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Work to start on Heavitree Road bus improvements

Improvement work to enhance bus services on Heavitree Road in Exeter will get underway next month (February).

The scheme, which will start on Monday 2 February, involves the construction of a new traffic island and installation of a new set of traffic signals at the end of the outbound (eastbound) bus lane between Grendon Road and Polsloe Road/Barrack Road.

These new signals will give buses priority at the Polsloe Road / Barrack Road junction, making it easier for buses to progress towards Heavitree Fore Street or move from the bus lane into the right turn lane for...

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Gold for The Donkey Sanctuary in tourism awards

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:20am

The Donkey Sanctuary has won a gold award in the prestigious 2018 Devon Tourism Awards. The International animal welfare charity, based in Sidmouth, picked up the award in the ‘Large Attraction of the Year’ category at a ceremony held at the Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club, near Umberleigh yesterday (Thursday 22 November). John Crouch, visitor engagement manager at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “We are over the moon to win a Gold award in the Devon Tourism Awards. This is the first year that we have entered the awards and to come away with a Gold is truly amazing. Devon is in an...

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Housebuilder supports tree week

During National Tree Week, new research has revealed how a local housebuilder is helping to create a greener planet.

National Tree Week takes place from November 24 to December 2 and is the UK's largest tree celebration annually launching the start of the winter tree planting season.

As part of the awareness week, Barratt Homes, which is bringing new homes to Exeter through its developments such as Minerva near Exeter Science Park and Pinn Brook at Pinhoe, has shone a light on its commitment to all things arboreal.

Barratt Homes has planted or retained an impressive...

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Devon charity aims to fill record number of hampers to bring Christmas comfort to suicide bereaved families

COMMUNITY kindness is being harnessed to help a charity bring Christmas comfort to scores of suicide bereaved families across Devon and Cornwall.

This year’s Operation Christmas Hamper will be the largest in the history of Pete’s Dragons.

The launch of the drive was met with a wave of generous support at Tesco in Exmouth and Sainsbury’s in Ottery St Mary when shoppers gifted trolley-loads of goods and hundreds of pounds.

Donations of gifts, food and festive items are being sought by the cause as it strives to support people struggling to deal with the loss of a...

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Devon's first wave of Nursing Associates set to finish training

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/26/2018 - 11:51am

A county-wide pilot designed to train a new generation of frontline nursing staff has proved to be a great success as its first wave of recruits near the end of their training.

Devon, which faces unique challenges attracting registered nurses due to its large rural area and shortage of supporting transport routes, is one of 11 first-wave ‘nursing associate’ pilot sites and the only Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)-wide site selected and funded by Health Education England (HEE).

Nursing Associates will be part of the frontline clinical workforce and help...

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Devon teen shares life as a young person at NSPCC's Invaders Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/26/2018 - 11:42am

A teenager from Devon has been sharing her experiences of being a young person during a special day at the NSPCC’s headquarters in London. Nikita, 20, from Devon is a Youth Ambassador for the children’s charity and was chosen to lead a session with around 30 young people who descended on the NSPCC’s London offices recently as part of its annual Invaders Day.

The day gives people working at the NSPCC a chance to consult with young people and influence their work, while allowing them to find out more about the work the charity does day-to-day.

The young people who attended...

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Christmas arrives at Killerton

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 11/24/2018 - 11:34pm

Killerton, near Exeter, has been transformed for Christmas, with The Snow Queen and Father Christmas arriving to begin the festive celebrations. The house will be open from Saturday 24 November and will transport visitors into Hans Christian Andersen’s mystical world of The Snow Queen. The story will take place throughout the house, with the rooms in the Georgian mansion transformed into scenes from this much-loved tale of friendship and adventure. The magic will continue outside with a Snow Queen themed activity trail set under twinkling festive lights. Taking place in the parkland and...

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Parents are the most trusted keepers of our spare house keys according to new survey

It is our parents that we trust enough to be the holder of our spare house keys, according to a survey carried out by David Wilson Homes, which is building homes in Exeter.

Questioning 2,000 people from across the region, the five star housebuilder was keen to understand who would be entrusted with a key to our homes, and in effect, could gain access to our homes if needed.

“We know that we are not just creating houses at these developments, but homes as well, and we understand why our closest relatives are those that we trust with this important possession,” said sales...

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Darts Farm pick-your-own sunflowers raise record breaking funds for Hospiscare

Pick-your-own sunflowers have become one of the highlights of the summer for Darts Farm visitors and locals. Children and adults enjoy wandering in the field to choose their own sunflowers to take home with a donation to Darts Farm’s chosen charity, Hospiscare. This year Darts Farm’s generous customers raised a record-breaking £6153.89, all money raised goes direct to Hospiscare.

Growing to astounding heights, Darts Farm grow thousands of beautiful and vibrant yellow sunflowers on their farm near Topsham in Devon. Michael Dart comments: “Over the past 10 years our pick-your-own...

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Buy a Silent Soldier and support the British Legion

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 11/22/2018 - 2:20pm

Chilcotts Auctioneers are selling Honiton’s ‘Silent Soldiers’, raising funds for the Royal British Legion.

The seven silhouette soldiers had been on display around the town during the approach to Armistice Day, guarding the gateways to the town and attracting lots of attention from the media and visitors.

They were part of a campaign by the Royal British Legion asking the public to say ‘thank you’ to the First World War generation who served, sacrificed, rebuilt and changed the nation. 4,000 Silent Soldiers were made for the campaign.

Duncan Chilcott said: “A...

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Changes on hold while councillors rethink dog controls

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/22/2018 - 11:30am

Teignbridge’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee have asked Teignbridge’s Executive to reconsider key parts of a proposed Public Space Protection Order.

Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) are broad powers which allow councils to enforce and manage anti-social activities within a specified area. They are used to help tackle persistent issues that are damaging communities.

A PSPO is being considered as a way to tackle irresponsible dog ownership and provide more consistent enforcement powers to deal with incidents of dog fouling.

The draft order takes into account...

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