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£1.4M Coastal Protection work to start late August at Seaton Hole Cliffs

Important work to protect the cliffs and beach at Seaton Hole will begin next month, following planning approval for a £1.4 million improvement scheme.

The work is designed to reduce erosion and lower the risk of cliff falls, helping protect the coastline and 41 nearby homes, including...

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First newbie cooks ‘graduate’ from Westbank’s recently launched Community Cookery School

First newbie cooks ‘graduate’ from Westbank’s Community Cookery School

Westbank Community Health and Care is celebrating the first cohort of newbie cooks to have completed Foundation Courses in basic kitchen skills at the charity’s recently opened Community Cookery School.

The purpose-built teaching facility at Exminster, near Exeter, opened its doors to beginner cooks this autumn, offering free eight-week workshops to people of all ages who want to learn...

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Plymouth bartender shakes up drinks menu in support of Carers Trust

A talented Plymouth bartender is shaking up Grosvenor Casinos national drinks menu with the launch of his award-winning cocktail to raise funds for the Carers Trust.

After causing a stir by winning the coveted Bartender of the Year title earlier this year, 24-year-old, Leon White, will see his whisky-signature cocktail, S aint and Sinner, roll out in 43 of Grosvenor Casinos’ venues...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth’s sustainability celebrated on national stage

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has been shortlisted in the National Cleaning Excellence Awards for its continued commitment to sustainability and increased efforts to source innovative cleaning solutions.

The National Cleaning Excellence Awards shine a light on the professional cleaning and hygiene sector and recognise companies and individuals leading the way with pioneering...

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Shallow focus photo of 'thank you' for shopping signage - By Tim Mossholder

Seven reasons to shop locally this Christmas

As the evenings get darker and the clocks have changed, we start to turn our attention to the festive season. Love it or not, Christmas will soon be here.

Before you look to shop online to buy gifts for your loved ones...

Conservative Party celebrates the opening of their new campaign headquarters on Honiton High Street

East Devon's MP, Simon Jupp, and senior local Conservative Party officials have celebrated the opening of a dedicated campaign headquarters on Honiton’s high street. Since the Liberal Democrats closed their high street office a few days after the by-election, the Conservative Party is the only political party to have a high street presence in the new Honiton & Sidmouth constituency, which...

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Christmas at Knightshayes set to sparkle

Winter Lights return to illuminate Knightshayes on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Starting on Saturday 2 December, visitors to the National Trust property near Tiverton, Devon, can wander at their leisure and take in the dazzling displays.

The route explores some of the most magical places in the formal & woodland garden via an illuminated route.

‘There’s...

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Ladram Bay is celebrated as Devon's top holiday park at tourism award finals

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton has been named as Devon's top holiday park by judges of this year's Devon Tourism Awards.

The family-run business beat scores of other eligible parks to take the overall gold honour in the Holiday Park of the Year category of the annual contest.

The announcement was made at the glittering awards ceremony held at Torquay’s Riviera...

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Ex-Royal Marine from Devon begins longest solo, unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica

Sam Cox has officially begun his world record-breaking solo unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica.

Sam first stepped onto the ice on Sunday 19th November, after travelling from the UK to South America and then on to the Union Glacier in Antarctica.

On Monday he crossed the official start line, before skiing 16km towards the pole.

Sam said: “Most of my first day was...

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Housebuilder launches Black Friday Week scheme across South West developments

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes is launching a Black Friday Week* scheme across its various developments in Devon in which prospective buyers can secure their dream home for just £99 and receive a £1,000 John Lewis voucher.

As part of the Black Friday scheme, homebuyers will be able to reserve selected homes for £99 from Monday 20th to Monday 27th November. This one-off offer is...

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Dartmoor conservation charity launches Mouths on the Moor campaign

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust has launched a campaign highlighting the grazing benefits of ponies native to Dartmoor as part of a sustainable regime to restore the overall health of the moor. The charity’s Mouths on the Moor campaign aims to redress the damaging loss of precious heathland plants that are becoming engulfed by purple moor grass and other aggressive species, support Dartmoor’s...

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