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East Devon leisure services review

East Devon District Council is reviewing how its leisure centres are run so it can protect them for the long term and make sure residents continue to receive good quality services.

The tender process opened late last year and attracted interest from a number of potential operators. The...

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Ambulance Service, is the patient breathing? Yes, but we’ve got no heating due to a power cut

Ambulance Service, is the patient breathing? Yes, but we haven’t got any heating due to a power cut, can someone bring us a heater? This is just one of the many inappropriate 999 calls received by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) over the past year.

This January, SWASFT is reminding people to use its services responsibly and only call 999 in a genuine...

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Sister Act - The Musical at The Spires College

Every year, The Spires College puts on a school production that all students can choose to take part in. This year, the Director (Mr Mearns) has picked Sister Act the Musical.

Without spoiling the plot, in the Musical, Deloris, who is the Protagonist, finds herself using a Convent for Witness protection. Whilst it might be different to her old life as a performer, Deloris finds...

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Free houseplants up for grabs at Drake Circus pop-up to help beat January blues

Green-fingered locals will be able to get their hands on a major giveaway courtesy of Drake Circus this Saturday (25th January), as the centre once again partners with independent local houseplant business, Nook.

The pop-up shop will be located in the centre’s Atrium event space, outside Primark, and will offer a range of houseplants suitable for everyone from expert plant-lovers to...

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Devon gearing up for Storm Éowyn

Devon could be battered by wind gusts of up to 70mph over the next couple of days as Storm Éowyn moves across the country.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wind from 7am to 6pm tomorrow (Thursday 23 January) and all day Friday (24 January), as well as a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain on Friday from first thing until 9am.

Devon County Council's...

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Discover Hidden Gems and Brand-New Experiences at the English Riviera Walking Festival 2025

The highly anticipated English Riviera Walking Festival returns this June with a dynamic programme of guided walks and immersive experiences led by expert guides. Running from 14–22 June, the festival offers something for everyone, with unforgettable adventures across the region’s breathtaking landscapes. Highlights for 2025 include Agatha Christie’s ‘ The Queen of Crime Waves’ , a 12-mile...

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Westbank helps drive away the winter blues with a warm, welcoming space for the community

Westbank Community Health and Care is marking Warm Welcome Week (20 - 26 January) with an upgraded warm space for members of the community in and around Exminster, seeking a welcoming, heated place during the daytime where they can share a cuppa and conversation this winter.

January can be a particularly challenging time of year, with Blue Monday a low point for many. To help combat...

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Devon Music Awards Nominations, Patrons and Line-Up Announced

Community arts enterprise the Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) are delighted to announce the nominations for the 2nd “ MIDI TV Presents the Devon Music Awards ”, which will be held at Bomba in Exeter on Friday January 31st 2025.

The Devon Music Awards will once again recognise and celebrate the copious musical talent in Devon, with the public voting for their favourite acts. The...

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Tarka Leisure Centre introduces AI powered personalised aqua natal sessions for mums-to-be

Tarka Leisure in Barnstaple is expanding its support for mums-to-be in the local community by introducing Bump Boost, a tech driven personalised aqua natal workout.

Despite the NHS recommending a minimum 150 mins of moderate physical activity across the week, a report from the Active Pregnancy Foundation shows the staggering reality with less than 40% of pregnant women feeling they had...

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Unveiling of new sculpture marks the opening of Tithebarn Local Centre

A new Local Centre is shortly to be completed on a major mixed-use development close to Exeter Science Park. The Tithebarn Local Centre will be a focal point for the community.

A new sculpture will form the central feature in the landscaped area of the Tithebarn Local Centre. The sculpture named ‘ Chaetonotus’ (pronounced ‘key-toe-no-tus’), has been created by East Devon artist,...

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Ilfracombe Junior School Connects with Edenmore Nursing Home

Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe recently welcomed Year 3 students from Ilfracombe Junior School, who delighted residents with a vibrant musical performance. The residents, affectionately referred to as family members, enjoyed the students’ talents and performance.

Many family members at Edenmore are on their own individual Dementia journey; making the visit especially meaningful...

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