The Royal British Legion is seeking new volunteers for this year’s Poppy Appeal in Exeter, Exmouth, Okehampton, Barnstaple, Sidmouth, Chudleigh and Kingsbridge as the RBL celebrates its centenary in 2021, they have approached the Devon Freemasons for help but will still require more manpower. Last year, the RBL lost millions of pounds in donations after face-to-face collections were cancelled...
100 Year old Burrington resident Gordon Short and his family have been regular supporters of Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) over the years and have been personally affected by the life-saving service. Family members have organised numerous charity golf days, donated diamond wedding anniversary gifts and most recently gave £1000 in celebration of Gordon’s 100th birthday, now this amazing...
People in Devon are being urged to only go to their local emergency department in immediately life-threatening cases.
The NHS in Devon is under severe pressure at present due to several factors, meaning GP surgeries, hospitals, community health services, mental health services and social care are all extremely busy.
High numbers of emergency attendances, combined with the...
This weekend Pitman Training opened its doors to jobseekers across Devon and Cornwall. Launched by local businesswoman Susan De Mey, the new centre aims to help people improve their career prospects, gain promotions or get back to work.
Pitman Training is the leading British training provider and has delivered vocational training since 1837. However, the newest centre in Exeter is...
Brand new Exmouth foodie destination, Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant, will be open 5 days rather than 7 at the start of July temporarily to maintain the highest standards of operation within the restaurant, whilst ensuring staff are well looked after. The restaurant will be closed on two Mondays and Tuesdays in July (Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th and Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th July),...
East Devon District Council launched a new, free publication called “The ‘plant hunters’ guide to the Devon Veitch Legacy” at the Devon County Show on Friday. A handbook for finding native, international, ancient and exotic trees in Devon, particularly in East Devon. The publication is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The book was launched from the St Bridget Nurseries...
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...
This summer, national housebuilder Redrow is supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund’s (ELF) football fundraiser by taking part in the Euro Football Championships 2020/21 sweepstake, helping the charity to raise vital funds.
With the Saxon Brook development located near Exeter, Redrow is one of several local businesses taking part in the sweepstake, with profits going towards helping...
