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People from South West Peninsula urged to Be Part of Research

Devon residents are being urged to sign up to a new UK-wide health and care research registry, as part of the nation’s biggest-ever recruitment drive for clinical trials.

The call comes as new figures reveal that more than 63,000 participants took part in health and care research...

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Complete your back-to-school checklist with an eye test

Plymouth opticians are warning that children’s poor eyesight can cause learning and behaviour problems if left untreated.

As the summer holidays draw to a close, Specsavers Plymouth is raising awareness of the importance of good vision to children’s education.

Good eyesight is vital for children, with regular check-ups being the best way to spot any problems and treat them...

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Celebrate National Cinema Day with £3 tickets at Vue Plymouth

For one day only, tickets at Vue Plymouth will be specially reduced to just £3

This Saturday (2 September) marks National Cinema Day and to celebrate the occasion, Vue is offering discount ticket prices on all films to just £3*.

It’s the perfect chance for film fans to catch Equalizer 3 , which sees Denzel Washington return to the role of Robert McCall as he struggles to reconcile...

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Mission accomplished – dedicated Delia completes 100 mile walk for ShelterBox

A fundraiser from Devon has successfully walked 100 miles in August with her very special companion, a teddy named TTT, to raise funds for the international disaster relief charity, ShelterBox.

Delia Kennedy, who is approaching her 80th year, set herself a formidable challenge to walk 100 miles each month for charity, with ShelterBox being her chosen charity for August.

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A Dip in the Sea from the OCT: A little bit of help, makes a big splash

Ocean Conservation Trust has launched it’s Dip in the Sea campaign to support local communities in need gain access to seaside essentials for enjoying time at the ocean

The Ocean Conservation Trust has launched its Dip in the Sea from the OCT campaign which aims to support the local communities and families in need to access the essentials needed to get them back to the beach....

Bikeability training in Devon among best in country

Devon County Council has been named among the top ten local authorities for providing Bikeability cycle training for Year Six school pupils over the past year. New figures from the Bikeability Trust show that cycle training across the country is reaching more children than ever before, with almost 462,000 children receiving training between April 2022 and March 2023. In Devon, Bikeability...

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World exclusive Champagne launch for Devon's ‘Sparkling Retailer of the Year’

Champagne Caillez Lemaire has announced a world exclusive launch with Devon's ‘Sparkling Retailer of the Year’ this week.

The family-run estate in Damery has teamed up with specialist online retailer, Sip Champagnes, to bring Caillez Lemaire Vinotheque 2006 and Caillez Lemaire Vinotheque 2004 to Champagne lovers in Scotland for the first time.

These latest releases have seen a...

Police make four arrests and catch 116 vehicles speeding on high-risk road in just 24 hours

Devon & Cornwall Police have responded to public concerns about dangerous drivers by carrying out a number of high-visibility patrols on the A3052. 116 vehicles were recorded driving at excessive speed in 24 hours, spread over the course of four evenings.

The A3052 is a main arterial road, spanning 27 miles running from Charmouth in Dorset to Clyst St. Mary in Devon, and has been...

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Devon hip hop record label given boost by social enterprise funding

Torbay hip hop record label, Oceanside Records, is producing more music and engaging with more young people than ever thanks to grant funding from Torbay Council.

The record label is run by the social enterprise Sound Communities and provides a platform for marginalised young people to share, promote and celebrate their music.

The organisation was awarded £7,950 from the...

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Adventurer set to break mental health barriers with unique Ironman challenge

In a groundbreaking and symbolic endeavour, purpose-driven adventurer and endurance athlete Isaac Kenyon, from Devon, is on the brink of a historic feat: becoming the first person to complete a full-distance Ironman whilst wearing an additional 15kg weighted vest.

This audacious challenge carries a profound message that resonates with the growing mental health issues faced by society...

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Devon man to attempt the longest solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica

In just two months, Sam Cox from Devon will attempt a world record-breaking solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica.

From his home in Torquay, Devon, Sam will be travelling to Antarctica this November for the start of a journey that's expected to take two months, and cover over 2,000 kilometres of unforgiving Antarctic tundra.

The adventure is set to smash the existing world...

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