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Devon and Cornwall-wide Awareness-Raising Roadshow

One of the UK’s largest producers of wood pellets and briquettes has been hitting the road this summer to raise awareness of their work - and to hand out free samples of their high- quality products.

Gary Duckworth, Transport Operations Manager, and Peter Rockell, Delivery Specialist,...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth in search of young stars for this year’s panto

Theatre Royal Plymouth has begun the hunt to find the children’s ensemble for this year’s pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Auditions for the children’s ensemble will take place on Sunday 05 November, and are open to primary school children from year 3 to 6. Children should live within a 20-mile radius of TRP and not be taller than 4 feet 7 inches. All those trying out should be...

SSG’s defibrillation initiative helps another organisation!

SSG Training and Consultancy, Southwest service provider, is an organisation that have always valued positive impacts on local communities. This is why this year they launched a new initiative to support local community groups by supplying them with defibrillation units.

As part of this, SSG have pledged that from every delegate booked onto a first aid course, £1 goes towards funding...

South West developer visits North Devon College

Persimmon Homes has been inspiring the next generation of builders in at Petroc College.

Regional Apprenticeships Manager Andy Wallis gave a talk to T-Level students at the college in North Devon on how the five-star housebuilder are employing new construction techniques and changes that are happening in the sector.

Andy also spoke about Persimmon’s multi-million pound...

Awaken the Warrior Inside

Heartfelt Debut - Michael Wallis Unveils 'Awaken the Warrior Inside' Anthology

Writing under the pseudonym of E.M Wallis, Plymouth writer Michael Wallis makes his mark with the release of his debut anthology, " Awaken the Warrior Inside."

As a seasoned journalist and a dedicated communications officer in local government, Michael seamlessly navigates the realms of professional articulation and heartfelt expression, inviting readers to join him on an emotional...

Anne Hawkins, Barry Warren and Jill Moores with local youngsters and Kye Forte at the opening ceremony of the new pump track in Willand.

Former BMX word 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...

National Cider Pub of the Year presentation to the Tom Cobley Tavern

National Cider and Perry Pub of the Year is the Tom Cobley Tavern in Spreyton!

The Tom Cobley Tavern in Spreyton, Devon, has been crowned National Cider and Perry Pub of the Year 2023 by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). This prestigious national award recognises the best pub or club that promotes and encourages the sale of quality real cider and perry across the UK.

Roger and Carol Cudlip, who have run the pub for more than 20 years with their daughter Lucy,...

Devon carpenter is top of the trades!

In one of the most hotly contested finals yet, Astrid Arnold, a Devon-based carpenter, was announced as the winner of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023, proving herself as an exceptionally skilled tradesperson with a passion for helping others.

Astrid, 48, was presented with the award - one of the industry’s most coveted titles - during Screwfix Live, held at Farnborough International...

Mark Williams announces retirement as Chief Executive of East Devon District Council

Mark Williams has announced his retirement as Chief Executive of East Devon District Council.

Mark joined the Council as Assistant Chief Executive in August 2000 and was promoted to the position of Chief Executive two years later.

During his 21-year career as Chief Executive, the Council has achieved national recognition as one delivering high quality and value for money...

Latest flood drop-in session arranged as communities thanked for joining engagement events

Residents have been thanked for turning out to two community engagement sessions to share their knowledge about last month’s flash floods.

More than 100 people attended last week’s drop-in events at Kenton and Topsham, which were among the hardest hit communities during the flooding on Sunday 17 September.

The drop-in sessions provided an opportunity for residents to speak...

Dartmouth Explorer Monty Halls Unveils Remarkable Coastal Conservation Efforts in the South West: A Revolution in Marine Conservation

Dartmouth-based explorer and broadcaster Monty Halls has recently returned from his Generation Sea Change project, exploring the response of coastal communities in the South West to marine environmental challenges.

His voyage - shortly to be broadcast in a series of eight films - revealed that the initiatives and projects created by people in Devon and Cornwall lead the UK, and in...

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