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South West housebuilder retains five-star status for customer service

A South West housebuilder has been awarded five stars for customer satisfaction for a record 17 years in a row.

Barratt Bristol, which is building at 12 developments across the South West, has received the maximum five-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey – with Barratt being the only housebuilder to have achieved this for...

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Moorland Fuels Sales Manager achieves top industry honour at national UKIFDA Awards 2026

Andrea Williams, Sales Manager at Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, has been recognised for her outstanding customer service at the national UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Awards 2026.

Facing stiff competition from the very best customer service teams in the fuel sector, Andrea was announced as the winner of the Customer Service Award at the prestigious annual...

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Dunkeswell to Unveil New Stained‑Glass Memorial Honouring USAAF, US Navy and RAF Airmen

A major new memorial is being created at St Nicholas’ Church, Dunkeswell, to honour the USAAF, US Navy and RAF airmen who served at Dunkeswell Airfield during the Second World War. The commemorative stained‑glass window, designed to honour their courage and sacrifice, will be unveiled on 14 June 2026, coinciding with the annual American Sunday.

Dunkeswell Airfield played a vital role...

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Our Power, Our Planet: Cranbrook Celebrates Major Green Milestone

On Earth Day 2026, Cranbrook Town Council is proud to announce the successful completion of its "Roots for the Future" initiative. With a final total of 5,670 trees now firmly rooted across the Cranbrook Country Park, this project stands as a testament to the theme of 'Our Power, Our Planet' , delivering a resilient, carbon-capturing legacy that will protect and power our local ecosystem for...

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Local runner reaches halfway mark in EPIC 50 half-marathon challenge

A determined local runner is celebrating an incredible milestone in his fundraising journey for Rowcroft Hospice, having completed the 25th half marathon on Saturday 18 April in his ambitious challenge to run 50 half marathons before turning 50 this October.

Geoff Pring, from Newton Abbot, is marking the halfway point in a 12-month challenge that’s testing both his physical and...

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Top marks in independent reviews for St Budeaux care home

Staff at Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are celebrating the news that they have been awarded the highest possible score by carehome.co.uk for the care they provide, due to the very positive feedback submitted to the care sector’s industry-leading website by residents’ families.

The platform is the UK’s most visited care home review website attracting over 15 million visits...

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Charity Invites Families Back For More Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is preparing for a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its second annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place once again in the beautiful grounds of Ugbrooke House, near Newton Abbot, and promises a packed programme of activities for all ages.

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Nearly a third of South West employees lack clear support during workplace stress, new research finds

Nearly one in three employees in the South West do not clearly feel supported by their employer during periods of work-related stress or illness. This is according to new research commissioned by employee health assessment provider Verve Healthcare.

The study, which surveyed 2,000 employees and 500 HR leaders and business managers across the UK, highlights both progress and challenges...

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Flapjackery's Oli Robbins with Judith Quinn and Philippa Ryan celebrate Taste of the West Gold

Flapjackery Sidmouth and Lyme Regis strike Gold at the 2026 Taste of the West Awards

Flapjackery is celebrating a double win, with its Sidmouth and Lyme Regis shops picking up Gold in the Specialist Retailer/Deli category at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, adding to its growing number of Gold-winning shops.

The awards are widely regarded as a benchmark for quality across the region, celebrating the very best producers, retailers and hospitality businesses....

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Parish Council grant provides new home for Westbank’s Community Larder in Exminster

Exminster’s Community Larder, provided by local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, has a new weatherproof home thanks to a £200 grant from Exminster Parish Council. The money has enabled Westbank to purchase a waterproof unit to house a Community Larder that’s open 24/7 next to Exminster Methodist Church.

To mark the official opening of the facility, the...

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