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Choose a name for East Devon's new community

East Devon District Council is asking local people, community groups and businesses to help choose a name for a new community planned near Westpoint, in the west of the district.

The consultation, launched this week, gives you the chance to look at four possible names and rank them in...

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Local homebuilder welcomes public to its ‘dusty boot walk’

Homebuilder, Allison Homes South West, is welcoming the public to its Foxglove View development in the picturesque village of Buckland Brewer, for an exclusive ‘dusty boot walk’.

Potential homeowners will have the opportunity to look at the homes under construction on Saturday 1st July from 10.00am-5.00pm. They will be guided around the development by the Allison Homes team who will be...

Mercure Paignton hosts Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza, marking grand opening of new hotel in South Devon

The Mercure Paignton Hotel, a brand new four star, seafront hotel on the English Riviera, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees who made their Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza a resounding success. The event, held on Friday June 23 2023, was a celebration of the hotel's grand opening and brought together over 250 people, including local businesses, partners, colleagues, and friends...

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Paignton Picture House to be restored with £284,730 funding  

The disused Paignton Picture House is set to be transformed thanks to £284,730 from the Community Ownership Fund.  

The building in Devon will be renovated to become an independent cinema and performance venue, with additional space for community education and creative workshops. The venue has been closed since 1999 and used to be frequented by detective novelist Agatha Christie....

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SAFAR Arab Film Festival at Plymouth Arts Cinema

Plymouth Arts Cinema is thrilled to be working with The Arab British Centre to screen the 2023 edition of the SAFAR Film Festival spanning 1-8 July . The theme for this year’s programme is A Journey Through Space And Time as SAFAR invites audiences to travel through a world of Arab cinema, mapping the region across a new axis and showcasing films which traverse territories and historical...

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South West charities receive share of £100,000 grant

Appleby Westward, SPAR’s South West Regional Distribution Centre, which also owns and operates a number of SPAR stores, has announced its successful Community Cashback recipients for 2023.

Each organisation has been chosen to receive a slice of the £20,000 donation fund in recognition of its exceptional contribution to its community. The list includes a range of charities,...

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Worth the Weight: Vintage kilo sale returns to Plymouth

Shop with a clear conscious at Worth the Weight, Plymouth next Sunday 9th July.

Next weekend Worth the Weight is returning to Plymouth Guildhall with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage through.

There will be 60 rails of clothing, where shoppers can pick and mix from the best Denim, Sports, Ladies fashion, Men’s fashion, Outerwear and...

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NHS team take part in Exercise Military Endeavour

A team from Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) recently took part in Exercise Military Endeavour (formerly SW NHS Military Challenge), which has returned after a three-year break.

Staged at Okehampton Army Camp on the high moors the challenge consisted of 10 activities developed by the Volunteer Reserve Force including ‘care under fire’, an obstacle course and a final race pushing...

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£1.76 million Shared Prosperity Funding to increase life chances and opportunities in Torbay

Torbay has received £1,764,043 million from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to invest in local projects.

The fund is a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment across the UK by March 2025, replacing EU structural funds. Its overarching aim is to build pride in place and...

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Stagecoach recognised in Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the 2nd year

Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has been ranked as one of the country's top 100 apprenticeship employers, leading the transport sector on the number of new starts.

Benchmarked against more than 800 employers in multiple sectors of the economy, Stagecoach was ranked 42nd in the national league table that recognises England’s leading apprenticeship employers....

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Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision in Axminster

Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A358 outside Axminster on Wednesday 28 June are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Range Rover and a motorcycle on A358 Chard Road, Axminster, at the junction with South Common Road, at around 8.44am.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man...

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