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The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems

When people think about dementia, they often think about memory loss, diagnosis or the practical aspects of care.

What is spoken about far less is the emotional toll of trying to navigate support systems whilst also coping with the reality of someone you care about living with dementia.

Over the past few years, families have reached out to me for support during incredibly vulnerable times. In one situation, a family approached me specifically for guidance and advocacy.

In another, my role began as a companion and personal assistant to somebody living with...

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Outline business case submitted for link road improvements

An Outline Business Case for improvements to the North Devon Link Road has been submitted to government (Monday 18 December).

Devon County Council has handed its £93 million bid for Department for Transport (DfT) funding, as it aims to receive a share of money available nationally through the Local Majors Fund. Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, led a delegation along with Councillor Pat Barker, Deputy Leader of North Devon District Council, Councillor Jane Whittaker, Leader of Torridge District Council, and North Devon MP Peter Heaton...

Gidleigh Park chef to depart

Andrew Brownsword Hotels and Michael Wignall have announced that Michael is to leave Gidleigh Park. Set to depart after the New Year, Michael is looking forward to commencing a new venture of his own.

The announcement comes two years after Michael joined Gidleigh Park in January 2016 and follows a successful partnership, with Michael being awarded many accolades including two Michelin stars just nine months after starting at the hotel.

Stephanie Hocking, CEO Andrew Brownsword Hotels comments, “Michael has brought a breath of fresh air to Gidleigh Park, and his cooking,...

Looking ahead to the New Year and beyond: Council leader's Christmas and New Year message

I thought that it would be appropriate for me to use this opportunity, not only to wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year but importantly, to take this opportunity to set out some detail about the financial context for East Devon District Council over the next few years; the challenges we are facing and the innovate approaches we are taking to ensure that we continue to provide quality services and ‘balance the books’ going forward.

Like all other councils up and down the country, East Devon District Council is feeling the effects of the annual reductions in the Government’s...

University of Exeter joins student visa pilot

A pilot which is looking at streamlining the process for international Masters students wanting to study in the UK has been extended to the University of Exeter, the Immigration Minister announced today (Monday 18 December). Currently in its second year with the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Imperial College London, the pilot will streamline the process for international students looking to study on a Masters course of 13 months or less in the UK.

It also provides greater support for students who wish to switch to a work visa and take up a graduate role, by allowing...

Flybe maintains position as most punctual UK-based airline

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has again been recognised as the most punctual UK-based airline in the latest report on ‘Best and Worst Airlines’ issued by leading consumer watchdog Which? (Jan 2018). The carrier once again tops for on time performance all other UK-based airlines including British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and Thomas Cook.

The study was based on an analysis of monthly punctuality statistics gathered by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on the percentage of flights that arrived in to the UK within 15 minutes of due time (Short Haul Airlines). Flybe operates...

Saucy Clover takes top spot at Exeter and District Primestock Christmas Show

TOP honours at the 36th Exeter and District Primestock Christmas Show, held at Exeter Livestock Market, went to home-bred British Blue cross heifer “Saucy Clover”, shown by Paul and Lin Calcraft from Payhembury, Honiton.

It was the fifth time the couple had claimed the supreme championship at the show in seven years.

Saucy Clover, by well-known sire Drift Domini, was born on January 4, 2016 and weighed in at 658 kilos. The heifer went on to top the sale at £2,632 (400ppk), purchased by Darts Farm Master Butchers at Topsham.

Saucy Clover finished the season on a high...

Appeal after serious crash close to Devon border

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious collision near Bridport in Dorset, 12 miles from the east Devon border.

At 8.23am yesterday (Sunday 17 December 2017) a three-vehicle collision occurred on the A35 at Morcombelake involving a silver Citroen C3, a silver BMW 320 convertible and a silver Vauxhall Astra.

The road was closed for several hours to allow collision investigators to carry out a full and thorough examination of the scene.

The driver of the Citroen, a 77-year-old woman from Bridport, sustained life-threatening injuries...

Cat photo wins Devon boy national award

Striking images of a bewhiskered yawning cat and a red and black moth on a white flower caught the judges eyes at the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2017.

Youngsters aged under 19 were invited to capture the animal kingdom on camera or mobile device for this year’s competition.

Branscombe 12-year old Marlon Darragh’s photo of his cat ‘Milou’ yawning won the 12-15 mobile phone and devices category.

Marlon said: “I am so proud to be chosen. It’s the first photography competition I have ever entered and it has inspired me to go out and take more photos....

Christmas comes early to Bramble Ward thanks to City stars 

Exeter City Football Club’s first-team players brought early Christmas magic to the children and teenagers on Bramble Ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, by paying them a special festive visit.  

The players delivered dozens of bears, toys, calendars, footballs, signed merchandise, selection boxes and chocolates to the young patients who are sadly spending the festive period on the ward.

The players who visited the ward were captain Jordan Moore-Taylor, Dean Moxey, Jake Taylor, Lloyd James, Craig Woodman, Ryan Brunt and Robbie Simpson.

They were joined by...

Body found in search for missing Daniel

Police searching for missing Tipton St John teenager Daniel Chambers, 15, have located the body of a male today [16 December].

The body was found in a field near Tipton St John around 11.35am during a police search for Daniel who was last seen on Wednesday morning [13 December].

Formal identification is yet to be carried out but Daniel’s family has been informed.

Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances of the death but it is not being treated as suspicious at this time.

Local News

The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems

Outline business case submitted for link road improvements

Gidleigh Park chef to depart

Looking ahead to the New Year and beyond: Council leader's Christmas and New Year message

University of Exeter joins student visa pilot

Flybe maintains position as most punctual UK-based airline

Saucy Clover takes top spot at Exeter and District Primestock Christmas Show

Appeal after serious crash close to Devon border

Cat photo wins Devon boy national award

Christmas comes early to Bramble Ward thanks to City stars

Body found in search for missing Daniel

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