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The winners of this year’s Bicton College’s Pride of Devon Awards have been announced at a special awards ceremony on Friday 17 May. Taking place in the prestigious vice presidents’ pavilion at the Devon County Show, the evening saw fourteen previously unsung heroes celebrated for their efforts and achievements across a range of categories.

The judges of the event, Andy Daw, head of centre at Bicton College; director of communications and marketing at Exeter City Council Jon-Paul Hedge; manager of InExeter, the city’s business improvement district, Ann Hunter; show manager for...

Planning a summer vacation but thinking of staying in the UK? This can be a great way to save money, and there are many fantastic places all over the UK that are perfect for a summer vacation. While it may not be as glamorous as jetting off somewhere exotic, staying in the UK is much cheaper and easier and can be just as nice (provided the weather doesn’t let you down). So, where are some good places for a summer holiday in the UK? Read on for a few suggestions which are suitable no matter what type of holiday you are looking for.

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Two Mecca Bingo Exeter employees have been recognised for their quick thinking and bravery this week at the Exeter Historic Guildhall.

Operations Manager Simon Hampson and Team Leader Jane Densham were at work in the North Street bingo club on 21 July 2018 when they noticed a fire in the Exeter Synagogue, the result of a suspected arson attempt. The two immediately sprang into action, putting a stop to the blaze in the historic venue, before alerting authorities to the attack.

As a thank you, the local Jewish community invited the pair to the official reopening of the...

Staff from a South West conservation charity have been on a 12,000-mile round trip to help secure the future of a strange nocturnal mammal.

Animal experts John Meek (Newquay Zoo Curator) and Owen Taylor (Paignton Zoo Head Keeper of Mammals) and scientist Dr Andrew Bowkett (Wild Planet Trust Field Conservation & Research Programmes Manager) travelled to Vietnam recently on behalf of the Owston’s civet.

The three attended a workshop about this curious carnivore, held meetings with partner organisations and visited wildlife rescue centres. The species is a special focus of...