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Cranbrook Country Park Celebrates Second Green Flag Award

Cranbrook Town Council is delighted to announce that Cranbrook Country Park has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, officially recognising it as one of the very best parks and green spaces in the UK.

This is the second consecutive year that Cranbrook Country Park has achieved this international quality mark, reflecting the dedication, care, and vision of the...

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The History of Gambling in Devon: From Pub Slots to Online Platforms

Devon has come a long way from wagers at the pub to the pervasive reach of online casino platforms. The change mirrors a fascinating journey that borders societal shifts, technological advancements, and an evolving regulatory framework.

Netizens are quickly turning to online casino platforms for their gambling experience. A few decades ago, the only form of gambling was at local pubs...

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Historic Devon Pier Slots Attract Vintage Gaming Enthusiasts

There’s just something irresistibly charming about British seaside piers, especially when lit up with kitsch flashing lights and tinny jingles of ancient amusement arcades. Along Devon’s gorgeous coast are Paignton Pier and the Grand Pier at Teignmouth, both of which are just living museums of vintage gaming. Here, views of the open sea bring with them a rich sense of history; initially,...

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Devon and Cornwall-wide Awareness-Raising Roadshow

One of the UK’s largest producers of wood pellets and briquettes has been hitting the road this summer to raise awareness of their work - and to hand out free samples of their high- quality products.

Gary Duckworth, Transport Operations Manager, and Peter Rockell, Delivery Specialist, both employed at Land Energy, have already attended the Liskeard and Stithians Shows and they’re...

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Marine Academy Primary Hits a High Note

Marine Academy Primary is proud to announce that the school has been selected to take part in a landmark music project set in one of Devon’s most iconic buildings, Exeter Cathedral.

This unique initiative unites children from across the county to form one powerful, collective choir that will perform live in the heart of the historic cathedral. As part of the programme, the Marine...

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Pecorama Celebrates 50 Years

Beer, Devon – 16 July 2025 – Pecorama, one of Devon’s most beloved attractions, marked a momentous milestone last week as it celebrated its 50th birthday with a day full of nostalgia, joy, and community spirit. On Wednesday 16th July, the site welcomed back two original engines from its early days—Thomas JNR and Little Nell—bringing a wave of fond memories to long-time visitors and railway...

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Winners of the THG Open 2025 announced

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has revealed the prize winners of the THG OPEN 2025 at their exhibition launch.

The winners of the THG Open 2025 exhibition were announced at the opening event attended by over 140 visitors.

The prize winners were selected from 104 finalists whose work is exhibited at the gallery. The gallery received over 460 entries from their open call....

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Youth Adventure Trust issues urgent call for support

Youth Adventure Trust appeals to public to help fund final 9,959 hours of summer support for vulnerable young people

With just weeks to go before the school holidays, the Youth Adventure Trust is making an urgent appeal to the public to help unlock the final 9,959 hours of outdoor adventure for vulnerable young people across the South West.

The campaign comes at a time of...

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Enable Law head Rob Antrobus

Devon law firm improves parental leave with 'family-forming' boost

Devon-based Enable Law has introduced an improved parental leave policy that will give new mothers and fathers six months’ full pay.

The new benefits will maintain the specialist mental capacity, personal injury and medical negligence law firm’s growth trajectory by strengthening its ability to attract and retain talented individuals.

The Plymouth-headquartered firm , which is...

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Ambulance service signs Step into Health Pledge to support armed forces community

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is proud to announce that it has officially signed the Step into Health pledge, further strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families.

Step into Health is a national programme that enables NHS organisations to demonstrate their dedication to opening up...

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