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It’s no secret that nature is facing threats. Habitat loss is one of the reasons for declining species numbers. East Devon District Council’s Wild Exmouth team are working with the local community to increase space for nature, creating new homes for insects, birds and wildlife.

The Heritage Fund and local councils have funded My Patch for Nature in Exmouth, to help local people to make a change for nature in their gardens, allotments, or even window boxes.

From creating access for hedgehogs to building a bee mansion, making a pond for frogs and newts to planting a window...

The news that Exeter will be one of the cities to benefit from 5G in 2020 is promising for the communication and business links of the Devonshire city. While many telecoms customers will be reticent or even apathetic to this news, especially those whose main mode of communication is still a landline, the benefits for Exeter extend far beyond the house for its 5G implications. But what is 5G, and how could Exeter benefit from it?

What is 5G?

5G is essentially an improvement of the speed and bandwidth of the internet conditions. This means feature films can be downloaded...

The public are being asked to help make over 500 starry Christmas decorations at Knightshayes, near Tiverton, which will be strung together to make a one large celestially-inspired Christmas art installation for all to see at the National Trust property. It’s all to celebrate that the ornate and Gothic ceilings at the Devon property have inspired much of the National Trust’s Christmas collection this year, with motifs from the ceiling adorning many items being sold in the charitiy’s shops across the UK.

A closely-guarded secret, the final design of the celestial Christmas...

Diwali will be marked at the University of Exeter with a free spectacular firework display, dancing, food and storytelling.

Students have organised the community event, to which all are invited, to help celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights, which honours the triumph of good over evil.

Guests can take part in dance workshops, watch Dhol drummers, have henna tattoos and sample delicious Indian food. There will be storytelling and craft activities for children, and the chance to dress up in Bollywood outfits. There will also be dance performances from students.

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