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Will You Be My Friend?

Five Mile Films - the makers of Channel 4’s The Dog House - are currently casting in Devon for a new BBC series about childhood friendships.

Will You Be My Friend? follows children aged 5 to 8 who are finding it...

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Tributes paid to former East Devon District Council leader Paul Diviani

East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) former leader Paul Diviani passed away last week prompting tributes, describing him as ‘a joy and an inspiration to work with’.

EDDC's Chair and Chief Executive have paid their respects following the sad news about Paul’s death on Thursday evening (5 January 2023).

Paul was an EDDC councillor for 20 years, from 1999 to 2019 and the leader...

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Ultimate New Year present for former military veteran

A former military veteran says he has been given the perfect New Year’s gift after being handed the keys to the house he helped to build.

Adrian Colwill, 47, a former Royal Artillery soldier from the age of 16, experienced some mental health challenges when he left the forces.

Despite carrying out a number of roles on civvy street, including managing a hotel, Adrian was left...

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North Devon’s largest private nursing agency buys village care home after founding owner sells

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co , has announced the sale of Bodmeyrick Residential Home in Holsworthy, Devon.

Bodmeyrick Residential Home is registered with the CQC to provide residential care to up to 28 clients over 65 years of age as well as those with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The home occupies a period, detached property...

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30-60 minute grocery delivery service launches in Exeter – and you can get £9 off your first order

Snappy Shopper joins forces with convenience stores to offer rapid grocery delivery at in-store prices

From Wednesday 11 January, Snappy Shopper are partnering with multiple convenience stores, launching an Exeter pilot to offer local customers 30–60 minute grocery and alcohol delivery at in-store prices.

The stores participating are:

  • Nisa Cullompton, Cullompton
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Foot Anstey advises August Equity backed Agilio Software Bidco Limited on purchase of ProDental CPD

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP , has supported and advised Agilio Software, backed by private equity firm August Equity, on the purchase of shares in ProDental CPD , the go to place for dental CPD courses and modules for professionals.

Agilio Software is a leading provider of compliance and HR software into the dental and wider healthcare industries. The purchase of shares in...

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Liz King Appointed as Executive Director, Producing & Programming at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth have announced Liz King as their new Executive Director, Producing & Programming in the theatres latest move in its creative renewal programme.

Liz King joins TRP from The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh where she is Director of Producing. During her tenure at the Lyceum Liz has overseen numerous productions including the award-winning production of Life is...

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Ambulance service issues further appeal to the public ahead of industrial action

The South Western Ambulance Service is again urging the public to think carefully before dialling 999 during industrial action on Wednesday (11 January) and to only call if it is a life threatening or life altering emergency.

The Trust wishes to thank its people and NHS partners for their support during the previous industrial action, and to also thank the public for their support in...

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Council Tax could double for owners of second home or unoccupied buildings in East Devon

A move to double Council Tax for the owners of second homes and charge double rates for empty homes after one year instead of two was agreed by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet.

The final decision on the changes will be made at EDDC’s next full council meeting on 22 February, with an aim of introducing the charges from 1 April 2024.

These changes are subject to...

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There’s always time for a cuppa with Exeter, Mid & East Devon Samaritans 

The local branch of Samaritans is encouraging people across Exeter and East Devon to reach out to someone they care about for a cuppa and a catch up for Brew Monday - that’s January 16, the third Monday of January.

Volunteers from the branch will be out in force, with tea bags and cups, at six stations in the area: Exeter St David’s, Exeter Central, Exmouth, Dawlish, Tiverton Parkway...

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