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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.

They...

Bronze award as Tickety-Boo shines

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 11/29/2017 - 9:58am

Ottery St Mary coffee shop and children’s play kingdom, Tickety-Boo collected its first ever gong in the Devon Tourism Awards.

The coffee shop received a bronze award, which means it is recognised as being in the top three café/tea rooms in the county, judged on such elements as inclusivity, customer service and sustainability including local sourcing. Part of the judging process was a mystery shopper who visited earlier in the year.

Tickety-Boo owner, Stuart Phillips said: “It is the first time we have entered anything like this and we were bowled over to receive a bronze...

Tractor stolen from The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/29/2017 - 9:57am

The Devon based charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has had one of its John Deere tractors stolen between 3:30pm on Saturday 25 November and 9:00am on Sunday 26 November.

Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the theft of the John Deere 6220 Loader Tractor, registration number, WA06 FVO. The tractor has a bucket on the front and a new scraper on the back.

Annie Brown, interim director of rescue and rehoming at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “We’re incredibly sad that someone has chosen to target The Donkey Sanctuary – our charity provides vital care to rescued donkey and...

Exeter School named SW Independent School of the Year in The Sunday Times Parent Power 2018

The Sunday Times has named Exeter School 'South-West Independent Secondary School of the Year'.

The 25th edition of its annual Schools Guide, Parent Power, has awarded the top place to the co-educational independent school, based on its outstanding academic achievements and overall educational provision.

Alastair McCall, editor of Parent Power, said: "In a year when A Levels got tougher, Exeter performed phenomenally well to increase so significantly the proportion of the highest grades. In a competitive local market, with some excellent state schools nearby, Exeter School...

Overnight closures on Bridge Road in Exeter this week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2017 - 6:32pm

Overnight closures are planned for Bridge Road in Exeter over two evenings this week.

The road will be closed overnight from 8.30pm tonight (Tuesday 28 November) to 5.30am tomorrow morning, and during the same hours overnight tomorrow evening (Wednesday 29 November). The closures will enable work to be carried out on bridge expansion joints, as well as resurfacing and drainage cleaning. The work is weather dependant. The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379. Details of changes to Stagecoach bus services will be available at...

Exeter Velocities seeks sustainable start-ups and entrepreneurs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2017 - 2:23pm

Exeter City Futures are excited to launch Exeter Velocities, a fully-fledged impact accelerator which is the result of a successful year-long pilot.

This new programme is for startups and entrepreneurs wanting to make real impact on Exeter’s challenges around mobility and energy.

Exeter Velocities will support and invest in around 30 businesses each year.

By supporting these businesses with development advice, mentoring and funding, Exeter Velocities aims to generate positive social impact for Exeter, its surrounding areas and the communities that live there....

Looking to sell in the New Year? Here are the steps to make it happen

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:42pm

You know what they say, new year, new me. But what about new year, now home?

For many getting through the Christmas period signifies the time to look for a new home, which of course, in many cases, means selling too!

It’s a well known fact it’s harder to sell in the winter, there’s less on the market and in turn that means fewer people are looking. You can put yourself ahead of the competition though, by knowing what a buyer wants.

A recent study by Property Rescue has found exactly that. First impressions are essential when it comes to buying a home and the recent...

Jaw-dropping new street shows come to Princesshay

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:01pm

Princesshay and Visit Exeter have announced dates for two large-scale street performances coming to the city centre this festive season.

The first of the two free shows is ‘Arco’, a magnificent fifteen minute display of acrobatics, performed to music from a 12 metre high inflated arch. Three 15 minute performances starting at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm will wow shoppers in Princesshay Square Thursday 30th November. The giant arch features its own light show, changing colour while framing the amazing aerial performer.

The second show, ‘Spark!’ is a mesmerising thirty minute group...

Wellbeing Exeter wins national award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2017 - 11:39am

An initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Exeter has been recognised with a top national award. Wellbeing Exeter has won a prestigious National Health Service Journal award at a ceremony in London – the largest of its type in the world. The Integrated Care Exeter (ICE) initiative was successful in the ‘Most effective adoption and diffusion of existing best practice’ category. For 36 years the HSJ Awards have promoted the finest achievements in the NHS, and showcased them to the service’s most influential leaders and the wider public. Wellbeing Exeter explores better...

Carols by Candlelight at The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary will be holding its popular Carols by Candlelight event on Friday 8 December. The carol service takes place alongside adorable donkeys making this a truly memorable evening. When: Friday 8 December, 4pm - 7pm. Where: The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU What: As darkness falls there will be a truly magical feel to The Donkey Sanctuary as thousands of candles illuminate the centre for the Carols by Candlelight evening. The event opens with local jazz band Saxminster providing a host of merry tunes followed at 5pm by the Christmas carol service. The...

Should brothers be remembered together?

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2017 - 8:11am

Chilcotts Auctioneers recently received medals belonging to two Awliscombe brothers that have unearthed a story of unequal commemoration.

Brothers George and James Hine were both born in Awliscombe and both fought in the First World War.

Tragically, Private George Hine of the 8th Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment, was killed on 14 July 2016 during the early days of the Battle of the Somme. He is commemorated on the Awliscombe War Memorial.

George’s brother James served in India with the Volunteer unit 1/4th Battalion, also of the Devonshire Regiment. He survived...

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