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Pawsitively amazing! Woofstock - the UK’s only dog-friendly two-night music festival returns

Woofstock UK - the UK’s only award-winning, two-night/three-day dog-and-family-friendly music festival - is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024 with a stellar lineup.

Crowd-pleasing tribute acts including Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Elton John and Dolly Parton covers will be taking to the stage at the historic Powderham Castle, Exeter, from the evening of...

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Bloor Homes Boost Bowling Club’s ‘vital safety updates’ with donation

One of the oldest bowling clubs in the country has received a sponsorship boost from Bloor Homes.

Founded in 1901, Cullompton Bowling Club is considered one the finest in Mid Devon and is located just a mile and a half from The Meadows, Bloor Homes’ new development of two, three and four bedroom homes close to the town.

Steve Stack, Club Captain at Cullompton Bowling Club,...

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Drake Circus confirms Bank Holiday opening times

Drake Circus has confirmed its opening hours for the upcoming bank holiday weekend (Saturday 4th May – Monday 6th May).

Between Saturday 4th May – Monday 6th May, the centre’s shopping hours will be:

  • Saturday 4th May: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Sunday 5th May: 10:30am – 4:30pm
  • Monday 6th May: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Individual opening hours and opening...

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British Sign Language Cafe opens at South Devon College - everyone welcome

A Devon college is helping to raise awareness of sign language by launching a British Sign Language Café.

The café at South Devon College opens during Deaf Awareness Week and everyone is welcome. (May 6th)

The café has been set up by two new members of staff recruited to support hearing and visually impaired students.

Sasha Miller, Sensory Lead, and Lorraine Blake,...

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The first expansion of Cranbrook gets a green light

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the first expansion of Cranbrook. It is the largest planning permission issued by EDDC since permission for the new town was issued, more than 13 years ago.

The expansion allows up to 1435 homes and 10 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers to be created. There will be a new three form entry primary school,...

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MP Mel Stride meets ear and eye care experts caring for patients and supporting the NHS

CENTRAL Devon MP Mel Stride has gone to Specsavers to see how expert opticians and audiologists are making a difference to patients, the community and supporting the NHS – and are ready to do more.

Mr Stride, who is Work and Pensions Secretary, chatted to the team at Specsavers Okehampton, on Fore Street, about how they are delivering NHS services and providing vital access to eye...

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Devon business leaders stepping up to make the case for investment into the South West and have their say on region’s future

Business event on 12 June will focus on getting Westminster working for the South West, in the first of four Regional Roadshows.

The Great South West Pan-Regional Partnership is launching a series of Regional Roadshows, to give local business leaders the opportunity to advance their interests on the national stage.

The first event in the series, in collaboration with the Devon...

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Rare plant set to flower at Overbeck’s for the first time in 12 years

The team at the National Trust’s Overbeck’s Garden in Salcombe, Devon are eagerly waiting for an unusual plant to flower for the first time in 12 years. The exact species of this plant has been a mystery for over a decade, and when the flowers open their colour will finally reveal its true identity.

The plant, known as a Puya, originates from Chile and can take over 10 years to...

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Recommended candidate for East Devon District Council’s new Chief Executive announced

The recruitment panel will recommend to East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Full Council the appointment of Tracy Hendren as the new Chief Executive, following a thorough and robust recruitment and selection process.

EDDC's Full Council will consider the recommendation on 8th May, and if councillors agree, Tracy will begin the new role on 1st June 2024.

Tracy is an internal...

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Arlington Court Celebrates Wildflowers: Explore Arlington's Wildflower Trail and Rosalie Chichester's Historic Illustrations

Arlington Court National Trust will be hosting a wildflower trail and display of Rosalie Chichester's historic botanical illustrations from 4 May to 30 June.

Visitors will be able to learn more about the work carried out by the National Trust’s North Devon Grassland project whilst exploring the trail through the gardens and grounds, full of activities which highlight the importance...

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