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“Awareness Has Grown Now Dementia Support Must Catch Up”

Progress has been made but people living with dementia and their families still face inconsistent, patchy support. It’s time for a joined-up national response.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a reminder to shine a light on dementia, which affects not only those diagnosed but also...

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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...

University Hospitals Plymouth treats first patient with new cryoablation technique

University Hospitals Plymouth has treated its first patient using a new cryoablation technique for kidney cancer, and in doing so has become the first NHS Trust in the South West to offer the service.

Cryotherapy is a technique that kills cancer cells by freezing them. It is particularly useful in treating small, early-stage renal cancers. Small needles are inserted into the cancer...

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Alliance between South Devon College and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to continue for two years

An alliance between South Devon College and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, to offer seamless and supported progression from education into the local health and social care workforce, has proved so successful it’s being continued for another two years.

The aim of the partnership is for both organisations to work collaboratively to deliver a career ‘road-map’ providing...

Choose a name for East Devon's new community

East Devon District Council is asking local people, community groups and businesses to help choose a name for a new community planned near Westpoint, in the west of the district.

The consultation, launched this week, gives you the chance to look at four possible names and rank them in order of preference. Each option comes with a short explanation of how it was chosen, based on local...

Devon pub operator joins forces with veterans to raise more than £4,000 for Poppy Appeal

The Exchange, a popular pub in Ivybridge, has raised a huge £4,050 for the Poppy Appeal through an epic 300-mile coastline walk.

Over the course of 21 challenging days, three locals – Navy veterans Leighton Lucas, 76, and Dermot Robert, 66, along with Dave Cooper, operator of The Exchange, took on three gruelling hikes, covering a combined total of 300 miles on foot.

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Green Flags flying at Stover Country Park and Grand Western Canal Country Park

Stover Country Park and the Grand Western Canal Country Park are celebrating being officially named among the best parks in the country after receiving this year’s Green Flag Award.

Devon County Council’s two parks are among a record-breaking 2,250 sites in the UK to achieve the award, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

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New Tiverton charity shop falls victim to burglary

Devon Air Ambulance's newest shop in Tiverton was the victim of a mindless act in the early hours of Saturday morning. The intruder gained access by kicking the front door open and shattering the glass to gain entry.

Clearly seen on CCTV, the adult male walked through the store to the till point where he attempted to open the collection box, initially he failed but after pulling the...

Bays Brewery Sets Sail with New Charity Beer Supporting Torbay Lifeboats

Bays Brewery in Paignton is making waves once again with the launch of its latest charity brew ‘Ahoy’, a refreshing golden ale raising a glass—and vital funds—for the heroic crew of Torbay RNLI.

Officially setting sail on 14 July 2025, ‘Ahoy’ is the third release in the family-run brewery’s 2025 Charity Brews campaign and will be available in bottles, beer boxes and on cask....

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Dementia UK shares tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in Barnstaple and Torquay this July, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and...

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Award-winning children's authors announced as patrons of Libraries Unlimited

Philip Reeve began his career as an illustrator and then went into writing; he is best known as the author of the critically acclaimed Mortal Engines series, which was adapted into a major feature film, and has recently written the Utterly Dark trilogy.

Sarah McIntyre started out as an illustrator but has both written and illustrated many picture books including the Grumpycorn books...

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“Awareness Has Grown Now Dementia Support Must Catch Up”

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

University Hospitals Plymouth treats first patient with new cryoablation technique

Alliance between South Devon College and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to continue for two years

Choose a name for East Devon's new community

Devon pub operator joins forces with veterans to raise more than £4,000 for Poppy Appeal

Green Flags flying at Stover Country Park and Grand Western Canal Country Park

New Tiverton charity shop falls victim to burglary

Bays Brewery Sets Sail with New Charity Beer Supporting Torbay Lifeboats

Dementia UK shares tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia

Award-winning children's authors announced as patrons of Libraries Unlimited

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