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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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Allison Homes South West announces five new team members

Local housebuilder Allison Homes South West has announced the appointment of five new team members as a part of its regional expansion strategy.

These strategic additions to the team reinforce Allison Homes South West's commitment to delivering quality developments that meet the diverse needs of local communities across the region. Each new team member brings valuable expertise and...

Devon Air Ambulance collects Prestigious Retail Award for their Barnstaple Community Hub

The North Devon charity shop has won ‘The WOW! Factor’ category at this year’s Charity Retail Association awards for Best Shop Interior.

The Charity Retail Association represents the interests of charity shops and charity retailers across the UK and this annual award ceremony celebrates the innovation and achievements of charity retailers across the country including Devon Air...

Arranging a Sports Day with Friends and Family This Summer

Enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family is always a lot more fun in the summer when the sun’s shining and doesn’t go down until well past 8pm. One of the best ways to ensure everyone enjoys themselves is to organise a family sports day with your loved ones.

A sports day is a fantastic way to bring people together and encourage physical activity that people are going to...

Hope for vital new shop in Teign Valley

Residents of the Teign Valley in Devon are rallying together to bring a vital service back to their village with the launch of a community shop project.

Christow, in the Teign Valley within Dartmoor National Park, lost its last remaining shop and Post Office in May 2023. Now, a dedicated group of locals is spearheading efforts to establish a new community-owned shop to serve Christow...

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Mountain Warehouse opens at Drakes Circus

Drake Circus has confirmed UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse, has opened its doors to shoppers.

The 11,750 sq ft store will be the retailer’s largest in the South West. Located on the Upper Mall between Fatface and River Island, the store will feature everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors, helping to keep the whole family warm, dry and active no matter the weather....

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

This Pride Month (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 particular, the charity organises regular...

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Dozens of volunteers join forces to build veterans’ community garden

Work is underway for the creation of a veterans’ community garden, with the whole military community mucking in to help - volunteers include serving and former members of the Armed Forces, their friends, colleagues, and their enthusiastic children.

The ‘GMC June Best Sanctuary Garden’ is being built at the Gordon Messenger Centre (GMC) based opposite the Commando Training Centre...

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National Trust unveils plans to double the size of Plymouth country park for city residents to enjoy

The National Trust has announced plans to open up more of its estate to double the size of the free-to-access country park at Saltram in Plymouth. The new area of country park will enhance public access, restore historical landscapes, and improve the area’s natural habitats.

Spanning 32 hectares (79 acres) - equivalent to 45 football pitches - on the eastern side of the 213 hectare (...

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Overnight road closures planned on A379

Overnight road closures will be needed on the A379 on the outskirts of Exeter for three evenings next month.

As part of the current work at Trood Lane junction there will be night time closures on the A379, between Ellacott Road and the Devon Hotel Roundabout, starting on the evening of Tuesday 9 July.

On the nights of Tuesday (9 July), Wednesday (10 July) and Thursday (11...

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Tesco thanks Armed Forces with free breakfasts

Members of the Armed Forces will be able to get a free hot breakfast at Tesco cafés in Plymouth to mark the Armed Forces Day celebration this weekend.

As a thank-you for their service, on Sunday 30 June all serving Armed Forces personnel, regulars and reservists can present their MOD90 identification card at Plymouth’s Tesco cafés in Woolwell Crescent and Transit Way to get The...

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