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Switch from plastic to paper provides support for environmental charity

Otter Garden Centres has made a massive leap in its journey to improving eco-credentials by switching from plastic to paper carrier bags.

What’s more, the family-run business, which has seven branches across the South of England, has donated the money raised from the sale of plastic bags over the past two years to Devon Environment Foundation, which funds a variety of grassroots...

Top Spots in Devon to Enjoy a Summer Break or Holiday

It’s undeniable: even if everyone in the UK tries to look for holiday spots in exotic locales and destinations, there are plenty of spots within our own shores that are as breathtaking and spectacular as the sun-bleached shores and enthralling mountain towns found in the rest of Europe. With its breathtaking coastline, rolling hills, and picturesque villages, Devon, for example, is a...

Lifeworks Learning Disability Charity

Lifeworks students teambuilding a plastic beach clean

14 Lifeworks students were fortunate to have the opportunity to attend a full funded session at Mount Batten Watersports & Activities Centre funded by Surfers Against Sewage .

The action-packed day involved developing teamwork skills on bell boots where students supported each other on the water. This was a new experience for many students and one which was fully embraced.

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Allison Homes welcomes public along to its ‘welly walk’

South West housebuilder Allison Homes is welcoming members of the public to its High Moor View development in Winkleigh for an exclusive ‘welly walk’ tour of one of its latest developments.

Prospective homeowners can get a look at the homes under construction on Saturday 3 June from 10am – 5pm.

Full site safety wear will be provided, and visitors will be given the opportunity...

Funding boost to local Okehampton school

An Okehampton school, St James CofE Primary and Nursery, has received a £1,500 boost from a local housebuilder towards new play facilities.

St James opened in September 2018 with the nursery opening the following year. The school is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust which was established in 2018 with the vision to create ‘Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community’....

The Gambling Revolution: UK's New White Paper and BGC's role"

The British Gambling Commission (BGC) has recently declared its full readiness to work with the UK government on a future White Paper on gambling . This announcement is a crucial step towards regulating and safeguarding an ever-evolving industry. The BGC's proposed collaboration plan aims to promote responsible gaming and consumer protection through a series of innovative measures, including...

Darts Farm’s Farm Table restaurant wins best newcomer at Food Magazine Reader Awards

Darts Farm is thrilled to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been voted ‘Best Newcomer’ by the readers of Food Magazine.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this award, which recognises the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. It was during lockdown that we...

What to Get Your Husband on His First Father's Day

Becoming a father is a significant milestone in a man's life, and his first Father's Day deserves to be celebrated with thoughtful gifts that honour his new role. It's an opportunity to show appreciation for the love, care, and dedication he has already poured into being a dad. If you're looking for the perfect first Fathers Day gift for your husband, consider these ideas that will make him...

4 Reasons to Get a Measured Building Survey

Measured building surveys are conducted to collect and record the various structural and architectural measurements of a building. Depending on the project’s needs, the report may include measurements taken from both internal and external structures of the concerned building. This information is then utilised for several reasons that range from home/office renovation planning to...

East Devon MP joins Deaf Academy student council for accessibility roundtable

Simon Jupp MP met with the Deaf Academy student council on the 12th of May to discuss accessibility for young people in the Deaf community.

The Deaf Academy is a leading educational facility based in Exmouth which provides specialist teaching and care to 9- to 25-year-olds who are Deaf with accompanying additional needs.

Following a personal invitation from the student...

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