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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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Check the cupboards for a sneaky peek inside Santa’s stocking this Christmas

If you’re one of those people who just can’t wait for Christmas, or curiosity always gets the better of you, make sure you check the cupboards for the best chance of sneaking an early peek at your presents.

A survey commissioned by Barratt Homes, which is bringing new homes to Exeter, has lifted the lid on where people hide their presents in the lead up to December 25.

More than half of all respondents (51.2 per cent) to the housebuilder’s survey, confess to hiding their Christmas presents in wardrobes and cupboards around the home, presumably well away from prying eyes....

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Check the cupboards for a sneaky peek inside Santa’s stocking this Christmas

If you’re one of those people who just can’t wait for Christmas, or curiosity always gets the better of you, make sure you check the cupboards for the best chance of sneaking an early peek at your presents.

A survey commissioned by Barratt Homes, which is bringing new homes to Exeter, has lifted the lid on where people hide their presents in the lead up to December 25.

More than half of all respondents (51.2 per cent) to the housebuilder’s survey, confess to hiding their Christmas presents in wardrobes and cupboards around the home, presumably well away from prying eyes....

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Christmas opens at Buckland Abbey with an 8m high tree made out of 20,000 pine cones

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 11:48am

The doors to the Great Barn at Buckland Abbey have swung open this weekend to reveal a Christmas tree with a twist. Visitors to this National Trust property near Tavistock found a dramatic display of 20,000 pine cones that have been lovingly assembled by visitors, local scout groups and volunteers to create a unique festive display inspired by the natural world. The Christmas tree, along with other festive events, will be on display every day until 1 January 2019 (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day). James Breslin, House and Estate Visitor Experience Manager, explained: ‘We wanted...

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East Devon’s bathing waters still meet the highest standards

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 10:38am

Defra announces 2018 bathing water quality results – East Devon District Council beaches all classed as ‘Excellent’ for the second year running!

Once again, the bathing waters of all East Devon District Council-owned beaches have been classed as 'Excellent' following stringent testing by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The announcement of the 2018 bathing water quality results, which was made by Defra, revealed that all six of the district’s beaches received an ‘Excellent’ classification – which is the highest and cleanest class. The...

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Child cruelty and neglect crimes double over five years

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 6:56am

Child cruelty and neglect offences in the UK have doubled over the last five years, the NSPCC has revealed. There were 16,939 child cruelty and neglect offences recorded by police in 2017/18, up from 7,965 in 2012/13. The rise for the same five-year period is even more dramatic in the South West, where police forces in the region recorded 312 child cruelty and neglect offences in 2012/2013 to 1,618 offences in 2017/18 – a fivefold increase.

Reports to the police included extreme cases of when a parent or carer deliberately neglected, assaulted, abandoned or exposed their child to...

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Library charity appoints University Professor as Chair of the Board of trustees

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:36pm

Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs Devon Libraries and Torbay Libraries, has appointed Professor William Harvey as Chair of the Board of trustees.

Will, who takes up the role with immediate effect, is Associate Dean of Research & Impact and Professor of Management at the University of Exeter Business School. He conducts research, teaches and consults in the areas of reputation, leadership, talent management and migration and has worked with pharmaceutical, healthcare, energy, local and national government, aviation and food organisations.

During his career he...

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Hospiscare Men's Walk is back for 2019!

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 12/03/2018 - 1:14pm

Registration for Hospiscare’s Men’s Walk 2019 is now open! The popular Exeter event, which is taking place on Saturday 16 March, promises to be the best yet, with the opportunity to watch the England v Scotland game on huge LED in the Men’s Walk exclusive Hospiscare Six Nations bar.

Past years’ Men’s Walk events have been a sell-out success, so budding walkers are advised to register early to guarantee a place. The event is once again kindly sponsored by Wilkinson Grant.

As before, the eight-mile route will start at the Double Locks canal-side pub and follow the picturesque...

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South West Climate Summit helps weather the storm of future constrution

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 12/03/2018 - 11:36am

Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) Devon & Exeter Club held its inaugural Climate Summit at Sandy Park to a packed audience of construction professionals from across the region. Organised by Glen King PR and sponsored by NPS South West, Midas Group and Exeter Science Park, the event raised awareness of environmental challenges and tackled head-on the issues regarding climate resilient buildings in the future.

The half-day event summit included a healthy option brunch, networking opportunities with fellow professionals and the chance to visit exhibition stands. The event...

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Burns Night supper at Huntsham Court makes a unique Christmas gift

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:17am

Huntsham Court, near Tiverton, will play host to a Burns Night ceilidh on 24 January when the estate holds their celebration of the Scottish bard’s birth in aid of Hospiscare. Those stuck for the perfect Christmas gift for that special person need look no further.

Huntsham Court’s owners, Chris Badham and Damian Llambias, have generously made the venue available for the occasion, and the splendour of this Victorian-Gothic country house provides the perfect backdrop for what promises to be an evening of stirring spectacle.

There will be Scottish music and dancing and a...

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Cofton Holidays announced best in Devon at Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018

Multi award-winning Cofton Holidays, based near Dawlish Warren, has been awarded Gold in the Holiday Park of the Year category at the Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018.

The family-run business scooped not just one but two prestigious accolades at the awards, including Silver in the Responsible, Ethical and Sustainable Tourism category.

Now in its ninth year, the Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018 saw entries across 26 different categories, with each undergoing a rigorous three-phase judging process. Cofton Holidays will now be fast tracked into the South West Tourism Excellence...

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