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Council grant boosts learning opportunities for café workers
Two workers at Ottery St Mary's Silver Otter Café have earned food hygiene qualifications, thanks to a grant from the town council. The council gave £2,278 to the Able2Achieve scheme operating at the café, which supports people with learning difficulties
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No Mow May lets the grass grow at The Donkey Sanctuary
Wild plants are being allowed to flourish at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth this month as the charity takes part in No Mow May. Parts of the sanctuary’s grounds are being left unmown to give pollinators a boost ahead of the summer. The conservation
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Have a cuppa with your pup at new Ottery shop and café
A new café and shop for people who 'love coffee, love cakes and love dogs' has opened in Ottery St Mary. Sup Dawg in Broad Street is run by Reuben and Solo Marsh who used to own a shop across the road selling products for dog owners. They
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Sidmouth woman, 84, abseils down Exeter Cathedral tower
An 84-year old Sidmouth care home resident has abseiled down the side of Exeter Cathedral to raise money towards its new gallery. Ann Capon descended the 43-metre North Tower on Saturday, May 4 with a group of other fundraisers. Ann hoped to
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Travel expert shares the best time of day to fly and why you should book it
Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth waking up in the early hours to catch a flight? While it’s exciting to get your holiday started, an early morning get up can be less than tempting but an expert in the field has explained that it’s actually
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Tipton CC anniversary begins with visit from the The Lords and Commons cricketers
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, Tipton St John Cricket Club was delighted to take the opportunity to host this 20/20 match, part of a three-cornered tournament, which concluded at Sidmouth CC on the following day, writes David Birch
