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Gender reveal at Butterfly Lodge

Residents cheer for Chloe's baby gender reveal

A mum-to-be has honoured the elderly people she helps care for in Plymouth by involving them in the gender reveal for the baby she is expecting in December.

Chloe Bryant, 26, works as a kitchen assistant at Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home in St Budeaux, an award-winning nursing home for...

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Foot Anstey bolsters its banking and finance team with numerous hires

Growing national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed Partner, Emma Earp to its banking and finance team. This also demonstrates the investment the firm is making in strengthening its banking finance offering as it follows the recent additions of Managing Associate, Emma Wood, Solicitor, Michael Bolous and Paralegal, Matteo Hassan to the team.

Emma, who will be based in Foot Anstey's...

Local housebuilder launches scheme to help South West homebuyers

In a bid to help potential homebuyers reduce moving costs and be in their new home before the end of the year, local housebuilder Allison Homes South West has launched a new scheme.

Homebuyers who reserve selected homes before Wednesday 15 November will be able to move in for Christmas and receive an exclusive bundle designed to remove many of the challenges homebuyers face by...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery announces winner of the Visitors' Choice award in the THG Open 2023

The THG Open 2023 saw 87 finalists chosen from a record number of applications from artists across the South West region.

The Visitors’ Choice Prize was voted for by visitors over the duration of the exhibition (2 September - 28 October 2023). Gallery-goers cast their vote for a favourite piece in the exhibition.

The votes have been counted and THG has announced that...

Local developers cause a splash with donation

A South-West housebuilder has committed its support to a local youth club dedicated to training the next generation of competitive swimmers.

Dawlish Swimming Club, founded in 1865, received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions scheme earlier this month.

The club, currently based at Trinity School in Teignmouth as part of a joint venture post-pandemic...

Planet Action Workshop - Castle Primary School in Tiverton

Planet & People CIC Launch Fundraiser to Support More Schools & Children with their Planet Action Workshops

Planet & People, a community interest company based in mid-Devon was founded in 2021 by teacher and environmentalist team, Bethia Stevenson-Paul and Jess Carter. Together they deliver fully funded Planet Action Workshops to schools throughout the county with the aim of motivating young people to value the natural world, make planet positive changes and enable schools to become beacons of...

Flapjackery expands its flapjack empire with a new shop in Sidmouth

Flapjackery, the renowned confectionery brand celebrated for its delectable gluten-free flapjacks and an assortment of sweet treats, is thrilled to announce the opening of its ninth shop in Sidmouth. Located on Fore Street, the new store will offer its delicious range of confectionery, including its signature chunks of flapjacks, chocolate clusters, fudge, chocolate bars, honeycomb, chocolate...

Flapjackery's flapjack eating devotees raise nearly £2500 for charity

Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2500 for charity. The money was raised through a unique initiative that encourages customers to choose a more environmentally friendly option when they purchase flapjacks and other sweet treats.

Flapjackery, which has shops in...

Rising Devon Darts Star Books His Place at the World Championship

Devonians will have a keen eye on the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship next month after one of the county’s top players booked his place at the prestigious tournament.

Owen Bates finished second on the Challenge Tour Order of Merit to secure his spot at Alexendra Palace in London for the first time in his career.

The 20-year-old finished second behind...

Service of remembrance for those affected by the loss of a baby to be held in Plymouth

A service of remembrance for families, couples and individuals affected by the loss of a baby, whether that be during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy is to be held on Saturday the 18th November at 11.00am at St Andrew’s Minster in Plymouth. In addition, anyone grieving never having children is also most welcome to attend.

The ‘Saying Goodbye’ services, are open to people of faith...

Springfield Road gas works complete

Wales & West Utilities has finished its work to upgrade gas pipes in the Springfield Road area of Plymouth.

The work, which started at the end of July, was essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses.

To plan the work Wales & West Utilities worked closely with Plymouth City Council and traffic management was used throughout...

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