With an estimated 6.5 million people in the UK providing unpaid care to family members and friends, Devon authorities are urging carers to take a moment, for themselves.
There are about 90,000 people providing unpaid care for loved ones and friends in Devon; more if you include Plymouth and Torbay.
Many carers don’t see themselves as ‘carers’; they feel that they’re just doing what families and friends do for each other when they need help, and they’re not going to make an issue of it.
But Devon County Council and Devon’s CCGs say, ‘Do make an issue of it. It’s...
Council owned toilet blocks have been given a new lease of life and converted into new seaside businesses.
Dawlish Warren’s outer car park is now home to the Exe Valley Cycle Hire and Veloshack Café while along the coast in Dawlish Salty Dog Kiosks has been set up on Smugglers Lane.
Enterprising businessmen seized on the commercial business opportunity to transform the buildings into new businesses after Teignbridge District Council reviewed the amount of toilets within its portfolio.
Jon Sell and Nick Beer converted the loos at Dawlish Warren into new cycle hire...
Versatile £15,000 sports wall will be an asset to town thanks to S106 contributions from property developers building in Budleigh
In a joint project run between Budleigh Salterton Town Council and East Devon District Council, a brand new £15,000 sports activity wall is now in place in the town.
Over 300 people in Budleigh Salterton originally had their say on how to spend money on outdoor sports in the town a couple of years ago – their priorities were for a new outdoor gym and foot/cycle path improvements for The Green. Both of these have happened now.
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has given her full backing to Devon County Council’s bid to improve the north Devon link road.
Ms Hernandez, who is joint national PCC lead on road safety alongside Martin Underhill in Dorset, says she is determined to offer whatever support she can to improve the safety of the roads in Devon and Cornwall.
“The North Devon Link Road provides a critically important connection between the M5 and the north of the county,” she said.
“It is the only major road in the area and is relied on by tens of thousands of locals,...
MID Devon community theatre group Activ8 Theatre takes to the stage this December with its brilliant first musical production - the charming tale of little orphan Annie. And it’s a show of firsts, with it being the first major performance in The Venue, the brand new 400-seat theatre at Uffculme School, and a first leading role for talented nine-year-old Eva Green who plays the title character.
The youth theatre group, which was formed earlier this year, is led by Alan Boxer, Jenny Archer and Fiona Bartlett. This performance of Annie Jr will be directed by Jenny – her first major production...
New data made available to businesses and citizens in Exeter could help provide the answers to tackle a number of key challenges facing the city in years to come.
Exeter City Council today (Friday 17 November) launched the Exeter Data Mill, a new open data platform developed in collaboration with Exeter City Futures. The Exeter Data Mill supports the sharing of the city’s data with the aim of building an analytical city in which the city's data is more open and available to deliver valuable insights into improving the quality of life in Exeter. The Data Mill brings together data...
Devon Air Ambulance will now be able to land safely in Broadclyst at night due to a new community landing site at Broadclyst Recreation Field. New landing site lighting, operated remotely by the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, has been installed at the Recreation Field to facilitate emergency night operations. This new facility is partly funded by East Devon District Council and Devon County Council through their Parishes Together Fund, and partly funded by Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) through funding from the Bank Libor fines. It will be looked after by Broadclyst Parish Council....
Exeter College has, for a second consecutive year, been placed at the top in an annual league table of colleges published by FE Week, a leading publication focused on the further education sector.
The table was compiled using a points based system, with points awarded against a number of key criteria published by the Department for Education (DfE). The index included scores for learner and employer satisfaction, as well as taking into account information about young and adult learners’ progression, post-college. “I am delighted that for a second year in a row Exeter College has...
For many pupils, parents and National Trust supporters, the Exeter School Concert in aid of the National Trust in Exeter Cathedral is a highlight in the calendar.
For the seventeenth year running, the concert showcases the school’s senior orchestral groups, brass and choirs in the magnificent cathedral setting.
Around 200 pupils ranging in age from 11 up to 18 will be making this year’s concert on Tuesday 5 December a night to remember.
Director of Music Peter Tamblyn said: “The Cathedral is a marvellous venue, and the atmosphere at our annual concert in aid of the...
Tickets have gone on sale for the inaugural Great British Sports Show taking place at Westpoint Exeter over the weekend of 3-4 February 2018. The family orientated event will welcome up to 10,000 visitors who will have the opportunity to try over 30 different sports and meet stars from the local area.
With activities from athletics to wheelchair basketball and crown green bowls to cheerleading, this multi-sports festival has something for everyone. Each sport or activity will have its own dedicated area within the venue, where local sports clubs and activity providers will give...
