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‘Can Ewe Knit It?’ celebrates Shaun’s 30 years

Shaun the Sheep, the beloved stop-motion character created by Aardman, is celebrating 30 years since his debut in Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995). To mark this milestone, Aardman has launched a global crafting campaign called ‘Can Ewe Knit It?’, inviting fans and crafters worldwide to knit or crochet Shaun-inspired woollen blanket squares.

Running until October 2025, the initiative is a collaboration between Aardman, British Wool, Campaign for Wool, and Craft Forward. Participants can download free pattern designs or create unique squares inspired by Shaun’s iconic...

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Jewson Live comes to the Westpoint

Jewson Live, the annual event for the UK’s professional tradespeople, is back – and for the first time, is coming to the Westpoint Arena.

One of four Jewson Live shows hosted by national builders’ merchant Jewson – now part of STARK UK – the event will take place at Westpoint in Exeter on Thursday June 13, running from 8am to 2pm, for customers across South West.

The event will cover three distinct areas – the Trading Zone, Future Zone, and Wellbeing Zone. In each zone, high profile speakers and trade experts will share the latest industry news and developments,...

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Fire Authority appoints permanent Chief Fire Officer for Devon and Somerset

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 8:06pm

A new Chief Fire Officer has been appointed to lead fire and rescue services across Devon and Somerset.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, the body that governs the fire and rescue service for the two counties, appointed Gavin Ellis at its meeting on 10 June 2024.

Gavin has been serving as interim Chief Fire Officer since May 2023. He will replace Lee Howell, who is currently on secondment at the National Fire Chiefs Council and

is retiring in September, as permanent Chief Fire Officer responsible for the day to day running of the Service.

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Cranbrook’s second expansion area gets the go ahead

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 7:45pm

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the second of four expansion areas at Cranbrook.

The expansion at Treasbeare closely follows the permission issued in April for the Cobdens area . Together they will bring forward more than half of the town’s planned growth.

This planning permission will enable the development of up to 1035 homes, 5 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers, up to 10ha of employment land, a primary school and a sports hub with full sized artificial grass and turf pitches. Other community facilities will include a...

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Take a culinary trip across the globe this weekend with Exeter’s first FREE Street Food Festival

Bring your appetite as the first Exeter Street Food Festival is set to take over Northernhay Gardens this weekend! The free event will bring delicious street food, refreshing drinks and live entertainment to the city centre for three days of family-friendly fun. Opening their doors from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th June you’ll want to bring your friends, family, children and dogs for a culinary trip across the globe.

They’ve packed the weekend with some of the finest street food traders from near and far. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy something totally unique as all 20 of...

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Get fit and get cooking at St Lukes and St James!

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 3:13pm

St Luke’s and St James’ schools, both part of the Ted Wragg Trust, are working together to host a range of community events this summer.

The events are open to families of children at St Luke’s, St James’ and Whipton Barton Primary and are all free, places just need to be booked in advance!

The schools want to share their facilities with the community and help to bring local people together.

There will be a cooking competition at the Ready, Steady, Cook event with ingredients provided on the 24th of June at 4pm at St Luke’s. The group will also be joined by a...

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The Motability Scheme’s free Big Event makes pit stop in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 2:41pm

The Motability Scheme is returning to Westpoint in Exeter, and this time for a two-day motoring show on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 June 2024.

With a new focus on electric motoring, The Big Event, Exeter gives visitors a chance to see a range of electric vehicles, speak to manufacturers and Scheme experts and try out the latest accessible innovations.

The automotive industry is changing and Motability Operations, the company behind the Motability Scheme, is committed to educating its customers about the switch to electric. The Scheme has already helped to change the lives...

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Historic ship restoration project faces axe

Urgent funding needed to save last of its kind Fishing Smack, securing youth employment project too.

A 109-year-old sailing ship is desperately seeking a new financial lifeline to stay afloat, as her dedicated owners lead a national campaign to save her.

Britannia, the last functional example of an East Coast Fishing Smack, is currently undergoing community restoration in Exeter with the goal of returning her to a working life at sea. However, plans to revive her will shortly run aground if the £250,000 needed to fund the rest of the project isn’t found. Not only does...

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Plymouth Science Park and National Composites Centre forge strategic partnership to boost South West innovation

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 12:01pm

Plymouth Science Park (PSP) and the National Composites Centre (NCC) in Bristol have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster industry-led collaborative research & development, drive innovation adoption and skills development, enhancing the South West region's position as a leader in emergent technologies.

By combining expertise and resources, PSP and NCC aim to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across industry. Both parties will work closely together to bridge the gap between research and practical application, ensuring that innovations are...

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Devon police volunteers thanked by senior officers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/10/2024 - 9:58pm

Volunteers in Devon & Cornwall Police have been thanked by senior officers for giving so much of their own time to support Force colleagues and make a difference.

Dedicated volunteers contribute many hours to the Force and carry out a variety of roles including as vehicle checkers, volunteer drivers, police chaplains, victim care officers, police cadet leaders and Special Constables. Many volunteers juggle these roles alongside their normal day jobs and busy family lives.

Police Support Volunteers from Exeter, East and Mid Devon were invited to an event at Exeter...

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Charity helps put carers on the map during Carers Week

Devon Carers is ‘Putting Carers on the Map’ this week as part of an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise their invaluable contribution to society - estimated to save the Devon economy over £2 billion a year!

Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank Community Health and Care, is putting on a host of events to celebrate Carers Week (10th – 16th June). The service is also planning several events as part of its milestone anniversary to mark 25 years of supporting unpaid carers across the county. Over the last two and...

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