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Will You Be My Friend?

Five Mile Films - the makers of Channel 4’s The Dog House - are currently casting in Devon for a new BBC series about childhood friendships.

Will You Be My Friend? follows children aged 5 to 8 who are finding it...

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North Devon Veterinary Nurse Crowned Champion in National Burgess Excel Vet Awards 2023

The Burgess Excel Vet Awards , which celebrate the dedication and hard work of veterinary practices and individuals who improve the lives of domestic rabbits and guinea pigs in the UK, has named Michelle Taylor of Market Vets in North Devon as the winner of this year’s award for Rabbit Vet Nurse of the Year.

Following hundreds of applications and nominations for this year’s awards, a...

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Council demands more information on controversial landfill proposal due to "omissions and inaccuracies” in the planning application

A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to create a huge new landfill site near Exeter has been called into question due to “omissions and inaccuracies” in the planning application.

BT Jenkins Ltd wants to turn 75 acres of green fields at Lower Brenton Farm at Kennford, near Exeter, into a landfill for up to 700,000 cubic metres of construction waste, as well as an industrial scale demolition waste...

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Hele Village Community Association helping the community across Torbay to after securing vital funding for heating repairs

Hele Village Community Association is offering a warm space with Information advice and guidance after the Charity successfully applied for funding to help tackle fuel poverty in their local area.

The Windmill Warm Hub project offers a warm space for the community to come for and receive impartial information, advice and guidance and enjoy a hot drink.

It has all been made...

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Walking and cycling improvement plans backed by councillors

Councillors have approved plans which set out priorities for developing cycling and walking improvements in a number of areas of the county.

Devon County Council’s Cabinet yesterday (Wednesday 10 January) backed the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) which outline cycling and walking improvements for Exeter, Teignbridge, and Barnstaple, Bideford and Northam over...

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Devon plumbers merchant champions local trades with development of new product

RGB Plumbing & Heating, located in Dawlish and Sowton, is delighted to launch ProRange underfloor heating – a brand new product developed with cost in mind to empower and support local tradespeople.

ProRange underfloor heating has been designed by the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), which includes RGB, to address the unique challenges faced by tradespeople in the...

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First-of-its-kind ibis Styles hotel announces opening date for Paignton

Ibis Styles, the renowned hotel brand synonymous with creative design and playful atmospheres, has today announced the grand opening of its newest hotel in Paignton.

Representing a £30m investment for the local area, the latest addition to the brand’s UK collection aims to redefine the seaside hotel experience in South Devon and is set to open its doors on Tuesday January 16, 2024....

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Residents guide Cranbrook’s new town centre

More than 1500 local people shared their views on how Cranbrook’s new town centre should look in a recent public consultation.

Cllr Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council and Chair of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone , said: "My heartfelt thanks go to everyone who joined in conversations about the future of Cranbrook. This is a crucial phase in the development of...

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Seaton Tramway announces purchase of Seaton Jurassic to open 'Jurassic Discovery’

Seaton Tramway is excited to announce the successful purchase of the Seaton Jurassic building, marking a significant milestone in the Tramways's 54-year history and introducing a new attraction to East Devon. The acquisition, finalised on January 5, 2024, paves the way for the launch of the new and innovative 'Jurassic Discovery’ Centre.

Set to open in the Spring of 2024, Jurassic...

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Hundreds of residents join Simon Jupp MP’s call to save Sidmouth’s Woolbrook Pharmacy

Over 700 local residents have voiced their dissapointment with Boots UK’s planned closure of Woolbrook Pharmacy in February through petitions organised by Simon Jupp MP and local Sidmouth resident Carolyn Burton against the decision.

A closure notice was advertised in the Boots pharmacy on Woolbrook Road at the start of November last year with no warning, leading to concerns from...

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60 Good Deeds for 60th Anniversary

Otter Garden Centres is kicking off celebrations for its sixtieth anniversary celebrations with a special pledge set to benefit the communities local to its seven branches.

The family-run business – which started in 1964 – will be carrying out 60 ‘good deeds’ across the year. These will be achieved by working with charities, schools and community organisations.

As an example,...

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