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EDDC Countryside Team forms Partnership with able2achieve

A group of adults, with additional needs, took part in important conservation work at an Axminster nature reserve as part of a special skill-building project.

East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Countryside Team partnered up with able2achieve and organised for five adult learners to...

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Calling all chefs! Applications now open for MasterChef: The Professionals 2025

Shine TV, makers of the world-class MasterChef: The Professionals , are on the hunt for the UK’s most talented, up-and-coming chefs to apply for the 18th series, for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The competition continues from our new home in Digbeth, Birmingham, to showcase and celebrate exceptional culinary talent from across the UK and provide a springboard for chefs to achieve...

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EDDC announces dedicated support for local community action groups

East Devon District Council is kicking off the new year by providing extra support to enable local community groups to deliver environmental projects across the East Devon area.

The council is partnering with Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon and funding a dedicated project coordinator to empower new and existing groups – many of which are led by teams of committed volunteers – to...

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Ambulance Service, is the patient breathing? Yes, but we’ve got no heating due to a power cut

Ambulance Service, is the patient breathing? Yes, but we haven’t got any heating due to a power cut, can someone bring us a heater? This is just one of the many inappropriate 999 calls received by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) over the past year.

This January, SWASFT is reminding people to use its services responsibly and only call 999 in a genuine...

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Sister Act - The Musical at The Spires College

Every year, The Spires College puts on a school production that all students can choose to take part in. This year, the Director (Mr Mearns) has picked Sister Act the Musical.

Without spoiling the plot, in the Musical, Deloris, who is the Protagonist, finds herself using a Convent for Witness protection. Whilst it might be different to her old life as a performer, Deloris finds...

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Free houseplants up for grabs at Drake Circus pop-up to help beat January blues

Green-fingered locals will be able to get their hands on a major giveaway courtesy of Drake Circus this Saturday (25th January), as the centre once again partners with independent local houseplant business, Nook.

The pop-up shop will be located in the centre’s Atrium event space, outside Primark, and will offer a range of houseplants suitable for everyone from expert plant-lovers to...

Devon gearing up for Storm Éowyn

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...

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Discover Hidden Gems and Brand-New Experiences at the English Riviera Walking Festival 2025

The highly anticipated English Riviera Walking Festival returns this June with a dynamic programme of guided walks and immersive experiences led by expert guides. Running from 14–22 June, the festival offers something for everyone, with unforgettable adventures across the region’s breathtaking landscapes. Highlights for 2025 include Agatha Christie’s ‘ The Queen of Crime Waves’ , a 12-mile...

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Westbank helps drive away the winter blues with a warm, welcoming space for the community

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...

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Devon Music Awards Nominations, Patrons and Line-Up Announced

Community arts enterprise the Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) are delighted to announce the nominations for the 2nd “ MIDI TV Presents the Devon Music Awards ”, which will be held at Bomba in Exeter on Friday January 31st 2025.

The Devon Music Awards will once again recognise and celebrate the copious musical talent in Devon, with the public voting for their favourite acts. The...

Tarka Leisure Centre introduces AI powered personalised aqua natal sessions for mums-to-be

Tarka Leisure in Barnstaple is expanding its support for mums-to-be in the local community by introducing Bump Boost, a tech driven personalised aqua natal workout.

Despite the NHS recommending a minimum 150 mins of moderate physical activity across the week, a report from the Active Pregnancy Foundation shows the staggering reality with less than 40% of pregnant women feeling they had...

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