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Tonight’s opening event of the Animated Exeter has been called off as a result of the severe weather. The free open-air ‘LIGHTSTREAM’ show was expected to be held on Fore Street in Exeter this evening but organiser have cancelled the event in light of safety concerns of crowding as onlookers sheltered from the rain. Organisers are still hoping to hold the show tomorrow evening, on Fore street between 7pm and 9pm, as the weather is expected to be milder. ‘LIGHTSTREAM’ is a show by BAFTA award-winning artist and filmmaker, Tal Rosner and students from animation courses across the South West...

East Devon District Council says nature lovers, bird watchers and anyone looking for a free fun day out in the fresh air at a beautiful location should flock to the Axe Estuary Wetlands on Saturday 22 February for Winter Wildlife on the Wetlands, between 8am and 3pm.

The day will start, subject to suitable conditions, with a demonstration by the Axe Estuary Ringing Group - a fantastic chance to see birds up close.

There will be Guides in the Hides all day – experienced birdwatchers who will help you polish up on your bird identification skills, whatever your level of...

Neil Parish, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, has pledged his support for ‘Mind the Gap’, a campaign aiming to raise awareness of the help available for people affected by fuel poverty.

The campaign, run by the national charity Turn2us, is focusing on the growing gap between household incomes and the cost of energy bills, and is highlighting the support available to those who are struggling to pay their energy costs.

The campaign features six steps, using Turn2us’ free tools and information to help anyone experiencing these problems. The steps, available at www.turn2us.org.uk/...

Devon county council may raise its council tax for the first time in four years in an effort to protect its services against further cuts. Despite a budget cut of £100 million in the last four years the Council has to find another £110 million by 2017 with several non-statutory services already under review. The council’s cabinet met on Wednesday and agreed to 1.99% increase to the current council tax levels forgoing a government grant for freezing the tax for another year. Council leader John Hart explained the decision “If I accept a council tax freeze grant from the Government this year...