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The London African Gospel Choir closed Budleigh Music Festival in spectacular style

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

From the opening notes of the community choral day to the uplifting finale of the London African Gospel Choir, Budleigh Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in style.

Taking place in the beautiful St Peter’s Church, the festival delivered world-class classical performances, inclusive community events, and stunning moments of musical magic.

More than 3,600 tickets were sold over the nine-day Festival, which included performances by Sir Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell, internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and Bath Philharmonia....

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Final resurfacing work planned on Rifford Road

The final two phases of resurfacing work on Rifford Road in Exeter are scheduled to be carried out over the next couple of months.

A large section of the road, between the junctions with Quarry Lane and Lethbridge Road, was resurfaced last month as part of the development of the cycle route.

The remaining areas of Rifford Road to be closed for resurfacing will be:

• Monday 10 February – Friday 21 February: Lethbridge Road to 121 Rifford Road;

• Monday 17 March – Friday 28 March: 121 Rifford Road to Ludwell Lane Roundabout.

During these next...

Local farm shop shortlisted in Farm Retail Association Awards

Darts Farm and its new flagship restaurant The Farm Table in Devon have been nominated as a finalist in three categories in this year’s prestigious Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards including Large Farm Shop of the Year, Farm Café/Restaurant of the Year and Rising Star of the Year

Over 50 years ago, Ronald Dart pioneered UK pick-your-own farming. After his passing, sons Paul, Michael, and James transformed Darts Farm into a celebrated Exeter hub for farm-to-table dining, local produce, artisan goods, and sustainable practices, championing regional flavours through vibrant...

International Lego Day celebrations for local care home and school children

Residents at Lucerne House, in Alphington, Exeter have rejoiced as they shared a wonderful morning of building and creativity with students from local school, Alphington Primary, for International Lego Day.

Every year on January 28th, Lego fans and enthusiast around the world come together to celebrate all things Lego and the creator of the iconic brick, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen who submitted his patent for the Lego brick on January 28th 1958.

Lego began in the Danish town of Billund, when Ole Kirk Christiansen founded a small woodworking company. In 1932, the company...

People needed to join Devon NHS trust’s Council of Governors

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for four people to play a vital role in the work of their local NHS by nominating themselves to be a public governor.

The Trust, which provides medical services through the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital, has a Council of Governors with people from across Devon representing their local communities.

The Trust has a good number of governors representing Northern and Eastern Devon, but has unfilled seats in its Southern constituency – including Exeter, Teignbridge,...

Less is more: A shift towards conscious gifting

Now that the festive season has ended, you might be left with a pile of unwanted Christmas gifts and unsure of what to do with them. You’re not alone. Each year, an estimated £42 million worth of unwanted presents are thrown away in the UK ( Defra ). According to research by Oxfam, 40% of us can expect to receive up to five unwanted gifts annually ( Oxfam ). Even more concerning, nearly a third of us hide these gifts away instead of regifting or repurposing them, while one in ten will throw them out entirely.

These figures are staggering, though perhaps not surprising in today’s...

Devon customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas

Kind-hearted shoppers in Devon have been thanked for contributing to the 125,000 toys donated to children in need during the run-up to Christmas.

Before the festive celebrations, the Tesco stores in Devon called on shoppers to support a collection of toys so that families whose children would otherwise not receive a gift wouldn’t miss out on the big day.

People across the county responded enthusiastically to the campaign, with 1,673 brand-new toys being gifted to good causes such as Children’s Hospice South West, North Devon District Hospital and the local Salvation Army...

Massive Exeter housing scheme approved

Building more than 1,000 new homes alongside Exeter’s canal will be a ‘watershed’ moment for the city.

But members of the city council planning committee have raised concerns over whether the Water Lane development will provide the affordable homes the city desperately needs.

Chairman Paul Knott (Lab, Exwick) told them: “This is possibly the largest and most complex application we have seen. It is a project 20 years in the making. ”

The Water Lane Development Management Committee now has permission to start work across a huge area which was once home to a meat...

Exeter cancer survivor to Conquer Spartan Race

Fran Bullock, a Devon native and cancer exercise specialist, has proven that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges. Fran this weekend took on the Valmorel Winter Spartan 5K Sprint in France, battling icy terrain and fierce obstacles in an incredible display of strength and courage - a journey made even more inspiring by her personal battle with cancer just a few years ago.

Fran’s story is one of profound perseverance. Diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at the age of 39, Fran’s life was turned upside down as she faced a mastectomy,...

Cornish Mutual signs headline sponsorship deal with Devon County Show

THE organisers of Devon County Show are thrilled to announce a new headline sponsor for their annual event - Cornish Mutual.

This South West based insurance and services provider puts farmers at the heart of all it does and has been supporting the Show for many years, including sponsorship of the main livestock arena since 2022. This year they are taking their support to the highest level by becoming headline sponsor.

Lisa Moore, Devon County Show Manager, expressed her delight in having Cornish Mutual on board. She said: “The Devon County Show is the biggest...

Aldi donates 19,400 meals to Devon charities over festive period

The UK’s fourth largest supermarket teamed up with local good causes across the UK to donate a range of fresh and chilled foods from its stores after closing early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Research from Neighbourly, the community giving platform that works with Aldi, found that 78% of the good causes it supports were more concerned about meeting demand this Christmas, compared to the same time last year.

Additionally, 51% felt they would not be able to respond to every request for help due to capacity and funding.

The supermarket has also donated £25...

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Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

Final resurfacing work planned on Rifford Road

Local farm shop shortlisted in Farm Retail Association Awards

International Lego Day celebrations for local care home and school children

People needed to join Devon NHS trust’s Council of Governors

Less is more: A shift towards conscious gifting

Devon customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas

Massive Exeter housing scheme approved

Exeter cancer survivor to Conquer Spartan Race

Cornish Mutual signs headline sponsorship deal with Devon County Show

Aldi donates 19,400 meals to Devon charities over festive period

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