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Brand New South West Sardine Festival Comes to the English Riviera

This summer, Brixham’s Fish Market will come alive with flavour and festivity as the South West Sardine Festival arrives on Sunday 03 August 2025, bringing a vibrant new celebration to the heart of one of Britain’s most historic fishing towns.

Free to attend and running from 12:00 to 21:30, the festival invites locals and visitors alike to experience a day inspired by coastal traditions, from the South West to the Mediterranean. At its heart is the British sardine - abundant, sustainable, and caught right here in the South West.

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Unexpected Ways Dating Someone Makes You Healthier and Happier

For centuries, research has proven that a true and genuine connection is important for any person to thrive. After all, social connection is a basic human need. It is easy to be on the fence when it comes to getting back into the dating scene. Dating can be exhausting, especially if you have gone through a lot of failed relationships or awkward first dates. It can be tiring and frustrating, but it could also lead to a healthier and happier life. Still not convinced? Discover more about the perks of dating by reading our post below.

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"Be safe, be seen" on Devon's roads

With the clocks set to go back on the last Sunday in October (25 Oct), Devon County Council is issuing its annual “be safe, be seen” message to road users.

The authority is reminding everyone to take extra care on Devon’s roads at this time of year, particularly in poor weather conditions when visibility may be reduced.

Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and horse riders are encouraged to wear reflective and fluorescent clothing to ensure they can be seen.

Motorists are also urged to look out for more vulnerable road users and to give cyclists, motorcyclists...

Tributes paid to city councillor

Tributes have been paid to Exeter City Councillor Judy Pattison who died late last week at her Exeter home.

Cllr Pattison, 70, was the Labour Party member for Mincinglake and Whipton.

She was elected to office in Exeter in 2018, having previously served as a councillor in Camden in London. She was Mayor of Camden in 2002/3.

The Union Flag will be lowered at The Guildhall and Civic Centre and tributes will be paid at tomorrow’s Council meeting along with a minute’s silence.

Council Leader Phil Bialyk spoke of his sadness. “The whole Labour Group and...

Reasons Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Apply for a Loan

There are many different types of loans that are available nowadays to apply for. These loans all can vary based on what you need the loan for and the terms of the loan that you are willing to accept. When it comes to finding the right loan for your needs, then you need to first consider the type of loan that you are seeking.

First, you will want to find the right lender for your needs. If you are purchasing a car or a home than you will take out a different type of loan than if you are going back to school. There are both short and long term loans, which can vary on lengths...

Exeter’s oldest building receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

St Nicholas Priory is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.

445 organisations will share £103 million, including the Priory to help restart vital reconstruction work and maintenance on cherished heritage sites, keeping venues open and supporting those working in the sector.

The Priory will receive a total of £42,700. This money will pay for essential repairs, some development work; equally...

200 new riders set to join Deliveroo in Exeter as demand for food delivery in the city soars

Deliveroo has today announced that it is rapidly expanding the number of riders it works with in Exeter. Deliveroo has been delivering meals in the city for five years now, and now works with over 120 restaurants.

The UK’s leading food delivery company has announced that it will create work for an additional 200 riders in Exeter by the end of the year. Across the UK, the company will have more than doubled the number of riders from 25,000 to more than 50,000 in the UK over the course of 2020.

The company has already started to work with 15,000 new riders across the UK...

Remodelled 180-year-old Almshouses are officially ‘opened’ by Exeter’s Lord Mayor

Exeter Homes Trust celebrated the completion of remodelling work at Atwill Palmer Almshouses, in Exeter’s New North Road.

Due to the pandemic, the celebration was low key, with just a few people in attendance to mark the occasion and Lord Mayor, Cllr Peter Holland, performing the official unveiling. Exeter Homes Trust was determined, however, for their 150 residents to share in the occasion and so have created a Facebook page to showcase the new apartments and the event. Alan Williamson, Chairman of the Charity’s Directors board, comments:

“With many of our residents...

TV presenter Matt Allwright joins Crimestoppers in helping the public in the South West to spot signs of Covid fraud

Matt Allwright is supporting a new Crimestoppers hotline that has been launched to help stop fraudsters illegally targeting Covid stimulus schemes.

In an initiative between government and the independent charity Crimestoppers, the public can now call the new Crimestoppers COVID Fraud Hotline (0800 587 5030) anonymously and free of charge to report suspected fraudulent activity or a simple and secure anonymous online form can be completed at Covidfraudhotline.org .

Over 150 Covid support schemes have been introduced by the government to help those struggling financially,...

A record-breaking year of Hospiscare donations from Darts Farm pick-your-own sunflowers

Over the summer months visitors were drawn to Darts Farm’s vibrant yellow fields of pick-your-own sunflowers. These positive and cheerful flowers have raised a total of £6,542 for Darts Farm’s chosen local charity, Hospiscare, with a running total of £38,554.75 raised over the past 12 years.

Michael Dart, comments: “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity to help make our Pick-Your-Own Sunflowers for Hospiscare a record-breaking year. From our brilliant customers who have come to pick them, to the Pearce Seeds who donated the seeds for planting - you have all helped us to give...

Devon Air Ambulance targeted by bright lights

There has been a lot in the press recently about the danger of lasers, with aircraft often being the target. However, we would also like to highlight that it’s not just lasers that can be of danger to aircraft, after one of ours was targeted this week by a car, aggressively flashing its headlights.

Rob Mackie, Safety Manager for Devon Air Ambulance, explains “At approximately 7.30pm on Thursday we undertook a training flight from our Exeter airbase to our North Devon airbase at Eaglescott using night vision goggles (NVGs).”

He added “Whilst landing at Eaglescott...

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Brand New South West Sardine Festival Comes to the English Riviera

Unexpected Ways Dating Someone Makes You Healthier and Happier

"Be safe, be seen" on Devon's roads

Tributes paid to city councillor

Reasons Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Apply for a Loan

Exeter’s oldest building receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

200 new riders set to join Deliveroo in Exeter as demand for food delivery in the city soars

Remodelled 180-year-old Almshouses are officially ‘opened’ by Exeter’s Lord Mayor

TV presenter Matt Allwright joins Crimestoppers in helping the public in the South West to spot signs of Covid fraud

A record-breaking year of Hospiscare donations from Darts Farm pick-your-own sunflowers

Devon Air Ambulance targeted by bright lights

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