Aldi is supporting local charities, foodbanks, and community groups in Devon through its Emergency Winter Foodbank Fund this Christmas.
The supermarket’s Emergency Winter Foodbank Fund will see it donate £250,000 to help organisations as they prepare to face heightened demand on their services.
The fund builds on Aldi’s successful partnership with community engagement platform Neighbourly which enables all of Aldi’s 980 UK stores to donate surplus food seven days a week, all year round.
Aldi will also be introducing new signage in stores this Christmas to help...
The officer’s report recommending approval next week for a major solar farm application at Marsh Green, near Exeter, is biased and inaccurate, according to the Devon branch of the countryside charity. Members of East Devon District Council’s planning committee will determine the fate of the application (22/0990/MFUL) next Tuesday, 29 November.
The Marsh Green scheme is for a 30MW solar farm of 60,000 solar panels on 218 acres of farmland.
The report states that there is an "absence of technical objections" to the development, a statement refuted by Devon CPRE. The...
Thousands of people are expected to head into the city centre for the long-awaited return of Exeter Carnival on Saturday.
The official charity of Exeter Carnival is Young Lives vs Cancer, who will be part of the parade collecting on the night.
Organisers are reminding people not to throw coins for safety reasons. Anyone would like to donate to the charity should do so by dropping spare change directly into collecting buckets.
Young Lives vs Cancer help families find the strength to face everything cancer throws at them. Last year in Devon they supported 49...
On Friday 18th November, local businesses, partners, funders and supporters of Step One gathered at Reed Hall, Exeter University to celebrate the charity’s rich history, incredible staff and advocates, along with paying homage to the Late Queen Elizabeth who was patron of the charity from 1946 – 2022. With a mini exhibition showcasing Step One/St Loye’s long history and photos showcasing the Queen’s visits throughout the years, those in attendance were able to learn more about the charity's fantastic work across Devon whilst enjoying a quintessentially British, sweet scone-filled lunch....
Rail union, RMT will put on a series of 48 hour strikes in December and January after industry bosses failed to offer any new deals to reach a settlement.
Over 40,000 members across Network and 14 Train Operating Companies will take strike action on 13, 14, 16 and 17 December and on January 3,4,6 and 7.
There will also be an overtime ban across the railways from 18 December until 2 January, meaning RMT be taking industrial action for 4 weeks.
Despite every effort made by our negotiators, it is clear that that the government is directly interfering with our...
On 25th October, East Devon District Council’s Planning Committee gave their seal of approval on a planning document known as a Local Development Order (LDO) for a site at Long Lane, opposite the Future Skills Centre near Exeter Airport.
The LDO will enable a sustainable new business park to be created to meet changing demands within the business and industrial sectors. It will encourage investment and economic growth, creating up to 500 new jobs in East Devon. The LDO simplifies the planning process so that developers can bring forward high quality premises for a range of...
For the first time in 24 years nearly to the day, Exeter will once again have a Carnival parading its streets this Saturday, 26th November. The revival of the carnival has been done so by InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter.
Carnival is something that a whole generation has missed in Exeter and the city will be illuminated spectacularly on 26th November. It is going to be a very busy day for the city and those planning to watch the carnival are encouraged to make a day of it and come in early to avoid any congestion.
The RSPB in Devon is inviting families to go on their own sneak adventure at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh this winter with a Robin Robin themed adventure trail and exclusive activity pack to enjoy.
Robin is the star of the Aardman film, Robin Robin, available to watch on Netflix now. Robin grows up with a family of mice who go on Sneaks to find food. Now you can join Robin on the Great RSPB Sneak at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh.
The RSPB has partnered with Aardman and Netflix again to host bespoke Robin Robin adventure trails at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh. This fun-filled trail...
Cranbrook Arrows Netball Club is proud to have agreed on a joint sponsorship deal with Taylor Wimpey for the club’s 2022/2023 season.
The housebuilder has teamed up with Exeter-based powder coating business, 1st Choice Finishes to fund 30 dresses for the club’s players across three teams.
Taylor Wimpey is a lead developer of the new town of Cranbrook, building a wide range of homes as well as new community facilities and open space.
Cranbrook Arrows was established in 2016 and now has around 30 members spread across four successful teams playing in the Exeter...
In Devon, approximately 135,000 people look after someone who couldn’t manage without their help and receive no payment for it. Some are new to caring, while others have cared for a family member, friend or neighbour for some time. It’s an invaluable role but carers often feel alone or unsupported, particularly in light of the current cost-of-living crisis.
Devon Carers, part of Westbank Community Health and Care, is hosting a free Information and Advice Fair specifically for unpaid carers on Carers Rights Day. The event will take place on Thursday 24th November at the Exeter...
