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Hospice CEO conquers highest mountain in Africa

After days of battling altitude sickness, diarrhoea, physical exertion, and extreme temperatures, Rowcroft Hospice’s CEO Mark Hawkins has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, raising nearly £3,000 for the hospice.

Guided by experienced sherpas and sleeping in basic huts, Mark took on the Marangu route – known for its steepness and speed of ascent – to hike to the top...

Devon pet lovers needed to take part in the Pet Census by Blue Cross

Blue Cross in Devon is reaching out to Devon’s pet lovers to find out just how obsessed we really are with our furry friends! Launching a nationwide survey – The Big Pet Census - people will be asked to reveal how they celebrate their pet’s Birthday, what they wish their dog would say to them if they could talk, and even if they share with a bed with their favourite companion, as well as much...

Warrens bakery & Sandford orchards collaborate to launch pork & Devon red cider pasty

The oldest Cornish pasty producer in the world, Warrens Bakery, is thrilled to launch a new Pork & Devon Red Cider Pasty, crafted using award-winning cider from Devon’s Sandford Orchards. The pasty, which is a collaboration between two of the South West’s best known brands, will be available from the 17th June in all of Warrens Bakery’s 39 stores across the West Country, South Wales and...

Trevi launches campaign to show violence against women and girls the red card

Trevi is excited to announce its new campaign in partnership with Plymouth bv Argyle, Her Game Too, the Devon FA, and ManCulture. This initiative aims to combat Violence Against Women and Girls during the upcoming UEFA European Football Championship (EUROs 2024) this summer.

As the 2024 EUROs kick off in Germany, Trevi is taking a stand to Show Violence Against Women and Girls the...

Barratt Homes breaks ground at Barum Knoll development in Barnstaple

The new Barum Knoll development in Barnstaple has celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the official construction of 105 much-needed new homes.

Situated on land in Pilton, only five minutes’ walk from Barnstaple town centre and right next to North Devon District hospital, this new community being built by local developer, Barratt David Wilson Homes...

Plympton Academy dances into the spotlight with Fusion Platform event

Plympton Academy, part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, recently hosted its annual Fusion Platform event, a celebration of dance that brings together young people from across the community.

This year's event was a tremendous success, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in dance, exercise, bond with peers and learn about a career in performance....

Major coup for Plymouth as National Portrait Gallery exhibition heads to The Box

A major international exhibition, featuring some of the hottest names in contemporary art heads to The Box from the National Portrait Gallery this month for its only UK showing outside London.

The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure , which received five-star reviews during its London run, will be free to visit in Plymouth despite costing £16 in the capital....

Limited time left to comment on additional housing and employment sites

Share your feedback on proposed additional housing and employment sites across East Devon.

These sites have been submitted for consideration since East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) previous Local Plan consultation in early 2023.

The Local Plan is the key document used to make planning decisions in East Devon, so it is vital that residents let EDDC know what they think of...

Friendship across the ocean as Plymouth Oddfellows receive a visit from a Canadian Oddfellow

A visitor from Canada was recently welcomed at a meeting of Pride of the West with Saint Andrews Lodge which meets in St. Budeaux, Plymouth.

Roger Baker, a member of Aurora Lodge number 148 of the Grand Lodge of Ontario Independent Order of Odd Fellows paid a visit to the Plymouth Lodge and was warmly welcomed.

Roger was a Plymouthian but left the city in 1968 and lives in...

Seasonal Promotions: How Can Businesses Maximise Sales During Devon's Peak Tourist Seasons?

Devon is one of the UK’s hottest tourist spots, attracting more than 4.4 million people on overnight trips and 2.2 million on holiday trips annually. However, as most people from around these parts know, a lot of these visits are concentrated during certain parts of the year.

Businesses in the region need to do everything they can to capitalise on peak tourist seasons. This can be...

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