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Martin Clunes to Open the Heavy Horse Festival at Devon County Show

The Devon County Show is delighted to announce that acclaimed actor and countryside advocate Martin Clunes will officially open the Heavy Horse Festival, in association with WHISTLEFISH, at 10am on Thursday 21st May .

A lifelong champion of Britain’s native heavy horse breeds, Martin Clunes is not only a familiar face on screen but also a dedicated heavy horse owner. His own collection of gentle giants has shaped a deep personal commitment to preserving these iconic breeds, many of which are now considered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust to be at risk.

Martin said: “...

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Total of 233 arrests made as part of December drink and drug driving crackdown

The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Devon & Cornwall Police target those who drive while under the influence. In total, Devon & Cornwall Police recorded 233 arrests during the December 2022 initiative – of which 144 were on suspicion of drink driving, 84 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and five on suspicion of failing to provide a sample for analysis. Some drivers were arrested on suspicion of multiple offences. The Christmas Operation Limit campaign, which ran between Thursday 1 December 2022 and Sunday 1 January 2023, was an increase on...

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Olly’s Future Trains 120 Medical Students In Suicide Prevention 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/10/2023 - 11:09pm

Olly’s Future has trained 120 first year students at the University of Exeter Medical School in suicide prevention skills to help friends and future patients who are thinking of suicide.

Since 2021, the charity has delivered Dr SAMS (Suicide Awareness to Medical Students) to 1,162 students at medical schools across the UK as part of the core curriculum. More and more medical schools are signing up for this life-saving initiative.

The charity’s vision is a world where no young person loses their life to suicide and was born out the tragedy of Founder and Chair Ann Feloy...

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Trio of Exeter researchers appointed to new UK Young Academy under prestigious Royal Society

Three University of Exeter researchers are among the first bright minds to be appointed to the new UK Young Academy network under the prestigious Royal Society.

Dr Jane Masoli, Professor G.J. Melendez-Torres and Dr Ricardo Safra de Campos have all been successful in their recent applications. The UK Young Academy connects and develops talented individuals in the early years of their career from a wide range of sectors so they can collaborate to make a difference in the world. It is the first UK-wide network, bringing together researchers, innovators, clinicians, professionals,...

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Next Steps to Net Zero from EXIST

EXIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology), the STEMM initiative from Exeter Chamber is hosting its first quarterly event of 2023 at the Barnfield Theatre on Thursday 2nd February 2023, from 8.30am – 11am. The Exeter Chamber subgroup is running a series of events throughout the year, focussing on the journey to Net Zero from a business perspective.

The first in the series of events, titled, Next Steps to Net Zero will offer practical solutions for businesses to achieve their Net Zero goals.

The event welcomes industry experts from across the city, including...

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30-60 minute grocery delivery service launches in Exeter – and you can get £9 off your first order

Snappy Shopper works with retailers to serve local customers within 30–60 minutes

From Wednesday 11 January, Snappy Shopper are partnering with multiple convenience stores, launching an Exeter pilot to offer local customers 30–60 minute grocery and alcohol delivery at in-store prices.

The stores participating are:

  • Nisa Cullompton, Cullompton
  • Londis Pinhoe Road, Exeter
  • Premier Hoopern Street, Exeter
  • Premier Rivermead & Post Office, Exmouth

All stores are offering new customers £9 off their first order over £10*...

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Foot Anstey advises August Equity backed Agilio Software Bidco Limited on purchase of ProDental CPD

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has supported and advised Agilio Software, backed by private equity firm August Equity, on the purchase of shares in ProDental CPD, the go to place for dental CPD courses and modules for professionals.

Agilio Software is a leading provider of compliance and HR software into the dental and wider healthcare industries. The purchase of shares in ProDental CPD Ltd is part of Agilio's next stage of growth having previously acquired, with Foot Anstey's support and legal advice, INICA's specialist cloud-based dental software modules, MyLocumManager's...

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There’s always time for a cuppa with Exeter, Mid & East Devon Samaritans 

The local branch of Samaritans is encouraging people across Exeter and East Devon to reach out to someone they care about for a cuppa and a catch up for Brew Monday - that’s January 16, the third Monday of January.

Volunteers from the branch will be out in force, with tea bags and cups, at six stations in the area: Exeter St David’s, Exeter Central, Exmouth, Dawlish, Tiverton Parkway and Okehampton.

The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’ but the charity is highlighting that many people have year-round issues...

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Ambulance service issues further appeal to the public ahead of industrial action

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/09/2023 - 9:39pm

The South Western Ambulance Service is again urging the public to think carefully before dialling 999 during industrial action on Wednesday (11 January) and to only call if it is a life threatening or life altering emergency.

The Trust wishes to thank its people and NHS partners for their support during the previous industrial action, and to also thank the public for their support in using the service appropriately – it’s only with this support that the Trust was able to deliver the best possible care for patients.

While the NHS remains open to anyone that needs it,...

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Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter reveal contribution to the UK’s economic output

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/09/2023 - 9:33pm

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter division has built more than 500 new homes in and across Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset in the last financial year – of which 120 homes were affordable – contributing over £87 million to the UK’s economic output.

The achievements are highlighted in a new report, which also measures the housebuilder’s social and economic footprint in the region during 2022. This includes:

  • Supporting 928 sub-contractor or supplier companies to create local employment: a total of 1,233 direct and indirect jobs due to a total
    • ...
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Drivers advised to plan ahead as repair work starts on M5 Exe Viaduct

National Highways is advising drivers travelling southbound on the M5 near Exeter to allow extra time for their journeys as overnight repairs start tonight on the Exe Viaduct.

A half-mile section of lane 1 of the southbound carriageway between junctions 30 and 31 has been closed for safety reasons over the Christmas and New Year holiday period due to a bridge defect.

The fractured bridge expansion joint plate was detected by a monitoring system in operation on the Exe viaduct, which carries the M5 over the River Exe, and specialist repair work will start tonight under...

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