Local groups that improve people’s well-being, reduces isolation, helps families eat nutritiously or aim to provide a warm safe space this winter are being reminded that grants are still available from Devon County Council. (DCC).

This month marks the first birthday of the Growing Communities Fund and since its launch it has been supporting local communities through the cost-of-living crisis.

So far more than £530,000 has been awarded to 300 different local projects, many of which are helping communities cope with the sharp increase in food prices and bills.

The...

One Big Day Exeter takes places on Saturday 22 July at Westpoint Arena, from 9am to 4pm. It’s free to attend, everyone is welcome, you do not need to pre-book and there is plenty of free accessible parking available.

This is the perfect opportunity to see the latest range of vehicles, including Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), as well as powered wheelchairs and scooters available to lease through the Scheme.

EV Information Hub

Visitors can discover the popular Electric Vehicle (EV) Information Hub, which offers the chance to find out more about electric...

Britain's leading independent organisation campaigning for better rail services has honoured Devon County Council with a prestigious award.

Railfuture has named the Council a “torch bearer in rail development” and presented Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, with its Judges' Special Award.

The accolade from the judges of Railfuture’s Rail User Group (RUG) awards is in recognition of the County Council’s sustained delivery of rail projects across Devon.

It's the first time Railfuture has presented an...

People are being asked to have their say on plans for a new contraflow bus lane in Exeter city centre.

A consultation has been launched today (Monday 17 July) to give people an opportunity to comment on proposals to install a “bus gate” on the one-way section of New North Road between Longbrook Street and Sidwell Street, outside John Lewis.

The scheme is part of Devon County Council’s vision for delivering improvements to bus services across the county in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

Bus gates are sections of the highway which prohibit vehicular...

Artist, Tim Ridley, is showing a new series of oil paintings from the series ‘Women and animals’ at Sapphire Blue Collective’s exhibition, Radiance, Rubrics & Rituals: So We Are Held at MakeTank in Exeter from 17th-29th July.

The exhibition features work by ten contemporary artists who each contribute their unique perspective and distinctive style while demonstrating exceptional skill and versatility across a range of mediums and disciplines including:- ceramics, painting, weaving, photography, fine print, drawing, object making and installation.

The Sapphire Blue...

South Devon’s multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays, has officially opened a brand new, state-of-the-art scooter, BMX and skateboard pump track to help promote health, fitness and fun among visitors to the park, year-round.

Designed and officially opened by Devon-based Kye Forte, former European King of the Dirt title holder, the new figure-of-eight tarmac pump track consists of a continuous loop of banked turns, rollers and jumps that enables users to generate speed with little or no pedalling.

Kye, noted for his whips, flips, 360s and for getting huge air -...

Local independent estate agency Robert Williams Estate Agents are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.

The company, based in Exeter’s Southernhay district, are using the year to raise money and awareness of their chosen charity.

They are backing FORCE Cancer Charity, which offers free support and advice to local people dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Robert Williams Estate Agents celebrated their anniversary with drinks and nibbles at their offices in Southernhay.

They have also taken part in FORCE’s Cream Teas for Cancer campaign and for every...

DCW Polymers, the South West’s only specialist plastics recycling and reprocessing plant, has raised £3,101.68 for local charities by recycling plastic tubs and bottle tops donated by the general public.

The funds, which have been split equally between Dartmoor Zoological Society and Life Chance Trust, were raised through DCW Polymers’ Recycle & Raise initiative. The appeal asked the general public to donate plastic tubs and bottle tops for recycling which DCW Polymers has shredded into granules.

The granules have been used in the manufacturing of DCW’s recycled plastic...

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Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in men, especially those over 50. Detecting it early is crucial as it dramatically improves the prognosis and opens up more treatment options. However, the subtlety of initial symptoms often makes early detection challenging. This article will guide you through the key signs, risk factors, and preventative measures to help spot prostate cancer at an early stage.

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