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Devon Review
by Radio Exe
The Devon Review takes a look back at the biggest news stories from the past week, whilst also looking at the latest sports fixtures and a what's on guide for the next week.
Episodes
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Devon Review - Cancer at 14 and Sooty
This week, Lauren spoke to Richard Cadell who's been the puppeteer behind Britain's favourite yellow bear Sooty since 1998. They discussed a range of Sooty related topics, including the new museum at Crealy Theme Park and Resort. Lauren also spoke to Lauren King about her experience of being...
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Devon Review - Rainbow Run, refugee's crowd-funder and Jasper Carrott
This week, Lauren spoke to the organiser of Exeter's Rainbow Run which is in aid of Children's Hospice South West. She also spoke to Khalid, a refugee who launched a crowd-funder in hopes of buying a food truck and Jasper Carrott gave an insight into the Devon leg of his tour.
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Devon Review - Exmouth Festival, cardiac arrests and valuable pennies
This week, we look at how Exmouth Festival is celebrating the Queen's platinum jubilee after two years away. We also speak to the Devon Air Ambulance about their campaign to raise awareness for cardiac arrests and we also look at why a penny from 1933 is more valuable than a penny from the year...
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Devon Review - Les Miserables, We Will Rock You and Exeter Pride
This week, we catch up with two of the actors who are playing iconic roles in Les Miserables when the show comes to the south west, Michael McKell tells us more about his musical We Will Rock You and we also speak to the chair of Exeter Pride about the event.
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Devon Review - Tony Hadley, Romeo and Juliet and Torbay music festival
This week, we spoke to Spandau Ballet front man Tony Hadley about his upcoming gig in Torquay. We also look at a music festival which is celebrating the Queen's platinum jubilee and will run alongside the Torbay Airshow and we also speak to an Exeter College student who is playing in Romeo and...
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Devon Review - life as a modern day crooner, pandemic gigging struggles and sight saving optometrist
We caught up withJem Sharples who have an insight into life as a modern day crooner. We also spoke to Chagstock headliners, the Plastic Tramps and find out how one Exeter optometrist saved her patients sight.
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Devon Review - Run Talk Run, School of Rock and Sound Walks
This week, we look at how exercise can be a great way of improving not only your physical health, but also your mental health. The cast of the School of Rock explain their school to stage balance and we also speak to the musician who's creating sound walks for this year's Dream Festival in Exeter.
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Devon Review - Chagstock Festival, Women's podcast and Torbay Airshow
This week, the organiser of the Chagstock Festival explained the difficulties of organising a festival during a pandemic and the differences post-pandemic. Two women who started a podcast to share their experiences discuss their inspirations for the project and how it's evolved. Also, Torbay...
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Devon Review - Billionaire boy, musical comedy and solar panels on leisure centres
This week, we spoke to the man who plays the Billionaire Boy is David Walliams' west end hit with the same title. We also spoke to one half of comedy duo Johnny and the Baptists about their upcoming tour and we look at how South Hams District Council plans to put solar panels on the roofs of its...
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Devon Review - 120km fundraising walk, life as a bass guitarist and radio training
This week, we caught up with a group of boys who're raising money for the mental health foundation through a 120km walk. We also spoke to an Exeter based bass guitarist who told us about his band's tour and how they stayed relevant through the pandemic. And we also spoke to one of the producers…
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Devon Review - Ukrainian support, drink spiking and ousted councillor
This week we caught up with a member of Exeter Friends of Ukraine to talk about the donations they're getting to Poland. We also spoke to a student at the University of Exeter about a new product he's launched with his business partner to prevent drink spiking and we also look back on the day…
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Devon Review - Refugee mental health services, dog festival and Waitress musical
This week, we caught up with the cast of Waitress ahead of their show at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth. We spoke to dog lover Heather Nesbitt-Bailey about the festival she set up for our four legged friends and we also discussed a new project to help refugees get access to mental health support.
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Devon Review - Unusual art gallery, AR library experience and suicide prevention
This week, we caught up with an artist who owns an independent and unusual art gallery in Tiverton as well as speaking to the creative team behind a new augmented reality experience at Exeter Library. We also spoke to a barber in Torquay who is spreading awareness about suicide prevention and...
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Devon Review - YMCA apartment block, story telling and Seaton talent show
This week we caught up with the CEO of the YMCA in Exeter to talk about a new apartment block being built in the city for young people in supported accommodation. Story teller Katy Cawkwell spoke to us about life as a professional story teller and we also got all the information about Seaton's…
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Devon Review - LGBT history month, E-Sports festival and book launch
We speak to Paralympian David Hill who speaks about life as a gay athlete. We also find out how gaming is actually a sport and we get to talk to a Devon author about the release of their new book
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Devon Review - By-elections, school uniforms and comment blocking
We speak to a university student who was one vote away from becoming Labour's first councillor on West Devon Borough Council this century. We also have a look at how much parents with children in state schools spend on school uniforms per year and we hear about the Devon MP who blocked comments…
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Devon Review - Protecting the environment, bishops and portable toilets
We take a look at how councillors are addressing environmental issues in Plymouth. We also catch up with the Right Reverend Robert Atwell about his appointment to the House of Lords. We'll also give you a round up of the toilet crisis in East Devon.
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Devon review - Council overspend, apologies and handover delays
We take a look at how Devon planning to address a growing overspend on the service that looks after children with special educational needs; how the week was full of apologies and we'll also look at the current handover delays in our hospitals.
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Devon Review - Sewage, racism and speed limits
We take a look at the sewage crisis in North Devon and an increase in racist graffiti in Ivybridge.
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Devon review - Budget and climate change
We take a look at what the chancellor's budget means for Devon and how one campaigner in the South Hams is trying to have an impact on climate change.
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Devon Review - Covid, waste and mental health provision
Head from Devon County Council's director of public health as we reflect on the latest covid figures in the county. Over in the South Hams, ongoing problems with refuse and recycling collections are causing residents to get hot under the collar. And in the north of the county, a consultation on...
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The Devon Review takes a look back at the biggest news stories from the past week, whilst also looking at the latest sports fixtures and a what's on guide for the next week.
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