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East Devon collects drinks cans weighing roughly ‘62 elephants’ each year

Did you know that East Devon collects an impressive 250 tonnes of drinks cans each year? This weight is roughly equivalent to that of about 62 elephants !

In honour of Recycling Week (14th–20th October), East Devon District Council (EDDC) is excited to share the journey of your drinks can—from your home to the shop shelves.

Every recycled aluminium can, can be back on the...

Steve Darling fit20 Torquay ribbon cutting

Steve Darling MP officially opens fit20 Torquay – A first for fitness innovation in Torbay

Local fit20 franchise owner Duncan Attwood is pleased to announce the official opening of fit20 Torquay bringing a revolutionary fitness approach to the area. Steve Darling, MP for Torbay, cut the ribbon on Saturday 12th October at an open day where attendees were able to try out this unique strength training method.

fit20 combines science-based training with the convenience of a 20-...

South Devon College top tips to care for wildlife and pets on bonfire night

Bonfire night is just around the corner. Bright and noisy fireworks may be fun for us but not for our pets and wildlife who can get easily spooked by the loud noises.

So, what can we do to help them feel safe? Here are eight easy tips from Stuart Collier, Lecturer in Animal Care at South Devon College to help protect your pets and wildlife during bonfire night.

1. Create a cosy...

New initiative brings police and young people together

An innovative community engagement event between Devon & Cornwall Police and local partners has seen success in connecting with youths, while tackling concerns around antisocial behaviour and alcohol use among young people.

The street engagement runs regularly in Plymouth City Centre, bringing together police officers, youth initiatives, partner agencies and teens. The street...

Housebuilder donates to help Willand man raising funds for Taunton hospice

A local housebuilder has stepped in to support a man who is raising money in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice in Taunton.

Bellway South West has donated £200 to James Luker, from Willand, who wants to raise funds to thank the hospice which gave his family help and advice before his father Malcolm died of cancer.

The developer, which is delivering 125 new homes at Fox Mill...

Plymouth Mail Centre boosts capacity to 16,000 parcels an hour

Royal Mail has installed a new high-speed Parcel Sortation Machine at its Plymouth Mail Centre, as part of its continued drive to improve efficiency and meet growing demand for next day deliveries. The new machine was unveiled by Rebecca Smith, the MP for South West Devon.

The Mail Centre, which covers the entire PL postcode area across west Devon and east Cornwall, already processes...

Bristol marketers unite at first Marketers Mixer event

The marketing community in Bristol came together for the launch of the Marketers Mixer, a dynamic new event designed to spark collaboration among professionals in the tech, innovation, and purpose-driven sectors. Hosted by Program , in partnership with Thought Quarter and Tech South West , the event featured expert talks and a lively panel discussion.

The evening featured a series of...

Otter Garden Centres team members getting ready for the festive shopping evening

Otter Garden Centres kicks off Christmas with special event

Get ready to embrace the magic of Christmas as Otter Garden Centres launch their festive shopping event at all seven branches across Devon, Somerset, and Hampshire. Taking place on Wednesday October 30, it’s sure to get the Christmas spirit well and truly fizzing.

Each Otter branch will be welcoming customers with a complimentary glass of prosecco, mulled wine or soft drink, and...

First spade in the ground marks the final phase of Feniton’s Flood Alleviation scheme

Work to complete the £6m flood alleviation scheme for Feniton is now underway.

Once completed the scheme will help to minimise flood risk for up to one hundred homes, as well as preventing disruption to the primary school and local transport network.

Although flooding in the village dates back to the 1970s, sixty properties in Feniton suffered flooding in 2008 as the...

Life-changing military veterans’ self-build project reaches completion

A veterans’ self-build project in Plymouth that provides 25 new affordable homes has been completed.

The Stirling House Project, which houses six veterans in need of a new home, is a partnership between LiveWest, Plymouth City Council, and veterans’ charity Alabaré.

The development, based on the site of a former residential care home at Honicknowle Green, has seen a number...

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