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TUI launches new direct flights from Exeter to paradise Greek island

One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights...

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Public invited to drop-in session about Budleigh Salterton Beach and Cliff Management Plan

Budleigh Salterton residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to attend the first public drop-in session for the Budleigh Salterton Beach & Cliff Management Plan (BCMP). The drop-in session will take place at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ on the 5 December between 2:30pm – 7pm.

Budleigh Salterton residents, businesses and...

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Odd socks day is part of Anti-Bullying Week

Children bullied at school feel safer learning from home says Devon based headteacher of online school as Anti-Bullying Week approaches

Twenty three percent of schoolchildren are frequently bullied according to a survey conducted by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA).

But bullying doesn’t stop at the school gate, says Lisa Boorman, headteacher of Queen’s Online School, who is seeing an increase in Year 7 to 11 pupils joining her new online school.

“For many of our students going to mainstream secondary school...

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Two Conagri tractors worth 10k won in charity giveaway!

On Friday 31 October , Conagri, the UK’s sole distributor of Captain Tractors, welcomed visitors to a special open event at its Bow, Devon headquarters. On the day, winners of Conagri’s Captain Tractors charity competition officially received their prizes, which was conducted by Lisa Allen from the Pink Ribbon Foundation who travelled from London especially for the event.

Despite...

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New Partnership Strengthens Conservation Patrols on the Exe Estuary

Wildlife on the Exe Estuary is set to benefit from an exciting new partnership between the South East Devon Wildlife (SEDW) team and the Exeter City Council Harbour Master’s Office.

The collaboration will see the Wildlife Wardens share use of the Harbour Master’s patrol boat, the Exe Harbour Launch , allowing for year-round patrols to protect the internationally important bird...

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Devon Work Hubs network continues to grow

Four new coworking spaces have joined Devon’s successful Work Hub network.

The Good Space in Dawlish, Propeller in Exmouth, Tiverton Work Hub, and UNIT 2 CoWorking in Kingsbridge, are the latest additions to the expanding number of independently run, locally-focused work hubs across the county.

In joining the work hub community across the county, it takes the network of...

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Libraries in Devon commemorate WWII with powerful community project

 A community-led arts project exploring freedom, creativity and connection will culminate in a final celebration at Exeter Library on Saturday 8th November 2025 at 11am to tie in with Remembrance Day.

Our Freedom: Then and Now is part of a nationwide programme marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, led by Future Arts Centres (FAC) in partnership with...

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Classic Cottages donation helps keep Ivybridge Ring and Ride service on the road

A £1,000 donation from holiday letting company Classic Cottages is helping to support a vital community transport service in South Devon.

The money has been given to Ivybridge Ring and Ride, part of the Ivybridge & District Community Transport Association, which provides accessible minibus transport for people who find it physically difficult to use conventional public transport or...

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Lyme Bay Winery earns Cotswolds listing at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog

Devon-based Lyme Bay Winery is pleased to announce a fantastic new listing for its Chardonnay 2022 , now being poured at Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog .

Known for his vocal support of British farmers and local producers through Clarkson’s Farm and beyond, Jeremy’s backing of English wine is another sign of how far the country’s winemaking industry has come. The...

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Have your say on the final draft of the Exmouth Placemaking Plan

Residents, businesses, and visitors are being invited by East Devon District Council (EDDC) to share their views on the final draft of the Exmouth Placemaking Plan (EPP) a key document that will help shape the town’s future. Two drop-in events are scheduled to take place in Exmouth as part of the engagement programme at Exmouth Town Hall on the 27 November between 12pm to 8pm.

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Exeter Racecourse clerk of the course Jason Loosemoore, Brendan Powell, JPR One, Joe Tizzard and Exe

Devon dreams of home victory as Saint Segal lines up for the Haldon Gold Cup - the day Devon stops for racing

Devon stops for racing next Friday (November 7) when Exeter Racecourse stages the county’s richest raceday, featuring the prestigious BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup.

The spotlight will fall on JPR One as he bids to defend his crown. Trained in Dorset by Joe Tizzard, JPR One stormed to victory in last year’s renewal and now has the chance to etch his name further into the race’s history by...

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