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New nature trail launched at Grand Western Canal

A new nature trail alongside the Grand Western Canal has been officially launched today (Tuesday 7 April).

The launch event, led by Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity Councillor Jacqi Hodgson, took place during an Easter fun day...

British Gas and Barclays launch energy efficiency expo in Plymouth

British Gas and Barclays are running a series of free events to help Plymouth residents explore how to make their homes more energy efficient.

The ‘Exploring Home Energy Efficiency Exhibition’ takes place across six weeks, running until 9th December in the Plymouth City Centre Barclays branch during opening hours. The events will showcase some of the technology that could help...

New director to lead Great South West’s ambitious growth plans

Ahmed Goga has joined the Great South West Partnership as a director, advising on the Board’s future growth plans.

The Great South West is a Pan-Regional Partnership of senior business leaders, local government, Local Enterprise Partnerships, universities and colleges across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. The Partnership aims to promote the region’s ‘...

Warrior Women smash 10k and raise £32,000 to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence.

More than 500 walkers took part in Trevi’s Warrior Women’s Walk on Sunday, 15 October, raising more than £32,000 for the Plymouth-based charity. They smashed last year’s total.

Many of the women who walked have been affected by trauma and abuse, whether personally or through a loved one, and all are eager to see a future without violence against women and girls and women.

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Plymouth shoppers raising funds for the Poppy Appeal

Customers at Tesco’s Plymouth stores are able to support servicemen and women for this year’s Poppy Appeal.

Last year, their support for the Royal British Legion saw £3.1million raised, and volunteers from the charity will be at the Plymouth Transit Way Superstore until 12 November, asking customers to give what they can and wear their poppies with pride.

In addition to this...

Finalists announced for West Country Women Awards

The big reveal of this year's West Country Women Awards finalists took place at a sumptuous tea party at the enchanting Powderham Castle in Devon this week.

Women from all four counties of the south west peninsular will now progress to the prestigious awards ceremony which celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of exceptional women across the region.

The...

Robert Williams supports cr2ee Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Send a shoebox gift across Europe this Christmas, via cr2ee and Robert Williams

Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate and lettings agency on Southernhay West in Exeter, is pleased to support the Devon-based charity, cr2ee – Christian Response to Eastern Europe with its annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal, which will deliver Christmas gifts to vulnerable children and struggling families in Eastern Europe this Christmas.

Since 1990, cr2ee has sent millions...

Remembering the fallen in Mid Devon

The Royal British Legion will once again be observing two minutes silence on Armistice Day, which this year will be held on Saturday, 11 November 2023.

This is a mark of respect and acknowledgement for the sacrifices made by others in order that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom in a democratic society. Mid Devon District Council is pleased to join with representatives from the...

Theatre Royal Plymouth to host series of eco-awareness events ahead of COP28 

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) will be hosting a series of events to mark COP28 as part of its work to highlight the climate crisis including its very first open mic night, a collective café and a community poetry and photography exhibition.

The environmental awareness line-up kicks off with a call-out for artists to perform at its inaugural open mic night event which focusses on...

Stagecoach supports Remembrance Weekend with nationwide free travel

As part of Stagecoach’s ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces, it has confirmed that free travel will be available on all its bus and tram services across the UK for military, cadets, and ex-military personnel November 11 and 12, 2023 for Remembrance Weekend.

The operator is offering free travel to any serving personnel in uniform, or with proof of a military ID card,...

Storm Ciarán: Rescheduled recycling and waste collections announced

Collections that were suspended on Thursday, 2 November due to Storm Ciarán will instead take place on Friday and Saturday, where possible.

Recycling will either be collected on Friday, 3 or Saturday, 4 November. If your recycling is not taken by 4pm on Saturday, this will be taken on the next scheduled collection date. Bulky and clinical waste will be collected on Friday, 3 November...

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