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East Devon District Council's (EDDC) Communities team has arranged events in Exmouth and Sidmouth to highlight the importance of fire doors and the role they play in protecting lives and properties.

Knowing the 5-step check of what to look out for and what to do if you spot a problem with a fire door, might prevent fatalities in the event of a fire.

Fire Door Safety Week...

A green-fingered youngster from Ottery St Mary has been named the outright winner of Otter Garden Centres ’ sunflower growing competition.

5 year-old Lucy Randall’s sunflower grew to an incredible 4.48 metres – that’s taller than a double decker bus!

Asked how she managed to grow to the monster plant, Lucy said that after planting the sunflower seeds in pots using compost from...

As the winter months loom on the horizon, many people in Devon are concerned about how they will meet their energy bills as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

Citizens Advice is launching a new campaign to encourage take-up of the Energy Relief Scheme, which can provide up to £100 towards meeting energy bills for those struggling to pay their supplier.

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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...