More of the same is not what we needed from this Budget

George Osborne Some rights reserved by altogetherfool

Insanity, they say, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results – a bit like George Osborne’s latest Budget. Luke Pollard on more of the same

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Devon artist looking to crowd fund new project

Ione Rucquoi Sanctae

Devon artist Ione Rucquoi’s Sanctae makes saints out of ordinary women, and can turn anyone into a patron of the arts through her crowd funding project

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The Tory Bedroom Tax

We oppose the bedroom tax

As the Chancellor’s economic plan is further shown to be smoke and mirrors, a failed strategy that has produced little growth since the Tories took power in 2010, it is the poorest in our communities who are suffering.

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Lust, lies and betrayal, murder, invasion and ethnic cleansing. MED Theatre's new show

In the Shadow of the Vikings

MED Theatre’s new show In The Shadow of the Vikings tells the story of a Devon girl who became Queen of England in a time of invasion and ethnic cleansing

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Take the Devon Vegan Pledge 2013!

Devon vegan pledge

With the Devon Vegan Pledge you can sample an animal-free diet with free help and guidance. The initiative is back after a successful launch

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MEP Graham Watson argues in Europe for SW flood compensation

Sir Graham Watson

MEP Sir Graham Watson was in the Europe arguing for flood compensation for the South West and more planning for the impact of changing climate in the EU

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Bishop of Exeter announces retirement. Should a new bishop be appointed?

Bishop of Exeter to Retire

The Bishop of Exeter has announced his retirement. With falling numbers and at loggerheads with government, Devon Humanist Keith Denby asks where now for the Church?

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10 predictions for the south west in 2013

Coffee prediction for 2013

Luke Pollard gazes into the future and makes his 10 predictions for 2013 – there are reasons to be cheerful despite the continuing gloom.

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Second Christmas out of work for 4,700 people in Devon

christmas

It can be difficult time of year for the 4,700 people in Devon who find themselves unemployed for the second Christmas

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Take a look at Canada as seen by Canadians

Canada iceberg film

Canada, as seen by Canadians is a two minute film, complied by the Canada tourist board from

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Free Free Devon opposes government's decision on fracking

Frack no Some rights reserved by Daquella manera

Frack Free Devon have announced their opposition to the government’s decision on fracking

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Census finds a step decline in religion across Devon

Woodbury Church, Devon © Copyright David Smith and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

According to the latest census, the number of people who say they are religious is falling

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Humanism Today – Shared Values in Exeter

Devon Humanists

With some right dodgy ideological bigotry still knocking about, Humanism is of major relevance today. There’s a talk on the origins, history and importance of Humanism in Exeter

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Police Commissioner candidate William Morris on wildlife crime

William Morris

William Morris, one of the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner candidates, has included a commitment to wildlife crime in his manifesto

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