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The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars...

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Devon Air Ambulance’s much loved charity shop returns to South Molton this week

Devon Air Ambulance’s South Molton shop to reopen its doors to local people and visitors this Saturday.

The charity first opened its South Molton shop ahead of the pandemic but was obliged to close to provide the space needed to run its online shopping operation, shopdaat.org .

The online retail operation has since moved across to the new Barnstaple Community Hub &...

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Let's look out for each other on Devon's roads

With the clocks going back this Sunday (29 October), Devon County Council is reminding all road users to help play their part in keeping each other safe. Everyone using Devon’s roads is being urged to take extra care this autumn and winter. Motorists are asked to look out for more vulnerable road users as daylight hours are reduced and to give them plenty of time and space. Cyclists,...

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South West’s leading maritime sector receives funding boost to drive innovation

Innovate UK announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors

The Great South West , which covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, and Somerset, has been chosen as the country’s Marine and Maritime Launchpad, recognising its leadership in the sector.

As part of the programme, the region is set to receive up...

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Foot Anstey's new vacation scheme opens the door to law for underrepresented individuals

Law firm, Foot Anstey, announces a new vacation scheme offering aspiring lawyers from underrepresented Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience in the legal field.

Those that are successful will spend a week experiencing what it's like to be a Trainee Solicitor at Foot Anstey. At the end of the vacation scheme week, there will be a training contract...

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Gold-standard dining at The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary’s on-site restaurant ‘The Kitchen’ has picked up a Gold Award in the 2023 Food Drink Devon awards.

The venue at the Sidmouth sanctuary picked up the Gold Award in the Hospitality Awards’ category at the ceremony which was held at the Exeter Chiefs’ ground at Sandy Park in Exeter.

The Gold Award is a great achievement for the team in The Kitchen...

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Food collection call for Plymouth volunteers to support charities.

People in Plymouth are being urged to give the gift of their time to take part in the UK’s biggest food donation drive.

The Tesco Food Collection is taking place in Tesco stores from 30 November to 2 December, with the Trussell Trust and FareShare are urging volunteers to sign-up to support the event.

It comes as both charities face their busiest winter yet, with more...

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East Devon community groups benefit from decarbonisation grants

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has awarded 23 grants to community organisations and local tourism businesses as part of the district’s Culture, Leisure, and Tourism Fund.

The scheme, which provides grants to rural community organisations in the district to help decarbonise their buildings, opened to applications in June, with organisations able to apply for grants of up to £20,...

Drake Circus Welcomes Hidden Figures Pop-Up Exhibition

Drake Circus has partnered with Plymouth-based arts collective, WonderZoo, to host a series of pop-up exhibitions in celebration of Black History Month.

The ‘Hidden Figures Plymouth’ exhibition uses history and storytelling to celebrate cultural and racial diversity, bringing talks and workshops into educational and community settings.

The exhibition will be located at the...

Group of people from Willand community with ex BMX world champion

Former BMX world champion tests out new pump track in Willand

Former BMX world champion Kye Forte used his skills to test out a new pump track in Willand which was funded by contributions from housebuilder Bellway.

The Devon-based rider, whose company Forte Trailscapes constructed the track, joined more than 40 local youngsters for the official opening of the new facility on Jubilee Field.

As part of the planning agreement for its Fox...

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Fertility expert welcomes HFEA's new grading system

News that fertility treatment 'add-ons' are to be colour-coded by the sector’s official watchdog to highlight any that are unproven or unsafe has been welcomed by the medical director of BCRM, which serves patients throughout the South West.

The new system being implemented by the Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA) means that such treatments will be colour-coded to help...

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