephone numbers to Devon County Council’s customer service centre are changing from today (Tuesday 2 June 2014).

Numbers currently using the prefix 0845 are changing to 0345, because telephone companies have to include 0345 numbers in their free minutes packages.

The existing 0845 numbers will remain in use for six months to allow people time to get used to the change.

The Council’s customer service centre is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 8pm, and on Saturdays from 9pm to 1pm.

For a list of all customer service telephone numbers, visit the Council’s...

Thousands take part in Big Lunches across Devon

Thousands of people across Devon sat with their neighbours for the sixth annual Big Lunch yesterday (Sunday). They joined an estimated four million people across the UK.

The Big Lunch, which is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and led by the Eden Project, encourages people across the UK to have lunch with their neighbours once a year, for a few hours of community, friendship and fun. Organisers behind the initiative say that the simple act of chatting to neighbours can make a real difference in communities and can help tackle isolation.

In Tiverton, a Big Lunch organised by...

Nightjars and stars at Trinity Hill

East Devon District Council’s Countryside team and staff from the Norman Lockyer Observatory in Sidmouth are joining forces in a ‘Nightjars and Stars’ walk at Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve on Thursday 12 June and again on Tuesday 1 July between 9pm and 11pm.

Nightjars arrive to breed in southern Britain from Africa around late April, coinciding with the time of the moth population explosion. The birds are difficult to spot during their day due to their amazing camouflage, but at dawn and dusk when they are out hunting for flying insects, they often perch in prominent positions...

Gardens Open for Hospiscare

This year Hospiscare celebrates its 10th anniversary of Open Gardens. Hospiscare’s Open Gardens Programme runs from the start of May through to October 2014.

Members of the public open their gardens for others to enjoy, as they sit back and relax, or take tips for their own gardens. Some serve homemade refreshments, offer plant and book stalls and even entertainment. Entry and donations to the gardens raise funds for local end of life care charity, Hospiscare.

Among those taking part is Sharon Rehbock from Budleigh Salterton.

Sharon was inspired to take part in...

Stolen vintage Mini found destroyed

A rare vintage car stolen from Ottery St Mary has been found burned out and destroyed in Somerset.

The 1968 MKII Austin Mini Cooper was taken from a car park at Otter Mills Switch Gear on Mill Street around 11pm on Thursday 29 May.

Police and the fire service found the £6,500 classic car well alight in a side road off Welshmill Lane in Frome around 1am on Saturday 31 May. It was completely destroyed by fire.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the distinctive car in the area during the 24 hours after it was stolen.

They are particularly...

Drink drive campaign to run during World Cup

With the FIFA World Cup less than two weeks away, Devon and Cornwall Police is launching its annual summer drink and drug driving crackdown. Sunday, June 1, 2014, will see the launch of the initiative in support of a wider national campaign to reduce risk on our roads. The consequences of driving while over the limit the morning after drinking are a particular focus of the campaign with late night World Cup matches, including England games, taking place from Thursday, June 12. Despite long term reductions, drink driving still accounts for 15% of road deaths and almost 10,000 casualties...

Event celebrates Cricklepit Mill

Cricklepit Mill, home to the Devon Wildlife Trust will be opening for a special weekend morning of milling and garden activities on Saturday 7 June 10am – 1pm. The event is free and everyone is welcome to drop in.

Cricklepit Mill’s wildlife garden is an urban oasis in the heart of the city. The volunteer-led project has seen a disused overgrown area bloom into a wonderful wildlife garden.

Devon Wildlife Trust’s Communication Assistant Jasmine Atkinson said: "We hope that the garden is a place where visitors can come and relax as well as get inspired to help wildlife in...

Update: Camper van overturns on M5

Update: The Road is now cleared.

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A earlier accident involving an overturned camper van on the M5 is causing delays betwen Exeter and Exminister.

The road i snow mostly clear but the problem persists after two southbound lanes of the motorway were blocked.

The accident took place between J30, A376 (Exeter) and J31, A30 (Exminster) sometime \t around 11:45 this morning (2 June).

Emergecny services are at the scene and the incident is ongoing.

Fire crews were called to the scene confirmed that the...

800 Marines in Exmouth speed march

Around 800 military personnel from Commando Training Centre Royal Marines celebrated the Corps’ 350th birthday this weekend with a speed march through the centre of Exmouth and Lympstone.

On Saturday (31 May) morning the Marines formed up into their training departments, known as Wings, tackled the grueling speed march through the town.

“The aim of the speed march is to raise money for the Royal Marines, Royal Marines raising money for Royal Marines.” said WO1 Phil Gilby, the Regimental Sergeant Major of CTCRM speaking ahead of the march.

“The plan is to put between...

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The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems

Green champion shortlisted for award

County Council telephone numbers change

Thousands take part in Big Lunches across Devon

Nightjars and stars at Trinity Hill

Gardens Open for Hospiscare

Stolen vintage Mini found destroyed

Drink drive campaign to run during World Cup

Event celebrates Cricklepit Mill

Update: Camper van overturns on M5

800 Marines in Exmouth speed march

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