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Plymouth healthcare worker on a mission to spread Christmas cheer – one giant costume at a time!

A hospital worker in the Plymouth area has gone far beyond the usual Christmas jumper seasonal attire and has been surprising staff and patients with a new larger-than-life Christmas costume every day at work in the run up to Christmas.

Patient booker Chloe, at Practice Plus Group...

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Candlelight Service alongside Sidmouth donkeys

The Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary was illuminated by thousands of LED candles on Friday evening as the charity held its annual Carols by Candlelight service.

The main walkways around the sanctuary were lit up with twinkling lights, creating the perfect seasonal atmosphere for the hundreds of visitors to the event.

Hosted by celebrant and BBC Radio presenter Emma Britton, the...

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Three Reasons You’re Arguing with Your Partner This Christmas

The origins of most financial disagreements between couples this season, can be broadly put down to three key reasons – according to financial relationship coach Andrew Neligan founder of Harmonious Money .

Recently polls by Finder.com found that Brits spend nearly £740 more in December than in any other month. Yet in...

Honiton Hippo collage unveiled at Honiton station

A collaborative collage created by Honiton Primary pupils at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has been unveiled at Honiton Station.

The artwork was officially unveiled at Honiton Station by the Mayor of Honiton, Councillor Helen Hurford.

in a project led by the Friends of Honiton Station , attractive new artwork has been installed on the inside of the station’s footbridge and a...

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Exmouth competition seeks showstopping images of endangered bird on Exe Estuary

Aspiring artists and budding photographers living in and around Exmouth are this month being invited to enter a competition that encourages locals to share their showstopping images of an endangered species of bird, the curlew, which can often be spotted on the Exe Estuary.

The competition aims to raise awareness and celebrate the beauty of this rare bird, which shares the same name...

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Bideford-based youth team secure funding from local builders

A local developer has donated £1,000 to Shammy Rovers Youth FC.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon’s funding comes from its Community Champions scheme, which sees £24,000 go to good causes and much-valued organisations across the region every year, with recent recipients including Cornwall Air Ambulance, the Museum of Cornish Life, and Bodmin Town Band.

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Drake Circus confirms festive period opening hours

For those looking to fit in some last-minute festive shopping, Drake Circus has confirmed its opening times in the run up to Christmas.

More than 30 stores at the centre will be staying open until 9pm on Thursdays, with other weekday opening times from 9am - 6pm, and on Christmas Eve (24th December) the centre will be open from 10am-4pm. Restaurants and leisure operators at The Barcode...

Drake Circus launches appeal to support local community this Christmas

Drake Circus has joined forces with Plymouth Food Bank for the second year in a row to help provide vital support to those most in need in the local community throughout the festive period.

The centre is calling for visitors to donate long-life food such as cereals and tinned meat, as well as toiletries, and festive treats such as mince pies and Christmas cake while they shop.

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Oliver Bonas opens first Plymouth store at Drake Circus

Oliver Bonas has this month opened its first store in the city at Drake Circus.

The independent British lifestyle store offers a range of fashion and homeware items, along with accessories including jewellery, bags and more, and is located on the Upper Mall of the centre.

Greg Lumley, centre director at Drake Circus and The Barcode, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome Oliver...

South Devon College sustainable gift ideas this Christmas

Stuck for Christmas present ideas that won’t break the bank or damage the earth this festive season, then South Devon College is here to help. Here’s their top tips for a sustainable Christmas.

You’re never too old to learn. Why not give someone an evening course as a present this Christmas? South Devon College has a variety of short courses from introduction to ceramics, photography...

Fibre broadband connection runs like Clockwork (Orange) at hotel devoted to film and the arts

Broomhill Estate is steeped in history, but its new fibre broadband connection is helping its owners realise their vision for the future of the business.

Although the hotel is located just a couple of miles outside of Barnstaple its woodland estate gives it a distinctly rural feel. That was certainly one of the main attractions for Alex and Michele Kleiner when they bought the...

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