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Successful nappy recycling scheme could see district-wide roll out

A 12-week recycling scheme to dispose of nappy and absorbent hygiene product (AHP) in an environmentally friendly way was trialled with overwhelming success.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) officers are now putting together a business case, in hopes of rolling out a district-wide scheme – looking at the financial viability and environmental sustainability.

The trial was...

Lettuce Curtis: Devon-born pilot honoured in powerful 'women in war' exhibition with first all - female RAF flypast

The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) has commemorated the extraordinary contributions of wartime women with the launch of a new exhibition, as part of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.

Guests gathered on Friday 14 March to mark the opening to the IBCC Women in War book festival , which featured the unveiling of ten striking steel silhouettes and the...

Photography Competition for Devon Residents to Win £1,000 Luxury Getaway

To mark 20 years of championing care in communities across the UK, leading homecare provider Caremark is inviting Devon residents to enter its unique photography competition titled ‘ What is care? ’ for a chance to win a £1,000 luxury getaway.

Whether it’s a simple gesture like someone holding another’s hand, a care worker in action, a comforting hug between family or friends, or the...

Aldi gives shoppers in Devon the chance to win a year's supply of too good to go surprise bags

Ahead of Food Waste Action Week (Monday 17th March – Sunday 23rd March), Aldi and Too Good To Go are giving shoppers in Devon the chance to win a year’s supply of Too Good To Go Surprise Bags.

To enter, shoppers simply need to email their top food waste tip to TooGoodToGoCompetition@aldi.co.uk .

The competition will be open to entries from Thursday 13th March until Friday...

Dementia Care Non-Profit Appeals for Home Hosts to Meet Demand in Devon

An award-winning, not-for-profit dementia day care service, The Filo Project , is looking for more people to host small groups of people across Mid- and North Devon, to meet growing demand in the area.

Just as a childminder opens up their home, The Filo Project’s innovative model sees carefully-selected hosts collecting small groups of people with early to moderate dementia and...

Two members of Bloor Homes' sales team outside the sales centre ready to welcome visitors

Tide of Interest as New Show Homes Launch in Devon Hotspot

Bloor Homes, the developer bringing 149 new sustainable homes including 27 affordable homes to Dawlish, has celebrated the opening of its new showhomes and sales suite at its Dawlish View development last weekend (15/16 March).

All the new homes include PV solar panels and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, while those homes without a garage have a dedicated bike store aimed at...

RS Pulse 63 at Salcombe Harbour

Salcombe Harbour Takes Delivery of Zero-Emissions RS Pulse 63 from RS Electric Boats

RS Electric Boats delivered their state-of-the-art RS Pulse 63 electric RIB to Salcombe Harbour on Friday 14th March 2025. The delivery took place under bright sunny skies, creating the perfect setting for a smooth handover of this innovative vessel.

RS Electric Boats’ Managing Director, Alex Newton-Southon, and Head of Electrical Engineering, Alex Middleton, were on-site to guide...

Debut book for Devon-born writer

A Devon born writer, who grew up and went to school in the county, has written a book.

Linda Jones, who was born in Plymouth in 1942, has written The Bird Rules – OK!, a collection of poetry and short stories, published by Tim Saunders Publications.

“My start in life was surrounded by bombed houses,” recalls Linda. “Dad was a Naval man. He had served a long term of duty on...

First Chance to ‘Fly Through’ New Homes Development in Colyton

A digital flythrough showing how a development of new homes in Colyton will look has been released by Exeter-based housebuilder, Wain Homes.

Wain Homes is launching its Maple Cross development, featuring a range of 72 highly energy efficient two, three, four and five-bedroom homes on Sidmouth Road, on 22nd March.

Ahead of the release of the first homes for sale, Wain has...

Tilia Homes offers women in Devon site management experience

Tilia Homes, part of the untypical group, is encouraging women to apply for site management experience as part of the Women into Home Building (WiHB) programme.

The funded three-week programme includes an initial week of online training and insight sessions, followed by a two-week work experience placement. The programme also offers contributions towards travel and childcare costs...

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