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Teams from across the area took part in a day of fun and games at FORCE Cancer Charity’s third annual It’s A Knockout event.

More than 300 people tackled a series of challenges at Topsham Rugby Club including giant inflatable obstacles, water slides and foam-filled bouncy games.

It’s one of the most colourful events on the local fundraising calendar with all the teams in fancy dress.

The winners were The Wild Neon Knights from Exeter, captained by Becky Turner.

But for most, just taking part was its own reward.

“Amazing event, so much fun. Great to...

Amelia’s Café at Cofton Holidays, near Dawlish, South Devon, has been shortlisted as one of just three finalists in the Best Café category at the Food and Drink Devon Awards 2017.

Whittled down from 65 entries in the Taste of Devon Hospitality section of the awards, Ameila’s Café has been recognised for its commitment to delivering a menu that boasts great dishes, founded on locally sourced food, designed to fit the expectations of Cofton’s clientele and price point.

Popular dishes include Devon belly of pork, Devonshire burgers, homemade korma, Devon lamb breast and fish...

Exeter City Council is looking at bringing in a new fire safety management policy for its housing stock. The local authority is looking closely at escape routes in flats and ensuring that they are kept free of clutter. Personal belongings placed in escape routes can hinder evacuation in the event of a fire as well as prevent fire and rescue officers from accessing areas of the building. Council Officers and Councillors have worked closely with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service in reviewing its fire safety management policy, referencing Local Government Association advice,...

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of local charity Hospiscare, Dr Becky Baines, Hospiscare’s Medical Director is getting out of her comfort zone and is asking if at least 35 local people will join her.

Becky has bravely signed up for the Great West Run on 15th Oct 2017, a 13.1 mile run through the heart of Exeter. It’s a brave move because the only other race Becky has previously completed was back in 2015, when she took part in a 10K just to prove to herself she could do it.

Becky explains “TeamHospiscare35 was founded by myself and Hospiscare’s Dr Jenny Hayes to celebrate...