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Final recommendations have been made for the electoral arrangements of East Devon District Council, following a review carried out by the independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England.

The recommendations, which can be found online at: https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/8778.t , propose that East Devon should be represented by 60 district councillors in the future: one more than there is at present. The recommendations also propose that the councillors should represent 12 three-councillor wards, six two-councillor wards and 12 one-councillor wards across the...

Staff at RMBI Home Cadogan Court in Exeter, have teamed up with The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, to bring some interesting animals to meet with residents. The donkey handling team brought Willow, the miniature donkey, with them to the care home on Barley Lane on Friday 23 May. Willow has a calm nature and has been trained to go down corridors. He visited residents in different parts of the Home with his handlers, and enjoyed eating ginger biscuits and carrots. During the session, residents were also able to learn how to care for the donkeys and about the sanctuary’s work to help protect...

Ever wondered what happens in your brain when you eat chocolate? Or whether Nemo’s dad should’ve been less worried about finding his son and more concerned about ocean acidification?

Possibly not the latter – but these and a host of other fascinating questions will be tackled by top scientists on Saturday 24 June in Exeter.

Soapbox Science is returning to the city for its third year, with 12 female scientists standing on soapboxes in Princesshay Square to talk to the public.

This event is part of a nation-wide initiative by Soapbox Science, which aims to bring...

The RD&E is encouraging some of its inpatients to keep active in hospital and swap their PJs for everyday clothes as part of a new campaign to promote their independence.

The ‘Your Road to Wellbeing’ campaign will encourage patients to stay physically and mentally strong during short stays in hospital so they’re in the best possible shape to complete their recovery at home after they leave.

Frontline clinical staff will work with patients on five key areas: staying mobile and active, eating and drinking well, taking medicines correctly, looking after mental health, and...