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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

First Thursdays is a new event you won’t want to miss.

From June to September, Gandy Street will come alive on the first Thursday of each month, with a festival atmosphere in the early evening.

The first event takes place on Thursday 4 June, 5–8pm. Expect late-night shopping, live music, street entertainment, extended opening hours at cultural venues and a cocktail trail. All your favourite businesses on Gandy Street and in the surrounding area will be open, including:

  • Boston Tea Party : Will be hosting an indoor market with Circular Social, featuring
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Devon NHS issues hay fever advice as hot weather increases pollen impact

Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.

People in Devon are being advised to treat the symptoms of hay fever at home. General advice is available on the NHS website but if further assistance is required on how to manage hay fever, this is available through local pharmacies.

In line with national guidance , NHS Devon has asked GPs to encourage self-care for hay fever which will allow them to focus on more complex patient issues. GP practices may refer people...

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The start of the 24th annual Nello bike ride for FORCE Cancer Charity

Fun in the sun at Nello 2023

The 24th annual Nello cycle ride in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity is on course to raise £60,000.

Nearly 900 cyclists took to the roads around Devon to support the Exeter-based charity, which offers free support and advice to local people affected by cancer.

The riders tackled 60 or 100 mile routes in glorious sunshine, starting and finishing at Topsham Rugby Club.

They came from all over the world to take part.

Craig Muldoon travelled 6,000 miles from Thailand to his former home town of Topsham be a part of an event he first rode 20 years ago.

He lost...

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Introducing Arrietty: The brand new coffee shop and retail space from the family behind Harry's Restaurant

Arrietty, a small but perfectly formed coffee and retail space on Longbrook Street is set to open to the public on Tuesday 27th June. It aims to be a one-stop shop for delicious coffee and cookies where customers can also find beautiful flowers and other small gifts. Whilst being a large part of Harry’s Restaurant for over 10 years, Zoe Beardshall is one of the known but never seen, amazing chefs. Working and learning alongside her mother and the owner of Harry’s Restaurant, Samantha Pounds. Zoe will be joined at the helm by General Manager, Robynne Jurgens who began her hospitality...

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Cartridges Law in Cowick Street, Exeter

Exeter law firm celebrates after double success

Exeter law firm Cartridges Law is celebrating this week after a double success at the Devon and Somerset Law Society awards.

The awards recognise the achievements of those in the legal profession within the two counties.

Cartridges Law was successful in winning the Sustainability Award. It recognised the efforts of the company’s ‘Green Team’, which includes staff from all departments making steps to reduce the firm’s carbon footprint. Managing partner Nicky Mein says that to be rewarded at the DASLS, is especially important to those in the group.

“At Cartridges Law...

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Bishop Fleming Selects Devon Wildlife Trust as Charity of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 9:15am

The Exeter and Torquay offices of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, are pleased to announce their partnership with Devon Wildlife Trust as their chosen charity for the next 12 months.

Bishop Fleming's decision to support Devon Wildlife Trust reflects its commitment to being a responsible business and making a positive impact in the local community.

In collaboration with Business in the Community, Bishop Fleming has developed a structured framework that helps the firm better understand its role and responsibilities in the community. This...

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What to do if you find a baby bird

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:31pm
Photo Credit: Pigeon Squab being fed by parent bird by Sara Humphrey

Morwenna Alldis, spokesperson for the RSPB said: “At this time of year we get hundreds of calls from caring members of the public about the helpless baby birds they’ve discovered on the ground. But most of the time it’s important that we resist the urge to ‘rescue’ the baby bird, as tempting as it may be, this flightless period is a natural part of the bird’s development.

“Just before baby birds are ready to tentatively extend a wing, wiggle a tail feather and take flight for the first time, they leave their...

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Innovative home blood testing service wins coveted Impact Award

An innovative new service developed in Exeter which allows people to take blood tests at home has won a prestigious national award to celebrate its positive benefit for patients.

Professor Tim McDonald and his team have been awarded the Impact Award for their outstanding work on the development of a national, home-based blood collection and laboratory testing service for NHS patients. This remarkable achievement was celebrated at the annual UKMedLab conference in Leeds, organised by the Association for Clinical Biochemistry & Laboratory Medicine.

The new service...

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South West housebuilder launches competition calling all 7-14-year-old play experts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:25pm

Local housebuilder Redrow South West is looking for young residents across the country to help them craft fun, welcoming play spaces on their developments - launching a competition to appoint a ‘Junior Head of Play’.

From rock-climbing walls, tree ziplines, sand pits to stepping-stones, imagination can come to life for children when designing their dream play area. The competition is open to children between the ages of 7-14 years old, who live on any Redrow development.

They must have a passion for play and want to encourage fun amongst their friends, neighbours and the...

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Revealed: The most in demand tradespeople in Exeter and the South West

Authored by SammyB
Posted: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 9:02pm

UK households have made more than half a million (580,920)1 searches online for local tradespeople in the first half of this year and now new research reveals the most in demand trades in Exeter and the Southwest.

The study conducted by Compare Companies , which helps people find a tradesperson to compare prices for their home improvements, analysed search data online and found that plumbers are the most sought-after in the city and region.

UK households have made 110,000 searches for plumbers in 2023, which represents 19% of all online trade enquiries.

In fact...

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Archaeological dig at National Trust estate finds array of historical artefacts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 5:38pm

Prehistoric flints, medieval pottery and a coin dating from the 13th century have been among the finds of an archaeological dig at a National Trust estate in East Devon.

A trove of historical relics dating as far back as the Bronze Age were unearthed by students and academics at the University of Exeter during their month-long investigation of Killerton, near Broadclyst.

But the presence of a Roman road long rumoured to pass through the estate, linking Exeter to the town of Cullompton like an ancient M5, remained elusive, however, despite an extensive search for it....

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