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Oke Energy Fest returns

Tamar Energy Community (TEC) is delighted to announce the return of Oke Energy Fest , taking place on Saturday, 4th October 2025 , from 10:00 to 15:00 at Charter Hall, Okehampton .

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Free workshops will improve East Devon tenants’ confidence with using technology

Residents will be empowered with valuable digital skills through free monthly workshops in Exmouth and Axminster.

These workshops aim to meet the diverse needs of residents of all ages, with a wide range of topics helping attendees make the most of technology, such as online messaging, safety, and using their phone in an emergency.

The ‘Forever Connected – creating digital...

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Blackpool Sands appoints Cheska Hull and Monty Halls as ambassadors

Blackpool Sands, the iconic beach in South Devon, is delighted to welcome Monty Halls and Cheska Hull as its new ambassadors.

Chosen for their love of the beach and commitment to marine conservation, Monty and Cheska will inspire visitors to cherish and protect our seas, while encouraging visitors to enjoy everything Blackpool Sands offers.

Monty Halls, a well-known marine...

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Exeter IT support company takes home an award at Devon & Plymouth Chamber Awards

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs, won the Workforce Developer of the Year Award, at a ceremony at Crowne Plaza Plymouth on 17 May.

The Devon & Plymouth Chamber Awards celebrates the county’s leading entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes and sectors.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on 17 May at the Crowne Plaza Plymouth.

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Beachgoers swap boogie boards for a boogie beach clean to help protect nature at the National Trust's popular Woolacombe beach

  • Silent Disco Beach Cleans at National Trust’s popular Woolacombe beach are encouraging people to ‘get grooving’ whilst helping clean up the coastline
  • North Devon National Trust rangers, in collaboration with Plastic Free Woolacombe, wanted to broaden the appeal of beach cleans by adding a new twist to attract both new and younger volunteers
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Devon food giant doing the right thing for those in need

Devon’s leading food entrepreneur has urged other manufacturers to join him to help tackle the continuing food insecurity crisis gripping UK households.

The owner of 2 Sisters Food Group’s Willand factory, Ranjit Singh Boparan, has signalled his intention to increase food donations from his food manufacturing empire following his announcement last November to work in partnership with...

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Cofton’s American Car Show Returns To Dawlish This June

Cruise down to Cofton Holidays near Dawlish for the annual American Car Show from the 21st - 23rd June 2024. 3500 visitors will enjoy the weekend festival, with the chance to see over 200 different classic American cars including Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks and Jeeps.

The biggest American Car Show in the South West, the event is now in its 7th year, and has...

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BAM Construction appointed to deliver first phase of Our Future Hospital Programme at North Devon District Hospital

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has appointed BAM Construction to deliver the first phase of a major redevelopment programme at North Devon District Hospital.

Known as Our Future Hospital, the project will upgrade the hospital’s facilities for staff and patients alike, so that the Trust can deliver more modern, integrated healthcare which meets the current and...

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Devon Air Ambulance to host volunteering taster sessions as part of The Big Help Out, 2024

Devon Air Ambulance will once more join the nation by taking part in The Big Help Out. The charity is inviting members of the community to take part in a volunteer taster session at one of three Devon locations.

Last May, an incredible 6 million people took part in with The Big Help Out, coming together to lend a hand in their local communities to experience how rewarding...

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Willand School Fayre has a touch of magic thanks to local housebuilder

A local housebuilder worked its magic to ensure that children at the Willand School Spring Fayre were spellbound.

Bellway South West, which is building 125 new homes at Fox Mill Gardens in the village, donated £400 to pay for a magician to entertain the youngsters at the free event.

Devon-based magician Ian Symons whose stage name is Ozzy D and who is a member of the Magic...

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Sidmouth police officers help Rainbows group get their latest badge

Officers from Sidmouth Neighbourhood Police Team recently had the honour of assisting a local Rainbows group in earning their police badge.

The children had a lovely time meeting PC Tom Driver and Police Community Support Officer Sarah Reece and they even got to see a police car up close with blue flashing lights.

The group also had the chance to try on some of the police...

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