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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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Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care

People are being urged to have their flu and Covid-19 jabs, as an increasing number of children and adults are admitted to intensive care in the south west with flu.

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu in England has risen by 40% in the last week, as cases in the community rise.

NHS Devon’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nigel Acheson said: “In the last week here in the south west, there’s been a steep rise in people admitted to hospital with flu and sadly there has also a steep rise in both adults and children in intensive care units with flu.

“In...

Exeter Northcott Theatre Launches Spring/Summer 2023 Season

Exeter Northcott has announced a new season of events at its Northcott and Barnfield theatres for January to August 2023, revealing a rich range of absurd comedies, cutting-edge dramas, family favourites and innovative South West-based productions:

74 events across Exeter over the next eight months.
Olivier Award-winning West End comedy Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) .
Mark Gatiss directs ABBA comedy The Way Old Friends Do .
Bone-chilling ghost story When Darkness Falls .
School holiday stage adaptations of beloved children’s

‘Hotel Indigo Exeter’ appoints new General Manager

Hotel Indigo Exeter has appointed a new General Manager, Rebecca Coonan, ahead of its much-anticipated opening. Owned by Hotel Exe Limited, Hotel Indigo Exeter will be managed by Castlebridge Hospitality who already manage three UK Hotel Indigo hotels: Hotel Indigo Bath, Hotel Indigo Chester, and Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon.

Rebecca has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry having previously worked in several luxury, destination properties. Previous roles have included Business Development Manager at The Idle Rocks in St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula in...

Police ‘Lift Legend’ Christmas campaign returns with free soft drinks for designated drivers

Devon & Cornwall Police launches its Lift Legend Christmas drink drive campaign today, with over 90 licenced premises set to offer soft drinks to those who give free lifts home to friends and family after a night out.

The initiative runs from Thursday 1 December 2022 to Sunday 1 January 2023 and is a modern approach to the annual Christmas campaign.

On the purchase of their first soft drink, drivers will be able to receive a voucher to have their second free of charge at participating venues.

During the month-long operation officers will be raising awareness...

Kate Bushell murder appeal brings new lines of enquiry

Detectives investigating the 1997 murder of Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell are working on new lines of enquiry following an anniversary appeal.

The 14-year-old was killed on Saturday 15 November 1997 as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane; she had died from a savage knife wound to her throat.

Earlier this month detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team renewed their public appeal for information to mark the 25th anniversary of her unsolved murder.

They urged anyone who may have previously withheld...

Dunelm Exeter launches local ‘Home To Home’ trial initiative

Customers now able to pass on pre-loved homewares into store, to be rehomed with families or individuals in need

Dunelm, the UK’s leading homewares retailer, is trialling the launch of Home to Home, an innovative homewares ‘pass it on’ scheme in Exeter - encouraging shoppers to pass on their pre-loved items, which will be donated onwards to families and individuals in the local community who will be able to make good use of them.

Home to Home will have its initial trial in four stores across the UK including Exeter. Developed in collaboration with environmental charity, Hubbub ,...

New ‘Dugout Bar’ opens within Hotel Indigo Exeter

The highly anticipated “Dugout” Sports Bar opened within Hotel Indigo Exeter on Monday 21 November. Owned by Hotel Exe Limited, the Bar and Hotel is managed by Castlebridge Hospitality. Although the Bar sits within the hotel building, it has its own entrance and exit and so can open ahead of Hotel Indigo Exeter. The Hotel will also feature other drink and dining facilities including Colson’s Bar and Restaurant and Becketts Champagne & Cocktail Rooftop Bar.

The Dugout welcomes fans, friends, and families to experience the atmosphere, passion, and team spirit of live sport. The...

Fears that increasing debt could tempt more people to turn to loan sharks this Christmas

Trading Standards is again warning people not to be tempted by ‘loan sharks’ this Christmas.

And they advise if you do find yourself ensnared to contact the confidential 24-hour Stop Loan Sharks 24/7 Helpline (0300 555 2222) for advice.

Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service’s latest concerns follow the publication of new figures by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT).

They say that nearly one in ten people turned to loan sharks to cover the costs of Christmas last year.

And more than half (52 %) of victims turned to illegal money...

Exeter Carnival makes a triumphant return

On Saturday 26th November Exeter witnessed the triumphant comeback of Exeter Carnival which was resurrected after a 24-year hiatus. The original Exeter Carnival ended in 1998 due to the rising costs of organising the event and funding shortages.

The revival of the carnival was organised by InExeter the Business Improvement District for Exeter. This event was made possible by the member businesses of InExeter, whose collective funding allows incredible events to take place in the city.

Over 40 entries took part in Exeter Carnival which included over 600 people from Exeter...

No Label No Limit for young women in Devon schools

A Heart of the South West (HotSW) Careers Hub * programme has been launched across 14 schools in Devon to help raise the confidence and aspirations of 500 young women.

The No Label No Limit programme is a personal development programme, inspiring and empowering young women in year nine and 10 to reach their potential.

Funded by The Careers & Enterprise Company , No Label No Limit will explore whether tailored personal development and careers support significantly improves self-belief, social and emotional capabilities, attendance, application to learning, behaviour...

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

Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care

Exeter Northcott Theatre Launches Spring/Summer 2023 Season

‘Hotel Indigo Exeter’ appoints new General Manager

Police ‘Lift Legend’ Christmas campaign returns with free soft drinks for designated drivers

Kate Bushell murder appeal brings new lines of enquiry

Dunelm Exeter launches local ‘Home To Home’ trial initiative

New ‘Dugout Bar’ opens within Hotel Indigo Exeter

Fears that increasing debt could tempt more people to turn to loan sharks this Christmas

Exeter Carnival makes a triumphant return

No Label No Limit for young women in Devon schools

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