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Following the district wide elections earlier this month East Devon District Council (EDDC) has a new administration, with both a new Cabinet and Chair appointed on 24 May.

The Council is now made up of the Democratic Alliance group, the largest group on the council with 29 seats, the Conservative Group with 17 seats, The Independent Group with nine seats, Labour Group three seats...

Sanctuary Care’s Fernihurst Nursing Home in Exmouth is celebrating local care assistant, Billy Pattison, the first ever graduate of its Nursing Associates Apprenticeship Programme, part of a nationwide scheme which seeks to futureproof the care sector.

Billy (age 31) is the first apprentice from the Devon care home to gain the level 5 foundation degree. He will now be registered with...

Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that “twenty is plenty” when it comes to exercising dogs this summer.

With the arrival of warmer weather, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe has issued guidance that exercising dogs in temperatures as mild as 21 degrees centigrade can be problematic for dogs, particularly brachycephalic, or “flat-faced”, breeds such as...

A free trail for children encompassing Plymouth’s historic Barbican and with a delicious free treat at the end looks set to keep families busy during the holiday season.

Flapjackery, the iconic flapjack brand which has a shop on the Barbican, has created a quiz to encourage parents to bring their children along to discover this ancient part of Plymouth where maritime history collides...