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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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Flapjackery opens at Fordmore Farm Shop, Cullompton

Flapjackery, renowned for crafting the finest gluten-free flapjacks in the UK, is delighted to announce the opening of its newest outlet at Fordmore Farm Shop near Cullompton.

Every flapjack at Flapjackery is a labour of love, individually handcrafted at their headquarters in Tavistock. A decadent array of mouthwatering flavours and toppings are added to a traditional flapjack base,...

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Get set for a Doggy Day Out at Exeter Racecourse

Canine event specialist A Doggy Day Out will bring the immensely popular Big Bark to Exeter Racecourse for the very first time on Saturday 7th October. The event was due to take place earlier in September but was sadly turfed by poor weather. Thanks to their dogged determination to create a fun day out for dog owning families locally, a new date is set, and everyone is keeping everything...

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A new sailing world record attempt gets underway from Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth

A new solo sailing, world record attempt got underway from Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, on Thursday, 28th September. Polish sailor Arek Pawelek departed Mayflower Marina on the outward afternoon tide, cheered on by friends, family, and supporters as he set sail to attempt to singlehandedly circumnavigate the globe, non-stop and unassisted in his 5-metre yacht ‘Elblag’.

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Simon Jupp MP visits new Royal Marines Charity HQ at Lympstone Commando Training Centre

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, met with Simon Wright QGM, Chief Operating Officer of RMA - The Royal Marines Charity, at the Lympstone Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) on the 22nd of September to tour their new headquarters at The CHAMP Building.

The CHAMP Building was a £1.4 million project completed after 13 weeks of construction in July of this year. The funding to...

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Outstanding Devon vet recognised with prestigious BVA award

A Devon vet has been unveiled as the winner of the British Veterinary Association’s most prestigious scientific award at its annual Members’ Day, held yesterday (28 September) at Trades Hall in Glasgow.

The awards recognise the exceptional commitment, work and achievements of vets from across the profession and include the BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-...

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Housing provider pledges to build 1,800 affordable homes in Devon

A leading housing association is set to build around 1,800 affordable homes in Devon over the next five years as part of a £1billion investment in the regional economy.

As the largest housing provider in the South West, LiveWest has more than 16,000 homes in Devon and currently owns more than 40,000 homes across the South West.

LiveWest has stepped up its investment in the...

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Paved surface at Dartmoor stone row uncovered by archaeologists

A quartz surface – possibly laid deliberately to enhance the setting of a double stone row – has been uncovered during excavations at Piles Hill. The surprising find was made by Dartmoor National Park Archaeologists, Isca Archaeology and volunteers during a week-long dig aimed at answering some questions posed by the enigmatic monument. The excavation was part of the Our Upland Commons...

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West Country Women Awards Announces Semi-Finalists

The West Country Women Awards, the prestigious organisation celebrating and recognising the exceptional achievements of women from Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset, proudly announced the semi-finalists for 2023 at a sold-out event held on Tuesday at Somerset County Cricket Club.

The event was attended by more than 100 distinguished guests, including representatives from the four...

Essential work planned on major structures as part of North Devon Link Road upgrade

The North Devon Link Road will be partially closed for a month from Wednesday 11 October to allow essential maintenance work to go ahead.

As part of Devon County Council’s ongoing scheme to upgrade the A361, contractor Griffiths needs to excavate the road in a number of areas to waterproof five major structures beneath the highway. Drainage improvements, safety barrier replacement...

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Devon Carers Tackle Epic 26-mile Hike for Dementia

A trio of carers from Bluebird Care New Devon took on a gruelling hike to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society, raising over £1,000 for the important cause.

Frankie Rowe (Head of Care), Megan Chilton (Deputy Manager) and Danielle McGahey (Senior Carer) completed Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Trek26’ challenge to walk 26 miles across the South Devon Coast in one day.

The team from...

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