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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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The Big Exeter Sleep Out 2023

Local charity Julian House is thrilled to announce that their annual Big Exeter Sleep-Out event will be returning yet again, following incredible support from the community in previous years.

Julian House is a charity organisation that supports the most vulnerable people in society, including those who are homeless. The charity operates more than 40 different projects, accommodation sites and social enterprises across South-West England, supporting more than 1600 individuals a year.

The event will take place at St James Park Football Stadium, Exeter, on the 17th of March...

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New year, new adventure - as a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs!

With the start of the New Year comes the first days of new beginnings, new adventures and new experiences. This year, why not do something really special? When we say volunteering for Guide Dogs is life changing, we’re not just talking about the people we’ll support. You’ll gain new skills; build confidence you never knew you had and have amazing experiences that you genuinely couldn’t find anywhere else.

There are around 2 million people living with sight loss in the UK. Guide Dogs, a UK-wide charity with a community team based in Exeter, supports people with a visual impairment...

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Still time to register for charity Christmas tree collection in Exeter

Residents in Exeter still have time to book a charity collection of their real Christmas tree – and raise money for a great cause at the same time.

The service is being offered by Hospiscare in return for a donation to the charity. The suggested donation is £10 per tree.

People must register for the service by 11.59pm on Sunday 8 January.

Anyone who would like to join Hospiscare’s happy band of volunteer tree collectors can find out more and apply by visiting https://www.hospiscare.co.uk/christmas-tree-recycling-volunteer/

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Exeter leads the way as UK set to exit recession in mid-2023

Large infrastructure investment and a focus on carbon reduction boosting Devon’s capital city

Large infrastructure investment and a focus on carbon reduction will contribute towards Exeter having the fastest economic growth at the point when the UK emerges from recession, says a new study by law firm Irwin Mitchell.

The Irwin Mitchell City Tracker has been produced by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and examines 50 locations across the UK, forecasting future growth in terms of GVA* and employment.

The report, which estimates that the UK entered into...

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Drivers advised to plan ahead as A30 resurfacing work resumes in Devon

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Posted: Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:33pm

Drivers using the A30 in Devon are advised to plan ahead and allow a little extra time for their journeys ahead of work starting on the second phase of a resurfacing scheme between Fingle Glen and Alphington early in the new year.

The National Highways scheme, to install low-noise surfacing, new lining and studs, started in October and the westbound carriageway work, between the Alphington and Fingle Glen junctions, was completed on 16 December with all traffic management removed for the Christmas break.

Traffic management arrangements for the eastbound work will start...

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Exeter Pride announces date for 2023

TRUSTEES and Committee Members working hard behind the scenes are proud to announce that Exeter Pride will be returning on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country.

It is a key annual event in Exeter's calendar and exciting plans are being made for the 2023 event, following a triumphant comeback in 2022.

The day will kick off with a march through Exeter, leading into the day festival where there will be live music, information and advice...

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NHS: "No one wants to be in hospital longer than needed – help us by collecting loved ones when they’re fit to leave"

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Posted: Mon, 01/02/2023 - 5:00pm

As Devon’s NHS continues to experience severe pressure, local NHS teams are asking friends and relatives of people who are ready to go home from hospital to do all they can to pick them up as soon as possible.

All four of the county’s acute hospitals are seeing a very high number of people who are very poorly and need hospital care, particularly with Covid, flu, other respiratory illnesses and norovirus.

That means that when someone has been assessed by NHS staff as being medically fit to leave, it’s important they are helped home as soon as possible.

On behalf...

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New ‘Rapid Transfer Service’ by Devon Air Ambulance is already proving to be a success

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Posted: Sun, 01/01/2023 - 12:59pm

Devon Air Ambulance is sometimes called to assist with Inter Hospital Transfers (IHT) but more recently, they have undertaken a new ‘Rapid Transfer Service’ for stroke patients.

Strokes are the second most common cause of death worldwide. 85% of strokes are caused by a blockage (a clot called a thrombus) in the small blood vessels of the brain, and the remaining 15% occur as a result of a bleed in the brain. Administering emergency clot-busting drugs has been the mainstay treatment for many years but risks further complications. Developments in treating these thrombolytic strokes...

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Exeter Custom House announces new Cultural Partners

Exeter Canal and Quay Trust have appointed two local organisations as part of their latest Cultural Partners Programme, which will run from 2023 to 2026. Exeter Custom House and Transit Shed are home to a vibrant collection of arts and cultural events throughout the year – with many of them free for everyone to enjoy. To devise and host these programmes, Exeter Canal & Quay Trust commission Cultural Partnerships for three-year residencies.

Literature Works has once again been appointed to deliver the literature strand, while Art Work Exeter have been selected to deliver arts...

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Devon Air Ambulance welcomes your donations as the post-Christmas clear out gets underway

At this time of year, charity shops across Britain see an influx of donations. As new toys and gifts have arrived in many homes over Christmas, they quickly become the new favourites as older ones are abandoned for the latest playthings. It can sometimes become a struggle to accommodate them all and more often than not, a rehoming exercise ensues.

It’s not just the children who might find an abundance of gifts under the tree either, grown-ups may also find their wardrobes and drawers in need of a ‘sort out’ as brand-new outfits, coats, shoes, boots, bags and accessories have...

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