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TUI launches new direct flights from Exeter to paradise Greek island

One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights from Exeter for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England a hassle-free way to reach the sun-soaked Greek gem.

It's the first time ever that Exeter as been directly connected to Kos by TUI, opening the island to a new wave of holidaymakers who can now travel from their...

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Cadet Flight Sergeant Robin Dalton receives his Flying Scholarship from Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier at the RAF Association’s Annual Conference 

High flier Robin awarded flying lessons thanks to RAF charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/06/2019 - 6:42am

A teenager from Devon, who was first introduced to flying on his ninth birthday, is one of 11 teenagers awarded a Flying Scholarship for their commitment to the work of a national military charity.

Robin Dalton, an RAF Air Cadet with 2443 (Okehampton) Squadron, received 12 hours of flying lessons for his commitment to the work of the Royal Air Forces Association, which supports the RAF family.

He and his fellow cadets were presented with their scholarships at the RAF Association’s annual conference by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier....

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Exeter Golf and Country Club joins forces with The Eco Laundry on World Environment Day

Authored by jenniashford
Posted: Wed, 06/05/2019 - 11:43am

As part of an ongoing environmental strategy, award-winning Exeter Golf and Country Club has announced a new business partnership with The Eco Laundry on Wednesday 5th June, World Environment Day.

The Eco Laundry is the UK’s first environmentally friendly commercial laundry service and is based locally, in the South Hams. The move to The Eco Laundry forms part of the club’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment which has already included removal of single-use plastics, a LED lighting replacement plan, wildlife protection through an eco wall, nesting boxes and...

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Exeter's Thomas Hobbs sings Gerontius

ESO's Brian Northcott conducts Elgar's Dream to celebrate his 75th birthday

To celebrate his 75th birthday, Brian Northcott, Exeter Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Director, will be conducting a special performance of Elgar’s powerful work The Dream of Gerontius, bringing together a host of the city’s musical talent and two soloists of international repute.

The concert at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th July is part of the new Exeter Festival weekend from 5th - 7th July 2019. One of the all-time great choral works, Elgar’s The Dream will be performed jointly by Exeter Philharmonic Choir, Exeter University Chapel Choir and St. David’s Singers with Exeter...

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Dragons Den Honiton winners

Honiton community project groups brave ‘dragons’ to win share of £5,000 funding pot

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/05/2019 - 8:59am

Eight community groups faced up to a panel of critical ‘dragons’ and an audience of local people at the Beehive in Honiton on 29 May 2019 to win a share of a funding ‘pot’ of £5,000 given by East Devon District Council, Devon County Council and Honiton Town Council. The fun networking and community Dragons Den style funding event required participants to pitch their project ideas and funding requirements within five minutes to the dragons and audience who then voted on the projects they wanted to receive funding. Each audience member had a ballot card, which only allowed them to “spend” up...

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David Wilson Homes community fund

Community Fund donation helps local hospice care

The Pinhoe & Broad Clyst Friends of Hospice has become the latest recipient of a charity donation from the Barratt and David Wilson Homes Community Fund.

The Fund donates £1,000 each month to a charity or organisation and the new scheme is part of the company’s pledge to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes.

The group is one of the first recipients of the new fund and the charity has a special place in the heart of one Barratt Homes employee, Matt Bennett, who nominated the charity for the donation.

“The charity provides a...

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Georgina Weston snorkelling session. Credit Emma Reece.

Dive into the action at the National Trust’s Watersports Weekend in South Devon

This June, the National Trust is hosting ‘The Rock: Watersports Weekend’ at South Milton Sands. Set to be an action-packed family event, there will be taster sessions in paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, yoga and more. South Milton Sands is a beautiful stretch of sand with a clear blue sea between Hope Cove and Bigbury in South Devon- the perfect place for getting on the water.

Surfin’ Sam will be on hand with 15 minute tasters in paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing all weekend, and Waterborn are offering 20 minute paddleboarding tuition sessions for those wanting to...

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Stress: The silent disease

It is easy to realise you’re suffering from stress; you tend to feel exhausted for no reason, while everyday tasks and responsibilities feel overwhelming, you lose control of yourself somewhat and you begin to feel inadequate.

More and more people are suffering from stress and the age at which it begins is getting lower. With the speed of technological progress, life can feel too much sometimes, and competition is only getting tougher.

How to identify stress

Stress is a silent disease that can kill. That’s why you should watch out for certain symptoms, so you can...

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Appeal after fatal collision in East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/03/2019 - 10:03pm

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on the A30 in East Devon on Thursday 30 May.

Emergency services were called at around 2.20pm to a three-vehicle collision on the Honiton-bound carriageway of the road, near to Parsons Bridge and around a mile from the Daisymount junction.

Following a non-injury collision between a Grey Audi S3 and a white DAF Articulated Lorry, a white VW motor caravan collided with the rear of the articulated lorry.

As a result of the collision, the driver of the VW Motor Caravan, a 36-year-old male...

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No plans to sell or build on Exeter’s Northbrook golf course

Exeter’s new Council Leader has confirmed there are no plans to sell or build on a popular open green space close to the city centre.

The future of Northbrook Approach Golf Course, off Topsham Road, was raised in the council’s recent Draft Built Facilities report.

The full results of the consultation are still being assessed. But Council Leader Phil Bialyk has announced that the council has listened to calls from the public not to sell the Northbrook golf course for housing.

He said the recently unveiled vision Liveable Exeter - A Transformational Housing Delivery...

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Devon Air Ambulance gets help to ‘build’ for the future

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce it has selected Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) as its chosen charity and will be organising various fundraising events.

In 2018, DAAT assisted 1,102 patients, which included 162 in the Exeter and East Devon area. Having been established in 1992 the Trust has grown considerably and now runs two aircraft, which since the beginning of the year operate until 2amevery day.

As the aircrafts carry equipment that is not always available on land ambulances, DAAT’s doctors and paramedics are able to offer enhanced clinical care to...

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