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Devon and Cornwall-wide Awareness-Raising Roadshow

One of the UK’s largest producers of wood pellets and briquettes has been hitting the road this summer to raise awareness of their work - and to hand out free samples of their high- quality products.

Gary Duckworth, Transport Operations Manager, and Peter Rockell, Delivery Specialist,...

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Have your say on county council proposals to take on powers that could ease traffic congestion

Devon residents can have their say on county council proposals to take on new powers to enforce ‘moving traffic offences’ in Devon by filling in a short on-line questionnaire.

The scheme, which could come into force next March, would improve road safety, reduce congestion, increase the reliability of public transport and improve air quality on some of the county’s busiest roads....

Highways teams thanked for swift clear-up after storm

Storm Antoni left Devon's highways teams with an extensive clear-up operation over the weekend.

Strong winds of up to 50mph kept teams busy with call outs to more than 50 incidents of trees or branches down which were either blocking or partially blocking roads and Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Highway Management, has thanked staff for their...

“Gran… He’s talking French again!”

This is the story of my Grandfather, who was born in Exmouth, in Devon in 1898. He was the ninth child of twelve of William Henry Holman, a Senior Pilot in Exmouth Docks. Which was then a busy port in the South West of England, he grew up in those years at the end of the Empire and of sailing ships before modern transport arrived. Anecdotes of his youth include the arrival of one of the first...

Devon explorer to attempt the longest solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica

Devon’s Sam Cox has this week launched his campaign to complete a world record-breaking solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica.

From his home in Torquay, Sam will be travelling to Antarctica this November for the start of a journey that's expected to take two months, and cover over 2000 kilometres of unforgiving Antarctic tundra.

The adventure is set to smash the existing...

Plymouth Oddfellows provide supplies for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust

Plymouth’s ‘Pride of the West with St. Andrew’s Lodge’ of the Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows has recently supported the Woodside Animal Welfare Trust and Sanctuary which is based in Plympton.

In arranging for the local animal welfare charity to be supplied with a wide selection of foodstuffs and treatments, Bro. Michael O’Leary, Noble Grand – in effect Chair – of the Plymouth...

LED Exmouth's indoor tennis courts to be upgraded

Work begins on Monday 7 August to upgrade Exmouth Tennis and Fitness Centre's carpeted indoor courts to cushioned acrylic surfaces.

Tess Findel-Hawkins, Exmouth Tennis and Fitness Centre's Senior Duty Manager , said: "We are pleased to announce that Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre will be resurfacing our 4 Indoor Carpet Courts.

"There will also be an exciting new change...

Sidmouth Metal Guitarist Shares the Bloodstock Stage With an International Lineup

Tom's band 'APATHY' took part in the Metal 2 the Masses competition for Devon & Cornwall. APATHY won through stiff competition beating fifteen other bands to be the region's winners, earning a place at the festival. Apathy's band members hail from across the Southwest. Over the last year the band shared the stage with more established local, national and international acts at some of the...

Book tokens donated to Devon primary school after fire damage

A Devon primary school has benefitted by getting new books from social housing provider for the South West LiveWest following a fire on its premises.

Lamerton C of E Primary School, near Tavistock, suffered from a fire earlier this year which caused extensive smoke damage to the school site including damage to the books in the library. The school temporarily moved to the village...

Drake Circus turns rainbow for Pride

Drake Circus is turning rainbow this August in partnership with Plymouth Pride as part of city-wide Pride celebrations.

Along with its vibrant lighting scheme, Drake Circus has brought back its multicoloured ribbon canopy and its 12 ft rainbow wall vinyl outside its Cornwall Street entrance – making the perfect photo opportunities for visitors celebrating Pride this month.

To...

Devon restaurant celebrates its first anniversary with legendary chefs

Darts Farm celebrated the first anniversary of its new restaurant, The Farm Table, in July by welcoming two iconic chefs to take over the kitchen for the evening. Great British Menu winner, Mark Hix and local seafood hero, Mitch Tonks, created a unique 5-course seasonal menu, combining their celebrated styles with produce from the fields at Darts Farm and incredible artisan ingredients from...

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