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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

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Hard-working teams are finalists in family law awards

Two specialist teams from The Family Law Company are amongst the finalists in this year’s LexisNexis Family Law Awards.

They have been shortlisted in the Children Team of the Year and Legal Support of the Year categories.

The Family Law Company’s Children Team, based in Exeter, Plymouth and Truro is particularly impressive in the diversity of its individual lawyers, who draw on...

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Devon Charity Launches Suicide Awareness Campaign

Exmouth based charity, Pete's Dragons, have launched a campaign highlighting the stories of people from Devon who have been left behind after experiencing suicide. In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday 10th September the charity is aiming to raise awareness of the services it offers to those people in Devon, of any age, that have been through loss in this hugely traumatic...

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Devon Air Ambulance celebrate Air Ambulance week

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are calling for the people of Devon to join them and the nation in celebrating Air Ambulance Week from 4 – 10 September 2023.

This annual campaign, organised by Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), aims to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities.

Air Ambulance Week serves as a reminder of the crucial role that air ambulances...

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South Devon College illuminates the way

South Devon College bags ½ £million unprecedented opportunity to nurture the future of photonic semiconductors.

In a milestone for UK science and technology, South Devon College, has landed a ground-breaking partnership with Bay Photonics, a photonics packaging specialist and Davies & Bell, a microelectronics bonding specialist. bringing a beacon of innovation to Britain's south west...

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Residents celebrate Exmouth's new play park opening with community day

More than 100 residents enjoyed a free family fun day, organised by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Communities team, marking the official opening of the Crescent play area in Littleham.

Councillor Geoff Jung (EDDC’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country and Environment), cut the red ribbon to officially open the play area, which is part of a £283,000 investment project across the...

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Discharge Assessment Unit garden is transformed

The garden at the Discharge Assessment Unit (DAU) at Mount Gould has recently been transformed.

Nevada Construction, Ward Williams Associates and Co Create Architects spent the day renovating the outdoor space outside Saltram and Lopes wards, making it a more enjoyable space for staff and patients to use.

Associate Director for Nevada, Colin Aldworth, said: “It was great to...

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Search to find Britain's little Eco Heroes – playground 'testers' required at the Eden Project

Applications to ‘play and stay’ at the Cornwall attraction are now open

Is your child an Eco Hero looking to change the world one green idea at a time? Then the Eden Project needs you!

The Eden Project is on the hunt for families across the UK who love getting involved in the great outdoors and playing in nature to help raise awareness of ways nature can make a difference in local...

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Care home trip gives veterans the opportunity to relive wartime experiences

Four care home residents from Hill House in Honiton have visited the WW2 Nissen Hut and Upottery Airfield Heritage Centre, through which they were able to recall their experiences as armed service personnel during the Second World War.

Stan, Carey, Derrick and Mervyn were able to relive their wartime exploits at the newly refurbished centre, which re-opened in April and is just a...

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East Devon's Ukrainian community marks Independence Day

On Thursday, 24 August, more than 180 Ukrainian guests, hosts, family members and friends attended an event marking Ukraine's 32nd Independence Day in Cranbrook.

Attendees sung Ukraine's national anthem and enjoyed Ukrainian food, live music, and craft workshops. Many guests wore traditional Ukrainian attire, competing to win the best national embroidered dress contest.

The...

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Don’t delay – early intervention can save your sight

PLYMOUTH’S Matthew Rattenbury is urging people to ensure they have regular eye tests to spot serious conditions that can lead to vision loss and even blindness.

At only 35, Matthew has narrow-angle glaucoma. If left untreated it can lead to full glaucoma, which can cause irreversible damage to someone’s vision.

He is currently on the NHS waiting list to have a type of laser...

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