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Following Suit of Popular Devon Duo on ITV’s Lingo Game Show

A much-beloved staple of British TV, for many, game shows are the first things that go on the box after a long day at work and even merit nighttime viewing. The UK boasts many great and inventive game shows, some of which have gone on to find tremendous success around the world, as Deal or No Deal once did, but one of the current hits is based on an old US game show.

Lingo, which...

The Five Most Peaceful Spring Walks You Should Take Once the Clocks Go Forward

It’s a matter of weeks before the clocks go forward, and that means lighter evenings for us to get away from the stresses of work with a nice walk.

Walks have long been popular for those needing a break from the stresses of life, a brain reset if you like, whether a person is struggling with work, relationship problems, or like an ever-growing number of people, suffering from alcohol...

National Highways work will keep three historic Devon structures safe for years to come

Three historical railway bridges in Devon have been given makeovers thanks to a £243,000 investment by National Highways Historical Railway Estate (HRE).

Wortha Mill Bridge on Dartmoor, Broadpark Road Bridge at Brentor and Castle Bridge Exeter have all received essential attention to ensure they retain their distinct characters while remaining safe for years to come.

An...

McDonald's franchisee supports local Lions club

McDonald’s franchisee, David Shawyer, who runs and operates four restaurants in the Exeter and Exmouth area, has donated £600 worth of litter collection equipment to the Budleigh Salterton Lions.

The donation supports McDonald’s commitment to tackling litter in local communities and will help to make a difference in keeping the Exmouth and Exeter area clean.

David and his...

Successful funding bid for accessible toilets at Mid Devon leisure centres

Mid Devon District Council has been awarded more than £150,000 towards adapting its existing disabled toilets to create fully accessible facilities at all three of its leisure sites in Crediton, Cullompton and Tiverton.

The funding is part of the Changing Places fund, administered by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, which aims to support disabled people with...

Arrests after Bideford incident

Police have moved to reassure the residents of Bideford after an incident yesterday, which saw a large police presence in the town, including armed officers.

Five people have been arrested and officers said they are not looking for anybody else in connection with the incident.

They also said there is an increased police presence in the town to provide reassurance.

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£9 off discount extended by grocery delivery app

Convenience stores in Exeter are supporting their community and offering £9 off their first app order over £10* using code EXETER , and 20% off their following order with code EX20 . The code originally expired at the end of January, but Snappy Shopper have made the decision to extend the code to ensure that as many customers can take advatange of this deal during hard times.

Snappy...

Changes afoot at Ferne Animal Sanctuary

For over eighty years, during which time approximately 40,000 animals have been cared for, animal welfare has been the key charitable purpose at Ferne Animal Sanctuary. Started in 1939 by the late Lady Nina Duchess of Hamilton & Brandon, other key milestones include 1965 when it became a registered charity and 1975 when the home of the sanctuary moved from Dorset to its current location...

Plans in works for East Devon's arts and culture scene

Exciting plans to grow East Devon’s arts and culture scene over the next decade will be led by a newly appointed specialist.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) revealed the news of its new cultural producer Sarah Elghady this week.

Sarah has been tasked with making the authority’s dream vision, as part of its 10-year ‘cultural strategy’ , a reality.

This includes...

Former Afghan interpreter translates skills to new city-centre shop

One of the first Afghan interpreters to leave the country with British Armed Forces has opened a shop in Plymouth City Centre – the place where he’s been made so welcome since 2014.

Aminullah (Amin) Shinwari, 34, worked on the front line in Afghanistan with our Forces and was withdrawn with them in 2014, along with his immediate family for their own safety. And he recently welcomed...

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