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Help Betty find the purr-fect forever home

Beautiful Betty has been searching for a new home through Blue Cross for over 200 days. This Christmas, the charity is appealing to the public to help find this friendly cat a new purr-fect home.

Betty was admitted to Blue Cross Devon in May and has been patiently waiting for a loving...

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Stagecoach SW introduces timetable changes across the network this spring

Local bus operator Stagecoach South West announced changes across their regional bus network. Bus timetables across Devon will see improvements to offer customers a more reliable and punctual service.

In addition to providing more robust timetables, some routes will offer more frequent connections and in some areas journeys to new destinations are provided.

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National Highways’ eco drive aims to bring water-lilies back to Devon park

National Highways is playing its part in a bid to bring white water-lilies back to the environmentally significant Stover Country Park sitting alongside the A38 in Devon.

Funding from the company’s Designated Funds programme will help Devon County Council to deliver a major scheme to de-silt Stover Lake within the Local Nature Reserve near Newton Abbot, a Site of Special Scientific...

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Blackpool Sands begins refurbishment project to provide a superb beachside dining experience

Blackpool Sands is thrilled to announce phase two of an exciting refurbishment project that will introduce appetising menus for beachfront dining

The project, which started in February, marks the beginning of a journey to create a vibrant new bar and restaurant space at one of South Devon's most breathtaking coastal destinations, with opening set for May.

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News from Plymouth’s Pride of the West with St Andrews’s Oddfellows

The committee of Plymouth’s Pride of the West with St. Andrews’s Oddfellows Friendly Society has met at St. Budeaux Community Centre and discussed a range of issues.

Opening the meeting, Noble Grand - in effect chairperson – Brenda Lowe, informed members of the recent passing of Stephen Williams, a popular member of the Oddfellows and a minutes silence was observed in his memory....

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Get Your Garden Growing: 5 Top Tips for Composting Success

As the excitement of springtime fills the air, it's time to dust off those gardening gloves and get ready for a season of growth and greenery. And what better way to kick off your garden endeavours than by celebrating Composting Week from the 11th to the 17th of March!

To help you make the most of this eco-friendly practice, STIGA has teamed up with 'Marldon Community Composting' to...

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£90,000 Invested In Dawlish Eco-Gym

South Devon residents looking to get in shape for the Summer can enjoy a bigger gym and brand new facilities following £90,000 of investment to the Spa & Leisure suite at Cofton Holidays.

The gym has doubled in size with the investment in state-of-the-art equipment, including new gym machinery, cable cross-over cardio machines with screens linking to Technogym classes, step...

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New kerbside nappy and absorbent hygiene product recycling scheme being investigated for East Devon

A scheme to recycle nappies in East Devon in an environmentally friendly way is being investigated by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

Councillors and officers went on a successful fact-finding mission in Wales recently to visit Nappi Cycle – one of the only companies in the world which processes and recycles used nappies and other AHPs (absorbent hygiene products).

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Brand new Post Office opens in Derriford

A brand-new Post Office opened at SPAR Late Stop, 71-73 Upland Drive, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 6BE, on 1 March.

This new branch offers customers a wide range of Post Office services, from posting letters and parcels to collecting and returning online shopping items.

Customers can also take advantage of a wide range of banking services including cash withdrawals and balance...

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Comfier Seats and Plush New Look Coming to the Princess Theatre Soon!

The Princess Theatre in Torquay has some exciting upgrades in store to give the theatre a fresh new look this spring. Starting in May, the auditorium will undergo a major refurbishment including replacing the seating, carpets, curtains and improving front of house areas.

While significant funds have gone toward behind-the-scenes upgrades recently, it's been decades since noticeable...

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Thousands Across The South West Taking Part in UK’s Largest Plastic Waste Survey

Thousands of households and hundreds of teachers from across the South West have committed to counting a week’s worth of their plastic waste as part of the UK’s largest waste survey starting next week.

The Big Plastic Count, organised by Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic, is a crucial national survey taking place on 11-17 March 2024 that presents a unique opportunity for residents...

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