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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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New course of highly popular Let’s Talk Teenagers sessions starts this Autumn

The second series of highly successful webinars for parents of teenagers is set to kick off this autumn, covering a range of new topics.

Let's Talk Teenagers is a series of online support sessions and an opportunity for parents and carers of teenagers to hear about the challenges young people are facing today and discover ways to help them navigate their way through them.

The sessions have been running throughout 2022 and discuss the tools and techniques that can be used to support young people and their community. The latest sessions, starting on Tuesday 13 September...

NHS England invites people of Devon to give feedback about their experience of urgent and emergency care

NHS England is inviting people from across Devon to give feedback on their recent experiences of using urgent and emergency care (UEC) services.

The survey, which is live from 25th August 2022, asks people about their recent experiences to help better understand what they have accessed, why and what their experience was like.

The survey is easy-to-fill-out and will be live for 6 weeks.

Anyone who has accessed any type of urgent and emergency care over the last 4 years is invited to take part’ however the survey is particularly interested in anyone who may have...

Arrests made during proactive drugs operation in Devon and Cornwall

Earlier today, Wednesday 31 August, Devon & Cornwall Police carried out nine warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A and B drugs.

Eight people were arrested in East Devon and North Cornwall and items including mobile devices, vehicles, cash and multiple kilograms of suspected drugs have been seized as part of the investigation.

Two men and one woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug. They...

Last chance to book the launch event for Devon Whisky Club!

Launch date is tomorrow! We hope to see you there for our first tasting in the Whisky Club series. We have tasty tapas platters from The Cridford Inn's restaurant, a blind tasting challenge and a whisky prize to be won! Whether you're a whisky enthusiast and want to test your palate and discover new flavours, or you are new to whisky and want to be introduced to the rich flavour, history and culture around Scottish single malt, join us for our Devon Whisky Club! The first Thursday of every month until our Burns Night Special Finale on Saturday 28th January!

Our first collection of...

Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival a huge success

7,500 people a day have visited Powderham Castle to experience Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival over the past four days. Offering an adventurous alternative to a weekend away, the festival has proven to be a huge success.

The festival, co-founded by adventurer Bear Grylls, came back with a bang for it’s second year. There were happy faces and glow sticks all round as crowds danced to Reef, The Darkness, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Script, Ella Eyre and Ministry Of Sound Orchestra on the main stage late into the night.

Bear Grylls met many mini adventurers as he walked the...

An ‘Outstanding’ reason to celebrate for Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance Trading Company Limited has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June this year.

The CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care in England, ensuring safe, effective, compassionate, high quality care services to patients. By monitoring, inspecting and regulating services across all healthcare organisations, the CQC ensures organisations like Devon Air Ambulance meet the fundamental standards of quality and safety. 

In 2019, the operational part of Devon Air Ambulance, the Devon Air...

50 Not Out - Samaritan Peter celebrates half a century of volunteering

A volunteer for Samaritans is celebrating 50 years at the Exeter, Mid & East Devon branch - and says he has no intention of stopping now.

Peter Adams, from Tedburn St Mary, first joined the charity when he was just 25 in 1972. That was the year when Edward Heath was Prime Minister, the Ford Granada was launched, and Jesus Christ Superstar made its debut on the West End stage.

“My interest in volunteering for Samaritans came about after watching a series on BBC TV in February 1972 entitled The Befrienders” explains Peter, a retired control room assistant at the...

The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz hits Exeter

Tickets are now available from just £17 for the highly acclaimed “The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz” taking place at Exeter Corn Exchange in Exeter on the 22nd Sept at 8pm.

Fresh from selling-out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, The Thinking Drinkers are pioneers of alcohol-based comedy and their new much-anticipated show gets the rounds in….in more ways than one.

The “Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz” is an interactive imbibing experience that gives each and every audience member FIVE FREE discerning alcoholic drinks which, along with a whole load of laughter and...

South West tech accelerator returns after £1m first year success

The only tech business support programme for the whole of the South West of England is launching for its second year, after helping companies secure £1m.

Tech South West StartUp Studio 2021 saw the likes of Paranimo, Eate, Groundwaves, Milbotix and a clutch of other early stage pre-seed companies go on to raise £1m of grants and investment since completing the programme - with some still actively fund-raising; seeking another £1m!

Now StartUp Studio is back and open to new entrants. Companies must have been trading for less than two years to qualify.

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Top 7 Reasons to Use a Car Transport Service

Cars are some of the most valuable and expensive possessions that people own. They are also one of the largest and heaviest items that need to be moved from one place to another. Therefore, it is best to entrust car transport services with the job to avoid any damages that may come with using other means, such as driving it yourself or using an unqualified tow truck company.

There are many reasons why you might consider using a car transport service. Here are just a few of the top reasons to consider car assistance the next time you need to move your vehicle:

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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

New course of highly popular Let’s Talk Teenagers sessions starts this Autumn

NHS England invites people of Devon to give feedback about their experience of urgent and emergency care

Arrests made during proactive drugs operation in Devon and Cornwall

Last chance to book the launch event for Devon Whisky Club!

Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival a huge success

An ‘Outstanding’ reason to celebrate for Devon Air Ambulance

50 Not Out - Samaritan Peter celebrates half a century of volunteering

The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz hits Exeter

South West tech accelerator returns after £1m first year success

Top 7 Reasons to Use a Car Transport Service

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