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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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Bespoke Hotels appointed to manage Royal Glen Hotel in Sidmouth

Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has been appointed to manage the Royal Glen hotel in Sidmouth.

With a history dating back over 300 years, it was circa 1700 that the Royal Glen was built by a Mr King of Bath as a then modest farmhouse, with a dairy, outhouses, a hayloft and a well that still exists at the centre of the house. Later extended and converted into...

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Do you remember seeing winter messages from Devon’s NHS?

People invited to share their feedback in online survey

Devon’s health and care services are inviting feedback from local people on their experience of campaigns and messaging over the busy winter period.

Health and care services in Devon work together each winter to develop messages that support people to find the right service for their needs.

This includes how and where...

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Drivers asked to rein in their speed for horses

New roadside posters encouraging road users to slow down for horses and their riders are being displayed in parts of Devon.

Devon County Council is supporting The British Horse Society’s (BHS) “Dead Slow” road safety campaign, teaming up with the BHS , Horses & Road Safety Awareness (HRSA) and Vision Zero South West to promote the campaign in the county.

The aim is to...

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Trading Standards warns lettings agents to protect client's money after firm fined £8,000

Trading Standards is reminding letting agents of their legal obligation to protect money they are holding on behalf of a client after a tribunal upheld an £8,000 fine imposed on a firm.

Heart of the South West Trading Standards imposed the fine on Swallows Property Ltd., in Frome, Somerset, after they had repeatedly ignored advice to obtain Client Money Protection that protects the...

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Cycle trail approved

A new off-road multi-use trail, described as the ‘missing link’ between Seaton and Colyford, is on the way.

The £1.2 million scheme, approved by Devon County Council’s cabinet on Wednesday, will improve part of the existing National Cycle Network Route 2 in East Devon, which currently diverts onto a section of road that is unsuitable for families and less confident cyclists....

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Photo ID needed to vote at local elections

A government scheme requiring voters to show identification at polling stations have been labelled unnecessary or appropriate.

The new rule means that people will need to bring a certain form of ID – which include passports and drivers’ licenses – or they won’t be able to vote. It will come into effect at local elections in less than two months.

Among accepted IDs are older...

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£250,000 in grant funding available for rural projects from The Prince’s Countryside Fund

The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is inviting applications for grants of up to £25,000 from community projects across the UK, with up to £250,000 available.

The PCF is interested in projects that will make a difference in rural communities across the UK and clearly demonstrate the need within the community. Applications are encouraged from all part of the UK.

Keith...

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Join Devon's dog lovers and keep your pets’ paws on paths

Devon Loves Dogs is asking dog owners and walkers to keep their dogs' paws on paths to protect ground-nesting birds.

Some of the UK’s most endangered birds make their nests on the ground during spring and summer so it’s important not to disturb them when you’re out enjoying walks. Birds such as dartford warbler and nightjar make their nests on or near the ground which means parent...

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Chocolatier with a passion for miniatures

A captivating collection of miniatures and silhouettes is being sold at Chilcotts Auctioneers next Ceramics, Pictures & Works of Art; Good Antiques & 20th Century Design sale.

It was put together over several years by Ron J Mills before his death in 2021. A chocolatier in Bath who supplied Harrods with handmade chocolates, Ron’s other passion was for miniatures. These were...

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East Devon District Council agree its summer opening for Public Toilets

Public toilets across the district will again be open this summer as EDDC’s cabinet agree to keep 28 sites open.

From April 1, 2023 public toilets will be open from 8am to 10pm each day.

The council remain committed to a £3 million refurbishment programme of its Category A toilets agreed by council in February 2022 and will be announcing details of this later this year....

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