Dogs Trust Ilfracombe will be “chewning” into the airwaves on Bonfire Night to help petrified pooches conquer their fear of fireworks and are urging Devon dog owners and radio stations to do the same. A Dogs Trust survey of 3,750 pet owners shows that two-thirds of dogs are worried by fireworks and that 93% of their owners alter their routine during fireworks celebrations to try to minimise the trauma on their pets. Many dog owners are simply unaware of the effect that firework fear can have on their dogs and each year we receive calls from pet owners who simply don’t know how to calm...
Exeter Airport has been voted the best in class at this year’s Travel Agents Choice Awards which were entirely nominated by and voted for by UK travel agents and designed to identify and acknowledge the industry’s favourites.
The UK travel retailers, who cast 1,000 votes for 42 categories, gave Exeter Airport top marks in the UK domestic airport category.
Exeter Airport managing director Matt Roach said: “I’d like to thank all those in the industry who voted for us and our staff for the major role they have played in Exeter Airport receiving this accolade. The award follows...
Chagstock Festival has been nominated for 'Best Small Festival' at the prestigious FestivalKidz awards.
The awards honour the very best family and child-friendly festivals out of the thousands taking place across the UK every year.
Attendees who enjoyed this year's Chagstock Festival are heartily encouraged to cast their vote at http://www.festivalkidz.com/blog/festival-kidz-awards-2015 .
Chagstock festival organiser Si Ford says: "We are delighted that the hard work of all our staff and volunteers has been highlighted with this shortlisting for a national festival...
Following on from a very successful event in August, local brain injury charity Headway Devon are looking forward to a Christmassy Coffee & Crafts by the Quay event this Saturday.
Taking place at the XCentre on Commercial Road on Saturday 7th November from 10am-4pm, this coffee and crafts event is the perfect place to get ahead on the Christmas shopping and discover some unique gifts!
With lots of local craft stalls to browse selling a huge range of beautiful items there should be something to suit all tastes and budgets.
Figures from the Department for Transport reveal that out of all the highways in the county, rural roads carry the highest number of fatalities - with 83 per cent of the 23 deaths in 2014 occurring on Devon's rural network.
Last year there were 1,668 casualties on Devon’s rural roads - 19 of who lost their lives.
A rural road could be any class of road away from main areas of population that may join towns and villages – but often not the road that runs through them.
Although rural roads include the county's extensive network of narrow country lanes, most rural road...
A group of women from Devon are planning the city’s largest gathering against sexual violence on the streets this autumn.
The Reclaim the Night events are designed to promote public awareness about the levels of violence and harassment experienced by women and girls on our streets. Two events are planned; a preparation day of creativity on Saturday 21st November and the March itself on Thursday 26th November.
Devon Rape Crisis Service, SAFE, Exeter Feminists and the University Femsoc have joined forces to make this year the most visible protest yet about sexual violence....
With Christmas just around the corner, there is an opportunity to support Hospiscare and find a bargain at the ‘Pre-Loved’ sale at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Saturday 14th November.
Hosted by the racecourse’s Conference and Events Manager, Sylvia Fairchild, the event will look to raise funds for Hospiscare to help them continue their amazing work, caring for those who are terminally ill in Exeter and across Mid Devon.
The ‘Pre-Loved’ sale is one of a number of fundraising events organised by Sylvia to raise money for the charity. She is also taking part in the Great Wall...
Suppliers and customers noticed something different about the AnTech team last Friday as they wore pink to support ‘Wear It Pink’ Day, a national campaign to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
As well as wearing a whole spectrum of pink shades, the AnTech team also held a pink raffle with local companies’ kindly donating prizes, children’s toys and a homemade Mary Berry’s White Chocolate Cheesecake to take home – who could resist?
AnTech’s team of keen bakers also took to their kitchens and created fabulous pink sweet treats including cheesecakes and cupcakes to sell on the...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are urging locals to enjoy a safe Bonfire Night by following some simple do’s and don’ts to reduce risks.
As fireworks are explosives and burn at such high temperatures, the utmost care is necessary in their storage, handling and use, whether you are organising a display for the family, friends or the general public.
Marc House, Community Safety Prevention Manager said: “While most people enjoy fireworks responsibly, in the wrong hands they can cause real misery. Remember that fireworks are explosives, and as such should be...
