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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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Kick off 2024 by taking on Rowcroft’s Big Tackle

Rowcroft Hospice is inviting the South Devon community to kick off the new year by signing up to The Big Tackle eight-mile sponsored walk. Previously known as The Male Trail, The Big Tackle starts from 10.30am at Torquay Rugby Club and takes in a beautiful scenic route around Torbay, with participants welcomed back to the club afterwards with a free beer and delicious pasty while watching the...

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Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) announces recipients of new Creative East Devon Fund

The Creative East Devon Fund has provided financial support to bolster vibrant new art and culture projects.

East Devon culture organisations and creatives struggling to fund a cultural project, festival or event have been provided a lifeline through a new fund from Arts & Culture East Devon.

The Creative East Devon Fund has been designed to provide discretionary...

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Ignition Appointment Strengthens Devon Provision

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Ignition, a leading provider of vehicle and asset finance for UK SMEs, is welcoming a new Exeter-based Business Development Manager to its expanding team.

Ian McConnell has worked in sales and management roles in the automotive industry for more than 30 years, most recently as the national business development manager for Mercedes Benz South West,...

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Housebuilder launches key workers scheme at Devon developments

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes South West is launching a key workers scheme at its four Devon developments helping those who work in the public sector to get a step onto or move up the property ladder.

The key workers scheme is available to members of the Blue Light Card or Defence Discount Service, including those in the NHS, Police, Fire Service, Social Care and Armed Forces,...

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Devon Girl’s Fundraising Success for Squad and Guide Dogs

Devon Girls Golf Team Captain Sophie Page arranged a very successful fundraising golf day last summer to raise money for the Devon Girls Fund and Guide Dogs.

The day was co-organised between Colin Thomas, Sophie and Hannah Stephens (Devon Girls Team Manager), the Devon Girls squad and parents who assisted in the lead up and on the day.

Thanks to the efforts of everyone who took...

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Plymouth school children cowrite retelling of The Three Little Pigs for UK tour

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company presents a joyful, family-friendly retelling of The Three Little Pigs, which has been cowritten by nine school children including three from Plymouth.

The unique production, which features raucous puppets and original music, began its UK tour in autumn 2023 and will culminate its run in Plymouth on Tuesday 26 March, playing on The Drum stage until...

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South West tech companies offered growth boost

Tech companies across the South West of England have the chance to work with top growth coaches and experts as part of Tech South West’s new business support programme.

Growth Forge will see tech firms utilise a proprietary assessment tool to identify two-to-three priority areas, then work with partners such as Microsoft, Sandler, Bishop Fleming, Ashfords, Howden and Program, along...

Revolutionising the Future of Energy: Klarian's AI and analytics tech redefines pipeline efficiency, paving the way for a low-carbon future

Leading innovator in pipeline technology, Klarian , has released details of its transformative AI solution, that has the potential to dramatically reduce carbon emissions associated with critical national infrastructure.

The solution takes a hybrid approach to pipeline condition monitoring and anomaly detection by combining physics-based insights with machine learning.

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Plymouth’s Flavour Fest Celebrates 20 Years With Biggest Event Yet

Plymouth’s food and drink extravaganza, Flavour Fest is set to celebrate 20 fabulous years with an even bigger and better offering.

Already the South West’s largest free culinary event, Flavour Fest 2024 is expanding to feature an exciting new entertainment zone where visitors can kick back and relax, soak up the atmosphere of live music and Ibizan beats, sample amazing street food...

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Almost 7,000 animals rehomed by the RSPCA in Devon in last decade

The RSPCA has revealed that it has found loving new homes for almost 7,000 animals in a decade in Devon, with the remarkable rehoming feat revealed to mark its 200th birthday in 2024.

The charity has come a long way since 1824 - when founding members of the charity met in a coffee shop in London determined to change animals’ lives, creating the then SPCA and sparking an animal...

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