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Brand New South West Sardine Festival Comes to the English Riviera

This summer, Brixham’s Fish Market will come alive with flavour and festivity as the South West Sardine Festival arrives on Sunday 03 August 2025, bringing a vibrant new celebration to the heart of one of Britain’s most historic fishing towns.

Free to attend and running from 12:00 to 21:30, the festival invites locals and visitors alike to experience a day inspired by coastal traditions, from the South West to the Mediterranean. At its heart is the British sardine - abundant, sustainable, and caught right here in the South West.

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Exeter dementia campaigner’s book features in national collection

Dementia campaigner and author Gina Awad has been selected as one of just twenty UK authors to appear in a new, specialist literary collection.

Gina, the leading light behind Exeter Dementia Action Alliance, published her first book called United in 2022 with the popular and much loved cartoonist, the late Tony Husband.

It not only tackled the serious issue of dementia and its impact on families in a humorous and approachable way but also helped people to navigate their way through what is often a journey fraught with complications.

United has now been included...

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Best days out in Devon for people living with dementia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/12/2024 - 4:07pm

With its beautiful countryside, coastlines and rich heritage, Devon offers a variety of days out for people living with dementia and their carers. From scenic countryside walks to engaging cultural experiences, here are some of the best dementia-friendly days out in Devon.

  1. Seaside Strolls at Sidmouth and Exmouth

A sure fire-way to fire up all the senses is with sand, sea and fresh air. Both Exmouth and Sidmouth boast stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and there’s plenty of room along the esplanades for a seafront stroll.

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Pupils graduate from pioneering programme designed to break down barriers to law careers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:40pm

Pupils from schools around the South West are celebrating after graduating from a pioneering programme designed to break down barriers to careers in law.

Pathways to Law aims to help young people develop aspirations and confidence so they can enter the competitive legal professions. It gives them the necessary knowledge and skills, including incredible work experience opportunities.

Pathways to Law is free and offered at 11 UK universities, including the University of Exeter and is jointly funded and managed by The Sutton Trust. Participants get support in accessing...

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Clyst St Mary post box gets Devon County Show makeover

Carole Price of Clyst St Mary has given her local post box a Devon County show makeover.

Carole, who is a crafting enthusiast, just loves to decorate the village post box and has provided it with several different hats over the years.

This is the first time Carole has turned her skills to the Devon County Show. The eye-catching display includes a number of items, hand-knitted by crafty Carole, designed to capture the flavour of a traditional West County agricultural show with a chicken taking centre stage, as well as a pig, a cow and a sheep.

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South West’s strategic investment opportunities to be showcased at leading national event

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 05/09/2024 - 2:06pm

The Great South West , the Pan-Regional Partnership representing Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, will be leading a delegation of senior business and political leaders to make the case for the region at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). UKREiiF is the largest investment and development event in the UK, set to take place between 21-23 May 2024 in Leeds.

An exciting programme of events, panel sessions and meetings at the Great South West Pavilion will provide insights into the region’s critical role in delivering the UK’s...

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The Microbiome Garden, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Devon trio unites to create an innovative health garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Authored by Al Gibson
Posted: Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:53am

Three leading local companies have joined forces in a high-profile charitable project aimed at rewilding the environment, promoting healthy eating and raising awareness of bowel disease.

The project has been commissioned by Bowel Research UK with the aim of constructing a ‘Microbiome Garden’ that reflects a healthy gut. It has been funded by Project Giving Back and designed by top garden designers, Chris Hull and Sid Hill.

The state-of-the-art garden is being constructed by Atlantes Landscapes in Exeter, transported to the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show and returned...

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Extra roads cash as repair backlog hits £200m

Extra funding to help repair Devon’s battered roads has been approved but comes as the county’s backlog of repairs hits an estimated £200 million.

Thanks to savings accrued during the year and a budget underspend, Devon is now able to put £12 million extra into maintaining the county’s roads, notably repairing its deluge of potholes and improving drainage issues.

But Devon County Council’s cabinet heard that the extra cash comes as the repair bill for outstanding maintenance on the county’s roads is thought to be £200 million.

Councillor Stuart Hughes (...

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IKEA gears up on more sustainable shopping: Car boot sale comes to Exeter

IKEA has announced that it will be hosting a car boot event in Exeter this spring, following a successful pilot last year.

The retailer is set to host the event on 18th and 19th May, giving more customers the opportunity to sell and purchase pre-loved homeware bargains.

The IKEA car boot gives locals a space to sell unwanted home furnishing goods, decorations and more (which don’t have to be IKEA products) to give a new lease of life to old items. With a growing environmental awareness shaping the way consumers value the things they own, and how they shop, the event also...

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Local homebuilder donates £1,500 to support Okehampton Primary School playground revamp

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2024 - 7:09pm

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has made a generous donation of £1,500 to Okehampton Primary School to support the renovation of its playground facilities for more than 500 students.

Recognising the need to improve its two outdated playgrounds which cater to younger and older students, the school has embarked on a project to revamp these areas, ensuring they provide safe and engaging environments for years to come. The generous donation from Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter will directly contribute to the much-needed upgrade.

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Ed Courtney, home manager, Langford Park Care Home

Langford Park Care Home Appoints Young and Ambitious New Care Home Manager

Langford Park Care Home, situated just outside Exeter in Devon, has appointed Ed Courtney as its new home manager. Ed will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the 35-bed care home as well as overseeing the substantial modernisation and refurbishment project currently underway at Langford Park.

Ed has broad experience of all aspects of the care home sector. His first job at 16 was as an activities co-ordinator in a care home, which was where he first realised his passion and talent for helping and supporting older people.

Ed later worked for a care consultancy,...

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