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Devon Young Carers shine at the 2025 Young Carers Festival

Seventeen young carers from across Devon have enjoyed a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities at the largest festival in the world dedicated to young people with unpaid caring roles.

It’s the 25th year that Devon Young Carers has attended the Young Carers Festival at YMCA Fairthorne Manor at Botley in Hampshire. Four dedicated staff members, one volunteer, and one inspiring Adult Young Carer accompanied them on a two-night adventure packed with connection, laughter, and discovery - a well-deserved break from their day-to-day caring roles at home.

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New app could help schools and colleges stay open amidst Covid-19 infections

The University of Exeter, working with Petroc College and the Association of Colleges and supported by City and Guilds, have produced an online tool for forecasting the spread of Covid-19 in colleges and helping to keep buildings open for as many students as possible.

While still in its beta edition, after a successful trial period with several colleges, the app is now available to every further education setting in the country. It allows colleges to input their setting’s data under different control systems, including class-based bubbles, larger year group bubbles and attendance...

Devon charity to help households reduce their fuel bills this winter

With many households set to spend more time than ever at home over the coming months, one Devon charity has launched a programme of support to help people save money on heating their homes, including energy saving advice and discounts on heating oil.

Devon Communities Together is offering free online energy saving events and one-to-one personalised advice as part of the Big Energy Saving Network 2020. Each year the charity engages with people all over Devon to help reduce fuel poverty in the county and this autumn/winter this advice looks set to be more important than ever....

Exeter City Council spent £113,646 on graffiti removal last year

New study reveals the number of graffiti incidents and graffiti removal costs across the UK, with Exeter having the 13th highest expenditure.

Overnight closures planned for Rydon Lane and Countess Wear roundabout

A series of overnight closures are due to get underway at Rydon Lane and Countess Wear roundabout from Monday (12 October).

Work is due to start on the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Rydon Lane on Monday evening, with the road closed from 8pm until 6am weeknights until Monday 26 October.

The three remaining arms of the roundabout will remain open while this work is carried out. The roundabout and Rydon Lane will be fully open during the daytime and at weekends.

From Tuesday 27 October until Tuesday 17 November, all four arms of Countess Wear roundabout...

Tools and equipment needed for drawing and painting

Painting is a field of art whose tools and equipment are very expensive and the artist needs special tools and equipment to create a special and beautiful work of art. In this article, we try to talk about different types of paints, brushes, paper, pencils, charcoal and other writing & drawing tools for sketching etc.

One of the important elements of traditional design and painting is "colour" which is seen in the works with pure and bright effects or various combinations. In traditional painting, two terms are used: physical color and spiritual colour. If the paint is...

Face coverings to be worn on school transport

Students in Devon are being told they must wear face coverings when travelling on school transport.

Since the start of term, Devon County Council has asked students aged 11 and over to wear a face covering when travelling on dedicated school transport, unless they are exempt. However, many haven't followed the advice.

The County Council is writing to all parents of students that use school transport to inform them that their children have to wear a face covering with immediate effect - and from Monday 2 November it will become a condition of travel.

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CBD oil for pets - A gentle way to help your dog manage pain

When your dog develops arthritis it can really take a toll on his or her vitality and joy of life. There’s nothing canines love more than a walk or a run in the park and when they can’t do that, they end up unhappy and depressed. Larger dogs are particularly susceptible to hip issues and it can leave them unable to move, but the good news is that CBD oil for pets can offer some relief.

Traditional ways of treating arthritis in dogs often involve the use of anti-inflammatory and painkilling drugs. However, these drugs often cause more harm than good, with side-effects like...

Here’s to Thee – new art collaboration explores the rich ecology and culture behind cider making

A fascinating and thought-provoking new collaboration will seek to uncover the complex ecology and cultures that surround the art of cider making.

Arts and Culture University of Exeter and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) have teamed up to launch a joint Arts Commission 2020-21 led by internationally-renowned artist, Simon Pope.

The project - called Here’s to Thee after the opening line of the traditional apple wassail – will see Pope collaborate with a team of creative practitioners, curators from RAMM and University of Exeter academics to explore...

Sam And The Magic Tree - a tale that could help to save our planet!

My mission to sell 1 millions copies of my self-published book and to donate 50% of the profits to my chosen charities: Tree Nation, Whale & Dolphin conservation, Hope For Life, Water Aid, Forgotten Women, International Animal Rescue and smaller Animal rescue centres.

The beautiful land of Amazonia suffered an ecological and emotional demise after being invaded by the Mopheads. Siegfried, the dwarf from underground crystal caves and friends who live upon the land, devise a plan to restore love and light to their world. Meet with walking and talking trees, inter-dimension...

A Guide Dogs staff member holds a German Shepherd Dog by the lead. They are sitting together indoors

Guide Dogs sees rehoming enquiries soar amid lockdown rush for new dogs

Guide Dogs has seen a surge in applications by the members of the public looking to rehome withdrawn and retired guide dogs from the charity – and urges people to think carefully about training.

The trend follows the exploding interest in dog ownership seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, with rescue centres and puppy breeders reporting considerably higher demand.

In 2019 the charity, which has a training site in Exeter, saw an average of 355 applications every month to join its rehoming waiting list from across the UK. This increased significantly to 830 applications per...

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Devon Young Carers shine at the 2025 Young Carers Festival

New app could help schools and colleges stay open amidst Covid-19 infections

Devon charity to help households reduce their fuel bills this winter

Exeter City Council spent £113,646 on graffiti removal last year

Overnight closures planned for Rydon Lane and Countess Wear roundabout

Tools and equipment needed for drawing and painting

Face coverings to be worn on school transport

CBD oil for pets - A gentle way to help your dog manage pain

Here’s to Thee – new art collaboration explores the rich ecology and culture behind cider making

Sam And The Magic Tree - a tale that could help to save our planet!

Guide Dogs sees rehoming enquiries soar amid lockdown rush for new dogs

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