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Bonfire and Fireworks Halloween Special at Whimple Cricket Club

The hugely popular bonfire and fireworks night returns to Whimple Cricket Club on Saturday 1st November this year, with fireworks once again provided by award-winning Sonic Fireworks.

It’s set to be another great night of family fun. As well as the bonfire and fireworks display the...

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Cornish pioneer of 3D printing filament made from end-of-life fishing net launches latest Crowdcube funding round

Funding will enable launch of game-changing high-performance carbon fibre reinforced nylon powders for use in advanced SLS 3D printing
Solution has part to play in reducing 200,000 tonnes of nets that are burnt, buried or discarded at sea each year
Materials used by Philips Lighting and being trialled by BMW

Cornwall-based Fishy Filaments, the world’...

Where are all the Butterflies?

Wet weather and low temperatures causing havoc for butterflies during Big Butterfly Count

Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed very low numbers of butterflies have been spotted so far in its annual Big Butterfly Count. On average participants are seeing just over half the number of butterflies they were spotting this time last year.

The unusually wet...

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Rowcroft Hospice celebrates shortlisting for UK Frontline Team of the Year Award

Rowcroft Hospice is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the national Frontline Team of the Year Award at the upcoming Third Sector Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights the exceptional dedication and compassionate care provided by the hospice team who work tirelessly to support patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones across South Devon.

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Support is available for households in Devon who are struggling this summer

As schools close their doors for the summer holidays, Devon County Council says that it's aware that the financial challenges facing some households in Devon will be intensified over the next few weeks.

Increased costs such as food and activities, particularly with the current cost of living, and reduced incomes due to childcare, mean that this year’s holiday break could be...

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Dartmoor Marshals helping to protect National Park

For the fifth summer, marshals are being deployed across Dartmoor to support the work of the National Park’s Rangers. The Dartmoor Marshals have proved to be an invaluable resource for the busier months, providing high-visibility patrols to reduce the impact of anti-social behaviour. They will also play a vital role in engaging with visitors so people feel safe and have a great time. Marshals...

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Glaucoma cases are on the rise, here's how you can protect your sight

Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, is on the rise in Devon and across the UK. According to The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma , and half of them don't know they have it. Meanwhile, data from the Eye Health Alliance estimate that there are about 11,210 glaucoma cases in Devon alone. These numbers are expected to increase by...

Plymouth Skipper wins round the world yacht race for second time

Bob Beggs, a 64-year-old, professional sailor from Plymouth, UK, has led his team to victory in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race; a first in the event’s 28 year history. With over 40,000 nautical miles (46,000 miles) of racing, six ocean crossings, fourteen races and eleven months away on the ocean race track, Bob and his Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam team was crowned Clipper 2023-24 Race...

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EVC races ahead with Exeter Racecourse to merge horsepower and EV charging

Leading electric vehicle (EV) charging company, EVC, has partnered with the UK’s largest commercial horse racing organisation, The Jockey Club, to provide bespoke EV charging solutions at Exeter Racecourse.

EVC, who operates a nationwide charging network in the UK, will be installing well over 100 fast and rapid (22-150kW) charge points across The Jockey Club’s 14 venues, with 12 EV...

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Sausage Sunday at Coldharbour!

Coldharbour Field Kitchen is holding a wooftastic event on August 4 and everyone is welcome!

‘Sausage Sunday’ is a chance for a dog-friendly meet up where visiting pooches can enjoy a puppachino, Scoops ice cream or a yummy Coldharbour pork sausage.

Coldharbour owners Beth Ashfield and Andrea Broadhurst are passionate about their pooches, and both are proud owners of...

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Bellway’s donation helps fundraising efforts at Cullompton Pre-school summer fete

Children at Cullompton Pre-school will have extra resources to help with their outdoor learning and activities thanks to a donation from local homebuilder Bellway.

The company, which is building new homes a few miles away at its Fox Mill Gardens development in Willand, gave the pre-school £250 to spend on raffle prizes for its summer fete on Saturday 22 June.

The raffle...

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