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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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Exeter designer chosen by national retailer to run workshops

Authored by elsyeo
Posted: Tue, 11/07/2017 - 7:57am

Exeter knitwear designer, Lauren Aston, has been handpicked to host a series of workshops throughout the region with national clothing retailer, Joules.

The workshops, which will take place during November and December, take place in Joules stores in Exeter and Cribbs Causeway in Bristol.

Lauren, 27, who works from her home studio in Exeter, will be using it as a chance to show people how to design and make their own chunky knit Santa hats, using jumbo needles and wool.

‘Since starting my business nearly three years ago, I’ve been inundated by people asking me to...

The River Exe and flooding will be the topic of conversation at Exeter's RAMM

The River Exe and flooding will be the topic of conversation at a special event on Friday 10 November at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery in Exeter.

Local residents living in flood risk areas have been invited.

‘Conversations Between Floods’ forms part of a special public programme of artist commissions linked to the Exe Riverside Valley Park and has evolved alongside the flood defence scheme currently being delivered by the Environment Agency. The free afternoon event (1:30pm – 5:30pm) is open to all. Tickets have gone quickly but some are still available...

Tithebarn Lane closed ahead of new M5 bridge installation

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge is due to be installed over the M5 motorway at Exeter, just north of Junction 29, next week. The structure, which will be next to the existing overbridge at Tithebarn Lane, is expected to be lifted in overnight on Saturday 18 November. To enable the lift to take place, the M5 will need to be closed between Junction 28 and 29, from 8pm to 8am. Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Development and Waste, said: “It’s important that infrastructure for sustainable travel is in place ahead of new homes being developed...

Citizens Advice Exeter marks national pro bono week

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is highlighting the success of its specialist advice clinic scheme as part of national pro bono week which runs from 6 – 11 November 2017.

The clinic scheme enables Citizens Advice clients to access free specialist advice from local legal, and other, firms.

Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “Our specialist clinic scheme has proved very popular with our clients who are otherwise unable to afford the fees. We are very grateful to Michelmores, Veitch Penny, The Family Law Company, Cartridges Law,...

EMG Symphony Orchestra hit a high note for Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 11/06/2017 - 11:25am

On Friday 3rd November, the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) were invited to be a part of the EMG Symphony Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary as their selected community group for the retiring collection.

Gina Awad from EDAA said: “What an honour and what a night, nothing short of phenomenal. The setting of our magnificent Cathedral in all its glory.

"The Musical direction by Leo Geyer was admirable and this needed to be conveyed directly. His humble response was exactly what I would have expected. Such raw, young talent but a character oozing passion with a desire to learn...

Police launch 20-year anniversary appeal to catch killer of Exwick schoolgirl Kate

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:40am

The public may hold the vital clue to find the killer of 14-year-old Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell 20 years ago and bring them to justice, say detectives.

Devon and Cornwall Police has launched a major public appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of Kate’s murder as part of an investigative review into her death.

Kate, a bright and popular girl, was killed on Saturday 15 November 1997 as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home in Exwick. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane by her father. She had sustained a brutal knife wound to her throat.

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C'mon, confess! Who hangs dog mess?

The UK's leading marine conservation charity has launched a campaign to highlight how little things we do in our daily lives – often miles away from the coast – can have a massive effect on the quality of our coastal waters.

The Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) 'Poos and Don'ts' campaign aims to drive home simple pollution messages based around a central theme - wherever you are, your actions have an impact on our rivers, beaches and the sea.

Walking your dog in the countryside or near the coast with a pocketful of plastic dog poo bags sounds very responsible – but it's...

Fire crews battle Exeter factory blaze

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/04/2017 - 10:15am

Fire Control received two calls from on-site staff at a factory on Kestrel Way, Exeter, reporting that alarms had activated and there was a fire in the casting plant within the foundry section of the factory.

The blaze started at around 1.26am today (SATURDAY) at Arconic on Sowton Industrial Estate.

Below is the Fire Control report from the incident:

Due to the potential serious nature of this incident and knowledge of the type of building involved, Fire Control made the decision to redirect fire appliances from other lower priority incidents in the area to ensure...

Princesshay announces festive line-up of Christmas events

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 5:01pm

Princesshay is marking its 10th Christmas in Exeter creating a truly festive atmosphere with Christmas lights, live festive performances and even granting Christmas wishes.

The festivities will start in Princesshay Square on Thursday 16th November from 4pm – 7.30pm, as Exeter BID presents the annual Christmas Lights Switch On and officially begin the Christmas countdown. The evening’s line-up includes a performance of traditional carols from a local school, followed by live music and festive entertainment. Alongside the Christmas lights, visitors can see Princesshay’s very own...

Number of empty homes in Teignbridge continues to fall

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 3:09pm

The amount of homes lying empty in Teignbridge is at an all-time low – and efforts remain underway to bring more back into use.

Teignbridge District Council has once again cut the number of vacant properties. Figures reveal numbers have dropped by over 50% from 735 empty homes in 2008 to 361 in 2017 so far.

Teignbridge is the only Devon authority to have reduced the amount left unoccupied every year since 2008.

Long term empty homes represent a wasted resource especially when housing is at a premium, and can cause a number of problems. They can attract crime and...

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