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All aboard - a new initiative to support Devon’s Young Carers

Devon Young Carers at Westbank has launched a new initiative to support young people who care for family members. Called the Young Carers Movement Group, it gives young carers a platform to share their views on the support service provided by Westbank Community Health and Care, as well as suggest improvements, and highlight additional support young carers would like to see in the future. The new group also provides a safe space to talk openly about the challenges and experiences of growing up as a young carer.

As a thank you for their valuable time and input, Devon Young Carers...

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Extra tickets released for top name evening concerts at 
A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival

More tickets have just been released for top name concerts at A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival – a whole week of music and merriment that will swing into action from July 30 to August 6 in the East Devon seaside town.

The first batch of tickets sold out within days for open air evening shows by Seth Lakeman plus Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage, Eliza Carthy Trio plus Jack Rutter, Talisk plus James Delarre, Jackie Oates and John Spiers plus Granny’s Attic, Jez Lowe plus Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin, Banter plus Tim Edey , and festival patrons Show of Hands .

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Celebrity chef backs hospitality vaccination campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/01/2021 - 10:56pm

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE is backing a campaign by Visit Devon and the NHS encouraging people working in the hospitality industry to have the Covid-19 vaccination.

Michael Caines is one of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs and has two Devon hospitality businesses; Lympstone Manor contemporary country house hotel overlooking the Exe Estuary, and Mickey’s Beach Bar and Restaurant in Exmouth. Both have a number of young adult workers who have only recently become eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination.

Michael said: “As one of the sectors that have been most...

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Veterans to benefit from Janine’s experience

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/01/2021 - 9:48pm

With 25 years in the Royal Navy and four tours of Afghanistan behind her, Janine Whitley is ideally suited to her new role as Veterans Clinical Advisor (South-West) for Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes.

Whitley, 43, will be looking after wounded and injured veterans from Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly in her new position and brings with her an impressive CV.

In addition to Afghanistan, the Exeter-based nursing specialist also served around the world in Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, Jordan, Norway, and the Philippines, as well as...

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University of Exeter Business School shortlisted fo­­r CMI Higher Education Partner of the Year award

University of Exeter Business School shortlisted fo­­r CMI Higher Education Partner of the Year award

The University of Exeter Business School is among the finalists for the Chartered Management Institute's prestigious HE Partner of the Year award 2021.

The Chartered Management Institute is the UK’s leading authority on management and leadership, working with business and education providers to increase the number and standard of professionally qualified managers and leaders.

Its annual HE Partner of the Year is a national award given to Higher Education partners who have made an outstanding positive impact on student experience, professional development and...

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Travel advice ahead of Devon County Show 

Drivers planning to use the M5 near Exeter are advised to plan their journeys ahead of this weekend’s three-day Devon County Show at the Westpoint Showground.

The show, to be held on 2/3/4 July, is expected to attract up to 80,000 people over the three days at the Clyst St Mary venue near Exeter, with increased traffic anticipated on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the A30 east and west of Exeter and the A38 south of Exeter.

Congestion has previously occurred during the morning influx to the show, particularly the M5 northbound between junctions 31 and 30...

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Spike in people using railway line as walking route in Dawlish

Spike in people using railway line as walking route in Dawlish

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/01/2021 - 2:49pm

British Transport Police (BTP) and Network Rail have issued a stark warning after several recent incidents of trespass on the railway line in Dawlish, Devon.

While Network Rail completes work on the new sea wall which runs alongside the railway, the footpath has been closed and a safe, temporary route has been put in place between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren station.

Since the footpath has been temporarily closed several incidents of people climbing on the wall and walking alongside the railway, where trains on the line can travel up to 75mph, have been reported....

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The Cornerstone Academy Trust partners with Kura for the school run of the future

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/30/2021 - 6:01pm

The Cornerstone Multi-Academy Trust (TCAT) based in Devon is the first MAT to partner with Kura to provide technology-enhanced home to school shared transport services across its primary schools.

TCAT has an international reputation for using digital solutions in the classroom and beyond. Now the Trust is investing to provide parents with a technological solution to the age-old problem of the school run, enhancing safeguarding and convenience for parents and pupils.

The new service will be in place at Broadclyst Community, Westclyst Community, and Monkerton Community...

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Vacancies for volunteer Visits Guides at Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station

Authored by Exmouth RNLI
Posted: Wed, 06/30/2021 - 10:50am

There are currently several vacancies for volunteer Visits Guides at Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station – could you fulfill this important role at your local RNLI Lifeboat Station?

Why volunteer to promote the RNLI?

Spreading the word about we do is crucial to raising water safety awareness, gaining new supporters and ultimately giving support to the charity that saves lives at sea.

RNLI visits volunteers can make a real difference in ensuring that people arrive as visitors and leave as supporters.

Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic...

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Devon Air Ambulance seeks to raise £10K in just 3 days

Devon Air Ambulance seeks to raise £10,000 in just 3 days

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/29/2021 - 12:46pm

Devon Air Ambulance will be at Devon County Show this July where the charity will seek to raise £10,000 for the service over the show’s three-day duration.

Off-duty members of Devon Air Ambulance crew will be attending this year’s Devon County Show along with one of their Critical Care Cars this weekend. Over the 3 days, the charity will aim to raise £10,000 to support the service throughout what is on trackto be one of their busiest summers yet.

The show embodies much of what is most loved about Devon and represents many of the communities Devon’s air ambulance service...

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Topsham’s former fire station must be returned to the community, says town’s MP and Councillors

Topsham’s former fire station must be returned to the community, says town’s MP and Councillors

A campaign has been launched by Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, and Topsham’s Councillors to call for the former fire station in the town to be returned to the community.

Located on Fore Street, the iconic building will soon be put up for sale by Devon and Somerset’s Fire and Rescue Service.

The former Fire Station closed last year with Topsham’s Firefighters being relocated to the Service HQ at Clyst St George.

A petition has been created with the express intention of asking Devon and Somerset’s Fire and Rescue Service to look favourably at any bid for the...

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