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Lympstone Manor Announces Celebration of Speed 2026

The annual and much anticipated festival Celebration of Speed returns to Lympstone Manor on Wednesday 8 July 2026; sponsored by Dolcetti. This year brings a spectacular day of world-class cars, bike displays and virtual F1 experiences hosted by Ant Anstead, Jenson Button, Aaron Shelby and Jennie Gow & Rob Smedley. The event is complemented by excellent food from Michael Caines MBE and live music from headliner and international rock legends; Reef, supported by Noasis and Capital FM’s Mistajam, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Exe Estuary.

Set within the sweeping...

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People’s photography project to record impact of deadly tree disease

People across Exeter are being invited to take part in a study to assess the effect of ash dieback disease on the landscape of the city.

Over the next few weeks fixed camera points are being installed in three locations across the city where ash dieback will have an impact.

Members of the public will be encouraged to take photographs from the fixed posts to capture Exeter’s changing landscape over the coming months and years. The pictures, will capture changes to the treescape and will help inform decisions about future plantings across the city.

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“We have opportunities for caring people like you,” says local home care provider

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/28/2021 - 10:52pm

A local home care company is urging former employees from the hospitality and retail sectors to bring their valuable skills to the care sector.

As the pandemic brings unemployment and an uncertain future for the job market, Home Instead Exeter and East Devon are urging local people to consider a career in care. While there are job losses in sectors such as hospitality and retail, the pandemic has caused a surge in demand for home care as people look to protect their loved ones.

In addition to both full and part-time, hourly care roles are available. Home Instead also has...

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Mobile community testing centres in East and West Devon set to go on the road

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/28/2021 - 7:59pm

The first of two brand new state-of-art mobile testing centres goes on the road this week, with its first stop at Exmouth's Foxholes Carpark this Saturday, February 27.

It follows a successful trial of one of the new mobile test centres at Middlemoor last Friday when more than 140 staff were tested for COVID-19.

The two mobile testing centres have been purchased by Devon County Council and will offer rapid COVID-19 tests, with results within the hour.

Each van will visit the largest communities in the two areas of Devon that currently do not have fixed testing...

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South West coach warns of glaring gap in back to school plan

Children in England will return to schools on 8 March, and the government has pledged £700 million in funding to ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic. But a South West personal development coach warns that the long-term impact on children's mental health is not being addressed.

Jack Russell , a personal development coach with over 30 years' experience supporting young people, urges the government and schools to focus beyond academic catch-up when children return to the classroom.

Jack said: "It is welcome news that schools are reopening and will have...

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Exmouth RNLI called to paddleboarders in distress

Authored by Exmouth RNLI
Posted: Sun, 02/28/2021 - 12:37pm

Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched today following a report of two paddleboarders needing help in the sea off the Exmouth coastline.

At 10.26am today Sunday 28 February 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of two paddleboarders who had become distressed some distance from the shore and found themselves unable to return.

The lifeboat, crewed by Helm, Guy Munnings, and RNLI volunteer crew Mark Cockman and James Edge launched at 10:39am and was able to quickly locate the casualties.

Both were...

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Exeter researcher writes book for Attenborough series

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/27/2021 - 8:59pm

A University of Exeter scientist has written a book to accompany a new Sir David Attenborough TV series.

Life in Colour, by Professor Martin Stevens , is now available – while the series of the same name begins on BBC One tomorrow (Sunday) at 7pm.

The book and series provide a dazzling exploration of how colour works in the natural world.

"Working on a book to accompany a new Attenborough TV series has been really exciting," said Professor Stevens, of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at Exeter's Penryn Campus in Cornwall.

"The book was also a...

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NHS urges people not to contact their GP practice about a vaccination

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/26/2021 - 10:20pm

The NHS is urging people who have received a letter from the National Booking System not to contact their GP practice about a vaccination.

Dr Alex Degan, a GP in Devon and Medical Director for Primary Care said:

“Anyone who has received a letter from the National Booking System inviting them to book an appointment should use the website or 119 (free, 7am-11pm, seven days a week) to book an appointment.

“Please don’t contact your GP practice about a vaccination.

“Practices are reporting a significant number of calls which are preventing people who need...

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Marie Curie to offer support for bereaved families at the RD&E

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/26/2021 - 8:04pm

A new service launched this week will offer bereaved families in Exeter and Mid Devon additional support from Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity, when a loved one dies at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E).

Families of patients who die either at the RD&E or who have had support and care in the community from the RD&E will receive a phone call from a specially trained, locally recruited, Marie Curie Companion who will offer a series of weekly telephone bereavement support calls.

Julia Bearne, Community Engagement and...

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Oscar winning Hollywood Director Cameron Crowe announced as first patron of Dartmoor Zoological Society

The Hollywood Director behind blockbuster films We Bought a Zoo, Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous, has become the first patron of the Dartmoor Zoological Society charity.

Cameron Crowe, the Director behind We Bought a Zoo which is based on zoo founder Benjamin Mee’s book of the same name, has pledged to support the charity with the use of his name, after taking a key interest in the zoo’s conservation work.

Cameron’s patronage will help the Dartmoor Zoological Society charity continue its vital work. Its mission is to provide a future where no animal species faces extinction...

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Mecca launches search for Britain's most inspiring neighbours

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/25/2021 - 9:58pm

With the easing of restrictions on the horizon, the future is looking brighter as the UK heads towards spring and the hope of this being the final lockdown. Over the last 12 months, community spirit has soared as the nation felt a bigger need for a sense of togetherness. And whilst times have been tough, across the UK many local communities have come together to provide invaluable support to each other – from community kitchens to picking up prescriptions, or welfare calls to those feeling isolated and alone.

Now Mecca Bingo, whose 76 clubs have been at the heart of UK’s towns and...

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