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Topsham’s Secret Gardens to welcome transatlantic visitors

Tickets are now on sale for one of Devon’s most popular events - and this time it’s even attracting visitors from the United States.

The Secret Gardens of Topsham event is held on alternate years and in 2025 will feature 15 special gardens across the town.

Normally the gardens are strictly private but for six hours from noon on Sunday June 8 they will be open to the public, with all funds raised going to Topsham Museum.

The last Secret Gardens event saw 1,400 visitors and this time organisers hope for even more - including two special guests from Massachusetts...

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New conservation steward for Exeter, East Devon and Teignbridge

A new Habitat Mitigation Officer has been appointed to give information, advice and guidance to the public across the Exe Estuary, Dawlish Warren and East Devon Pebblebed Heaths.

Amelia Davies joins Sama Euridge who has been working since October 2016 to provide safe areas for people to enjoy and protect the important species these areas support.

The pair are employed by East Devon District Council on behalf of the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee made up of Teignbridge, Exeter and East Devon Councils. The partnership was set up last year to protect...

IKEA kicks off construction of new Exeter store

Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, today officially celebrates the construction of its new Exeter store.

IKEA UK and Ireland Country Retail Manager Gillian Drakeford and Exeter Store Manager Nick Earle were joined by Lord Mayor Lesley Robson and Council Leader Peter Edwards in leading the groundbreaking ceremony for the new store. Due to open in early summer 2018, IKEA has invested £80 million in the new Exeter store and will be located on Newcourt Way, bringing its extensive range of inspirational, well designed, quality products at affordable prices to the South-West of England. On...

Firearms officers issued with Body Worn Video cameras

Today (Wednesday 17 March) sees the deployment of Body Worn Video (BWV) which is being issued to 270 Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs), across Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police.

The rollout of the cameras follows a successful trial and public consultation.

The cameras will be issued to all firearms officers and represent a significant development in the use of technology to capture the best evidence for victims, and reduce the likelihood of victims and witnesses having to appear in court if an offender offers an early guilty plea. This has proved particularly...

How do you get a rhino and a car into Church?

Crediton is getting ready for a new visitor.

The team at Crediton Parish Church have to produce new themes and ideas each year, which will work as an exhibition with flowers. This year's Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival theme is no exception.

Intriguingly entitled 'What's the Point...', the team will be coaxing a rhino into church, with our outside broadcast crew taking photos and video from a safe distance.

Twelve months hard work goes into the planning and preparation for the Festival. If you wish to see how our talented (and brave) team...

11 arrested after City and Argyle fans clash

On Good Friday (14 April) Plymouth Argyle played an away fixture at Portsmouth, whilst Exeter City played at home to Barnet.

During the evening, opposing risk fans from Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle were involved in an incident in Exeter.

The incident involved serious disorder, believed to be football-related between opposing Exeter City FC and Plymouth Argyle risk groups.

As a result of enquiries made since this incident, a pre-planned operation was instigated and carried out on Wednesday 10 May which involved police officers in both Exeter and Plymouth who...

Legal firm's donation boosts city charity project

AN ‘at risk’ charity project, which supports people with dementia, has moved a step closer to being saved, thanks to a donation from Exeter solicitors Cartridges Law. Developed in partnership by Age UK Exeter and Studio 36, the Budding Friends initiative provides a weekly allotment project through the spring and summer and art workshops for people living with dementia.

But cuts in funding have meant the organisers have had to turn to the public and local businesses for support. Cartridges Law, which has supported the initiative by providing exhibition space in their offices, near...

Tiverton Literary Festival announces literary line-up

Tiverton Literary Festival is back for its third year, giving book lovers the chance to meet top authors and offering aspiring writers the opportunity to learn from professionals on how to improve their craft. Venues all around the historic Mid Devon market town will be buzzing with author activity from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 June 2017. Headliners for the 2017 festival include Sunday Times bestseller and thriller writer Jane Corry, who will be in conversation with local author and BBC journalist Simon Hall. Showbiz legend Christopher Biggins and Devon’s own Judi Spiers are also set to...

Tighter controls for dog owners and ban on feeding seagulls in East Devon

Following extensive public consultation between December 2016 and January 2017, councillors at East Devon District Council have approved new measures, in the form of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), to encourage more responsible dog ownership across the district.

The new PSPO, which incorporates tighter dog controls was approved, together with a PSPO relating to a ban on the feeding of seagulls on seashores and promenades, by the council’s Cabinet on 26 April 2017 and both PSPOs will be enforced by council officers while they are out and about in the local community....

New vaping laws come into force this week

Friday 19th May will see a landmark change to the vaping industry in the UK. The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), enforced by EU and affecting the whole of the European Union, is due to come into forces.

Suppliers will need to comply to the regulation changes or potentially face up to 24 months in prison.

The main changes highlighted by the UK’s version of the programme, the Tobacco & Related Products Regulations (TRPR), include:

Vape tanks larger than 2ml will no longer be permitted
eLiquid bottles with a capacity over 10ml cannot be sold

It’s blooming good for National Trust

Gardeners at three National Trust properties in Devon are celebrating a total of seventeen prizes across multiple categories, after a sweep of awards were won for rhododendron, magnolias, camellias and floral arrangements at the recent RHS Rosemoor Garden Show. Garden teams at Castle Drogo, Killerton and Greenway were thrilled to receive awards for their hard work nurturing the colourful flora, which visitors in Devon will be able enjoy when visiting the properties this season. Successes included ten prizes for Killerton, near Exeter, with four first prizes, three second prizes, two third...

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Topsham’s Secret Gardens to welcome transatlantic visitors

New conservation steward for Exeter, East Devon and Teignbridge

IKEA kicks off construction of new Exeter store

Firearms officers issued with Body Worn Video cameras

How do you get a rhino and a car into Church?

11 arrested after City and Argyle fans clash

Legal firm's donation boosts city charity project

Tiverton Literary Festival announces literary line-up

Tighter controls for dog owners and ban on feeding seagulls in East Devon

New vaping laws come into force this week

It’s blooming good for National Trust

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