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Digital Devon: How Locals Stay Social Without Leaving Home

For many residents in Devon, the internet has become far more than just a convenience — it’s a lifeline to social connection, entertainment, and community, especially for those who prefer staying in or live in more rural parts of the county. As digital tools and platforms continue to evolve,...

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Ridgeway School students celebrate at prom

Over a hundred Year 11 students, from Ridgeway School, joined together to celebrate their end of year Prom recently.

This event marked the end of their GCSE exams and gave students the opportunity to celebrate on the hard work they have put in over the months and years to get to this point.

Students arrived in some very stylish vehicles before walking down the red carpet and...

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MP champions manifesto to help save NHS millions

PLYMOUTH MP Oliver Colvile has joined forces with leading health charities, doctors and nurses calling for improvements in diagnosis and care for the estimated 1.38 million people in the UK suffering from iron deficiency anaemia (IDA).

The Anaemia Manifesto, launched on Wednesday 29 June in Parliament, aims to improve diagnosis and management of the condition, which affects many...

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Collaton St Mary Primary School get their hands dirty with Manna from Devon Cooking School

After two days of muddy hands, stomping feet and plenty of smiling faces, David Jones of Manna from Devon Cooking School, along with the pupils of Collaton St Mary Primary School have created the school’s first wood fired oven, ready for outdoor learning, Forest School activities and food education classes, PTFA fundraising and social events.

David has volunteered his time for the two...

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Ridgeway students spend the day at St Lukes Hospice

A group of Year 12 and 13 students from Ridgeway School spent the day at St Lukes Hospice in Turnchapel recently.

The 16 to 18 year olds are all studying Health and Social Care and hope to pursue a career in health care.

They spent the day learning about the demands of end of life care and how such an established charity provides care for their patients. The day was organised...

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Two thirds of Plymothians think children should be ready to start school by age 5

The majority of Plymothians (63%) believe that children should be ready to start school at the age of five, according to a poll from Action for Children.

A survey of 4,000 adults across the UK, including 116 from Plymouth found that most people agree with evidence that suggests a good level of emotional, behavioural and physical development by age five is associated with success in...

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BBC Radio Devon appoints Janet Kipling as Lunchtime Presenter

BBC Radio Devon has today (Tuesday 28 June) announced that Janet Kipling has been appointed as the station’s Lunchtime Presenter on a permanent bases.

Janet, who took over from Bill Buckley earlier this year, has a long-standing history with the BBC that first started 23 years ago at BBC Somerset, before moving to BBC Radio Devon in 1993 as a reporter, producer and then presenter of...

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Drake Circus model search spots local talent with a good looking future

A search by a national modelling agency in Drake Circus, Plymouth, has discovered two future supermodels.

Mosaic Model Management, were invited to spend a day at the shopping centre scouting for potential models as part of Drake Circus Fashion LIVE, a weekend of fashion and fun.

The Exeter based modelling agency found not one - but two - potential future superstars.

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Wimbledon fever hits Royal William Yard!

Looking for something to kick off the summer? Join Royal William Yard this Sunday 3 July at their award winning monthly Good Food market.

The ever popular market sees over 50 local food and drink stalls from across the region coming together in this stunning location to form one of the most successful food markets in Devon. A fantastic day out for all the family, there is always lots...

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Walk in a Dartmoor haymeadow

Enjoy a walk with a Dartmoor ecologist through some of the National Park's most spectacular haymeadows.

Saturday 2 July was National Haymeadows Day and to celebrate this wonderful habitat Dartmoor National Park is working with haymeadow owners to give people the chance to visit, enjoy and learn about the wildlife and heritage importance of our traditional flower-rich meadows and why...

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People with high blood pressure wanted for clinical trial

PEOPLE in the South West suffering from high blood pressure are being given the chance to take part in a major clinical research trial which could herald a ‘new era’ in the treatment of the life-threatening condition.

The ‘WAVE IV’ trial at the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust is testing a new one-hour, one-off non-invasive treatment which aims to reduce blood pressure...

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