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Babies learning to swim in Devon before they can walk and it's saving lives

As the summer sun shines across Devon, families are heading outside to enjoy paddling pools, beach trips, and time by the water. But for children under five — the age group most at risk of accidental drowning — this season also brings hidden dangers.

According to the Royal Life Saving Society UK, one child drowns at home every month in England, with toddlers and preschoolers most at risk. These sobering statistics are a powerful reminder that water safety isn’t just a summer issue but it’s one that comes sharply into focus during the warmer months.

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How to plan for an early retirement

The retirement age is creeping up all of the time. While our grandmothers may have retired at 60, many people of our generation might still be working on their 70th birthday. The average age is rising too, but there’s no guarantee that you will still be in good health as you pass 80. None of us wants to slave away for 50+ years only to spend our retirement sat in a chair, old, tired and unable to enjoy ourselves. The best way to make the most of retirement is to do it earlier. Wouldn’t you love to retire in your 50s, when you are still relatively young, fit, healthy and able to have fun...

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Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant, Michael Caines

Michael Caines to open beach bar and restaurant in Exmouth

Michael Caines has unveiled plans to open Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant alongside Sylvain Peltier and Michael’s Café Patisserie Glacerie as part of the Exmouth seafront regeneration project. With sweeping views across the coastline, the launch will be a landmark opening for the Michael Caines Collection as they open a casual bar complete with resident weekend DJs, first floor destination restaurant with a glasshouse and outdoor terraces alongside neighbouring Café Patisserie Glacerie set to serve artisan pastries and ice-creams.

Chef Michael Caines says, ‘Mickeys has been in...

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"Exeter Streets" consultation launched for Heavitree and Whipton

People in Heavitree and Whipton in Exeter are being invited to give their views on how they would like to see local streets improved to make their community a better place to live and work.

Devon County Council and Exeter City Council have launched their joint “Exeter Streets” online consultation to find out what changes people would like to see made to their local streets to make walking and cycling safer and easier in their neighbourhood.

It follows the introduction of the temporary “pop-up” measures earlier this year to support walking and cycling during the...

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Devon Air Ambulance invites supporters to share Christmas wishes and festive messages

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/16/2020 - 12:13pm

During the year Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) receives many messages of thanks and appreciation for their aircrew and medical teams, not just from grateful patients, but also from the friends and family members of those that needed theservice. As part of the 2020 There to Care Christmas Appeal, DAA is inviting supporters toleave a Christmas wish or a festive message for loved ones. These may be special friends, family members or their crew, just to show them you care this Christmas.

By pledging just £3 to the appeal, your Christmas wish or festive message will be tied to their...

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Redhills primary school, Exeter

Redhills Primary School makes more space for social distancing on the school run

Redhills Primary School in Exeter has joined the pioneering project to create a safer and healthier environment outside their school gates.

It is now one of three schools in Devon, along with Bradley Barton Primary in Newton Abbot and the Whipton Barton Federation in Exeter, to have adopted the “School Streets” measures to restrict traffic outside the school during drop off and pick up times.

The initiative aims to provide more space for social distancing, improving safety, tackling air pollution and encouraging active travel by creating a nicer space for pupils and...

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New coronavirus testing site opens in Exeter

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the University of Exeter, St Luke’s Campus College House, (EX2 4TH), in Exeter as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities.

Testing is only available for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. The...

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New Devon Air Ambulance helicopter ready for take off

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/13/2020 - 1:58pm

On Wednesday 11 November the new H145 helicopter was introduced into serviceand ready to bring emergency medical care to patients across Devon.

As the hangar doors were rolled back, the Devon Air Ambulance crew readied the H145 for the first day of its lifesaving service. Although just like the start of a typicalday shift at the Exeter airbase, Wednesday morning’s routine nonetheless marked the culmination of years of careful financial and operational planning by the organisationto develop an aircraft that would best serve its patients’ needs for many years to come.

“The...

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Food Drink Devon

Devon's finest honoured at Food Drink Devon’s Virtual Awards

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Fri, 11/13/2020 - 9:50am

Devon’s world-class food and drink scene was celebrated at Food Drink Devon’s Virtual Awards on Thursday 12th November. The county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality businesses and speciality retailers were recognised at Food Drink Devon’s first ever virtual awards which were announced online by Devon food and drink champion Kerry White and board member Tom Chartres-Moore of Stephens Scown.

Food Drink Devon is a not for profit organisation, run by its members, which champions the county’s food and drink industry. Unable to hold its annual awards, due to coronavirus...

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Guide Dogs for the Blind

Guide Dogs appeal for volunteer fundraisers in Exeter

Authored by emma.tucker
Posted: Thu, 11/12/2020 - 12:47pm

The local branch of charity Guide Dogs is urgently looking for new volunteers in Exeter and surrounding areas. They are in need of people to join the local fundraising group, which organises community events and collections to help raise much needed funds. The charity relies on donations to keep its vital services running and has suffered with the impact of Covid-19 putting a dent in much of their face to face activities over the summer.

Guide Dogs has local fundraising groups across the country. This means that people can volunteer in their local communities and make a difference...

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Exeter Transport Strategy adopted

Councillors have supported a new transport strategy for Exeter which sets out ambitious plans to increase active travel, enhance public transport and improve air quality over the next ten years.

The strategy aligns with the County Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency and is an important step towards net zero carbon in the city.

Devon County Council’s Cabinet has adopted the Exeter Transport Strategy 2020-2030, enabling the document to be used as the basis for transport improvements in the city.

The three main proposals of the document are:

- To...

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