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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...

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Devon tackles Storm Ciaran damage

Storm Ciaran has kept Devon Highways teams busy overnight and throughout this morning.

Strong winds and persistent rain led to more than 80 reported incidents of fallen trees, flooded roads and landslips on local roads.

Extra staff were drafted in to Devon’s Network Operations Control Centre to co-ordinate the response, with more than 30 teams of tree surgeons and 12...

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Keep your pets safe this bonfire night: South Devon College Animal Centre top tips

Bonfire Night is just around the corner. A night of fireworks and celebrations, it's fun for us, but not always for our pets. The loud noises and bright lights can scare them. So, what can we do to help them feel safe? Here are seven easy tips from the Animal Centre at South Devon College to protect your pets during the fireworks.

1. Make a Safe Space : Set up a quiet spot in...

Recycling and Waste collections during Storm Ciarán postponed

Due to the extreme weather forecasts, recycling and waste collections scheduled for Thursday, 2 November will be postponed, with catch-up collections being planned.

Refuse, recycling, green, clinical, and bulky waste collections have all been suspended.

To prevent the wind blowing litter across the street, please take your recycling and waste containers inside until the...

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Here’s how you can move into a brand-new home in Devon before Christmas

‘Tis the season – a housebuilder in Devon is helping house hunters receive the best gift this Christmas – the keys to their dream home.

Redrow South West has homes available at three of its developments in Devon, all of which are ready to move into in as little as six weeks.

House buyers who want to move into their home before the festive period are...

New community landing sites for Devon Air Ambulance

Communities in Kingskerswell and North Bovey are both proud to launch new community landing sites for Devon Air Ambulance

The Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) Community Landing Site Network enters an exciting new phase for Autumn 2023 and this week, two more sites in Kingskerswell & North Bovey became operational.

DAA’s network of 196 surveyed floodlit landing sites have...

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Support available to flood-hit communities through grant scheme

Communities hit by flash floods in September are being encouraged to approach the Devon Community Resilience Forum if they need support.

The forum has extended its Emergency Resilience Grant scheme until next April so that Devon communities affected by flash flooding on Sunday 17 September can seek help if needed.

The initiative offers two funding schemes: - Help for...

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Successful day at inaugural Axminster Gate to Plate

Earlier this month Axminster hosted over 65 food and drink producers alongside a varied entertainment programme at the inaugural Axminster Gate to Plate festival.

Funded by East Devon District Council and delivered by award-winning organisers, eat:Festivals, the festival aimed to bring footfall back into the town centre, showcase the local businesses and introduce visitors to micro...

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Flapjackery's flapjack eating devotees raise nearly £2500 for charity

Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2,500 for charity.

The money was raised through a unique initiative that encourages customers to choose a more environmentally friendly option when they purchase flapjacks and other sweet treats.

Flapjackery, which has shops...

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Optical recycling initiative success

OPTICIANS in Plymouth have helped to contribute to recycling more than 50 tonnes of glasses and eyecare materials that customers have dropped off.

The total has been unveiled by Specsavers Plymouth stores as part of Recycle Week (16-22 October). It also marks reaching the significant milestone of recycling the equivalent of 1 million pairs of glasses, at stores across the UK, since...

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Devon County Council gears up for Storm Ciaran

Devon County Council is gearing up for Storm Ciaran, which is forecast to reach the UK this Wednesday night into Thursday.

The worst of the storm is expected to track the English Channel, but with the Met Office predicting heavy rain and strong winds, Storm Ciaran's impact is likely to be felt across Devon and Cornwall.

And with trees still in full leaf, and the ground...

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