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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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Remain calm but alert, say police

Communities across Devon are being urged to remain calm but alert following terror attacks in London on Saturday night (June 3).

Devon & Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Sharon Taylor said: “As details emerge from this Metropolitan-led investigation, our thoughts are with all those affected from these incidents and to all our colleagues in the emergency services who bravely responded.

“The threat level remains the same at ‘severe’ and we continue to monitor the intelligence picture and keep all policing under review to ensure the appropriate security is in...

Exeter Craft Festival returns

Exeter's beautiful and historic Cathedral Green is the setting for the Exeter Craft Festival on 6–8 July 2017.

Stands set in individual marquees showcase the wonderful original work of over 100 talented craftsmen and artists who are based in the South West.

This three-day event is in its 42nd year, attracts thousands of visitors and, as usual, exhibitors have been screened and selected for the quality of their work.

There is a wide variety to be enjoyed.

Visitors can browse wood and metal-work, ceramics from delightful tea light seaside cottages to vibrant...

Citizens Advice Exeter to Walk for Justice

A team of walkers from leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is joining forces with the local legal profession and advice sector on Monday 5 June 2017 to take part in the Exeter Legal Walk.

The Exeter Legal Walk celebrates the continued work of the legal profession and advice sector in protecting people’s rights and promoting equal access to justice for all.

The Legal Walk is one of a number of similar events which run across England and Wales. The after work sponsored walk raises funds for free local legal advice charities in Exeter and throughout the South...

Rainbow trail launched at Seaton Wetlands

New trail aimed at pre-school aged children and takes in a range of exciting activities

A new rainbow-themed trail which is aimed at pre-school aged children has been installed at Seaton Wetlands. The trail starts in the Wetlands car park (accessed through Seaton cemetery, on Colyford Road) and takes visitors on a self-guided activity trail around the reserve.

Visitors are taken on a journey through the Wetlands reserves by following different coloured wooden posts. At nine points along the trail there are exciting activities to engage young children; hunt for natural...

Exciting events in Exmouth with East Devon's Countryside team

Fun outdoor events and community orchards are in the pipeline for Exmouth thanks to the Countryside team

East Devon District Council's Countryside team is involved in a number of forthcoming exciting projects and events in Exmouth. Alongside these events and ongoing site management, the team have been working with Community Development to create community orchards in residential areas of Exmouth.

Countryside team leader, Tim Dafforn said: ‘’Community orchards involve residents of all ages with the whole process, from planting through to looking after the trees, so that a...

Exeter Foundation Big Walk returns

The date of the 2017 Exeter Foundation Big Walk has been confirmed as Saturday, 19th August.

The event will combine walking 10 miles in aid of the charity of the Chiefs' with watching two Exeter Chiefs pre-season games, with the recently crowned Premiership champions playing Cornish Pirates and Newport Gwent Dragons in a double-header.

Sponsored by SW comms, Northcott Beaton, Santander and the Land Rover Experience, the Big Walk starts and finishes at the Sandy Park, and takes in a flat, scenic route through the River Exe Valley.

Entry is £25 per person which...

Royal recognition for Devon’s top volunteer groups

Five Devon volunteer groups have received the Royal seal of approval and honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2017.

The award, the highest given each year to volunteer groups, sets the benchmark for excellence in volunteering and is equivalent in status to the MBE.

It recognises and celebrates outstanding achievement by groups of volunteers who regularly devote their time to helping and providing opportunity for others in the community and improving the quality of life.

This year’s winners in Devon are:

• Devon and Cornwall Community...

Stanley is BBQ winner

A Newfoundland dog named Stanley was the surprise winner of a Weber barbeque.

Stanley’s owner Lucy Wakefield, who runs Barking Mad Home Hosting for Dogs, entered Stanley – who has his own Facebook account - into a social media giveaway.

With the winner chosen at random, Stanley’s name came up. After ascertaining that the dog had an owner who could cook sausages for him on his new barbeque, he was duly named the winner.

The pair visited Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary to claim the prize. Staff and customers came to say hello to the impressive pooch.

As...

Free family fun at University of Exeter

Children can enjoy exploring a walk-in camera obscura and a giant pop-up book at a free family day at the University of Exeter.

Families can also try printmaking, silk painting, handle local archaeological finds and examine Exeter City Football Club memorabilia at the event, Think...Art, which is being held alongside a new exhibition by South West artists inspired by the University of Exeter’s world-leading research.

The exhibition, The Observatory: perspectives on landscape, society and spirit will run from 11 to 18 June 2017 in the Forum at the University’s Streatham...

Gardening expert Toby Buckland to join BBC Radio Devon

Gardening expert, Toby Buckland, will launch his new show on BBC Radio Devon this Sunday (4 June) at 9am. Toby will be live every Sunday morning from 9:00am – 12 noon with top tips on how to look after your garden, whether it’s a small back yard, a country estate or a simple pot in your kitchen. Toby will be joined by Sarah Chesters from RHS Rosemoor from 9:00 – 10:30am when the phone lines will be open for audiences to call in and ask a gardening question. Toby Buckland said: “I am a passionate Devonian and I can’t wait to share my love for the county and its gardens with listeners every...

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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Remain calm but alert, say police

Exeter Craft Festival returns

Citizens Advice Exeter to Walk for Justice

Rainbow trail launched at Seaton Wetlands

Exciting events in Exmouth with East Devon's Countryside team

Exeter Foundation Big Walk returns

Royal recognition for Devon’s top volunteer groups

Stanley is BBQ winner

Free family fun at University of Exeter

Gardening expert Toby Buckland to join BBC Radio Devon

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