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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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CDS expands broadband network to thousands more homes and businesses

Nearly 300,000 homes and businesses in rural areas now have access to superfast broadband thanks to Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS).

New analysis shows the total number of homes and businesses with access to CDS-provided superfast has risen to 298,900 and a further 38,000 can access improved broadband speeds.

In addition, CDS-funded construction has started to provide a further 68,100 rural homes and businesses across the region with access to superfast networks by 2020. In many cases the new networks will be capable of ultrafast speeds. (See Notes)

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Volunteer open day at Knightshayes Court

Can you spare a few hours a week? Are you looking for some work experience or want to meet new friends from all walks of life? If so, mark Saturday 21 April in your diary as Knightshayes Court is holding an open day for people who are interested in becoming a volunteer. From lending a hand in the garden, to caring for our precious collections, there's plenty of different ways to get involved. The 262 acre estate on the outskirts of Tiverton is reliant on over 200 volunteers to help look after it and open its doors to the public on a daily basis. Alice Morgan-Brown, who co-ordinates the...

Trolley Shop profits buy equipment for RD&E wards

Patients across the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are benefitting from new pieces of equipment thanks to a £4,000 donation from the Trolley Shop.

The not-for-profit enterprise is run completely by volunteers and offers patients a range of refreshments, toiletries and stationery during its daily ward rounds. Any proceeds made by the Trolley Shop are put into a fund, and once a year, every ward in the hospital is given the opportunity to apply for support from it. The Trolley Shop Volunteers Committee then decides how the money will be distributed.

This year’s fund has been...

5 common breakdown causes and how to avoid them

Whether you’re the driver or the owner of a fleet, breakdowns are always unwanted and an unpredictable expense. This is why it’s important to regularly service your vehicle and keep it clean. However, you can spot some car concerns before they turn into problems and cause breakdowns. Here are five of the most common breakdown issues and how to avoid them. Tyre problems

One of the main causes of vehicle breakdowns are tyre problems. Potholes, debris, under-inflation and tread condition can all put a stop to your journey. Before you or your fleet hit the road, make sure you’ve got a...

South West Outdoor Festival 2018 celebrates 40th anniversary of UK’s longest national trail

The annual South West Outdoor Festival (SWOF) will have a distinctly salty taste this year as it heads to a site in South Devon overlooking one of the most scenic sections of the South West Coast Path. On the weekend of 5–7 October, festival organisers will welcome both campers and day visitors to East Soar on the mouth of the Salcombe Estuary for three days of outdoor activities, inspirational talks, live music and locally sourced food and drink. SWOF is organised by the National Trust in partnership with Cotswold Outdoor and supported by the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA),...

Seaton photography competition launches

Budding photographers of all ages are invited to enter their best photographs of Seaton Devon, into Snap Seaton a brand new competition launched by Seaton Town Council.

The Snap Seaton photography competition is inviting adults and children to send their best shots of the beautiful seaside town, its beach, attractions and surrounding areas. The winning photos in the child and adult categories will be made into postcards that will be available throughout the summer.

Seaton Mayor and Town Councillor Jack Rowland, says, “We want to celebrate Seaton and the creative people who...

1 in 6 not registered to vote in South West

The Electoral Commission estimates that 16% of people are not registered to vote in the South West, as Exeter and Plymouth get set to go to the polls on 3 May.

The Commission’s brand new campaign “Got 5?” is encouraging people across the South West to register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote before the 17 April deadline if they have local elections in their area.

It’s estimated between 540,000 and 689,000 aren’t registered to vote in the region.

The campaign is particularly targeted at people under 34, recent home movers and private renters who are less likely...

CCTV appeal after assault at Totnes station

Do you know who this man is? Officers would like to speak with him in connection to an assault at Totnes station last month.

At approximately 11.45pm to 11.50pm on 11 February, the victim – a 65-year-old man - had just left a train. He had a verbal altercation with another man who left the service.

The offender then approached the victim and assaulted him by punching him and kicking him multiple times. He received cuts and bruises following the assault.

Officers believe the man shown in the CCTV image might have information which could help with the investigation...

Ruff play at Living Coasts

Unassuming in the winter, male ruffs transform in the Spring with eye-catching plumage - and it's all for the benefit of the females...

Keepers at Torquay’s coastal zoo are preparing the ground for some fierce competition. They are cutting the grass and clearing undergrowth so that one species of bird can indulge in its extraordinary mating ritual.

The ruff (Calidris pugnax) is an unassuming medium-sized wading bird that breeds in marshes and wet meadows across northern Europe. Females are grey-brown and white with grey mottling, and so are males – most of the time....

Metal: Appreciating the Material we all take for granted

The history of metalworking is intricately woven into the history of mankind –events such as the Industrial Revolution, the Space Race, and the dawn of computers and the Internet would all be impossible without these amazing substances that we take for granted every day. Railways, aeroplanes, skyscrapers, surgical instruments – all would be inconceivable without the metal they are made with. Whatever industry you work in, it’s likely that metal plays an essential and fundamental part in your working life. In terms of its durability and variety, it can cater for various uses the world over...

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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

CDS expands broadband network to thousands more homes and businesses

Volunteer open day at Knightshayes Court

Trolley Shop profits buy equipment for RD&E wards

5 common breakdown causes and how to avoid them

South West Outdoor Festival 2018 celebrates 40th anniversary of UK’s longest national trail

Seaton photography competition launches

1 in 6 not registered to vote in South West

CCTV appeal after assault at Totnes station

Ruff play at Living Coasts

Metal: Appreciating the Material we all take for granted

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