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BASICS Devon appointed DCAA's charity of the year

The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is delighted to announce that BASICS Devon has been appointed as its Charity of the Year.

BASICS Devon are specialist volunteers delivering emergency pre-hospital care and vital life-saving education. They support communities across Devon with advanced medical treatment around the clock before patients reach hospital

Comprised of highly trained volunteer medics, BASICS Devon responds to some of the most serious medical emergencies supporting the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. From road traffic...

Devon to make history as home of Britain’s first shared solar park 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 4:03pm

Ripple Energy have announced that Derril Water Solar Park will become Britain's first shared solar park.

The project, developed by leading renewable energy company RES, will provide an alternative way solar parks can be owned in Britain. Thanks to Ripple’s new consumer focused model people across Britain can part-own solar parks and benefit directly from the cheap, green energy they produce.

Shared solar marks an historic chapter in the green energy ownership movement and is a new, affordable and simple way for households to act on climate change and shrink their carbon...

Great Ways to Protect Furniture Whilst Moving to Exeter

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 12:36pm

Moving to a new home can be very exciting but it can also involve a lot of stress. One of the most important things to consider when moving is how to protect your furniture. Moving furniture from one place to another is often difficult and time-consuming, and if not done correctly, it can end up costing you more than just money. This article will provide great tips on how to protect your furniture while moving to Exeter.

Packing Materials: Necessities

When it comes to packing furniture for a move to Exeter, having the right materials is crucial. One of the most important...

Free fix if TV interference occurs in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 9:34am

Mobile network services are being upgraded in Exeter boosting speed, performance and coverage. There is a small chance these improvements may cause interference to TV received through an aerial such as Freeview, BT, TalkTalk and YouView.

Symptoms could include intermittent sound, blocky images (pixelation) or loss of TV signal.

For residents who are affected by the upgrades, free support is available from Restore TV. Restore TV is an independent programme created by Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL), an organisation owned by the UK’s four mobile network operators:...

It's Tea Time to Celebrate

A free cup of tea for every local in Exeter to celebrate National Tea Day

Fancy 'elevenses', a free cup of tea is available to everyone, between 11am-12pm on Friday 21st April , at each of the Bird & Blend Tea Co. stores across the UK.

Pop into the Exeter High Street store to choose from over 100 tea blends all showcased on the tea wall. There is a flavour for everyone, including Chocolate Digestives, Blue Raspberry, Whisktea, Birthday Cake, Peppermint Cream, Cherry Bakewell, Jasmine Poached Pears, Tea & Toast, Honeycomb Cookie D’oh, Cherry Cola Bottles, Earl Grey Crème...

Exeter among top 5 UK cities to live in 2023

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 8:23am

According to recent research, over 300,000 British households were interested in moving to another home in 20232. With many people dreaming of relocating, where are the best places to move to in the UK in 2023?

To help, life insurance broker, Reassured , has analysed key factors when relocating such as unemployment rate, average house price, salary, bills, outstanding schools and crime ratings to reveal the best areas to live in the UK.

Click here to see the top 10 rankings.

The UK’s top relocation hotspots for 2023

Moving houses can be one of the most...

National Family Mediation announces new CEO

Sarah Hawkins takes over from Jane Robey who retires after almost 20 years in post

Sarah Hawkins, formerly operations manager at National Family Mediation (NFM), has been named as the charity’s new CEO, taking over from Jane Robey who retires after almost 20 years in post.

Having joined NFM in 2019, Sarah comes from an Operational background with over 25 years’ experience, much of which has been spent in the not-for-profit sector, utilising her passion for IT to grow organisations and ensure that the people that need help are at the forefront of all that they do.

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Dates announced for Taste East Devon food festival

For the third year running, the hugely popular Taste East Devon food festival is taking place from 9-24th September 2023.

The 16 day celebration sees award-winning venues, producers, chefs and restaurants across East Devon join forces again to celebrate the incredible food and drink on offer across the region. Founder members include River Cottage, THE PIG-at Combe, Darts Farm, Mazzard Farm, Otter Brewery, Deer Park Country House, East Devon AONB, Donkey Sanctuary, Jack in the Green and Lympstone Manor.

The region’s well-known celebrity chef and television personality,...

Your dog could land a top job reviewing holidays across the UK - here’s how

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/14/2023 - 11:59pm

Applications are now open for the dog job of a lifetime: to be the Canine Critic for 2023, travelling the UK reviewing dog-friendly holidays.

Now in its sixth year, the annual Canine Critics competition returns for 2023 and it’s only getting tougher, with tens of thousands of entries vying to be top dog. This year, there is a whopping £11,000 worth of cottage breaks up for grabs.

The judges for 2023 include Aneisha and Jack, founders of innovative pet food brand Scrumbles; Darcy and Darla, our 2022 Canine Critics; and Battersea’s Head of Canine Behaviour and star of ITV’...

Free Tours in Exeter to Show the Royal History of the City

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 04/14/2023 - 9:30am

With 2023 being the year of King Charles’ coronation, it seems fitting that Exeter will have a series of free tours that will let us find out more about Royal visits here over the centuries. With plenty of fascinating stories to cover, this is sure to be a wonderful opportunity to find out about local history.

Prince Charles and Camilla Visit Exeter Cathedral Play Video: Prince Charles and Camilla Visit Exeter Cathedral Facts About Exeter’s History

This tour will cover many of the city’s most interesting historical moments, but so much has happened here since the Romans founded...

Police are ready for the Devon Derby

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/13/2023 - 11:29pm

Officers will be present throughout the day to ensure a safe matchday

Police are planning for the Devon derby with Exeter City taking on Plymouth Argyle at St James’ Park this Saturday 15 April, with a midday kick-off.

With Plymouth Argyle in the hunt for automatic promotion to the Championship, and Exeter City looking to cap an excellent return to League One for the Grecians with a win over their local rivals, the match, which is an all-ticket affair, has already sold out.

Superintendent Tom Holmes, the officer in charge of the operation, said: “We are...

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