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The Michelmores 5k Charity Run returns for 2026

The Michelmores 5k Charity Run is returning in 2026, welcoming runners, volunteers and supporters back to Exeter’s Quayside for another lively and community-focused event – and marking a special milestone as the Run celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Now firmly established as a highlight in the local calendar, the annual Run brings businesses together to promote wellbeing while raising vital funds for Michelmores’ charity partner.

Over its 25-year history, the Michelmores 5k Charity Run has raised more than £400,000 for charitable causes, supporting organisations that make...

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Reflecting on a successful sale

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:37am

There's positive news from Chilcotts Auctioneers this week after a successful March sale.

Star performers were works of art by West Country impressionist painter F Stuart Richardson; the collection sold for over £10,000 (plus Buyer’s Premium). Some of the paintings are now going to new owners with a link to their subject matter. Liz Chilcott explained:

“We contacted the Katwijks Museum prior to the sale as several of the paintings depicted local scenes painted by Richardson during his European travels, including shrimpers and women foraging on the dunes.

“We were...

How To Pick The Right Dress For Every Occasion

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 03/23/2020 - 9:41am

Nothing is more embarrassing than showing up at an event and realizing that you’re not dressed for the part. Your wardrobe may always feel like a complete chaos whenever you’re invited to a special event and find nothing appropriate to wear; however, knowing how to work with what you have is key to picking the right outfit for every occasion. For obvious reasons, you wouldn’t want to show up for a job interview with ratty jean shorts or make an appearance at a midnight masquerade bash in a polka-dotted pantsuit.

If you want to dress to impress at every occasion, check out our...

Tips to go out always with style

Have you been looking to turn heads while out and about? Are you planning a night with the girls in the near future or has your boyfriend offered to take you abroad in the coming months? If so, it is always important to look your best. This is when a bit of style will come into play. What do the fashion experts have to say? Are there any cutting-edge ensembles that will serve to highlight your natural appeal that will not cost an arm and a leg? How does personal taste come into play? Let's take a brief look at a handful of timeless tips in order to make the most out of what you have to...

Coronavirus scam warning

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is warning people to be wary of suspicious emails as fraudsters attempt to exploit the spread of coronavirus.

Since last month the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has identified 21 reports across Britain where coronavirus was mentioned with victims losing over £800,000 in total.

Ten of these reports were made by victims attempting to purchase protective face masks from fraudulent sellers. In one instance a victim reported losing more than £15,000.

None of the reports have been in the Devon, Somerset or Torbay area....

Turf cutting marks work underway on A382 upgrade

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/21/2020 - 8:40pm

A turf cutting has been held to mark the start of the first phase of the £13 million Devon County Council scheme upgrading the A382 at Newton Abbot.

Work is currently underway on earthwork, vegetation clearance and utility service diversion as part of the improvements to the link from Newton Abbot to the A38 at Drumbridges roundabout.

The project involves realigning and widening the route between Forches Cross and Whitehill Cross, and a new roundabout will be developed at Ringslade Road.

The upgraded road will improve safety and provide additional capacity to...

Planning proposals for new district heating network in East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/21/2020 - 10:27am

A local development order (LDO) is being proposed for district heating networks in the area to the east of Exeter, in and around the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone.

The LDO is a way for East Devon District Council, as the Local Planning Authority, to put in place a simplified planning system by granting planning consent for development as specified. LDOs encourage economic development and investment by improving the speed and predictability of development proposals.

If it is approved, the LDO means underground pipework and small units above-ground could be installed...

Council pledges to do everything in its power to help people through Coronavirus crisis

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/21/2020 - 8:05am

Devon County Council Leader John Hart today pledged the authority will do whatever it can to support residents and communities through the Coronavirus outbreak.

“This is an unprecedented situation and many residents will be deeply worried about themselves, their families and how they are going to cope over the coming weeks," he said.

“I want to assure everyone that the whole council is working flat out alongside our partners in the NHS, districts and others to make sure we put everything we can in place to help people through this.

“We will do everything it takes to...

Latest travel advice from National Express

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/20/2020 - 10:50pm

National Express is advising passengers to check online before they travel as it introduces an extensive reduction to its timetable with effect from 00:01 Tuesday 24 March 2020.

The coach operator will be temporarily running limited services across its scheduled national network in response to the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Chris Hardy, managing director of National Express UK Coach, explains: “We are implementing significant short notice changes and cancellations following the latest Government advice.

“We will do our best to let customers know about the...

Perimmon Homes' Community Champions will focus on the over 70s

Community donations will now help groups working with the over-70s

Authored by Sarah
Posted: Fri, 03/20/2020 - 2:20pm

A housebuilder which has given monthly donations to community groups for the past five years has announced that the scheme is to solely help the over-70s for the foreseeable future.

Persimmon Homes South West launched Community Champions with a view to helping community groups, charities and good causes across Somerset, Devon and Dorset with two donations of up to £1,000 made locally every month.

However, as the nation starts to feel the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak, the housebuilder feels that, at the moment, elderly communities are in the most need of support.

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Keep Busy Topsham - Responding to the crisis by pulling together

Two organisations in the East Devon estuary town of Topsham are working together during the Corona crisis to provide essential information and inspiration for local people, and especially those in need of support during self-isolation.

The two are Estuary League of Friends - a hugely-respected charity based in the town, and Love Topsham, a group of volunteers who run a Community Interest Company focused on encouraging local business and community-based initiatives.

Estuary League of Friends who normally work with local social care services to provide help and support to the...

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