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On Sunday 24 November, staff and volunteers invite visitors to come along and enjoy what has become an annual event in the A la Ronde calendar. The third annual community Christmas Tree Festival will remain in place for visitors to enjoy each weekend until 15 December.

Local organisations have been hard at work perfecting their trees which will be displayed in the grounds of the 16-sided National Trust property. The different decorating themes have been kept a closely guarded secret – one that will be revealed when the grounds open at 11.30am.

As well as the great display...

A local teenager has been named as principal composer with the National Youth Orchestra (NYO).

17 year-old Michael Brailey from Crediton, will be responsible for working with musicians in the Orchestra to create new symphonic music as well as diverse ensemble pieces.

Michael said: “Being in NYO 2014 means an unbelievable amount to me as a composer. Nowhere else would I have the chance to work so closely and learn from a whole symphony orchestra of talented musicians who are my age.

“The result for me is an incredible experience of being able to hear my own music...

Shoppers in Exeter are to get an early Christmas present with the announcement of special offers in City-Council run Pay & Display car parks in the run up to Christmas.

Starting tomorrow (Thursday 21 November) parking will be free in all City Council-run Pay & Display car parks after 5pm. And those paying for three hours in Pay & Displays on Sundays will be able to get the rest of the day's parking thrown in for free.

On top of that and as part of Small Business Saturday on 7 December, the City Council is issuing small independent traders in Exeter with special...

Police in Exeter are growing increasingly concerned about a 78-year-old woman who has not been seen since 9.30pm on Friday 15 November. Joan Russell was last seen at her home address in the Emmanuel Close area of Exeter. Because of her age and her condition she is considered vulnerable and police are concerned for her welfare. Joan has limited mobility and walks with the aid of a walking stick. The stick was left behind as well as her money, medication, bus pass and other personal belongings. She is believed to be wearing a grey skirt and a green light weight jacket. She is about 5ft 4ins...