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Construction of the final stage of Feniton’s Flood Alleviation Scheme expected to begin mid-summer 2024

Due to ongoing risks with Feniton’s flood prevention scheme, East Devon District Council (EDDC), working with its partners, have decided to push construction back to mid-summer 2024.

EDDC has begun preparing the construction site, clearing the area, and installing services at the site compound.

The latest designs offer the village better protection from flooding. Although...

Plymouth hospice gets developer donation

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is the latest winner of a local developer’s Community Champions scheme.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon handed over the £1,000 cheque to the charity that provides specialist advice and support to people with progressive life-limiting illnesses, alongside local councillors Rebecca Smith and Kathy Watkin.

For over 40 years, St Luke’s has...

Devon Local Businesses Take Top Spot in 2024 Muddy Stilettos Awards

Now in their 11th year, the hotly contested 2024 Muddy Stilettos Regional Awards have been announced with 21 brilliant local indie businesses winning the coveted lifestyle crowns across Devon.

Sponsored locally by Kitson Boyce and nationally by Tide Banking, readers of the award-winning lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos have been nominating and voting in their hundreds of thousands...

Simon Jupp MP re-elected as chair of group championing the South West in Parliament

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, was unanimously re-elected as Chair of the Great South West All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) at its annual general meeting on the 1st May in Parliament.

The Great South West APPG is an influential cross-party group of politicians championing the region’s economic importance and significant contributions to the UK’s defence, food and energy security...

THG Open winners to showcase stunning new work in upcoming exhibition

The prize winners of Thelma Hulbert Gallery's (THG) Open exhibition will feature in a new exhibition at the award-winning gallery.

The winners of THG's biennial open exhibition in 2023 have been invited back to the Honiton-based gallery to exhibit new bodies of work: 'Sharon James #artistmother' and 'Kyle Baker'.

Sharon James #artistmother

This exhibition features...

Go Quest adventures launches new immersive city trail in Plymouth

Self-guided city trail company, Go Quest Adventures has announced the launch of its latest Quest in Plymouth, joining the existing 23 Go Quest Adventure locations across the UK.

With its popular secret city trails already live in the likes of Oxford, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, York and Chester, the immersive treasure hunt-style ‘Quest’ unlocks a hidden trail through the city with...

Police officers tackle anti-social behaviour and alleged shoplifting in Exmouth

On Saturday 27 April officers from the Exmouth Neighbourhood Police Team were supported by colleagues from Rural East Devon and Mid Devon police sectors. The officers provided an increased police presence in Exmouth town centre to reassure the public and carry out arrests. This follows isolated incidents of disorder by youths which took place earlier this month.

Exmouth Sector...

Historic Branscombe Mill Reopens to the Public

To celebrate National Mills Weekend, the National Trust is opening the doors of a working watermill to the public for free on Saturday 11 May, 1pm-4pm . This is the first time the mill has been open to the public since 2019.

Following extensive restoration, visitors to Manor Mill can once more watch the impressive waterwheel in action. As the machinery turns, the air is filled with...

Multiple arrests and drug seizures made in undercover police patrol

Police in Torquay are clamping down on drugs and anti-social behaviour in the town centre, targeting wanted offenders, shoplifters, and individuals dealing and taking the illegal substances.

In response to reports from local communities about drug use and shoplifting from local businesses, a police operation took place earlier this month in a bid to identify and pursue offenders and...

Positive impact marketing agency becomes Certified B Corporation

Program has announced its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing movement of over 2,000 UK companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet.

An award-winning brand and marketing agency based in Bristol and Exeter, Program works with positive impact organisations and innovators intent on doing good in the world.

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