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In The Lady Garden, by Babs Horton, shortlisted for the Popcorn Award at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

In The Lady Garden, which has been supported by Theatre Royal Plymouth and The Pleasance for the National Edinburgh Partnerships Programme, has been shortlisted for the Popcorn Writing Award at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

This one-of-a-kind award, that has a prize fund of £6,000 which goes directly to the writers, was set up in 2019 by the Popcorn Group, a film and theatre production...

Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre construction commences

After extensive groundwork preparation, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is pleased to announce the start of construction works for the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre in Colin Campbell Court. BAM Construction has been appointed to deliver the new Centre which will be built with sustainability in mind with the aim of reducing the impact of the building on the environment....

Local dementia care non-profit celebrates 10th birthday

Next week (Monday 12 August) The Filo Project , a local dementia daycare non-profit organisation, celebrates its 10th birthday.

The social enterprise has helped over 3000 people and won numerous awards for its unique offering, whereby hosts welcome into their home for the day small groups of older people with early to moderate dementia.

Hosts collect clients and bring them...

Ready, Set... Bake Off for Take Off!

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is encouraging supporters to host a baking event to support the charity this summer. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, the charity wants you to organise a delicious fundraiser that makes a difference and indulge in some sweet treats to help save lives.

The charity is calling upon the people of Devon to gather friends, family, and...

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Introducing New North Devon based business - Crowdforce

We are crowdforce, and we’re excited to introduce ourselves. We are a new business based in North Devon. The business was set up at the beginning of 2024 by two mums with extra time on our hands, both our families have grown and all our baby chicks have flown the nest.

We bought the popular and successful Devon company Groovees Local Buying Collective, many of you may recognise the...

Tesco says thank you after reaching 220 million meals milestone

People in Devon who have helped to alleviate poverty and reduce food waste have been thanked by Tesco as part of special landmark celebrations.

The supermarket chain has reached the milestone of donating 220 million meals to those in need through its Community Food Connection programme with the food charity FareShare.

To commemorate the occasion, Tesco is paying tribute to...

Seaton Wetlands seeks volunteers to welcome visitors

The East Devon District Council (EDDC) Countryside team, which manages the Seaton Wetlands nature reserve, is calling for enthusiastic volunteers to join the Discovery Hut team during the busy summer period.

Volunteers at the Discovery Hut play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience. Volunteers work in pairs to greet visitors, provide up-to-date information about recent...

Zara Oldfield from Hector’s House and Scott May from RGB Building Supplies’ Torquay branch with Casa

Cats kept ‘purr-fectly’ cosy thanks to builders merchant donation

Hector’s House, a dedicated cat rescue and rehoming charity in Torquay, has received a significant boost from RGB Building Supplies. Voted as a winner of RGB’s Surprise Supplies initiative by the local community in 2021, the charity was awarded £1,000 to spend at the Torquay branch. Since relocating to a new, larger facility, the charity has found the perfect opportunity to use the donation...

Vigilance urged as Devon and Somerset record decline in fire incidents

Data from the Home Office [1] reveals a significant decline in fire incidents at non-domestic buildings in Devon and Somerset. Between 2019 and 2023, fire and rescue services attended 1,718 incidents, representing a 15% decrease from the previous five years.

The decline underscores the effectiveness of the work that Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue does with local organisations to...

Plymouth Traffic Congestion Rises Since 2019

Traffic congestion is a growing concern across the UK, with data revealing a significant increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. While overall traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels, 78% of the country experienced heavier traffic in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Devon, a popular tourist destination, has also seen a rise in congestion. With its stunning coastline and cultural...

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