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Premier Marinas strengthens River Dart presence with introduction of Dartmouth Marina

Premier Marinas, the UK’s leading marina operator, welcomes the newly titled Dartmouth Marina as its sixth integration for the 2026 boating season.

Premier Marinas acquired the marina at part of its acquisition of the Dart Marina Group of companies in April 2026. The popular marina...

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Barratt Homes volunteers transform woodland retreat for Little Hero charity

Local homebuilder Barratt Homes has demonstrated their commitment to giving back to the community by volunteering for childhood cancer charity, Little Hero.

Over the course of two days, a dedicated team of twelve volunteers rolled up their sleeves and embarked on a transformative project at Little Hero’s respite lodge, Will’s Woodland near Tiverton.

Will’s Woodland was...

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Resurfaced path in front of Sideshore, with the beach to the right and blue sky above

Phase one of Exmouth’s seawall repairs complete

102 metres of failed seawall in Exmouth has been replaced with a steel sheet pile wall, expected to last 100 years, through the £1.5million first phase.

This section of the seawall in front of Sideshore is where beach levels had dropped below the foundations, causing it to tilt forward and crack. The new steel piling goes much deeper, down to the bed rock some 9 metres below....

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Cornish pioneer of 3D printing filament made from end-of-life fishing net launches latest Crowdcube funding round

Funding will enable launch of game-changing high-performance carbon fibre reinforced nylon powders for use in advanced SLS 3D printing
Solution has part to play in reducing 200,000 tonnes of nets that are burnt, buried or discarded at sea each year
Materials used by Philips Lighting and being trialled by BMW

Cornwall-based Fishy Filaments, the world’...

Where are all the Butterflies?

Wet weather and low temperatures causing havoc for butterflies during Big Butterfly Count

Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed very low numbers of butterflies have been spotted so far in its annual Big Butterfly Count. On average participants are seeing just over half the number of butterflies they were spotting this time last year.

The unusually wet...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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