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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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Devon electrical wholesaler celebrates award win

Devondale Electrical is celebrating after being named as Wholesaler of the Year at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards 2023, further solidifying its reputation as a leading industry supplier.

The awards recognised industry excellence and honoured outstanding individual achievement, technical innovation, and supply-chain collaboration.

By winning the Wholesaler of the...

Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping goes Christmas mad this weekend

Amid a challenging economic climate for everyone the much anticipated Christmas Market at Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping near Bideford will take place this Saturday and Sunday (11-12 November), thanks to Devon based events management business Miss Ivy Events and Affinity Devon Shopping Outlet.

Miss Ivy has pulled out all the stops to ensure visitors can soak up a joyous atmosphere...

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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,...

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Plymouth veteran to join Cenotaph march-past in charity delegation

Former Royal Marine Nigel Williams, from Plymouth, is one of 50 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will commemorate the service and sacrifice of all those who have served in the military at the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday (12 November), in London.

It is Help for Heroes largest delegation – including 31 veterans supported by the Charity – to yet attend...

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British Gas and Barclays launch energy efficiency expo in Plymouth

British Gas and Barclays are running a series of free events to help Plymouth residents explore how to make their homes more energy efficient.

The ‘Exploring Home Energy Efficiency Exhibition’ takes place across six weeks, running until 9th December in the Plymouth City Centre Barclays branch during opening hours. The events will showcase some of the technology that could help...

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New director to lead Great South West’s ambitious growth plans

Ahmed Goga has joined the Great South West Partnership as a director, advising on the Board’s future growth plans.

The Great South West is a Pan-Regional Partnership of senior business leaders, local government, Local Enterprise Partnerships, universities and colleges across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. The Partnership aims to promote the region’s ‘...

Warrior Women smash 10k and raise £32,000 to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence.

More than 500 walkers took part in Trevi’s Warrior Women’s Walk on Sunday, 15 October, raising more than £32,000 for the Plymouth-based charity. They smashed last year’s total.

Many of the women who walked have been affected by trauma and abuse, whether personally or through a loved one, and all are eager to see a future without violence against women and girls and women.

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Plymouth shoppers raising funds for the Poppy Appeal

Customers at Tesco’s Plymouth stores are able to support servicemen and women for this year’s Poppy Appeal.

Last year, their support for the Royal British Legion saw £3.1million raised, and volunteers from the charity will be at the Plymouth Transit Way Superstore until 12 November, asking customers to give what they can and wear their poppies with pride.

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Finalists announced for West Country Women Awards

The big reveal of this year's West Country Women Awards finalists took place at a sumptuous tea party at the enchanting Powderham Castle in Devon this week.

Women from all four counties of the south west peninsular will now progress to the prestigious awards ceremony which celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of exceptional women across the region.

The...

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Robert Williams supports cr2ee Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Send a shoebox gift across Europe this Christmas, via cr2ee and Robert Williams

Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate and lettings agency on Southernhay West in Exeter, is pleased to support the Devon-based charity, cr2ee – Christian Response to Eastern Europe with its annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal, which will deliver Christmas gifts to vulnerable children and struggling families in Eastern Europe this Christmas.

Since 1990, cr2ee has sent millions...

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