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Gran Turismo style racing simulator challenge provides keys to £150,000 pro racing driver scholarship

FastTrack to Motorsport Championship launched in Devon to find motorsport talent of the future

A radical new approach to finding the future talent of top level motorsport, which echoes the format of this summer’s much anticipated blockbuster film Gran Turismo, is set to launch in Devon from Saturday (29 July) at Apex Race Centre , the UK’s premier motorsport simulator venue.

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Joanna Bryant turns 100 at Butterfly Lodge

Joanna turns 100 and gets card from the King

Plymouth resident Joanna Bryant was thrilled to receive a birthday card from King Charles and Queen Camilla when she celebrated her 100th birthday last week.

Joanna marked the occasion with a tea party at the dementia care home where she lives in St Budeaux, Plymouth.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at Butterfly Lodge, said: “Joanna is a remarkable woman who was an accomplished...

It’s back, bigger and better for 2023 Trevi’s Warrior Women Walk invites you to take on their challenge!

Local women’s charity Trevi, is once again calling all COURAGEOUS and STRONG women to take up their 10K Warrior Women Walk this October.

It's back - bigger and better for 2023! Trevi’s Warrior Women Walk will take place on Sunday, 15 October 2023. Trevi is once again urging local women to come together and step out to support those affected by domestic violence and abuse and show us...

Flapjackery announces new manager for its popular Barbican shop in Plymouth

Flapjackery, the renowned makers of hand-made gluten-free flapjacks, has announced the appointment of a new manager at its popular shop located on the Barbican in Plymouth.

The announcement comes at Flapjackery opens a new pop up shop in the heart of Dartmouth, opposite the Boat Float.

Matt Davies, who brings with him a wealth of experience from previous roles in the...

Local housebuilder encourages Okehampton youngsters to ‘please play here’

A housebuilder in Okehampton is inviting children and their families to a special event to encourage youngsters to play outside more.

Redrow South West is hosting a free event at Romansfield, on Fort Road, from 10am-3pm on Saturday 29 July.

Created to inspire children to play more and encourage residents to connect with each other, the event will give youngsters the...

Devon Air Ambulance Celebrates Relocation of Okehampton Charity Shop 

Devon Air Ambulance, a local charity dedicated to providing a vital life-saving service, is delighted to announce the successful relocation of its much-loved charity shop in Okehampton to a more spacious and prominent location in town.

The new premises, situated just along the road from their previous shop will officially open its doors at 10am on Friday 28thJuly, marking an exciting...

RDUH partners with CorrMed to improve efficiencies for community nursing

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHSFT (RDUH) has hailed the success of a project aimed at improving organisational efficiency and infection control for nurses and patients in the community.

Following the completion of a prototype developed with medical bag manufacturers CorrMed, the launch of a new community nurse bag will help support community teams in their challenges around...

Simon Jupp MP sets sights on poor internet providers in campaign for better broadband

East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp has continued his campaign for better broadband by collecting information on internet speeds so he can demand action from internet providers.

Using a short survey found on his website, East Devon residents and businesses are recommended to test their broadband service through consumer choice website ‘Which?’ and submit their download speeds to Simon Jupp MP...

Space Youth Services receiving a cheque for garden enhancements in Barnstaple

Youth centre garden gets a blooming boost

Enhancements will soon be made to the garden at Space Youth Services youth centre after a collaboration with Barnstaple in Bloom dug up access to funding.

The revamp of the outside area at Georgie’s in St George’s Road could help the town to regain gold status in the long-running RHS Britain in Bloom campaign, which considers how different parts of a community - including young people...

Local electrical wholesaler up for national awards

Devondale Electrical, which has branches across Devon, is up for three prestigious Electrical Wholesaler Awards, and is now encouraging customers and those working in the trades to vote for them.

The national awards recognise excellence in the UK’s electrical sector, celebrating everything from outstanding wholesalers to exceptional professionals. Devondale is through to the voting...

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