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An East Devon beauty-spot has become the venue for a new ‘mindfulness trail’, promising visitors the chance to get away from some of the worst stresses and strains of modern life. The trail has been established at Devon Wildlife Trust’s Bystock Pools nature reserve, in East Devon, and is the brainchild of local woman Clare Carter. The 46 year old from Exmouth created the mindfulness trail because she wanted to help other people to “slow down and switch off” from the demands of 21st century living. The trail leads participants to 25 points around the varied nature reserve which features...

Police are urgently seeking information following the theft of a home in Willand, near Cullompton.

The incident happened between 6pm on Wednesday 22 November and 6am on Thursday 23 November 2017 at The Yard on Willand Road, Cullompton.

Thieves entered a yard and loaded the 40ft static caravan on to a flat trailer and removed it from the yard.

The victim, a local woman, was not present at the time of the offence and is now without a home. Pictures of the park home are attached. The serial number is SA11.049221E.

PC Marie Gorfin said: “The home would have to...

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...

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...