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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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Class People makes final call for school project grant applications

Independent education recruitment specialist Class People is appealing for new school project applications before the current round of funding deadline approaches - with £1,500 for each project up for grabs to support school communities across the South West of England.

The Exeter-based business’s charitable organisation, the Class People Foundation, supports the welfare, wellbeing...

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Devon care home supports work of cat rescue charity

A Devon care home has made a generous donation to a cat rescue charity after taking intwo senior felines.

Sefton Hall in Dawlish adopted Indi, aged about eight, and seventeen-year-old Felix last summer from Hector’s House Cat Rescue, a Torbay-based charity which helps cats in need throughout Devon.

Felix was badly injured after being hit by a car. After being a little shy to...

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Over-70s are embracing tech and changing stereotypes to stay connected to loved ones

PLYMOUTH’S over-70s are bucking the age-related stereotype by embracing digital technology to tackle social isolation and stay connected.

A recent survey asked people aged over 70 about their use of online platforms, with more than 80% of over-70s saying they were confident using the internet, social media, and tech devices.

The Specsavers survey, in partnership with Royal...

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National Careers Week 2024: Empowering Individuals to Shape Their Futures

National Careers Service Southwest Celebrates National Careers Week 2024

The National Careers Service Southwest is thrilled to announce its participation in National Careers Week 2024, taking place from Monday 4th March to Saturday 9th March. This week-long celebration aims to provide invaluable resources and opportunities for individuals across the Southwest who are seeking career...

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Police in Totnes help fund essential equipment for local food bank

Devon & Cornwall Police officers in Totnes have made a £450 donation to a local food bank to help fund a new fridge freezer to enable the non-profit group to store more essential fresh items.

Stepping Stones Totnes provide a range of pantry items, toiletries and household cleaning products to those in need as either a one-off emergency parcel or over longer periods of time....

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Devon Farm Kitchen makes history with revolutionary eco approach

Devon Farm Kitchen, the young social enterprise committed to raising funds for Rowcroft Hospice, is the first organisation in the country and across the world to operate a frozen meal delivery service using reusable ceramic crockery. With its commitment to sustainability and a 'zero landfill' ethos, Devon Farm Kitchen's innovative use of returnable and reusable ceramic plates and bowls...

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Recipe: Apple and Oat Crumble

Apple and oat crumble is a delicious and healthy recipe for breakfast or served as a dessert.

This recipe is specifically made with jumbo oats. Jumbo oats are made from oat groats. They have an overall good texture and are slightly thicker and are more processed, which is why they are more fibrous and chewy. You can enjoy this recipe with quality ingredients from Whole Food Earth...

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Simon Jupp MP welcomes million-pound flood management funding from government for River Otter and River Sid

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has welcomed the announcement made by Flooding Minister Robbie Moore MP of over £1.4m to help reduce flood risks around the River Sid and River Otter.

Following the major flooding experienced by local towns and villages last May, the East Devon MP has been working with the government to secure extra investment into flood management schemes in East Devon...

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Families invited to help shape future support services

Devon County Council is inviting families, professionals and community organisations to help shape services that support young families

The council is changing the way that young families are supported at Children’s Centres, and is inviting those who use the services, as well as professionals and community groups, to help influence the changes.

It follows a national move,...

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East Devon District Council passes 'vote of no confidence' in South West Water

Major pipe failures and sewage overflows into the sea have prompted a ‘vote of no confidence’ in South West Water (SWW) by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The authority passed the motion, with 46 votes for and two abstentions, at its full council meeting yesterday (Wednesday, February 21).

EDDC voiced its grave concern with the Exmouth sewage network, following a series...

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