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Mental Health Hub for trade workers launched at local Exeter show as industry suicide rates soar

Shining the spotlight on supporting the mental health of tradespeople, a local Exeter trade show is launching its dedicated Mental Health Hub with the aim of fostering conversation, offering support and potentially saving lives.

In the UK, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women1 and in construction – a male dominated industry – men are three times more likely to...

Demonstration breakfast morning at RGB Building Supplies in Plymouth

The Plymouth branch of RGB Building Supplies is inviting the community and local tradespeople to a free demonstration morning on Wednesday 27th September.

Between 8am and midday, visitors will be able to speak to representatives and see fibreglass roofing demonstrations from flat roofing specialist Cure It. There will be offers throughout the morning, and visitors will be able to enjoy...

Powderham Food Festival 2023

The highly-anticipated Powderham Food Festival is making a comeback on the 7th and 8th of October, and this year it's set to be bigger and better than ever before.

With less than a month to go, the excitement surrounding the festival has reached unprecedented levels, with record-breaking ticket sales in the first 6 weeks of release indicating that food enthusiasts both near and far...

Urgent call to secure Devon's village halls

In an era marked by evolving community dynamics and changing societal needs, village and community halls across Devon have developed into central hubs for an ever-growing variety of activities. In addition to the traditional group meetings, toddler groups and pantomimes, these spaces now foster the growth of small enterprises, facilitate community engagement, and house community businesses,...

Simon Jupp MP meets with new CEO of The Royal Marines Charity in 10 Downing Street

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, met with Ben Curry MBE at 10 Downing Street on the 12th of September to congratulate him on his recent appointment as Chief Executive Officer of RMA - The Royal Marines Charity.

During a special reception celebrating the work of veterans hosted by Johnny Mercer MP, Minister of State for Veterans’ Affairs, Simon Jupp MP also praised the charity for their...

Impact of flash floods being examined

More than 140 properties are thought to have been flooded across Devon during Sunday’s flash floods.

The initial estimate has been gathered by the Environment Agency, Devon County Council’s Flood Risk Management team and local city and district council officers as part of the flood recovery operation.

Officers have been on the ground visiting the worst affected areas to...

Cullompton’s Tesco shoppers could secure share of £500,000 gold rush for children

Tesco shoppers in Cullompton have a golden hour to win a share of HALF A MILLION POUNDS for their school or a community group that supports children.

As part of the Stronger Starts campaign, between 12 noon and 1pm on 23 September, shoppers in 100 Tesco stores can take a lucky dip to find a gold version of Tesco’s famous blue voting token.

Customers at Cullompton Superstore...

Urgent call to secure Devon's village halls

In an era marked by evolving community dynamics and changing societal needs, village and community halls across Devon have developed into central hubs for an ever-growing variety of activities. In addition to the traditional group meetings, toddler groups and pantomimes, these spaces now foster the growth of small enterprises, facilitate community engagement, and house community businesses,...

Presentation of Regional Cider Pub Of The Year Certificate to Tom Cobley Tavern

The Tom Cobley Tavern Doubles Up!

The Tom Cobley Tavern in Spreyton has not only been awarded Exeter & East Devon CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year (CPOTY) 2023; they have now also been judged and presented with the regional CAMRA award for the South West region thus giving them a fantastic double achievement. The pub was presented with their award by Bob Southwell, Regional Cider Coordinator for the South West.

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Local housebuilder leading the way for a zero-carbon future is shortlisted for prestigious award

A housebuilder in Exeter has been shortlisted for a prestigious property award.

Redrow South West’s St Michael’s Meadow, on Chudleigh Road, has been shortlisted in the Exeter Property Awards 2023, after wowing judges with its sustainable approach to design.

The awards celebrate the dynamic Exeter property sector – from residential and commercial, to lettings and new builds –...

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