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Devon mums bring dragon to life in delightful new children's book

Two Devon friends have brought a sky high adventure to life in Bernard and Betty and The Hot Air Balloon , a thrilling debut children’s book.

Laura Cope and Frances Williams have turned their love of storytelling and illustration into a charming tale filled with fun, mischief, and a touch of fire-breathing chaos.

The story follows Bernard the dragon and his sidekick, Betty,...

Dementia Care Non-Profit Appeals for Home Hosts to Meet Demand in Devon

An award-winning, not-for-profit dementia day care service, The Filo Project , is looking for more people to host small groups of people across Mid- and North Devon, to meet growing demand in the area.

Just as a childminder opens up their home, The Filo Project’s innovative model sees carefully-selected hosts collecting small groups of people with early to moderate dementia and...

Aldi calls on children in Devon to design a poster for food waste action week

To mark Food Waste Action Week (17th-23rd March), Aldi is calling on children in Devon to design a poster that encourages people to reduce food waste.

Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to submit their creative designs for the chance to win a £250 Aldi voucher for their family.

The entries will be judged by a panel of Aldi’s sustainability experts,...

Aldi stores in Devon benefit from £600 million investment

Since 2017, Aldi has invested almost £600 million to upgrade its stores across the UK, including six in Devon.

Its store enhancement programme has seen the UK’s fourth largest supermarket focus on expanding its fresh, chilled and food-to-go offerings, while also creating simpler layouts and energy efficient LED lighting.

The stores that have undergone the changes include...

Have Your Say on the Updated Neighbourhood Plan for Clyst St Mary and Sowton

East Devon District Council invites public feedback on the revised Neighbourhood Plan for Clyst St Mary and Sowton, now open for consultation until 17 March 2025.

Bishops Clyst Parish Council has officially submitted the revised Neighbourhood Plan for Clyst St Mary and Sowton parishes to East Devon District Council. As part of the process, the council is now inviting the public to...

Lovell and LiveWest agree £300m deal to build up to 820 new homes in North Devon

Exeter, 28 January 2025 - International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised on a landmark joint venture deal between its clients Lovell and LiveWest which will see them jointly acquire a development site in North Devon for delivery of up to 820 new homes.

The deal struck by Trowers will see the 40,000-home landlord through its commercial arm, Westco Properties, jointly develop...

NEWTON Margery Mavis

On 20th November 2015 passed away peacefully in Barnfield House aged 81 years of Exeter.

Dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Mass Wednesday 2nd December Sacred Heart RC Church, South St, Exeter at 10am followed by burial at Crossways Burial Ground, Cheriton Bishop.

Flowers by 9am c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway...

LLOYD Gerald Edward

On 22nd November 2015 passed away peacefully at Dennyshill Care Home aged 87 years of Alphington.

Beloved husband of Pat, devoted father of the late Alan, much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral Service Monday 30th November Exeter Crematorium 2.45pm St. Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only,...

RHI Workshop - Exeter

A ‘Renewable Heat Incentive’ (RHI) Funded Heat Pump Solutions workshop was held at The Buckerell Lodge Hotel in Exeter. The high-profile event created by Carbon Savings Alliance (CSA) and co-hosted by My Green Heating Finance and Kensa Heat Pumps, attracted over 50 delegates from across the South West, and beyond. This included Social Housing Associations, architects and leading members of the...

Independent hearing specialist moves on from guildhall shopping centre

Independent hearing specialist Broom Reid & Harris - one of Exeter's longest established businesses, is moving on from Guildhall Shopping Centre to new premises at Marsh Barton and open for business on 18th February 2015. The move is as a result of the Guildhall Shopping Centre £12m development, which is looking to attract 13 new restaurants.

Broom Reid & Harris was...

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