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From teddy bears to singing penguins: Jack’s Patch raises thousands for Rowcroft Hospice

Otter Garden Centres Jack’s Patch branch has announced the amount raised for Rowcroft Hospice during 2025.

While the fundraising was initially totalled at £4,531 for the cheque presentation, there was more to add from the collection tins, so the final figure was closer to £4,700....

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Parkinson’s UK urging more people to take part in clinical studies

This month, people living with Parkinson’s in the Plymouth area are being urged to come forward and take part in clinical trials, the results of which could transform the lives of those with the condition. There are over 3,300 people living with Parkinson’s in Devon.

Parkinson’s UK is supporting recruitment for a study which is looking at whether an already licensed medication can...

Devon Freemasons to Donate £1,500 support to Sense Devon Group

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations who require financial assistance, among which are children’s charities, schools, youth centres and locally based charities including hospices, hospital services and cancer charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND”, a trust conceived by William Alexander Kneel, the Devonshire...

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Devon brewery toasts new listing in Tesco stores

Staff at Salcombe Brewery are celebrating after securing a prestigious contract with Tesco to sell two new ales at stores across the South West.

The company only began life in 2015 and has quickly grown into a thriving business that recently opened its own bottling and canning plant.

Its partnership with Tesco means that lovers of a fine beverages can now find Salcombe...

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UHP Neonatal Intensive Care Unit forms partnership with Hearts Together

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) has entered a partnership with local hospital hotel charity, Hearts Together, to provide home from home accommodation for parents and families of patients caring for premature or sick babies in the NICU.

The NICU, which is based at Derriford Hospital, cares for babies from around the Devon and...

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Most googled questions about buying a house

New research has revealed that thousands of British people are confused about the house-buying process.

The study, which was conducted by property experts Global House Prices , was conducted by analysing google data to discover the most-asked questions about buying a house.

It found that the phrase “How to buy a house” is the most searched-for keyword phrase, with nearly 3,...

Fantastic Festive Events at The Bucket & Spade this Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon, with a host of festive live music events and an exciting and intriguing Christmas Murder Mystery evening to delight and entertain. A delicious Christmas Afternoon Tea will be also be available throughout December, perfect to share with a friend or a loved one, to celebrate this wonderful time of year....

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Festive Season at Theatre Royal Plymouth

It’s that time of year again!

The festive season is just around the corner, and Theatre Royal Plymouth have got some wonderful productions on to get you in the Christmas spirit.

There is the annual pantomime, which is always guaranteed to have you feeling festive, but what else is on throughout December?

Take a look at the available shows and book now!

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Devon charity's free Advice Fair for unpaid carers on Carers Rights Day

In Devon, approximately 135,000 people look after someone who couldn’t manage without their help and receive no payment for it. Some are new to caring, while others have cared for a family member, friend or neighbour for some time. It’s an invaluable role but carers often feel alone or unsupported, particularly in light of the current cost-of-living crisis.

Devon Carers, part of...

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Lifeworks BBC Radio Devon Children in Need interview

A Children in Need success at lifeworks learning Disability Youth Group

Ahead of Children in Need this Friday the 18th November, Lifeworks Specialist Further Education College were delighted to welcome BBC Radio Devon to interview our Lifeworks students, staff, parents and volunteers. The interview centered on how the funds we have received from Children in Need have had such a positive impact on young people with learning disabilities across Devon.

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Historic holiday cottages go back to their roots under new ownership

A complex of holiday cottages built on the site of a Victorian grain and timber mill in North Devon are set to return to their historic roots following a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank.

Husband and wife Jackie and Jonathan Gillbrook used the funding support to purchase Orford Mill Holiday Cottages and have reverted the business back to the mill’s original name of Town...

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