The NSPCC are searching the South West for volunteers to help keep children safe in the region.
The charity, which has two buildings in the South West, helps thousands of children a year with its Speak out Stay safe programme which is delivered in schools.
Speak out Stay safe helps children identify a trusted adult who they can speak to should they have any worries or concerns and teaches them how to contact Childline.
The programme also educates children on how to recognise different types of abuse, from neglect to sexual abuse.
Topsham’s favourite quirky restaurant The Pig & Pallet will be closing at the end of the year.
Owner, Salami Steve explained that the sad news is due to the current economic climate making it impossible to keep delivering the high standard of food at a price still affordable to customers.
“Whilst we have looked at ways of reducing our costs, we simply weren’t prepared to lower the quality of our offering and work with anything other than the very best ingredients.
“We’re proud to have only ever used high welfare meat produce and to always champion local...
Ambitious plans to turn Clyst Valley Regional Park into a wildlife haven, supporting East Devon’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2040, have been nominated for a national accolade.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) is thrilled to announce the park’s 25-year masterplan has been shortlisted in finals for the ‘Excellence in Plan Making’, as part of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards 2022.
The award recognises the value of plan making coupled to community engagement. EDDC has carried out extensive community work through two £200,000 lottery projects - ‘Great trees...
Students from the Hindu, Asian and Indian Societies at the University of Exeter are welcoming fellow students, families and local residents and communities to celebrate Diwali at the University’s Streatham Campus on Sunday 23rd October.
The Festival of Light celebrations starts with a Puja at 2.30pm, led by a Hindu Chaplain in the Forum building. Attendees can then enjoy food and activity stalls before performances begin at 5.30pm in the Great Hall.
The parade to the fireworks will start at 6.30pm, and fireworks will begin at 6.45pm outside the XFI building. Fireworks...
Co Cars, the on demand shared mobility organisation based in Exeter, is pleased to announce Nic Eversett as its new managing director. Nic’s background combines extensive business strategy, sales, and marketing experience alongside Chair of the Board of Trustees for Exeter’s Ride On cycling charity.
Nic has worked closely with Co Cars for the past 18 months and will focus on expanding the roll out of the company’s low carbon, on-demand services across the South West. He takes over the role from founder Mark Hodgson who is on sabbatical before returning to the business in 2023 as...
Coughs and colds in children are common at this time of year and are usually relatively mild, but parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu, which can be much more serious.
All primary school children, and some secondary school children (years 7, 8 and 9) are eligible for the flu nasal spray this year, which is usually given at school by school nurses.
Parents will receive a link to the online form from their child’s school. When invited by their school, parents must complete the online consent form for their child to get the flu nasal spray...
Family is the most important thing in life. This is why they should always be a top priority in your life. If you are lucky enough to be married and have kids, then you should be very thankful for being in this situation. Once you find yourself in this wonderful place, it is important you do everything as best as you can. For example, being able to give your family a great future is one of the many responsibilities of a parent. If you are uncertain of how to do this, then don’t worry. After all, there are a lot of things about parenting that you just have to learn on the way. In regards...
More than £15 million in government funding will support a university-NHS partnership in setting up the Westcountry’s first Biomedical Research Centre, to translate scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for patients.
The award, from the National Institute for Health and Care Research, will help the partners develop new treatments. It will support them to run more clinical trials to get effective treatments into clinical practice where they can benefit people, improve diagnoses and develop better precision approaches to target the right therapies to the right people using...
Plans for student and co-living blocks on the site of Exeter’s former Heavitree Road police station has been delayed, after the developer successfully asked for more time to submit revised plans.
Councillors last month overwhelmingly voted that they were ‘minded to refuse’ the two six-storey blocks with a combined total of 1,000 rooms, with one describing the plan for opposite St Luke’s Campus as “hideous.”
Reasons included concerns about the design, height and scale of the development, its close proximity to...
Hosting your own fireworks display on special occasions can help you create many amazing memories with your family and friends. However, fireworks can be dangerous if used incorrectly, so it’s important to do your research before planning your fireworks display. To help you stay safe and have a fantastic evening, here are ten of the most important fireworks safety tips for you to remember.
1 - Buy high-quality fireworks
Don’t try to tamper with fireworks or make your own, as this could be dangerous. Instead, you should always buy high-quality fireworks from a reputable...
