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Freemasons donate £1,000 to Hospiscare in Exmouth

This year the Freemasons, as part of their annual support of Hospices throughout the country Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Andrew Vodden together with Reuben Ayres their charity steward presented a certificate denoting the £1,000 given by the Devonshire Freemasons and the Masonic Charitable Foundation to Toni Hiscock of High View Gardens Hospiscare in Exmouth.

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Exmouth's Queens Drive Space gets £20k revamp

A big tidy up of Exmouth’s Queens Drive space, costing more than £20,000, has been completed with the area now reopen to the public.

Tourists and local residents alike will be able to sip drinks and eat delicious food, provided by local traders, throughout the day and evening in the newly revamped area.

Contractors, appointed by East Devon District Council's (EDDC) property...

Exeter Homes Trust marks Platinum Jubilee at historic 20th Century Almshouses

Local charity, Exeter Homes Trust, celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this week by taking part in The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative and unveiling a commemorative plaque at one of the Almshouse properties.

Exeter Homes Trust, formerly known as The Exeter Municipal Charity, was founded over 900 years ago. Providing housing for people, who are unable to remain in their own homes by...

Bensons for Beds unveils new way for customers to get a better night’s sleep

Bensons for Beds have unveiled a new way for customers to invest in their sleep, to support them to find what’s right for them, whatever their sleep, space and style needs.

Because everyone’s sleep needs are unique, ‘your bed, your way’ personalisation will allow Bensons’ in-store experts to help customers to choose the mattress that matches their sleep needs and then style that choice...

Hub Box on the hunt for 40 fresh faces for Royal William Yard

Ahead of the opening of its new flagship waterfront restaurant, Hub Box is on the hunt for 40 hospitality superstars to support its arrival at Royal William Yard in Plymouth. Serving up award-winning burgers, barbeque and beverages, the much-loved West Country brand is looking to fill roles in front of house, bar, kitchen, and management.

With recruitment days taking place at the...

New website to help support Ukrainian refugees launched

Devon’s local authorities are supporting local residents who want to provide sanctuary to the Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their homes.

A new website now hosts the latest guidance and information as it becomes available.

Team Devon, which includes Devon County Council, East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge and Torridge District...

Get your child vaccinated this Easter

All children aged five and over are eligible to have the COVID-19 vaccination from 5 April.

Bookings can be made online or by calling 119 from 2 April. The vaccination is not being given to this age group in school. Walk-in and pop-up clinics are advertised on NHS England’s site finder here , but please check that the clinic is offering vaccinations to this age group.

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New campaign calls on pensioners in the South West to check eligibility for Pension Credit

Pensioners and their loved ones in the South West are being urged to take-up Pension Credit, as the Government launches a new campaign today that will help those of pension age with the cost of living.

New figures show around 117,800 pensioners in the South West currently receive Pension Credit. However, many are still not claiming this extra financial help, which can offer a vital...

Susy Atkins appointed to Food and Drink Devon's board

Food Drink Devon, one of the county’s leading food and drink organisations, has appointed Susy Atkins to their board of directors. Renowned national drinks writer, drinks columnist for the Sunday Telegraph and drinks editor for delicious magazine, Susy will also head up the judging of the drinks categories in the 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, which close for entries on 22nd April.

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Two East Devon flytipping incidents will likely cost more than £1k to clean up

Two separate flytipping incidents have racked up a cleaning bill likely costing more than £1,000 of tax payers money.

The first incident was reported to East Devon District Council (EDDC) on Sunday, 20 March, and involved a large propane tanked that had been dumped in a layby just outside Rockbeare, near Cranbrook.

EDDC is now working to arrange for the removal of the...

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