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6 Mistakes People Make When Using Fireworks — and How to Avoid Them

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of fireworks lighting up the sky—whether it’s Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve, or a big summer celebration. But behind all the sparkle and noise, there’s a serious side to fireworks too. Every year, accidents happen, and more often than not, they’re the result of simple mistakes that could have been easily avoided.

If you’re planning a fireworks display, here are five common missteps people make—and how you can stay safe while still enjoying the show.

1. Not Reading the Instructions

The Mistake:

Many people assume all...

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Measles warning issued to Devon residents ahead of Summer holidays

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 4:47pm

Parents in Devon are being asked to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles as the disease spreads across the UK and Europe.

Measles is among the most contagious diseases in the world, but two doses of the MMR vaccine during childhood can offer lifelong protection. However-vaccine uptake in Britain is below recommended levels, and cases have been rising.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also warned that the spread of measles in Europe could put families at risk on their summer holiday. This year, outbreaks have been seen in several European...

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Exeter Foresters ‘Court Semper Fidelis 4938’ Annual Dinner: A Night of Generosity and Purpose

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 4:30pm

The Exeter Foresters’ Annual Dinner was an unforgettable evening, bringing together members of the storied Friendly Society for a night of celebration, camaraderie, and giving. The guest of honour, national High Chief Ranger Gail Lancaster, captivated attendees with a heartfelt after-dinner speech, during which she introduced her charity of the year, the Alzheimer’s Society.

Guests from across the region, including those traveling from as far as West Cornwall, gathered at the Devon Hotel in Exeter.

The evening kicked off with a stall where guests had the opportunity to...

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Exeter Racecourse announces new partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 2:26pm

Exeter Racecourse is proud to announce a partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge, a rapidly growing premium sports bar brand with a venue in Exeter City Centre. The partnership aims to bring together fans of live sport and racing with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge the perfect place for racegoers to start and end their raceday.

Located in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in the heart of Exeter and just minutes from the city’s train and bus stations, Ludo Sports & Live Lounge is ideally placed for racegoers heading to and from the course with a dedicated Exeter Racecourse...

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Devon health and wellbeing charity seeks new Trustees for its next exciting chapter

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:13pm

Westbank Community Health and Care, a successful health and wellbeing charity that’s continuing to grow and extend its services across the whole of Devon, is on the lookout for new Trustees who can offer their experience and a fresh perspective to support the governance and growth of an award-winning organisation.

The charity provides a multitude of community-based health and wellbeing services across the county, delivered by a team of staff and volunteers. Westbank’s Board of Trustees, all volunteers, bring their diverse range of skills to the charity, helping people of all ages...

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County House in Sidmouth is being refurbished by the owners of Banwells Jewellers

Couple take on refurbishment of historic Sidmouth town centre building

A long-established Sidmouth business is breathing new life into one of the town’s most iconic historic buildings, with a substantial investment set to restore it to its former splendour.

Simon and Sally Vickers, the husband-and-wife team behind Banwells Antique Jewellery , have embarked on an ambitious restoration of County House on New Street - a landmark property with a rich heritage as a jeweller since 1902.

Having fallen into disrepair, the building will now be sympathetically refurbished, with its distinctive gold and black frontage completely rebuilt. Great care will...

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Pictured at Exeter Science Park are, L-R, Jason Buck, ESP, Geoff Adams, Integrate and Sally Basker,

Integrate Systems relocates to Exeter Science Park to deliver next phase of growth

Integrate Systems Consulting has become the latest company to move into Exeter Science Park , taking advantage of the Park’s tailored offering for micro businesses and startups.

Founded by Geoff Adams, Integrate Systems specialises in comprehensive systems engineering services designed to support both large and small projects across the full systems lifecycle. The team supports clients with everything from user and stakeholder requirements to high-level software and infrastructure specification.

In addition to systems engineering, Integrate offers specialist marine...

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Libraries across Devon celebrate the Summer Book Quest with special events

Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea Adventure".

Activities include drawing a sea creature (real or imagined), trying a water activity like swimming or rock pooling, and telling a member of staff an underwater fact. To promote...

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Boogie wonderland- Care home launches dementia disco

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 5:07pm

On 16th July 2025 staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be dusting off their dancing shoes, leg warmers and glowsticks for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative.

Knowing how much their residents living with dementia love to dance and sing, the activities team at Cumberland Grange care home came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco. The team is also inviting along relatives and loved ones, members of the local community and friends of the home to the first official dementia-friendly disco.

If you and your loved ones...

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All five Rivers child care residential homes rate 'good' or 'outstanding' by OFSTED

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 4:52pm

Five Rivers Child Care is delighted to announce that all of its residential children’s homes have been officially rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the UK’s independent regulator of services for children and young people. This milestone reflects the organisation’s deep-rooted commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to vulnerable children.

With nine homes located across England, Five Rivers provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children who are unable to live with their families. The recent Ofsted inspections praised the homes for...

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Home Inspiration all Under One Roof at ‘Build It Live’ South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/07/2025 - 7:01pm

The next ‘Build It Live’ show takes place at Westpoint in Exeter on the weekend of 13 and 14 September 2025. A visit to one of the Build It Live shows which take place around the UK are a great way to pick up someexpert top tips to guarantee a successful home renovation or extension.

As well as free one to one advice and free clinics and seminars, you can also meet hundreds of local and national suppliers including architects and companies offering kitchens, oak framed homes, heating solutions, glazing options and so much more…

Home improvements in 2025 are all about...

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