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Drake Circus confirms festive period opening hours

For those looking to fit in some last-minute festive shopping, Drake Circus has confirmed its opening times in the run up to Christmas.

More than 30 stores at the centre will be staying open until 9pm on Thursdays, with other weekday opening times from 9am - 6pm, and on Christmas Eve (24th December) the centre will be open from 10am-4pm. Restaurants and leisure operators at The Barcode...

Drake Circus launches appeal to support local community this Christmas

Drake Circus has joined forces with Plymouth Food Bank for the second year in a row to help provide vital support to those most in need in the local community throughout the festive period.

The centre is calling for visitors to donate long-life food such as cereals and tinned meat, as well as toiletries, and festive treats such as mince pies and Christmas cake while they shop.

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Oliver Bonas opens first Plymouth store at Drake Circus

Oliver Bonas has this month opened its first store in the city at Drake Circus.

The independent British lifestyle store offers a range of fashion and homeware items, along with accessories including jewellery, bags and more, and is located on the Upper Mall of the centre.

Greg Lumley, centre director at Drake Circus and The Barcode, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome Oliver...

South Devon College sustainable gift ideas this Christmas

Stuck for Christmas present ideas that won’t break the bank or damage the earth this festive season, then South Devon College is here to help. Here’s their top tips for a sustainable Christmas.

You’re never too old to learn. Why not give someone an evening course as a present this Christmas? South Devon College has a variety of short courses from introduction to ceramics, photography...

Fibre broadband connection runs like Clockwork (Orange) at hotel devoted to film and the arts

Broomhill Estate is steeped in history, but its new fibre broadband connection is helping its owners realise their vision for the future of the business.

Although the hotel is located just a couple of miles outside of Barnstaple its woodland estate gives it a distinctly rural feel. That was certainly one of the main attractions for Alex and Michele Kleiner when they bought the...

Parkdean Resorts crafts ‘rubbish’ Christmas tree from Croyde Beach waste

Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, is showcasing a ‘Rubbish Christmas Tree’ structure at Croyde Beach, made using beach waste collected by the Ruda Beach Team throughout the year.

Made from a collection of disposed fishing nets, recycled tent poles and guy ropes, the festive structure stands at more than 9 feet tall, and aims to highlight the widespread issue...

Road repair schemes to benefit from extra funding

More than 65 road repair schemes in Devon are being brought forward with additional funding recently announced by Government.

Devon County Council is receiving an extra £6.663 million for highway maintenance this financial year.

The money is a share of the Government’s £8.3 billion investment in roads over the next 11 years using funds redirected from the cancelled HS2 rail line...

Devon hotel launches Christmas charity campaign to support its local community

Christmas cheer will be spread to children, families and elderly residents in Devon as part of a festive campaign launched by a local hotel.

Bovey Castle has launched its ‘Giving Back’ initiative to support good causes in the area and to help people in need in the community over the Christmas period.

As part of the campaign, the hotel will donate food to Moretonhampstead...

Devon hotel launches Christmas charity campaign to support its local community

Christmas cheer will be spread to children, families and elderly residents in Devon as part of a festive campaign launched by a local hotel.

Bovey Castle has launched its ‘Giving Back’ initiative to support good causes in the area and to help people in need in the community over the Christmas period.

As part of the campaign, the hotel will donate food to Moretonhampstead...

Exe Estuary Trail repairs to be completed in new year

Devon County Council says it’s committed to completing repairs on a section of the Exe Estuary Trail near Lympstone as early as possible in the new year.

Work to replace the timber on Courtlands Boardwalk, between Lympstone and Exmouth, is currently ongoing and has now passed the half-way stage.

The timber structural beams and deck planks on all 72 wooden spans of the...

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