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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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Rugby legends throw weight behind Rowcroft's Big Tackle

Six rugby stars including England international’s Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Marcus Smith, Henry Slade, Ellis Genge and Scotland international player Jonny Gray are championing Rowcroft Hospice's fundraising event ‘The Big Tackle’, encouraging the people of South Devon to join the eight-mile walking challenge to score big in support of vital hospice care. The six rugby legends appear in videos...

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Opening date set for new £13m care home in Dawlish

A £13 million care home in Dawlish, Devon, has announced a community open day as the date is set for a soft launch inviting local people to have a look around.

Claremont Manor, a 71-bed care home with five-star facilities, will offer personalised residential, dementia and nursing care in a luxurious setting when it opens in March.

Ahead of the home opening next month,...

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Young entrepreneurs set to breathe new life into Devon town

Three young entrepreneurs are set to breathe new life into the picturesque town of Bovey Tracey.

With a shared passion for craftsmanship, and a commitment to community, the trio have chosen the Devon town as the home for their creative enterprises.

From intricately designed handcrafted furniture and bespoke bicycles, to custom hand-printed apparel, these entrepreneurs are...

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‘Grotesque’ antique discovered in charity shop donation fetches thousands at auction

An unusual piece of pottery discovered in a bag of donations given to a Honiton charity shop made an impressive £9,800 when it was sold by Chilcotts Auctioneers .

The peculiar-looking item turned out to be a fine example of an antique spoon warmer, and very valuable.

Spoon warmers were popular in Victorian times when they were filled with hot water to keep serving spoons warm....

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Devon Revealed as the best road trip destinations for book lovers

Reading is the nation’s most popular hobby, with 42% of Brits saying that delving into a book is one of their favourite free-time activities.

Over the centuries, the UK has inspired thousands of authors from around the world, with many setting their own stories in remote woods or quaint British towns. If you’re a bookworm, you might fancy an exciting road trip across the country to put...

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Reece believes his apprenticeship is the best decision he ever made for his career

Reece continues to build his career as he takes the next steps to further his skills with an apprenticeship with housing association LiveWest.

After going to college for two years completing an electrical diploma, he decided to continue learning by gaining the qualifications to become an electrician.

While considering other options, Reece decided an apprenticeship was the...

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Apprentice Ruby set for care sector success

A Plymouth teenager has embarked on a career in the care sector after looking after her grandparents ignited a passion for helping others.

Ruby Rose, 16, started a Health & Social Care Level 2 apprenticeship in October with leading training provider Realise while working at Wisteria House in Plymstock.

Speaking at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, Ruby said she...

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Dogs Trust Ilfracombe urges adopters to consider bigger dog breeds this Valentine’s Day

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is asking potential adopters to consider giving larger dogs a forever home.

The charity, which has a centre in North Devon, has a number of larger breeds, including Greyhounds and Lurchers, who need forever homes.

And these big dogs have lots of love to give any potential owners.

Elise Watson, Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, said: “We...

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Community Rallies to Support their Local

When Paul and Ness Moir purchased The Cridford Inn in 2018 they knew that the thatched roof was past its best and at some point, in the not-too-distant future, would need some attention and they would need to find the funds to cover the cost.

What they didn’t realise at the time was the amount of help and support they would receive from the Trusham village, the wider local community...

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National Marine Aquarium celebrates 25th anniversary with record breaking year

On Wednesday 31 January 2024, the National Marine Aquarium welcomed its 355,000th visitor

At the end of January 2024, the National Marine Aquarium welcomed its final visitor of the 2023/2024 season, closing the books on their most successful year since opening 25 years ago, with record numbers of community visits, Blue Mind activities and the UK’s inaugural Seagrass Symposium....

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