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Housebuilder Allison Homes South West has launched its new show home in Buttercross Meadow, Somerton. South Somerset District Councillor, Dean Ruddle visited the development last Friday afternoon (23 September) to officially open the show home and celebrate the development of much needed homes in the area.

As part of the launch, Allison Homes presented a cake that was somewhat familiar, being modelled off the classic Lynton style show home. Potential new buyers were then able to ‘try before they buy’ and purchase a slice of cake with the developer donating all proceeds to this year...

At the start of this year, Chris Jebb from Exminster had never run more than 10K but on Sunday (October 2) he’ll be joining thousands of others pounding the streets of the capital in the London Marathon. It’s undoubtedly a challenge but one which Chris is determined to complete in order to raise funds for a charity very close to his heart, Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF).

“Back in 2017, my wife and I received the devastating news that our one week old son, Leo had an incredibly rare and complex liver condition,” explains Chris 33, an accountant for Exeter based Hi-Line...

TEENAGER Thomas Bond is embarking on a unique challenge - to help save our oceans.

The 13-year-old, is swimming in the sea, every month, for a year… in fancy dress.

Thomas is raising money for the Ocean Conservation Trust charity which encourages everyone, from individuals to communities and industry to government, to make choices with the health of the ocean in mind.

The keen swimmer hatched the idea after growing concerned about pollution, plastic waste and the plight of sea creatures.

He said: “I decided I couldn’t just sit there and do nothing. I...

A popular restaurant and bar in Exeter is looking to attract a new breed of customer – the four-legged variety, to be precise.

The Terrace, located in The Guildhall, will be taken over by the Pup-Up Café who specialise in events for man’s (and woman’s) best friend. Each session is split by breed so owners and their dogs of all ages can meet each other.

Doors open on Saturday 1 October from 10am and will see up to 50 Pugs or Frenchies per session, along with their owners.

Venue manager, Mat Jarratt said: “The guys behind Pup Up Café are local and so we thought...