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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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Be boat safe this bank holiday

Devon and Somerset plays host to a variety of waterways from marinas, canals, lakes, coastal inlets, harbours and quays. This bank holiday weekend is typically when the boat season will be really getting under way. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are working with the Boat Safety Scheme over Boat Safety week asking boat owners to ensure they make vital safety checks.

During Boat Fire Safety Week (26-30 May) firefighters will be talking to boat owners and handing out leaflets to help them protect themselves and their passengers. The Boat Safety Scheme urges owners to...

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Firefighters attend car fire in Dawlish

Firefighters were called to Elm Close in Dawlish last night ( Saturday 24th May) due to a severe car fire.

On arrival, at 6.57pm, crew found the car to be well alight.

Crews used two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to put the fire out. Crews also used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

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Firefighters rescue ten year old girl

Firefighters were today called to rescue a ten year old girl who had become stuck in a tree in Exmouth.

An appliance from Exmouth was mobilised to the incident, at 3.07pm, after a report that a young girl was stuck in a tree at The Crescent in Exmouth.

On arrival at the scene crews rescued one ten year old child from the tree using one short extension ladder.

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Road traffic collision involving animals

Emergency Services today attended a road traffic collision on Exeter's M5 North route which saw a Cattle trailer overturn.

The incident, which occured at 2.09pm, resulted in three fire appliances and the Specialist Rescue Team attending.

Although the trailer was stabilised, it is not yet known whether any of the cattle involved were harmed.

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Grass cutting on roadside verges

Grass cutting on urban and rural roadside verges is underway across the county.

Devon County Council funds four cuts a year on verges in towns and villages, but the latest cut has been slightly delayed due to recent wet weather. The work is undertaken by contractors, or District, Parish and Town Councils, depending on local arrangements.

Two or three programmed cuts are carried out a year on the rural priority network, which serves communities with over 100 people. On minor rural roads, a single cut of visibility areas is scheduled. However, additional cutting of visibility...

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Devon County Show CANCELLED

The Devon County Show has been cancelled today, in the interest of public safety.

The decision comes after visitors were turned away from the car parks due to concerns over the muddy conditions.

A spokesman said a combination of heavy use on Thursday and Friday and the overnight rain had left the fields “decimated” making it too difficult to park vehicles in a safe and timely way.

Organisers have described the decision to cancel the show as “heartbreaking”.

Show secretary Ollie Allen said: “We are very sorry to have to announce that for the first time in our...

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Martial arts ace receives prestigious award

Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard, Matt Fiddes, a 7th degree black belt, who runs martial arts schools in Exeter, has received a prestigious martial arts award and has been inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Fiddes, 35, is the youngest person to ever have been awarded a Martial Arts Superstar award currently run by the renowned magazine, Martial Arts Illustrated.

Previous winners of similar awards include legends Bruce Lee, Jean Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris.

Fiddes took to the stage alongside Expendables actor, Scott Adkins and Elvis Presley’s former...

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National Trust discuss Devon Village sale

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 05/23/2014 - 4:36pm

The National Trust is 'actively discussing' the sale of a Devon village set to go on the market for an estimated £11.5 million, reports say. Bantham village and the accompanying beach , are a popular tourism spot in Mid-Devon was piut up for sale last November as part of a large parcel of family-owned land known for sale by Evans Estates. The estate - which also includes land and properties in Wales and Dorset - is expected to sell on the market for around £35million with £11.5million coming from the sale of Bantham alone. However the sale also poses a significant development risk to a...

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Thousands attend Devon County Show 2014

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 05/23/2014 - 4:10pm

The 119th Devon County Show is in full swing after an opening day where crowds created a happy atmosphere, livestock exhibitors saw the son of a great champion take glory and traders did brisk business.

Yesterday the 25th Show at the Westpoint showground didn’t so much defy the elements as take advantage of them as relaxed visitors dodged the showers in what Show Secretary Ollie Allen described as “ideal show weather”.

“It’s been a really brilliant day,” she said. “We’ve welcomed big crowds who enjoyed the hot sunshine to watch all manner of entertainment in six arenas and...

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Charity abseil boosts funds for CHSW

On Monday 19 May, Ashfords staff made their way to Canonteign Falls, the highest waterfall in England at an impressive 220ft, to abseil down for CHSW.

With the help of the Royal Marines, all 15 participants made it safely down the steep and slippery rock face.

Faced with the prospect of a 220ft descent down a craggy cliff and waterfall the team showed great courage and team spirit. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all, even by those who were pale and shaking at the top, with an impressive £1,743 raised for Ashfords charity of the year, CHSW.

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