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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...

RGB in Exmouth to host exclusive trade morning on 19th March

RGB Building Supplies, a local supplier of building and plumbing materials, invites tradespeople and avid DIY enthusiasts from the community to join them for a special trade morning on Tuesday 19th March.

Visitors will be able to connect with representatives from global leader in adhesive and sealant solutions Bostik; screw, fastener and fixings supplier Timco; Exeter-based plastic...

Haven’s Devon recruitment drive offers hundreds of new job opportunities

Haven, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, prepares for a busy season ahead with 400+ job opportunities at its Devon park to support an increase in bookings for the year.

New full-and part-time positions will be available at Devon Cliffs, located on the south coast.

Available to holidaymakers and holiday homeowners when doors re-open the first week of March, Devon Cliffs...

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Pioneering road scheme relocates 2,000 trees

Around 2,000 trees have been relocated as part of Devon County Council’s pioneering efforts to make the A382 link road development near Newton Abbot the UK’s first “carbon negative” highway.

A field near the road has been transformed into a temporary nursery to house the trees ahead of the start of construction work.

The A382 improvement scheme is one of seven projects...

Local homebuilder lights up RNLI Torbay with donation of vital equipment on the charity’s 200th anniversary

In celebration of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)'s 200th anniversary on 4th March, Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter proudly announces its contribution to RNLI Torbay with the donation of two cutting-edge LED searchlights, worth more than £800.

RNLI Torbay, based in Brixham, is one of the UK’s busiest lifeboat stations, and is run almost entirely by volunteers. Its...

Major employer announcement key opportunity for South West

The announcement of a major new employer locating to the Gravity smart campus in Somerset has been heralded as a key opportunity for the region.

Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, has been confirmed as the operator of the UK’s new battery gigafactory on the Gravity campus close to junction 23 of the M5 near Bridgwater in Somerset.

It represents a £4 billion...

Arlington Court installs new electric vehicle charging points to help climate impact

Arlington Court has enhanced its sustainability efforts by increasing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure from one to four charging points in its main visitor car park.

This upgrade increases availability for visitors to conveniently charge their electric vehicles while enjoying the estate. The expansion of charging facilities reflects the National Trust's dedication to...

Theatre Royal Plymouth to host one-off fundraising event with Dame Darcey Bussell and Dawn French

Next week, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) will be hosting a very special, one-off fundraising event on The Lyric stage.

On Monday 11 March, TRP’s Chief Executive Officer & Executive Producer James Mackenzie Blackman will be in conversation with Dawn French and Dame Darcey Bussell reflecting on their careers and sharing stories that will likely lurch from the Royal Ballet, Strictly...

Pay and display plans set for axe

Controversial proposals to introduce pay and display parking in eight Devon towns are set to be withdrawn.

There has been huge opposition to the plans which would have seen charges being imposed after an initial free parking period in Braunton, Crediton, Dartmouth, Honiton, Okehampton, Salcombe, Sidmouth and Tavistock.

Devon County Council's Cabinet is due to discuss a...

Easter adventures across the South West with the National Trust’s Easter Egg Trails

Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to a spring adventure with the National Trust. Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend and coinciding with local school holidays there are more than 40 National Trust Easter trails to choose from across the south west.

Jam-packed with outdoor activities and experiences, every single Easter trail is...

Hospice on the hunt for amazing gardens

Rowcroft Hospice is calling on green-fingered enthusiasts to participate in its Open Gardens programme 2024. Following the resounding success of the previous two years, the hospice aims to assemble another diverse lineup of approximately 30 local gardens to be showcased during spring and summer, all in support of raising vital funds for end-of-life care.

The charity’s previous Open...

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