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Online Gambling Boom: UK Digital Betting Hits £1.45 Billion

Online gambling in Great Britain saw strong growth in early 2025, with digital platforms continuing to outpace traditional betting shops, according to the latest figures released by the UK Gambling Commission.

The data reveals a striking contrast between digital and physical gambling sectors, with online gross gambling yield (GGY) climbing 7% year-on-year to £1.45 billion in the...

Deposit boost available on new homes in Ilfracombe

A DEPOSIT contribution worth up to £15,000, lower energy bills and no need to budget for repairs and renovations mean moving to a new home in Ilfracombe adds up for those counting the cost of living.

Built by Elan Homes, new homes at Seascape offer an ease to manage and efficient to run solution to modern living.

While the provisional average house price in North Devon in...

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Exmouth man raises over £28K for Exmouth charity

Olly Westray (44) from Exmouth has completed a gruelling 100K (62 miles) run, the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.

Olly started his challenge in Dartmouth just after 6.00am on 10th May...

How to Prepare for a Lockout Before It Happens

A lockout can happen at the most inconvenient times, whether you're returning home after a long day or trying to open up your business. Being locked out can cause unnecessary stress, disrupt your day, and even put your security at risk. However, with a little preparation, you can minimise the hassle and avoid the panic that comes with being locked out. In this guide, we’ll explore simple...

Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín: Umbilical Cord, Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery, 20th June – 2nd August 2025

Elizabeth Xi Bauer is proud to announce Umbilical Cord , a new solo exhibition by Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín , running from 20th June to 2nd August 2025 at the gallery's Exmouth Market space. This exhibition marks an exciting milestone in Pichillá’s ongoing exploration of Maya heritage, cultural resistance, and the intricate relationships between Indigenous traditions and contemporary art...

Sparkworld raises dough for Rowcroft Hospice with a sweet 40th anniversary fundraiser

Newton Abbot-based home appliance retailer Sparkworld is marking its 40th anniversary in the most heartwarming way – by joining Rowcroft Hospice’s Big Bake!

Sparkworld last took part in The Rowcroft Big Bake back in 2016, incredibly raising over £2000 to support local people living with life-limiting illnesses. Now they’re donning their aprons and firing up the ovens once again, and...

Devon charities celebrate share of £1million fund

] Six charities based in the county have each received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards to support their vital work.

Children’s Summer Club and Exmoor Zoological & Conservation Centre both based in Barnstable, Bampton Heritage and Visitors Centre in Bampton, Embercombe in Exeter, The Bank Youth Project in Newton Abbot and The Word Forest...

67% of Devon Parents Left in the Dark About SEND Support – The Fidget Project Hits the Road to Help

A shocking new survey has revealed that nearly seven in ten parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Devon don’t know what support exists in their area.

As families struggle in silence, The F i d g e t Project has launched a crowdfunder to deliver urgent, specialist support directly to children and families via support sessions offered in the...

The Ilfracombe Academy Leads the Way in Tackling Disadvantage in Education

The Ilfracombe Academy , part of the Athena Learning Trust, has proudly hosted a regional disadvantage conference, welcoming school leaders, teachers, and education specialists from across the South West to share strategies, insights, and real-world success stories in supporting disadvantaged students.

Held on site at The Ilfracombe Academy, the event began with a warm welcome and...

Brand new work announced from Theatre Royal Plymouth’s community group, Our Space

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) community group, Our Space, will return with a new show, Domestication, which explores the human experience through its signature style of bold visual storytelling and immersive soundscapes.

Our Space is TRP’s outreach programme that works with adults who may have lived experience of homelessness, mental health issues, addiction, reoffending or social...

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