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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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Popular Devon author teams up with Refuge for latest novel

Torquay based writer Sarah Pearse has teamed up with domestic abuse charity Refuge for the release of her new book The Wilds, which goes on sale on July 16.

It’s the third in the trilogy featuring detective Elin Warner and follows her journey as she investigates a disturbing disappearance.

Central to the plot is Kier, who leaves her Devon home town and twin brother to live her...

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National Trust extends summer evenings at Saltram with late night garden access

Visitors to the National Trust’s Saltram estate in Plymouth will be able to celebrate summer in style as the property announces extended opening hours on Friday evenings throughout the summer.

From Friday 19 July to 30 August, visitors to the historic National Trust estate in Devon can enjoy the beauty of Saltram under the evening sun as the garden stays open until 7pm.

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Aldi colleague in Plymouth celebrates 20 years at the supermarket

An Aldi colleague in Plymouth is celebrating his work anniversary after 20 years at the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket.

Jon Sheehan, an Assistant Store Manager at the Union Street store, first joined the supermarket in 2004 and has taken on roles at various stores in the region since.

After previously working as a wine merchant, Jon joined Aldi as a Store Manager 20 years...

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Community boxing gym brings new life to abandoned building in Crediton, Devon

Community boxing gym, Bang Bang Boxing, is up and running in Crediton, Devon, thanks to a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank. Army veteran Jamie Parker transformed the derelict building, which had been empty for around 15 years, to bring Crediton its first dedicated boxing gym.

Jamie first discovered his passion for boxing during his 11 years serving with the Army,...

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Allison Homes donates £500 to Bideford Pride to celebrate Pride Month

In support of Pride Month, which took place throughout June, housebuilder Allison Homes has donated £500 to Devon-based charity Sunrise Diversity for the second year in a row, helping them to host Bideford Pride.

Sunrise Diversity is a grassroots charity promoting equality, diversity and social inclusion in rural communities in North Devon. In support of LGBTQ+ individuals in...

East Devon gallery at forefront of climate literacy

Staff and volunteers at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) have been accredited for their climate literacy knowledge.

As a society, what steps do we need to take to achieve net-zero?

Climate Champions from the THG staff and volunteers have been contemplating this question. They have now completed their Carbon Literacy Training and are certified to the Carbon Literacy standard....

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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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Police step up activity to keep summer safe for all in Salcombe

Devon & Cornwall Police are gearing up for additional policing activity across Salcombe to keep communities safe and deter crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

The popular area of Salcombe will see an increase in police officer presence across the town and surrounding areas during the summer months. Officers will be carrying out regular high visibility patrols both on foot and...

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Prestigious speakers announced for major South West business conference on region’s role in powering up the UK economy

Leading figures from business, politics and academia to spotlight why the South West matters to the UK economy

The 'Delivering for the UK' conference taking place on 13 September at Sandy Park in Exeter has announced the first set of leading speakers and panellists, who will be showcasing the national importance of the Great South West region and why it matters to the future success...

CREATE Creative Arts Academy invites community to their Summer Show

The CREATE Creative Arts Academy at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , are unveiling their summer show this month.

The annual exhibition will be unveiled on Thursday the 11th of July between 5pm and 7pm at the CREATE Gallery on the school site and members of the public are welcome to attend.

The school hopes that as many people as possible...

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