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Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.

Presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker visited the council-owned and managed reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important...

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Devon and Cornwall Police in Plymouth announce new commitment to community focused policing

Devon and Cornwall Police in Plymouth today announced a new commitment to community-focused policing with the introduction of the community engagement pledge.

The pledge sets out several expectations for neighbourhood policing teams across the city, underpinning core principles regarding the level of service the public can expect.

We will;

  • Always treat you
    • ...
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Heritage Pass gives discounted access to historic city sites

Local residents and visitors to Plymouth can enjoy cheaper entry to three top visitor attractions this summer, thanks to a recently launched ‘Heritage Pass’.

Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, the historic Elizabethan House on the Barbican and the Mayflower Museum above the Tourist Information Centre are all covered by the pass which, once purchased, is valid for up to a week.

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Police Launch Operation to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Bideford & Westward Ho!

Police are stepping up patrols in Bideford and Westward Ho! in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.

Operation Masque starts today (June 1) and initially runs for the next few days, it will be repeated later in the month.

As part of the initiative a pop-up police station will be in the main Westward Ho! car park on Golf Links Road on Friday 2 June to allow...

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Lifeworks Learning Disability Charity

Lifeworks students teambuilding a plastic beach clean

14 Lifeworks students were fortunate to have the opportunity to attend a full funded session at Mount Batten Watersports & Activities Centre funded by Surfers Against Sewage .

The action-packed day involved developing teamwork skills on bell boots where students supported each other on the water. This was a new experience for many students and one which was fully embraced.

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East Devon MP takes Honiton-based business leader to meet Chancellor at 10 Downing Street

East Devon MP takes Honiton-based business leader to meet the Chancellor at 10 Downing Street

Simon Jupp MP accompanied Julie Hawker MBE, joint CEO of Cosmic, to a ‘Local Business Champions Reception’ hosted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Wednesday 24th May 2023.

Jeremy Hunt MP hosted the event to celebrate business leaders from across the country who have made a real...

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Allison Homes welcomes public along to its ‘welly walk’

South West housebuilder Allison Homes is welcoming members of the public to its High Moor View development in Winkleigh for an exclusive ‘welly walk’ tour of one of its latest developments.

Prospective homeowners can get a look at the homes under construction on Saturday 3 June from 10am – 5pm.

Full site safety wear will be provided, and visitors will be given the opportunity...

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ArtMakers announces partnership with Arlington Court

ArtMakers , a renowned art organisation dedicated to fostering creativity, supporting artists and community engagement, is delighted to announce its partnership with Arlington Court , a prominent property in North Devon, under the care of the National Trust.

This unique collaboration aims to bring together art enthusiasts, National Trust members and tourists through a series of...

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Funding boost to local Okehampton school

An Okehampton school, St James CofE Primary and Nursery, has received a £1,500 boost from a local housebuilder towards new play facilities.

St James opened in September 2018 with the nursery opening the following year. The school is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust which was established in 2018 with the vision to create ‘Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community’....

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Darts Farm’s Farm Table restaurant wins best newcomer at Food Magazine Reader Awards

Darts Farm is thrilled to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been voted ‘Best Newcomer’ by the readers of Food Magazine.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this award, which recognises the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. It was during lockdown that we...

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Cofton Holidays opens outdoor swimming pool as temperatures soar for the May half-term

Cofton Holidays is excited to announce the opening of their large outdoor swimming pool to the public from today as temperatures in Devon are set to soar into the mid 20Cs over the May bank holiday and half-term.

Visitors to Cofton Holidays this half-term can also enjoy the park’s large indoor pool, in addition to group swimming classes, individual swimming lessons, a hot tub, sauna...

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