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Devon Young Carers shine at the 2025 Young Carers Festival

Seventeen young carers from across Devon have enjoyed a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities at the largest festival in the world dedicated to young people with unpaid caring roles.

It’s the 25th year that Devon Young Carers has attended the Young Carers Festival at YMCA Fairthorne Manor at Botley in Hampshire. Four dedicated staff members, one volunteer, and one inspiring Adult Young Carer accompanied them on a two-night adventure packed with connection, laughter, and discovery - a well-deserved break from their day-to-day caring roles at home.

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M&S Exeter launching iconic heritage brand, Jaeger, in- store

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/26/2024 - 4:42pm

Today, M&S Exeter is announcing the arrival of iconic heritage fashion brand JAEGER to its Clothing department.

One of 11 new stores to stock the iconic heritage brand from this Spring, the roll out comes just in time for the new season. The new SS24 collection features a range of beautiful tailoring separates and dresses, perfect for special occasions as well as an elevated everyday outfitting. This season JAEGER have continued to lean on their heritage and historic reputation as a brand who delivers stylish pieces made with attention to detail and quality.

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How to spot the signs of Parkinson’s… and what to do if you do

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/26/2024 - 7:15am

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world - currently, without a cure. One in 37 people alive today in the UK will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s in their lifetime1. It is therefore imperative to spot the symptoms of the condition early and to understand what to do next.

Rosie Hydar, who runs a local in-home care introduction service, Hub Care Support Exeter, was inspired to launch her business following her own experience with her father and husband, who have both been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. “Their diagnoses were similar but different....

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​​Benefits of Private Medical Insurance in the UK

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 04/25/2024 - 8:46pm

As the cornerstone of thе National Health Sеrvicе (NHS) in the thе Unіtеd Kingdom continues to provide essential health sеrvicеs and an increasing number of individuals arе turning to privatе mеdical insurancе for additional pеacе of mind and personalized care. Privatе mеdical insurancе (PMI) in thе UK offers a range of bеnеfits that go beyond the services provided by thе NHS and cater to those seeking prompt and tailored healthcare solutions. In this dеtailеd article, we will explore thе various advantages of private mеdical insurancе and invest time on why many individuals in thе UK arе...

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Killerton Springs into Rhyme with blossom-inspired poetry display

The National Trust’s Killerton, in Devon, is springing into rhyme from now until 30 June with displays of poetry written by local community groups and inspired by blossom at Killerton.

Visitors to Killerton can wander through the emerging magnolias and cheerful cherry blossom in the formal gardens, enjoying the poetry displayed across the site and the coming of spring. With far-reaching views, formal terraces, rolling lawns, ancient trees and even an extinct volcano, the gardens at Killerton are the perfect canvas for poetic inspiration and a brilliant place to spot blossom....

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Let there be light! Exeter Scientists urging us to Race for Life

This group of researchers from Devon are leading the way in transforming how cancers are detected and treated by harnessing the power of light.

The team, who receive funding through Cancer Research UK, are encouraging people to take part in Race for Life this summer and help fund more life-saving research.

Their innovative use of Raman Spectroscopy, which is based upon the interaction of light with the chemical bonds within a material, is forging a better understanding of treating cancers earlier.

Some of their work centres on patients with oesophageal cancer. A...

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New police app launches in Devon & Cornwall

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:08am

Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.

The Police.UK app also gives crime prevention advice, information on local police contacts and an opportunity to compare crime rates in different parts of the country.

The app puts the public in control of reporting what they want, when they want to.

Available via the iOS App store and Google Play, it provides the same function as the Police.UK website but with the added convenience of being able to use...

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Devon county show welcomes YouTube sensation Olly 'Blogs' Harrison to the show ground

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/23/2024 - 7:33pm

The Devon County Show is delighted to welcome Olly ‘Blogs’ Harrison to the showground on the show’s opening day, Thursday 16th May.

Olly has become a YouTube sensation since he started his own channel during the first lockdown back in 2020, as the face of Olly Blogs Agricontract .

Olly’s channel currently has 117k subscribers and his daily videos are sometimes watched up to 80 million times. Olly, who describes himself as an ‘Accidental YouTuber’ believes that his popularity is largely due to his no holds barred approach in his video presentation, offering an honest...

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Exeter pubs open doors to Pint of Science 2024

Popular Exeter watering holes will play host to this year’s Pint of Science, treating the community to fascinating talks ranging from how AI could predict the weather to the future of psychedelic drugs.

The annual event, now in its 11th year, will serve pubgoers across hundred cities in the world with informative talks, demonstrations, live experiments, and a multi-city pub quiz competition.

From the 13-15 May, researchers from the University of Exeter and the MET office will be speaking at venues across the city, including the Bootlegger, the Mermaid and the Turks Head...

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Pawsitively amazing! Woofstock - the UK’s only dog-friendly music festival returns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/23/2024 - 7:25pm

Woofstock UK - the UK’s only award-winning, two-night/three-day dog-and-family-friendly music festival - is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024 with a stellar lineup.

Crowd-pleasing tribute acts including Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Elton John and Dolly Parton covers will be taking to the stage at the historic Powderham Castle, Exeter, from the evening of Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June.

Pooches are more than welcome - and will be well-catered for with activities, demonstrations including police and gun dog displays and contests during which your...

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Local care home completes 100 laps of the garden for age UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/23/2024 - 7:00pm

Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter recently took on the challenge of completing 100 laps of the garden all in aid of Age UK here in Exeter. Residents, staff, family members and the community all dressed up for the occasion in fancy dress before setting off and doing as many laps as possible.

There was live music, a smoothie station, a sangria station and a cake station to keep everyone well hydrated and fed. The 100 laps were successfully completed with all residents receiving a medal at the end.

Jogie, General Manager at Cumberland Grange, said: “We work closely with...

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