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NHS Devon top in England for care home Covid vaccinations this autumn

Devon is leading the country on the percentage of care home residents already vaccinated against COVID-19 this autumn. Over 76% of care home residents in Devon have received their COVID-19 jab, this is the highest percentage in England.

The winter vaccine roll-out began on the 11 September 2023 and 155,236 COVID-19 vaccinations and 185,492 flu vaccinations have been given in Devon to...

Spooktacular trail at The Donkey Sanctuary this October

This October, visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth can explore the sanctuary with the Haunted Hay Bales Halloween Hunt.

By following clues on their trail sheet, people will be able to search for the hidden Neddie characters around the sanctuary, while meeting some of the friendly resident donkeys along the way.

Perfect for all the family, and a great excuse to get...

Help us make Devon and Cornwall #NoPlaceForDrugs

Devon & Cornwall Police is appealing to local communities to report drug-related crime and activity so they can target offenders and keep local communities safe.

Drug-related crime and other associated offences, including theft and violence, has a significant impact on communities and tackling them remains a force priority.

Every year the Force takes action to disrupt...

Get set for a Doggy Day Out at Exeter Racecourse

Canine event specialist A Doggy Day Out will bring the immensely popular Big Bark to Exeter Racecourse for the very first time on Saturday 7th October. The event was due to take place earlier in September but was sadly turfed by poor weather. Thanks to their dogged determination to create a fun day out for dog owning families locally, a new date is set, and everyone is keeping everything...

Devon Carers Tackle Epic 26-mile Hike for Dementia

A trio of carers from Bluebird Care New Devon took on a gruelling hike to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society, raising over £1,000 for the important cause.

Frankie Rowe (Head of Care), Megan Chilton (Deputy Manager) and Danielle McGahey (Senior Carer) completed Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Trek26’ challenge to walk 26 miles across the South Devon Coast in one day.

The team from...

Engagement events to be held for communities hit by flash floods

Communities impacted by the recent flash floods are being supported with a series of drop-in sessions over the coming weeks. Initial investigations have found that more than 200 homes were flooded during the torrential rainfall on Sunday 17 September. As part of the ongoing flood recovery efforts, Devon County Council, East Devon District Council, Exeter City Council, South Hams District...

Energy voucher scheme for Devon households this winter

As the winter months loom on the horizon, many people in Devon are concerned about how they will meet their energy bills as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

Citizens Advice is launching a new campaign to encourage take-up of the Energy Relief Scheme, which can provide up to £100 towards meeting energy bills for those struggling to pay their supplier.

Citizens...

Demonstration breakfast morning at RGB Building Supplies in Plymouth

The Plymouth branch of RGB Building Supplies is inviting the community and local tradespeople to a free demonstration morning on Wednesday 27th September.

Between 8am and midday, visitors will be able to speak to representatives and see fibreglass roofing demonstrations from flat roofing specialist Cure It. There will be offers throughout the morning, and visitors will be able to enjoy...

Agrifest returns to Westpoint

The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), the organisation that has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Devon since 1872, has announced that Agrifest South West will be returning to Westpoint this autumn on Wednesday November 8th.

Agrifest South West is now an established event under the DCAA’s direction, acting as a showcase for...

Project NightEye: Tackling violence against women and girls

Devon & Cornwall Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are committed to tackling violence against women and girls, wherever it happens - not least on a night out, which everyone should be able to enjoy without fear of crime.

This has led to the creation of Project NightEye, a policing approach that makes the evening and night-time a hostile environment for men intent on...

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