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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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New South West podcast launched to celebrate region's women in tech

Timewade, a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, has launched their new podcast; ' Code Breakers: Women in Tech '.

The podcast will showcase the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in the South West tech industry.

The first episodes will be available on Spotify and Apple podcasts from today, 31 January. The series is aimed at women and girls...

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Courtlands Boardwalk re-opens on Exe Estuary Trail

Courtlands Boardwalk on the Exe Estuary Trail has re-opened following the completion of repairs.

The section of the Trail between Lympstone and Exmouth has been undergoing a major overhaul after it was found that timber structural beams and deck planks had deteriorated and become unsafe.

Over 94 tonnes of timber have been removed during the repair scheme, and it has been...

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County Council appealing for witnesses after bridge damaged

Denham Bridge near Bere Alston has been closed for safety reasons after being damaged in two separate incidents last week.

The parapet of the Grade II Listed bridge has been dislodged after being struck by two vehicles. Devon County Council is appealing for anybody who witnessed these incidents and is able to provide details of the vehicles to please contact Devon's Customer Service...

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University Hospitals Plymouth Neuromuscular Centre Recognised For Outstanding Care

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) has received a prestigious Centre of Excellence award from leading national charity Muscular Dystrophy UK.

The charity for more than 110,000 children and adults in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions awarded UHP for providing outstanding care, promoting best practice locally and nationally and...

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National Trust joins push for temperate rainforest revival in North Devon with new 100,000-strong tree planting project

A large-scale project to create a wilder, woodier and wetter landscape is underway in north Devon with the National Trust planting over 100,000 trees this winter to re-establish approximately 50 hectares (123 acres) of temperate rainforest, one of the UK’s most endangered habitats, and other wooded habitats.

The planting will take place across three sites, with 50,000 trees to be...

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Iconic Sculptures created in Devon

Following the BBC news feature covering the launch of the world’s largest ship ‘Icon of the Seas’ on its maiden voyage from Miami, Devon sculptor Andrew Sinclair MRSS is delighted that his three magnificent diver sculptures were making waves in worldwide news, with their photographs streamed across CNN & Sky News, as well as the BBC.

The commission for the three divers was...

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Here’s how you can move into a brand-new home in Devon in less than 6 weeks

A Devon housebuilder is helping house hunters get keys to their new home in as little as six weeks.

Experts will be on hand to guide house buyers through the process of purchasing a home on Sunday 4 February at Redrow South West’s Blundell’s Grange development, on Blundell’s Road.

Those in the market for a new home can also chat with the expert interior design...

Three key roles open within the Great South West Executive team

Positions include two Deputy Directors to support with business insights, investment and growth

The Great South West Partnership is looking for two new Deputy Directors to join the Executive team, and an Executive Support Officer to support the Director.

The Great South West is the powerhouse brand for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly. The Partnership...

Exeter marketing agency announces partnership with local sexual violence charity

Exeter-based positive impact marketing agency Program has announced their partnership with First Light , a leading charity providing support for those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Program will work with First Light to provide free brand, PR, and marketing services throughout 2024, with the aim of increasing the reach and impact of their vital services.

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Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust unveils volunteer drive for pony preservation

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming volunteer drive, a dynamic movement aimed at nurturing a passionate community dedicated to safeguarding Dartmoor’s heritage ponies and the rich heritage they embody. This call to action invites individuals who share a deep love for local history and a commitment to preserving the unique beauty of Dartmoor, including...

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