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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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Government urged to support regional mutual banks with £738 million dormant funds

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 12/07/2022 - 7:31pm

The Heart of the South West LEP is urging Government to support the establishment of regional mutual banks, to help support SMEs and drive inclusive economic growth.

The Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) allows banks and building societies to pay financial products which have not been used for several years, such as dormant bank accounts or insurance, into a fund for good causes.

This year, the scheme has been widened to include dormant funds from insurance, pensions, wealth management, and securities sectors, releasing £738 million of funding for England. The public consultation...

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Exeter Residents can Earn Money for Charity by Recycling Old Food Containers and Reusable Drinks Bottles

For the first time Exeter residents can recycle their old food storage containers and reusable drinks bottles whilst raising money for their chosen good cause.

These everyday items often end up crowding kitchen cupboards and finding a sustainable way to dispose of them has traditionally been a challenge. This is because they are made of materials that make them more complex and costly to recycle, meaning many councils do not collect them to be recycled and landfill is often the method of disposal.

The new recycling programme is run by Sistema in partnership with...

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Devon's gritters called into action ahead of cold snap

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/07/2022 - 4:37pm

Devon’s gritting teams have been called into action this morning in preparation for the cold spell which is forecast to sweep across the county from tonight.

Arctic air is expected to bring freezing temperatures which are likely to continue into next week. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in the north of the county for the possibility of icy patches, particularly on untreated surfaces, and there is the risk of wintry showers on higher ground.

Gritters have been treating secondary salting routes this morning, with plans in place for a repeat treatment on...

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Stagecoach SW confirm details of free travel weekends in Exeter

Stagecoach South West have confirmed details on the upcoming days of free bus travel within the Exeter Plus travel zone.

Following the recent decision of the Traffic Commissioner, bus journeys will be free over the weekends of Saturday the 10th and Sunday 11th of December and Saturday the 17th and Sunday 18th of December 2022. Customers will not require a ticket for travel in this area on these dates.

Stagecoach South West Managing Director Mike Watson said: ‘We deeply regret the level of service experienced by some of our passengers in recent months. Moving forward, our...

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Santas take over Exeter High Street

Sea of Santas takes over city centre

From toddlers to grandparents, hundreds of runners, some fantastic festive pooches and even Exeter City first team player Jay Stansfield and assistant manager Kevin Nicholson, braved the cold to take part in this weekend’s Exeter Santa run.

Organised by Exeter City Community Trust, the partner charity of Exeter City Football Club, the seasonal spectacular sees a sea of Santas take over the High Street.

Jamie Vittles, chief executive of Exeter City Community Trust, said the event had been a great success. He added: “It was brilliant to see hundreds of Santas dashing down the...

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Reusing a brown paper bag

Festive tip – how to reuse your Recycled Candle carrier bag

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 12/06/2022 - 1:08pm

The Recycled Candle Company prides itself on its green credentials – but one customer has taken things a step further!

Founders Richard Hills-Ingyon and Sargon Latchin recently received an email from Susan Morris from Surrey. Susan is a long-time fan of the eco-business which gives customers branded brown paper carrier bags for their purchases. But rather than put her bag into the recycling bin, instead Susan opted to ‘reuse’ hers.

In her email, she said: "I thought it might amuse and entertain you to know that just about now, every year for the past five years or so, one...

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Foot Anstey announces three new Partner promotions

Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers into the firm's Partnership, bringing the total of new Partner promotions this financial year to eight. From 1 January 2023, Kutahya Cherry, Dickon Court, and Suriya Edwards will become Partners at the firm.

Martin Hirst, Managing Partner at Foot Anstey, said: "Congratulations to Kutahya, Dickon and Suriya on their promotions to the Partnership, which reflect the consistently high-quality advice and service they offer our clients, as well as their outstanding contributions to our firm's communities.

"Also, each...

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Mears Group supports community projects in Exeter

Residents at Southlands older persons complex in Exeter are able to get together in any weather, following the creation of a new community building in their garden.

Working with Exeter City Council, employees from Mears Group, the council’s repairs and maintenance provider, spent two weeks building the shelter for residents to socialise in and take part in activities together. As well as donating time to the project, materials were funded by the Mears Foundation, the company’s charitable arm, and Exeter City Council.

Mears’ contractors also supported the build, with...

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Festive cheer and tea tasting in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/05/2022 - 9:44pm

On the 9th December Bird & Blend Tea Co. Exeter store will remain open after hours for its Christmas Extravaganza Lock-in…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.

The after-hours event will takeplace at 12 of its stores. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they havewarm hands, warm hearts and are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham and Oxford.

Wannabe Santa's Helpers will be treated on arrival to one of the Bird...

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Teenage girl dies after taking drug at Exeter nightclub

Police investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl in Exeter on Saturday morning, are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called by ambulance staff at Move nightclub in Exeter at around 12.30am on Saturday 3 December, about a concern for the welfare of a teenage girl after she had taken an unknown substance.

Police received reports later from medical staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital that the girl had died.

Her next of kin have been informed and police are supporting the family.

It is thought that a number of...

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