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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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Ted the missing moggie’s VIP Exeter Airport adventure

A wannabe high-flying cat who went missing from his home more than a month ago has been found safe and well in the VIP jet centre at Exeter Airport.

Ted was discovered last week in the roof of the airport’s XLR corporate jet centre after staff heard a faint meowing sound above the kitchen area of the airport’s base for private planes and passengers.

After catching sight of the frightened black-and-white moggy, Alex Stephenson, Executive Coordinator at the jet centre, along with colleagues Chris Beer, Luke Wells and Alan Freeman gently coaxed him towards a gap in the...

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Last Chance! Win a share of Exeter housebuilder’s £10,000 community fund

A local housebuilder’s community fund closes on Monday – it’s the last chance for charities and local organisations in Devon to apply for a share of £10,000.

Redrow South West, which is currently building at St. Michael’s Meadow and Saxon Brook in Exeter, and Romansfield in Okehampton, has created the £10,000 community fund to support as many local groups, organisations and charities as possible – and is still welcoming applications.

The housebuilder aims to support communities to thrive, so whether funds are required for books to encourage local pupils to get creative and...

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Arnold Clark extends Click & Collect network with new site in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:08pm

Arnold Clark is delighted to announce the opening of a new Click & Collect site in Exeter.

The new site, located within the grounds of the Moto Service Station, will serve customers in Exeter and the surrounding areas including Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Tiverton and Exmouth.

Arnold Clark's Click & Collect service allows customers to find their perfect car online, reserve it, then collect it from their local branch.

With over 20,000 cars to choose from across the country, Arnold Clark has the UK’s biggest choice of used cars, all available to Click...

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Exeter Northcott Celebrates One Year of Creativity and Community-Building at the Barnfield Theatre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/27/2023 - 9:30am

Exeter Northcott Theatre is celebrating its one-year anniversary of re-opening the beloved city centre Barnfield Theatre this September.

Exeter Northcott took over management of the Barnfield in January 2022 with a three-step plan: protect the historic building, broaden its range of creative activities and people engaging with them, and transform the Barnfield into a vibrant cultural hub for the people of Exeter, Devon and beyond.

Exeter Northcott re-opened the Barnfield to the public in September 2022, welcoming nearly a thousand people through its doors on its first...

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Engagement events to be held for communities hit by flash floods

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:22pm

Communities impacted by the recent flash floods are being supported with a series of drop-in sessions over the coming weeks. Initial investigations have found that more than 200 homes were flooded during the torrential rainfall on Sunday 17 September. As part of the ongoing flood recovery efforts, Devon County Council, East Devon District Council, Exeter City Council, South Hams District Council, Teignbridge District Council and the Environment Agency are organising community engagement events. The drop-in sessions will be held at: Victory Hall, Kenton – Tuesday 3 October, 3:15pm-7:15pm...

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Advice to take extra care with Storm Agnes on its way

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:16pm

Road users are being urged to take extra care on Devon’s roads from this afternoon (Wednesday 27 September) with the Met Office forecasting the possibility of disruption from the first named storm of this autumn season. Storm Agnes is expected to impact most of the county and a Yellow Weather Warning for strong winds has been issued by the Met Office from midday tomorrow until 7am on Thursday morning. Wind gusts could reach up to 60mph, particularly in coastal areas. Devon County Council has drafted extra staff into its control centre to monitor the network, and Devon Highways has placed...

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Peer network launched to support South West business community

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 09/26/2023 - 12:15pm

The Heart of the South West LEP has launched a Peer Network programme, giving SMEs the opportunity to learn from successful businesses, to help to boost productivity and resilience.

The Peer Networks will be led by an experienced facilitator, with each network consisting of a minimum of 11 owners or managers from the SME business community across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. Participants will receive 18 hours of action learning through their network, with additional 1:1 support to receive tailored support.

The programme aims to improve the resilience of SMEs, their...

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Developer secures approval for new Exeter site

135 new homes will be delivered on the eastern outskirts of Exeter by a five-star housebuilder after it secured planning permission to develop the next phase of housing at Mosshayne.

The houses will be the third phase of the development currently being built by Persimmon Homes South West, totalling 900 houses once completed.

There will be 32 one-bed, 51 two-bed, 44 three-bed, six four-bed, and two five-bed homes as part of the plans. 19 two-beds and 15 three-beds will be made available as social and affordable housing for local people.

As part of its...

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Turf cutting ceremony marks the start of works at Ilfracombe new build homes site

The Mayor of Ilfracombe joined representatives from Devonshire Homes, Lloyds Bank, and the Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) at an official turf cutting ceremony in Ilfracombe to mark the start of works on a significant new homes scheme for the area.

Cllr Dan Turton donned a hard hat and hi-vis jacket alongside Managing Director of Devonshire Homes, Angus Cook, Construction Director Paul Coombes, Sales and Marketing Director Jane Pearce, Sales Manager Sarah Hall, Lloyds Bank representatives Rebecca Wicks and Paul Collings and Investment Director at HGP Arnaud de Blay to cut the...

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Exeter care home hosts festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/25/2023 - 3:03pm

Swinging sixties songs through to modern music entertained residents and staff at an Exeter care home's annual festival.

The Old Rectory celebrated TORstock with musical acts and entertainment, colourful sixties and seventies fancy dress, and a barbecue.

Tom Matthews, the Southern Healthcare care home's activities coordinator, explained: "The festival went on all day, and we had music and a barbecue. There was lots of entertainment from father and daughter duo, Steph and Daz, singer and musician George Williams, and magician Graham Prigg."

The residents' lounge...

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