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A glimmering archway of golden stars, hand-moulded by hundreds of visitors to Knightshayes, has been created as an art installation heralding the start of the festive season at the National Trust property near Tiverton.

Visitors will be able to walk through a glistening archway from the Gothic house into its Victorian conservatory, looking up to see a star-studded ceiling twinkling with decorations made by children and adults who visited Knightshayes during October half-term. Over 450 Christmas decorations were made by visitors and the team at the house are hoping visitors might be...

Ladram Bay Holiday Park is set to sink around £300,000 into an ambitious new green energy project – with the benefits being felt by both guests and the environment.

The family-owned park in will install a state-of-the-art solar energy system across various buildings in its grounds this winter.

Energy experts forecast that after the work is completed, Ladram Bay will be preventing a massive 171 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually from entering the atmosphere.

The super-efficient solar panels will work even on overcast days, providing energy and hot water which will see...

Founded in 1901, Exonia Bowling Club is situated on Union Road and offers members of all abilities to play bowls in a friendly environment. The club prides itself on welcoming those of any skill level or background, including a number of homeowners at Pinnoc Mews on Bakers Way.

McCarthy and Stone’s Sales Consultant, Adrian Dyer, presented Ted Powell, President of Exonia Bowling Club, with a cheque for £250, which will help fund a specially-designed wheelchair to make the club more accessible for all.

Ted Powell said: “We are very grateful to McCarthy and Stone for its...

Citizens Advice will be working closer with the City Council to offer free, independent, confidential and impartial advice and information to people in Exeter to help resolve any problems they may be facing.

The City Council said today (Friday 1 November) that it was pleased to announce the appointment of Citizens Advice Exeter to provide a city wide Independent Information Advice and Advocacy Service.

Cllr Amal Ghusain, Lead Councillor for Equalities, Diversity and Communities, said she was delighted with the appointment: “ It is really important that we do what we can to...