Kind-hearted shoppers in Devon have been thanked for contributing to the 125,000 toys donated to children in need during the run-up to Christmas.
Before the festive celebrations, the Tesco stores in Devon called on shoppers to support a collection of toys so that families whose children would otherwise not receive a gift wouldn’t miss out on the big day.
People across the county responded enthusiastically to the campaign, with 1,673 brand-new toys being gifted to good causes such as Children’s Hospice South West, North Devon District Hospital and the local Salvation Army...
Building more than 1,000 new homes alongside Exeter’s canal will be a ‘watershed’ moment for the city.
But members of the city council planning committee have raised concerns over whether the Water Lane development will provide the affordable homes the city desperately needs.
Chairman Paul Knott (Lab, Exwick) told them: “This is possibly the largest and most complex application we have seen. It is a project 20 years in the making. ”
The Water Lane Development Management Committee now has permission to start work across a huge area which was once home to a meat...
Fran Bullock, a Devon native and cancer exercise specialist, has proven that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges. Fran this weekend took on the Valmorel Winter Spartan 5K Sprint in France, battling icy terrain and fierce obstacles in an incredible display of strength and courage - a journey made even more inspiring by her personal battle with cancer just a few years ago.
Fran’s story is one of profound perseverance. Diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at the age of 39, Fran’s life was turned upside down as she faced a mastectomy,...
Just under one in five people across the South West of England could be set to add a robot pet to their family, reveals the RSPCA - as it calls on people across the country to take part in the "biggest ever" conversation on the future of animal welfare.
The new poll - which will raise question marks about the future role pets may play in society - comes as the RSPCA today (23 January) launches Animal Futures: The Big Conversation .
According to the new survey for the RSPCA, 19% of people in the South West would consider getting a robot pet - but this is considerably...
Westbank Community Health and Care is marking Warm Welcome Week (20 - 26 January) with an upgraded warm space for members of the community in and around Exminster, seeking a welcoming, heated place during the daytime where they can share a cuppa and conversation this winter.
January can be a particularly challenging time of year, with Blue Monday a low point for many. To help combat the winter blues and ease cost-of-living pressures for those who are struggling to heat their home or feel isolated within their own four walls, Westbank has once again opened the doors of Warmwell...
Devon could be battered by wind gusts of up to 70mph over the next couple of days as Storm Éowyn moves across the country.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wind from 7am to 6pm tomorrow (Thursday 23 January) and all day Friday (24 January), as well as a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain on Friday from first thing until 9am.
Devon County Council's highways teams have drafted in extra resources to respond to any issues, with additional tree surgeons on standby and extra staff being called into the Network Operations Control Centre.
A new Local Centre is shortly to be completed on a major mixed-use development close to Exeter Science Park. The Tithebarn Local Centre will be a focal point for the community.
A new sculpture will form the central feature in the landscaped area of the Tithebarn Local Centre. The sculpture named ‘ Chaetonotus’ (pronounced ‘key-toe-no-tus’), has been created by East Devon artist, Martin Staniforth. Its curvy form of has been designed to echo the shapes of tiny creatures living in nearby ponds. The ponds form part of the Sustainable Urban Drainage System, on the opposite side of...
Devon based homebuilder Barratt Homes has donated £1,500 to the Cherrybrook day case chemotherapy unit at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, through the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity. This contribution is part of the housebuilder’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities through its community fund initiative.
The donation was made in honour of Roger, a family friend of a Barratt team member. Roger sadly passed away in 2020 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. During his treatment, Roger spent considerable time at the Cherrybrook unit, where he received...
Tesco is welcoming customers to its new Express store in Tithebarn. The new store, in Tithebarn local centre, has opened its doors, offering funding opportunities to local groups, surplus food for food charities and employing 18 newly recruited colleagues.
Darrell Palmer, the new store manager, said: "We are absolutely delighted to open our new Tesco Express and begin serving the community.
"Our shelves will feature a wide range of fresh produce, value-packed meal deals, and delicious bakery treats.
"We are also thrilled to be part of the Tesco Stronger Starts...
In his final days as US president, Joe Biden honoured an Exeter professor for his work in defining how the brain processes numbers and develops numerical skills.
Dr Gavin Price, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Exeter, is one of just 400 academics worldwide to be awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The accolade is considered the highest honour bestowed by the US government for exceptional scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers.
Speaking of this achievement Dr Price said: “I’m...
