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Devon County Show Confirms 106,000 Visitors in Another Record-Breaking Year

The tickets have now been counted, and Devon County Show has officially confirmed an audited attendance of 106,000 visitors for 2026 — an uplift of 5,000 on last year’s record-breaking figure.

This year’s Show coincided with the late May half‑term break, a rare calendar alignment that contributed to an especially strong family turnout. While children go free on Saturday and therefore cannot be fully audited, the organisers witnessed a noticeably higher number of young visitors enjoying the attractions, activities and livestock displays.

Across all three days, the Show...

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Devon carers honoured for more than 1,000 years of dedicated service

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 5:13pm

Devon carers have been honoured for more than one thousand years of dedicated service to the Southern Healthcare care group.

The care home group, which has award-winning care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton, and Dawlish, invited 93 team members to an event celebrating long service for five, ten, 15, and 20 continuous years at the company.

Geoffrey Cox, managing director of Southern Healthcare, expressed his gratitude to the honorees, commending their passion and dedication, which helps create vibrant communities within their care homes.

He enthused: “Our...

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RGB serves up curry and care in support of Movembe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 2:23pm

RGB Building Supplies recently hosted special curry evenings at local restaurants, treating customers and their friends to dinner as part of its “The Best Mate Curry Date” initiative.

The winners joined RGB staff for evenings of food and conversation, all in support of Movember and its mission to raise awareness about men’s health, with a particular focus on the mental health challenges faced by those in the construction industry.

The customers were selected to attend the evenings after taking part in RGB’s scratch-card competition. Each winner brought a friend to join...

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Cranbrook celebrates landmark milestone with the opening of Morrisons supermarket

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2024 - 7:37pm

Cranbrook celebrates a landmark event, with its first large supermarket opening in the run up to Christmas and the town centre quickly taking shape.

The supermarket’s arrival is seen as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Cranbrook, which has been steadily developing since the first foundations were laid in 2011.

The new town has grown significantly, now having more than 3,000 homes. This number is expected to grow to around 8,000 homes with an eventual population of more than 20,000 people, making it one of the biggest towns in East Devon.

To date, other key...

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Jim rowing the Atlantic for FORCE

Former top cop rows Atlantic for FORCE

A former top Exeter policeman will spend Christmas Day in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean aboard a 38-foot boat.

Jim Nye (pictured above in red) is the ex Assistant Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall and is part of a 10-person crew rowing from Tenerife to Antigua.

They set off on December 1 are due to finish in mid-January nearly 3,000 gruelling miles, facing 20 foot waves and any help at least two days away.

Jim is raising money for FORCE and explains: “FORCE is an amazing local charity providing support to cancer sufferers and their families, including my...

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Hospiscare Men's Walk 2025

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2024 - 2:15am

Join us on Saturday, March 15th, for a scenic seven-mile walk starting and finishing at Exeter’s Double Locks.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy a fun and rewarding experience, complete with a well-earned pint, a hot pasty, and the chance to watch the Wales vs. England Six Nations game on the big screen when you return!

Over the years, Men’s Walk has raised an amazing £935,000 to support Hospiscare. This year, we’re aiming to break the £1 million milestone, helping to provide expert care for local people facing terminal illness and their families.

Don’t miss the...

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Inspirational Deaf Academy student to be honoured on national hero TV show

The resilience and bravery of one of the Deaf Academy’s inspirational students will be celebrated on national television this month.

Hafwen Clarke, 20, has been recognised by the Welsh TV channel S4C’s show ‘Dathlu Dewrder’, a programme which celebrates courageous individuals from Wales.

The Academy in Exmouth recently welcomed a film crew from S4C who interviewed Hafwen to discover more about her achievements and to present her with her ‘Celebrating Courage’ award. Her interview will feature on S4C on December 27th at 8pm.

Lily Beau one of Dathlu Dewrder presenters...

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Congratulations to the University of Exeter’s winter graduates

Hundreds of students have been honoured for their years of hard work at winter graduation ceremonies at the University of Exeter.

More than 2,600 students, from 89 countries, graduated from 250 different prestigious courses. They were joined by 6,000 guests, there to wish them well.

Most of those graduating had studied MA and MSc and postgraduate diploma courses in a wide range of subjects. They have trained to be teachers, radiographers and healthcare workers.

Professor Lisa Roberts, University of Exeter Vice Chancellor and President, said: “We are delighted to...

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Exmouth’s newest retirement community officially opens its doors

Authored by McCann
Posted: Mon, 12/16/2024 - 12:17pm

Local retirees and their families have been celebrating the opening of Exmouth’s newest retirement community - McCarthy Stone’s Retirement Living Plus development, The Curlews on Merchant Avenue.

DevonAir’s Breakfast Show DJ, Ben Clark was invited to cut the ribbon at the Sparkling Opening event – which also welcomed The Curlews first group of homeowners – marking the beginning of a thriving new community.

Ben commented: “It’s been a real honour to officially open The Curlews and meet the new homeowners. It’s a fantastic development for Exmouth’s retirement community and...

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Local community network secures £1m to address ‘the issues that matter most’ to Isles of Scilly communities 

The Isles of Scilly Community Research Network has secured £1m to research the topics that matter most to Iocal communities.

The money has been awarded through phase two (the implementation phase) of the Community Research Networks programme, which has been funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and will be delivered by The Young Foundation, a non-profit organisation that specialises in community research and social innovation.

In phase one of the programme (the expression of interest phase), the group received £25k. It used the money to engage a diverse cross-section...

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Ice Ice Baby!

Authored by David Jones
Posted: Fri, 12/13/2024 - 7:29pm

Exeter does Christmas well — we know that. From Cathedral Yard to the Quay, the city has a knack for creating moments that feel uniquely ours.

But this year, the spotlight shifted a little east, to Westpoint, where the brand-new Icescape rink opened and instantly staked its claim as Exeter’s newest festive tradition.

At over 12,000 square metres, this covered rink isn’t just big; it’s a statement.

The launch on December 12 felt like a proper Exeter event — friendly, buzzing, and unmistakably local. The doors swung open at 6pm, revealing a sea of twinkling lights and...

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