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Best secured loan providers in Devon

Your choice of lender ]can make a big difference to your finances and peace of mind. You need lenders and brokers you can trust to guide you through the options and help you make the right decisions.

Knowing what each stage of the application process involves can give you more control...

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Libraries bring creativity to life

Devon and Torbay libraries are set to burst with colour, sound, and imagination this autumn as Libraries Unlimited unveils its exciting new programme, running from 1st August to 31st October, under the vibrant theme ‘Get Creating’.

Far from the quiet spaces of the past, libraries will host everything from craft workshops and discos to live theatre and concerts. Visitors can learn to...

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Win a private seafood feast - and support local nature projects

With a deadline of August 14, time is running out for the chance to win a private feast for twelve at award-winning restaurant The Seahorse in Dartmouth.

One lucky person will be able to experience a private dining experience at The Seahorse Cantina for their family and friends with a feast that celebrates fresh, seasonal seafood, served in a warm, welcoming setting near the River Dart...

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Wilder Sauna at Dartmeet, Dartmoor launching 1st August

Wilder Sauna, a new wellness venture, is set to open its doors on August 1st at Badgers Holt, Dartmeet, Dartmoor. This unique offering, created by naturopath and natural lifestyle advocate Primrose Russell, promises a revitalizing experience rooted in traditional sauna practices. The Wilder Sauna is a handmade, wood-fired sauna, designed to accommodate 8-9 people positioned next to the River...

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Running strong in Dad's memory

Thousands are expected to take part in the South West Coast Ultra Challenge on 2nd August, covering parts of the stunning Somerset coastline. Among them is Toby, a 20-year-old Youth Ambassador for children’s bereavement charity Winston’s Wish, who is taking on the Dunster Castle 10K loop in memory of their dad, Mark.

Toby lost their father to suicide in 2019 and is using the...

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Students cultivate eco awareness

Students at Axe Valley Academy in East Devon recently had the opportunity to interview BBC Radio Devon presenter and horticultural expert Toby Buckland for a national cross-school eco magazine. Produced by Devon-based environmental education organisation Little Green Change, the annual magazine showcases environmental action led by students across the UK.

During the interview,...

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Willowbank students design their dream ‘Bloor’ home

Last week, Bloor Homes opened its doors at The Meadows in Cullompton to a group of Willowbank Primary School students for a tour of the showhomes and the homes under construction, followed by a Q&A session and a dream home painting class led by volunteers from the developer’s Exeter region.

Throughout the morning, the students were given an exclusive educational experience of the...

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Santa and the pirates

This December, families are invited on a swashbuckling adventure like no other as Santa and the Pirates (that don’t want Christmas!) docks for a special festive performance on Sunday 14th December 2025 at 3:00 PM.

In this lively seasonal tale, Father Christmas faces his biggest challenge yet – his reindeer have been stolen, the naughty list has vanished, and the elves are nowhere to...

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Police warn of scam

28 July 2025 – Devon: Devon & Cornwall Police are warning residents to stay vigilant following a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as police officers. In one case, an elderly Exmouth resident was conned out of £14,000.

Between 2 and 18 July, police received 12 reports from across the county, including Exeter, Exmouth, Sidbury, Plymouth, Bradnich and Heybrook Bay. Victims...

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Uninsured driving crackdown operation

28 July 2025 – Bodmin, South West England: Devon & Cornwall Police joined forces with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) in a one-day operation targeting uninsured drivers, coinciding with one of the busiest travel days of the year due to the school holiday rush.

The operation resulted in four vehicles being seized for no or inadequate insurance, and seven fixed penalty...

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Ambulance service shares safety tips during school summer holidays

As the South West prepares for the start of the school summer holidays, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is calling on residents and visitors to take simple, preventative steps to stay safe and well during the summer break.

The school summer holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for the ambulance service, particularly...

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