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Volunteer at Loughwood, one of the earliest surviving Baptist meeting houses in Britain

The National Trust is looking for volunteers with an interest in historic buildings to help care for Loughwood Meeting House, near Kilmington. This very special place of worship is a hidden gem that has remained virtually unchanged since the 18th century. Founded in secret during a time of great persecution towards non-conformists, Loughwood Meeting House is one of the earliest surviving...

Boots Outpatient Pharmacy Opens at Derriford Hospital

Outpatients who need medication following a hospital appointment will now benefit from a new pharmacy facility from Boots, which opened on 2 April.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust’s outpatient pharmacy faced growing demand with nearly 3000 items dispensed every week meaning it had outgrown its previous space.

Chief Pharmacist & Clinical Director of Medicines...

Share your views on the South Western Ambulance Service

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to join their next Patient Participation Panel meeting to share their views about the care and service provided to patients and members of the public across the South West region.

The next Patient Participation Panel meeting is on Friday 12 April at 1000-1130 on Microsoft Teams and future meetings...

TUI aircraft at Exeter Airport

80,000 extra seats from Exeter Airport with TUI

TUI, the leading global travel and leisure company, has announced an additional aircraft will operate out of Exeter Airport in summer 2025 providing an additional 80,000 seats.

This additional aircraft supports TUI’s commitment to offering more choice and flexibility to customers across the UK, with an unrivalled approach to flying from local airports.

Andrew Flintham, TUI UK...

New homes incoming as major Plymouth development reaches next stage

The housebuilder behind the Saltram Meadow site in Plymstock has secured planning permission for the next two stages of the development, meaning construction will begin soon on 223 new high-quality homes.

Plymouth City Council gave approval to Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon for phases seven and eight of the development, which lies on the edge of the National Trust’s nearby...

Police tackle shoplifting and antisocial behaviour in Plymouth City Centre

In a bid to crack down on crime in Plymouth city centre, police officers are carrying out increased high-visibility patrol operations in partnership with other agencies.

The operation follows an increase in reports of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour including street drinking.

“These crimes are having a detrimental effect on local businesses and communities,” said...

The Home Ed Daily

The Home Ed Daily Website

In today's ever-changing educational landscape, home education has become a practical choice for parents looking for a flexible and personalised approach to their children's learning journey. As they explore home ed, families discover the joys of bespoke education and self-directed learning. The shift away from the traditional school environment has liberated families from the daily grind of...

Winkleigh development is near completion with only five homes remaining

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes South West has just five properties remaining at its popular High Moor View development in Winkleigh.

Michele Jones, Head of Sales at Allison Homes South West commented on the development: “The Winkleigh development has been a great success, and many families are choosing to move here for the benefits of being part of a thriving local...

Eco-adventurer's London Marathon 'tree-athlon' world record attempt a small step towards a "cleaner, greener world"

An eco-adventurer who has previously rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and cycled is aiming to set another world record to raise awareness about the climate crisis and how we can all make an impact to help.

Isaac Kenyon, from Hertfordshire, now based in Devon, will be running this year's London Marathon dressed as a tree.

The 30-year-old is hoping to break the World Record for...

Iconic Devon Truck Show back with a new location

Devon Truck Show is back and bigger than ever, promising an adrenaline-packed weekend.

The highly anticipated family extravaganza is returning on 18 and 19 May to a new location with even more space, offering a weekend filled with non-stop entertainment and excitement.

After much anticipation, Devon Truck Show is proud to announce its move to Smeatharpe Airfield providing...

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