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Ollie Lee has secured an engineering apprenticeship

South Devon College T Level student secures engineering apprenticeship

As many young people head off to university in the next couple of weeks, apprenticeships remain a popular option.

Government figures for the last academic year show apprenticeship starts increased by 8.8% to 308,770 compared to 284,190 reported the previous year.

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Moor help for Dartmoor Rescue Group

Dartmoor Rescue Group were the recipients of a very generous £1000 from Courtland Masonic Lodge in Paignton last week. Throughout the years many lodges have been kind enough to support us.

The money was raised from the members during David Watson's year as Master of the Lodge, David chose the Dartmoor rescue Group as he enjoys walking on Dartmoor with his dog, and as we say “Dartmoor...

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New Community Choir for Exmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

Bath music man Grenville Jones started his first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.

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New Community Choir for Sidmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new fun community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

Bath music man Grenville Jones started the first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.

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New Community Choir for Sidmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new fun community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

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Over 50 addresses visited as part of police’s commitment to being more visible

Devon & Cornwall Police in Plymouth are driving their commitment to be more visible in communities across the city, visiting over 50 addresses in the Stonehouse area.

Police Inspector Greg Bridgett said: “We know that seeing a police officer can have a huge impact on our communities, both on the safety of the area and also by providing a reassuring presence on our streets.”...

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Lace up your boots and hike to save lives!

Devon Heli Hike is a South West Coast Path challenge which will take participants on a journey from Jennycliff and around to Noss Mayo, taking in breathtaking views of the beautiful coastline.

Supporters can join this event and take on either a 14 or 26 mile trek along both rugged and paved terrain, river crossings, seascapes and rolling hills while taking in stunning panoramic views...

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National Apprenticeship Week: Former South Devon College apprentice says apprenticeship is just as rewarding as a degree

When Covid disrupted her A-levels, Lily Frewin faced a crossroads: follow the expected university route or take a leap into something completely different. Encouraged by her dad - who happens to be a well- respected leader in education, she chose a Higher Apprenticeship in construction management.

Now, four years on, the 22-year-old from Brixham in Devon is thriving as an assistant...

The Polar Express™ Tram Ride Returns to Devon this Christmas!

The Polar Express™ Tram Ride is returning to Seaton Tramway on selected dates through November & December! Families can take a once-in-a-lifetime trip on a magical tram ride to Santa’s home at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated single-deck tramcars. Passengers are encouraged to travel in their favourite pyjamas whilst they enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, a delicious treat and...

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Tree-mendous Contribution: Coombeshead Academy Students Branch Out to Help Create Local Mural

Students from Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , are contributing to a new mural planned for the town centre.

‘The Community Tree’ has been designed by local artist Joe Webster and is an ambitious project focusing on the local community’s relationship with nature. Joe is well known for his ‘landscape-graffiti’ paintings which explore the relationship...

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Countryside Team Programme Achieves 100% Customer Satisfaction

East Devon District Council (EDDC) Countryside team’s Wild East Devon events programme has achieved an outstanding 100% customer satisfaction rating, as revealed by a recent customer feedback survey. Every 2024 participant who booked onto an event was asked to share their experiences and thoughts on the events they attended throughout the year and help shape the programme for 2025.

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