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Exeter Airport's summer schedule in full swing

With summer just around the corner, Exeter Airport is gearing up to welcome an influx of passengers as its sunshine schedule gets into full swing.

May traditionally marks the start of the holiday season for the airport and this year is no different with a raft of summer flights across the Mediterranean starting from Exeter with tour operator TUI in the coming days.

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Exmouth's Inaugural Gate to Plate Festival Celebrated as a Triumph

Exmouth’s first ever Gate to Plate event, celebrating the finest local food and craft producers, was pronounced a resounding success today (Tuesday 30 April) with up to 8,000 visitors attending.

Taking place on the Strand on Sunday 28 April, Exmouth Gate to Plate offered an enjoyable experience to residents and visitors alike. Funded by East Devon District Council, it was delivered...

Naturally Healthy May Offers A Natural Break from Studying and Learning

As exam season approaches, it can be normal for young people, and anyone who supports them, to experience some moments of anxiety and uncertainty. There's widespread recognition that taking a break and being active in nature can help reduce these feelings for everyone. Being in a natural environment allows the body to relax, rejuvenating the mind and enhancing concentration and focus when it'...

Pawsitively amazing! Woofstock - the UK’s only dog-friendly two-night music festival returns

Woofstock UK - the UK’s only award-winning, two-night/three-day dog-and-family-friendly music festival - is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024 with a stellar lineup.

Crowd-pleasing tribute acts including Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Elton John and Dolly Parton covers will be taking to the stage at the historic Powderham Castle, Exeter, from the evening of...

Bloor Homes Boost Bowling Club’s ‘vital safety updates’ with donation

One of the oldest bowling clubs in the country has received a sponsorship boost from Bloor Homes.

Founded in 1901, Cullompton Bowling Club is considered one the finest in Mid Devon and is located just a mile and a half from The Meadows, Bloor Homes’ new development of two, three and four bedroom homes close to the town.

Steve Stack, Club Captain at Cullompton Bowling Club,...

Drake Circus confirms Bank Holiday opening times

Drake Circus has confirmed its opening hours for the upcoming bank holiday weekend (Saturday 4th May – Monday 6th May).

Between Saturday 4th May – Monday 6th May, the centre’s shopping hours will be:

  • Saturday 4th May: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Sunday 5th May: 10:30am – 4:30pm
  • Monday 6th May: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Individual opening hours and opening...

British Sign Language Cafe opens at South Devon College - everyone welcome

A Devon college is helping to raise awareness of sign language by launching a British Sign Language Café.

The café at South Devon College opens during Deaf Awareness Week and everyone is welcome. (May 6th)

The café has been set up by two new members of staff recruited to support hearing and visually impaired students.

Sasha Miller, Sensory Lead, and Lorraine Blake,...

The first expansion of Cranbrook gets a green light

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the first expansion of Cranbrook. It is the largest planning permission issued by EDDC since permission for the new town was issued, more than 13 years ago.

The expansion allows up to 1435 homes and 10 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers to be created. There will be a new three form entry primary school,...

MP Mel Stride meets ear and eye care experts caring for patients and supporting the NHS

CENTRAL Devon MP Mel Stride has gone to Specsavers to see how expert opticians and audiologists are making a difference to patients, the community and supporting the NHS – and are ready to do more.

Mr Stride, who is Work and Pensions Secretary, chatted to the team at Specsavers Okehampton, on Fore Street, about how they are delivering NHS services and providing vital access to eye...

Devon business leaders stepping up to make the case for investment into the South West and have their say on region’s future

Business event on 12 June will focus on getting Westminster working for the South West, in the first of four Regional Roadshows.

The Great South West Pan-Regional Partnership is launching a series of Regional Roadshows, to give local business leaders the opportunity to advance their interests on the national stage.

The first event in the series, in collaboration with the Devon...

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