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The team helping with the delivery of soil improver at Westbank's Community Allotment in Exminster

Coastal Recycling donation helps Westbank ‘grow’ its Community Allotment

The Devonwide health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care (Westbank) is continuing to improve its Community Allotment with a generous donation of soil improver from a local waste management and recycling company.

The green waste division of Exeter-based Coastal...

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Continental Circus Berlin opens in Plymouth in September

From the producers of the some of the world’s finest Circuses comes a brand new show specially created for a exclusive UK tour.

Continental Circus Berlin with an amalgamation of brilliant Circus acts, music & real youthful energy, incorporating fantastic performers from all over the world.

In an age where so much entertainment is unreal, made up of special effects, CGI and...

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Back to school: half of 11-18s in the South West are worried about the impact on their mental health

As schools, colleges and universities get ready to welcome back students, new data reveals almost half (45%) of 11-18-year-olds in the South West are worried that returning to education will impact their mental health. The survey commissioned by the mental health anti-stigma campaign, Time to Change, showed that many young people are harbouring concerns about returning to education, but only...

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Devon charity ambassador is a Great Mind behind t-shirt campaign to help defeat brain tumours

Yasmin Clapp is backing The Brain Tumour Charity’s Great Minds T-shirt campaign to raise vital funds to help find a cure for brain tumours – the biggest cancer killer of children and under-40s in the UK.

And proceeds will also go towards supporting people living with the physical and emotional impact of a brain tumour on them and their families.

The Brain Tumour Charity has...

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Solar Panel group-buying scheme will save you money and help save the planet

Devon's householders have the chance to help the county become net-zero by joining Devon Climate Emergency's (DCE) solar panel group-buying scheme.

DCE is made up of Devon's principle public and private sector organisations, and they have joined forces to draw up a Carbon Plan, the county's roadmap to carbon neutrality.

The DCE's latest project is Solar Together and, with...

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Wondering what actually is a vegan diet? Know the Basics

In 1944 the term “Vegan” was first coined by Donald Watson, a founding member of the Vegan Society. According to him, “Vegan” describes the philosophy that animals should not be exploited and hurt for food or other. A vegan diet in simple terms means “your food contains no animal ingredients”. As claimed by vegan lovers, a well-planned vegetarian diet is the healthiest way to meet your...

New McDonald's opening in Exeter

A brand-new McDonald’s restaurant will open adjacent to Exeter Racecourse, following significant investment from local franchisee David Shawyer. With the addition of this restaurant, David will now own four restaurants across Devon including the McDonald’s restaurants at Marsh Barton and on Exeter High Street. The restaurant will open on 26th August and create over 120 new jobs for the local...

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New shows coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2021

Everyone at TRP has been working very hard behind the scenes to make sure that they have some fantastic shows lined up for their audiences once the Theatre re-opens.

Today they are excited to announce five shows coming to TRP on 2021, with four blockbuster musicals and a new epic stage thriller, there’s something for everyone!

Tickets will be available to purchase from...

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Military families in the South West invited to enter national photo competition

The charity Little Troopers wants military families in the South West to send in family photos to its national photo competition that will shine a light on the day-to-day lives of military children.

The competition is part of the charity’s ‘Through Our Eyes’ campaign which acknowledges and celebrates the unique experience of being a military child. British Armed Forces families are...

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Holidays in the UK

2020 has seen a huge increase in the number of people staying in the UK for their summer holidays, rather than travelling overseas, and there are plenty of hotspots to visit when vacationing in Britain. The South West , in particular, is a much-loved part of the country that has plenty to offer anyone who enjoys scenic landscapes, outdoor walks, museum visits, and spa breaks. It is an ideal...

Chicago tourist packages

The third biggest city in the US lies on the shores of Lake Michigan. Chicago is the cultural, economic, and gravitational center of the whole Midwest area and one of the world's most influential cities with countless attractions. The Windy City is significant and if you want to visit its tall buildings, world-class museums, Riverwalk and famous lake pier, get the feeling for bars and cuisine...

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