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Rowcroft Hospice celebrates shortlisting for UK Frontline Team of the Year Award

Rowcroft Hospice is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the national Frontline Team of the Year Award at the upcoming Third Sector Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights the exceptional dedication and compassionate care provided by the hospice team who work tirelessly to support patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones across South Devon.

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Support is available for households in Devon who are struggling this summer

As schools close their doors for the summer holidays, Devon County Council says that it's aware that the financial challenges facing some households in Devon will be intensified over the next few weeks.

Increased costs such as food and activities, particularly with the current cost of living, and reduced incomes due to childcare, mean that this year’s holiday break could be...

Dartmoor Marshals helping to protect National Park

For the fifth summer, marshals are being deployed across Dartmoor to support the work of the National Park’s Rangers. The Dartmoor Marshals have proved to be an invaluable resource for the busier months, providing high-visibility patrols to reduce the impact of anti-social behaviour. They will also play a vital role in engaging with visitors so people feel safe and have a great time. Marshals...

Glaucoma cases are on the rise, here's how you can protect your sight

Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, is on the rise in Devon and across the UK. According to The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma , and half of them don't know they have it. Meanwhile, data from the Eye Health Alliance estimate that there are about 11,210 glaucoma cases in Devon alone. These numbers are expected to increase by...

Plymouth Skipper wins round the world yacht race for second time 

Bob Beggs, a 64-year-old, professional sailor from Plymouth, UK, has led his team to victory in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race; a first in the event’s 28 year history. With over 40,000 nautical miles (46,000 miles) of racing, six ocean crossings, fourteen races and eleven months away on the ocean race track, Bob and his Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam team was crowned Clipper 2023-24 Race...

EVC races ahead with Exeter Racecourse to merge horsepower and EV charging

Leading electric vehicle (EV) charging company, EVC, has partnered with the UK’s largest commercial horse racing organisation, The Jockey Club, to provide bespoke EV charging solutions at Exeter Racecourse.

EVC, who operates a nationwide charging network in the UK, will be installing well over 100 fast and rapid (22-150kW) charge points across The Jockey Club’s 14 venues, with 12 EV...

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Sausage Sunday at Coldharbour!

Coldharbour Field Kitchen is holding a wooftastic event on August 4 and everyone is welcome!

‘Sausage Sunday’ is a chance for a dog-friendly meet up where visiting pooches can enjoy a puppachino, Scoops ice cream or a yummy Coldharbour pork sausage.

Coldharbour owners Beth Ashfield and Andrea Broadhurst are passionate about their pooches, and both are proud owners of...

Bellway’s donation helps fundraising efforts at Cullompton Pre-school summer fete

Children at Cullompton Pre-school will have extra resources to help with their outdoor learning and activities thanks to a donation from local homebuilder Bellway.

The company, which is building new homes a few miles away at its Fox Mill Gardens development in Willand, gave the pre-school £250 to spend on raffle prizes for its summer fete on Saturday 22 June.

The raffle...

‘Don’t be a Firestarter, recycle responsibly’, urges council

Incorrect disposal of electrical items, batteries, vapes, and gas canisters risk recycling vehicles and plants being engulfed in flames, endangering operatives’ lives.

An ‘all-time high’ of more than 1,200 battery fires occurred in the UK ’s bin lorries and at waste sites last year, with the National Fire Chiefs Council warning:

“fires involving lithium-ion batteries are a...

How Plusnet Broadband Compares to Other UK Providers

Established in 1997, Plusnet is one of the most trusted and leading broadband providers in the UK. It uses the Openreach network, which covers almost the entire nation, and offers a wide range of broadband packages to serve all types of customers.

However, it’s not the only broadband provider in the UK, as there are tons of other options to choose from. If you want to know how...

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