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Located here on Google Maps near Buckfastleigh, Pennywell Farm is a real hidden gem for family days out.

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I'm not a huge fan of podcasts, and only occasionally listen to them when I have to do something tedious (like visiting the launderette).

But the discovery of a new podcast this week, 'The Rest is History', has rekindled my interest in the format - and I now find myself itching to listen to all 54 of the show's episodes.

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"One of the things about living in the heart of Exmouth, aside from convenience and being close to the community I represent, is an insight into how the car impacts upon daily life.

"As I've campaigned for the Devon County elections on 6 May, I've noticed a few things and drawn a few conclusions which I'd like to share with you.

One often hears people stating: 'What is the point of voting? It doesn't change anything.'

Let us turn this around: 'What is the point of not voting, does it change anything?'

"The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for local businesses and East Devon has been particularly badly hit as it has more small and micro businesses when compared to other parts of Devon. There's no doubting that entrepreneurship is the lifeblood of the area.

"Yet support from central and local Government has been patchy and as a result many businesses have had to stop operating for good. Especially in East Devon those not deemed 'essential' to the local economy by not fitting into the category of retail, tourism or hospitality have fallen through the cracks of support.