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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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Citizens Advice Teignbridge and The Family Law Company partnership boosts access to family law advice

A new collaboration between Citizens Advice Teignbridge and The Family Law Company will improve access to family law advice for the local community, especially the most vulnerable.

Citizens Advice Teignbridge has secured funding through its Family Law Clinic to support Litigants in Person for all aspects of family law. This is for people who do not qualify for legal aid and are...

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Full Steam Ahead - South Devon Railway Welcomes Passengers Back for 2025

The South Devon Railway (SDR) is set to commence its 2025 season on Saturday 22nd March, inviting visitors to experience the charm of heritage steam travel through the picturesque landscapes of Devon.

As the longest-established steam railway in the South West, the SDR offers a nostalgic journey along a seven-mile stretch of the former Great Western Railway branch line, originally...

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Tickets Now Available for Plymouth Boat Fest 2025

The organisers of Plymouth Boat Fest have announced that tickets for the inaugural event are now available.

Taking place on Saturday 21st June at Plymouth Yacht Haven, tickets are free for the one-day festival aimed at celebrating Plymouth’s maritime heritage. The day brings together a range of activities for boating enthusiasts, families, and anyone with an interest in life on the...

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Former University Centre South Devon student welcomes International Women's Day

As International Women’s Day approaches a former University Centre South Devon student, who set up a domestic and sexual abuse charity in Torquay, says as a society we have the responsibility to educate ourselves about the signs of domestic abuse.

Phoenix Rising is a non-profit organisation founded by Claire Knight in 2020, who has spent 10 years as a domestic violence advisor, as...

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Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from local donors

But safeguarding operations is essential for long-term success, insurer urges

The most recent UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation found that 60% of Devon residents generously donated to charitable causes in 2023 [1]. According to the Centre for Cities survey conducted the same year, 40% of donations in the South of England went to health and medical research charities,...

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Cutting the ribbon on a new solar PV installation

Auctions 'green up'

Chilcotts Auctioneers have enhanced their green credentials by installing solar panels and EV charging points at the Dolphin Saleroom in Honiton High Street.

The installation was completed after Chilcotts secured a grant from the East Devon Carbon Action Programme (EDCAP), which partially funded the work carried out by L and M Renewables South West .

Alongside the...

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DAA honour remarkable women within their organisation

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, celebrating and honouring the remarkable women within their organisation.

The theme of this year's International Women’s Day is #AccelerateAction , a call to acknowledge those who women have positively impacted others. DAA are taking this opportunity to shine a light on former CEO, Heléna Holt, before her...

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Roots for the Future – Cranbrook’s Commitment to Sustainability with 5,670 Trees to be Planted

Cranbrook Town Council is proud to announce the ongoing success of its tree planting initiatives, which began in Winter 2024. By the end if this planting season, an additional 3,475 trees will have been added to Cranbrook Country Park, contributing to a total of 5,670 trees in the upcoming season. 20 native broadleaf species including Oak, Alder and Willow varieties, are part of a wider...

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Plymouth Army veteran wins award for bravely sharing her struggles with PTSD

Army veteran Clare Hearl from Plymouth has been awarded the Veteran Ambassador of the Year by veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, for her dedication to raising awareness of military-related trauma.

On Thursday 27 February, Clare was presented with the award by Giles Peel, Chairman of Combat Stress, at the charity’s annual awards ceremony in London.

The charity...

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New volunteer Group Launched to Support East Devon’s Countryside

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team has launched a new volunteering group in response to growing community interest in hands-on conservation work and the recent addition of Clyst Meadows Country Park.

The ‘Working Wednesday Group’ will play a crucial role in habitat restoration and ecological enhancement, supporting the Countryside Rangers as they enhance and protect the...

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