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Cranbrook Country Park Celebrates Second Green Flag Award

Cranbrook Town Council is delighted to announce that Cranbrook Country Park has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, officially recognising it as one of the very best parks and green spaces in the UK.

This is the second consecutive year that Cranbrook Country Park...

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Drake Circus Welcomes Hidden Figures Pop-Up Exhibition

Drake Circus has partnered with Plymouth-based arts collective, WonderZoo, to host a series of pop-up exhibitions in celebration of Black History Month.

The ‘Hidden Figures Plymouth’ exhibition uses history and storytelling to celebrate cultural and racial diversity, bringing talks and workshops into educational and community settings.

The exhibition will be located at the...

Group of people from Willand community with ex BMX world champion

Former BMX world champion tests out new pump track in Willand

Former BMX world champion Kye Forte used his skills to test out a new pump track in Willand which was funded by contributions from housebuilder Bellway.

The Devon-based rider, whose company Forte Trailscapes constructed the track, joined more than 40 local youngsters for the official opening of the new facility on Jubilee Field.

As part of the planning agreement for its Fox...

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Fertility expert welcomes HFEA's new grading system

News that fertility treatment 'add-ons' are to be colour-coded by the sector’s official watchdog to highlight any that are unproven or unsafe has been welcomed by the medical director of BCRM, which serves patients throughout the South West.

The new system being implemented by the Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA) means that such treatments will be colour-coded to help...

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Heart of the South West LEP achievements and transition outlined in AGM

The Heart of the South West LEP hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) via online webinar on Friday 13 October.

The event included a summary of the LEP’s activities and achievements over the past year; including unlocking opportunities in key sectors, as well as recent Government announcements and the future of the LEP.

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Not-for-profit insurer releases preparedness guide amidst rising weather risks

A mini October heatwave occurring a matter of days before Storm Babet – the second named storm of the season – serves as a stark reminder that we have reached the time of year when the British weather can be extremely unpredictable.

The effects of climate change continue to elevate the risk of storm damage and flooding. In fact, seven of the wettest UK winters on record have occurred...

Jewson on the hunt for sustainability champions in Plymouth

Tradespeople, builders and installers across Plymouth who are working towards a more sustainable future are being urged by national builders’ merchant Jewson to enter the inaugural Making Better Homes Awards.

Jewson launched the free-to-enter awards to celebrate those in the industry who are working hard to create homes that are more energy efficient and comfortable. It comes as new...

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Former GB para-athlete from Devon aims to be first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole

Fewer people have skied solo to the South Pole than have been into space. And to date no-one with a disability has ever attempted a solo, unsupported expedition to the South Pole.

In 2024, Jonny Huntington from Devon is aiming to be the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported across 911 kms of Antarctic tundra – an expedition he anticipates will take 40 days.

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Future construction careers showcased at Devon MP’s career fair

A local five-star housebuilder were one of the employers that attended a career fair thrown at South Devon College by Anthony Mangnall MP.

Persimmon Homes spoke to the Member of Parliament for Totnes and local students about the job opportunities available in the construction sector, including the company’s proud tradition of offering apprenticeships.

The developer is behind...

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Exeter housebuilder invests £5.4 million into local community

A South West housebuilder is injecting more than £5.4 million into the Exeter community.

As part of its St Michaels’s Meadow development, on Chudleigh Road, which will provide 206 three and four-bedroom homes, Redrow South West has confirmed it is investing over £5.4 million into the area.

As part of the housebuilder's commitment to creating thriving communities, Redrow is...

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Don't let your pumpkin go to waste - children's Halloween events in libraries across Devon

Families looking for Halloween fun this October half term can try their hand at pumpkin carving - and eating – at a series of five family events across Devon.

Once you’ve carved your pumpkin, learn how to use the seeds and flesh to make a delicious soup and muffins, and take home a free recipe book by Hubbub .

The sessions will be led by two specialist session leaders,...

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