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Many unpaid carers – people who voluntarily provide care to a loved one or friend – are not looking after their own health and wellbeing, as a consequence of rising costs of living, warns Devon County Council.

Unpaid carers have told the council that they are having to prioritise their spending, and many are choosing not to spend on exercise or activities away from their caring roles...

A public consultation has been launched by Devon County Council today (Wednesday 21 September) on proposals that aim to close the gaps in the cycling and walking network in the Barnstaple, Bideford and Northam area.

The County Council is seeking views on four walking and six cycling schemes across the area, which are detailed online at devon.cc/bbnlcwip .

The draft “...

Colleagues at East Devon Crematorium have chosen a charity in Ottery St Mary to receive a donation of £12,000 which has been raised through the generosity of families who have lost loved ones.

The Ottery Help Scheme helps hundreds of people every month with a whole range of services on offer including community transport, befriending and bereavement support as well as many other...

Lifeworks Young Adults Saturday Social Group (YASS) spent an amazing moonlit night on Dartmoor under canvas. But first they had to trek to their destination, through muddy walkways, slippery slopes and even dodging and few cows on their way.

The group was amazing, helping and supporting each other, from putting our tents up to being there for each other when they were challenged. Once...