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Amy Martin during treatment for breast cancer and recently with her family

Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

Twelve months ago, Amy Martin could barely run at all after a tough regime of cancer treatment.

But on Sunday May 24, she’ll be one of 440 people lining up as part of Team FORCE at Exeter’s Great West Run.

Amy aims to raise £1,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity to say thank you for all the support she has received from them since a diagnosis of breast cancer in late 2023.

She has signed up for the 10k — the 13.1 mile half marathon option wasn’t on the cards — and admits: “I will be walk-running, but I will finish it because I am a bit stubborn and — let’s be real— I’ve...

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CDS now offering Better Broadband scheme vouchers

The Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) broadband programme has today announced that it is now offering vouchers through the national BDUK Better Broadband Scheme.

All homes and businesses in the region with broadband speeds of less than two Megabits per second (Mbps), without a published delivery date for superfast broadband within the next 12 months, are now eligible to apply for an interim solution under the voucher scheme.

The Better Broadband Voucher Scheme, administered by BDUK, helps provide access to a broadband service offering download speeds of at least 10 Mbps...

Agreement signed for new watersports centre in Exmouth

East Devon District Council and Grenadier Estates have today signed the agreement for the new Watersports Centre at Queen’s Drive on Exmouth seafront.

The centre will include a restaurant, public parking, communal space and a new ramp giving direct access to the beach. Grenadier has agreed a target to complete construction by summer 2020.

East Devon is due to complete the new road and car park at Queen’s Drive by 19 June 2019 and, under the agreement, Grenadier will be required to take on the lease for the site following completion of the road and car park.

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Vulnerable older people in Exeter and East Devon Granted £37k by Devonshire Freemasons

Up to 2,400 older people living in parts of Exeter and East Devon will receive help to live full and independent lives in their own homes for longer, thanks to a grant from Devonshire Freemasons.

The £37,184 grant to The Estuary League of Friends, has funded a new Volunteer Coordinator Marilyn Spencer who will be responsible for creating 75 new volunteering opportunities for local people. It will help Estuary reach out to 1,000 more people in need over the next two years.

This new project comes at a critical time for older people living in Devon, where so many older people...

Putting down roots at the Devon County Show: 100 trees to be planted at Westpoint

Devon’s famous Lucombe Oak among 100 new trees to mark the Forestry Commission’s centenary year at the showground in May.

The Forestry Commission is providing100 new trees at Westpoint Showground, home of the Devon County Show, as part of its centenary year celebrations.

A commemorative Lucombe Oak, an evergreen hybrid discovered by Exeter nurseryman William Lucombe in the late 18th century, will be the centrepiece among the new trees being donated by the Forestry Commission. The Lucombe Oak will be planted at Westpoint by the Commission’s chairman Sir Harry Studholme Bt DL...

Hundreds of people attended Exeter Stands with Christchurch vigil

HUNDREDS of people, from Exeter and across the region gathered in Bedford Square, Exeter, on Monday, March 18, at an Exeter Stands with Christchurch vigil.

There were speeches, song and moments of silence to remember the 50 people killed in the recent terror attack during which two Mosques were entered. More than 50 people were also injured.

The attack took place during Friday Prayer on March 15.

The attacks began at the Al Noor Mosque in the suburb of Riccarton at 1.40pm and continued at the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, at about 1.55pm....

8 Smart Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe

Most people view their pets as being their best friends, a part of their families, an extension of themselves or all of the above. The long story short is that pets and their owners are an inseparable pairing. You can’t keep your pet with you all of the time so you have to take additional measures to keep your furry friend safe. This might include avoiding feeding your pet human food no matter how much it begs for a taste. Keeping pets safe is simply about doing what is best for them. Read below to discover the eight smartest ways to keep your precious pet safe and sound.

1. Have...

Big frog, little frog

Frogs come in all shapes and sizes – as these two demonstrate. Paignton Zoo photographer Eleanor Stobbart took this stunning image of a young Thao whipping frog on top of an adult of the same species to mark World Frog Day, on Wednesday 20th March. The species has just bred at Paignton Zoo for the very first time.

Like so many species of exotic frog, this one goes by different names. It’s the Thao whipping frog, Fea’s tree frog, or Fea's flying frog… The one thing we can agree on is the scientific designation, Rhacophorus feae.

The whipping part of the name comes from the...

Award-winning holiday park goes topsy-turvy for Comic Relief

Multi award-winning holiday park Cofton Holidays has raised vital funds for a global charity by encouraging its staff to try something new.

As part of the Cofton Comic Relief Job Swap, staff at the South Devon holiday park gained experience in different areas of the family business, all in aid of Comic Relief. Thanks to the support of Cofton’s guests, the team raised £200 for Comic Relief, a well-known charity that strives to create a just world free from poverty.

Kicking off the day, Grounds Manager Scott swapped his ride-along mower for a cash register, taking the place...

Public urged to have their say on Exeter’s Draft Physical Activity Strategy

A public consultation has been launched on the City Council’s vision for Exeter to become the most active city in England.

The eight week consultation is an opportunity for everyone to give their views on the council’s priorities and principles for encouraging active lifestyles.

The council’s vision is set out in two key documents - the Draft Move More Strategy, and the Draft Built Facilities, Playing Fields, Pitches, Play Areas, Parks & Open Spaces Report.

Summaries of these documents and the vision they set out, as well as details of the consultation, can be...

Lynne Barker-Privalova, one of Pete’s Dragons’ counsellors, votes with her green token as part of the John Lewis Community Matters scheme.

How a token gesture by Exeter John Lewis shoppers can help families affected by suicide

John Lewis shoppers in Exeter can hand a huge boost to a cause helping hundreds of suicide bereaved families across Devon.

Pete’s Dragons has been selected as a beneficiary of the Sidwell Street department store’s Community Matters scheme.

The initiative sees a trio of charities nominated to benefit from an overall fund of £3,000 every three months. Customers vote for their preferred cause by placing a green token into boxes located around the store.

Funding is then handed out proportionately based on how many votes each charity has received.

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Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

CDS now offering Better Broadband scheme vouchers

Agreement signed for new watersports centre in Exmouth

Vulnerable older people in Exeter and East Devon Granted £37k by Devonshire Freemasons

Putting down roots at the Devon County Show: 100 trees to be planted at Westpoint

Hundreds of people attended Exeter Stands with Christchurch vigil

8 Smart Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe

Big frog, little frog

Award-winning holiday park goes topsy-turvy for Comic Relief

Public urged to have their say on Exeter’s Draft Physical Activity Strategy

How a token gesture by Exeter John Lewis shoppers can help families affected by suicide

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