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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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Wedding Success for Two Sustainable South West Businesses

As the UK’s wedding season draws to a close, two sustainable south west businesses are reflecting on a successful summer of weddings. This season, Devonia provided more than 8,000 bottles of their still and sparkling spring water to weddings and private events and many of which have been catered by Kit & Kee Catering.

Devon-based Devonia offers a perfect solution with its bottled...

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Plymouth’s Newly Refurbished GO Outdoors Store Opens For Business

A newly refurbished GO Outdoors store will open, with a grand store opening event happening on Saturday 28th October.

The store will be officially opened by Lord Mayor, Councillor Mark Shayer at 9am, and Store Manager Aaran will be on hand to greet the first 200 customers through the doors with a £20 gift voucher, followed by a free goody bag worth £25 for the next 100 groups.The...

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Homebuilder sponsor donates new club house to Elburton Villa FC

Elburton Villa FC is celebrating after a scoring a brand-new club house from team sponsors, Tilia Homes Western.

The club house has been donated following the launch of the homebuilder’s brand-new sales and marketing suite at Teign View, in Kingsteignton. The temporary cabin was to be disposed of and, as a community-focussed homebuilder, decided to gift the outbuilding to Elburton...

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Sibley Grove Nominated for Interior Designer of the Year

Sibley Grove, a trailblazer in sustainable interior design, is thrilled to announce their nomination for the coveted 'Interior Designer of the Year' at the Brit List Awards 2023.

This accolade recognises exceptional design and dedication to pushing boundaries in the field. Being shortlisted in this category affirms Sibley Grove...

Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Welcomes Cath Anderson

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is delighted to announce the expansion of the team with Cath Anderson joining the charity. In her role as Feral Pony Handler and Equine Advisor, Cath will assume various essential responsibilities aimed at safeguarding and preserving the unique Dartmoor ponies.

Cath's role encompasses managing all aspects of feral pony handling, visiting Dartmoor...

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Exmouth awarded Gold at Britain in Bloom Awards

Exmouth’s outstanding success in the Britain in Bloom National Finals 2023 follows the award of Gold and the town’s recognition as the Champion of Champions at this year’s South West in Bloom Awards .

Exmouth in Bloom’s, East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) and Exmouth Town Council’s (ETC) combined efforts were marked highly in all three judging categories of Horticulture,...

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The Box secures Lottery funding to research the South West’s Windrush connections

The Box has been awarded a National Lottery Community Fund grant of £9,500 to research the Windrush generation and its legacy in Devon and Cornwall.

The project will take a deep dive into the passenger lists from the dozens of ships that arrived at the city’s Millbay Docks from the late 1940s to the early 1970s, uncovering the stories of the people that arrived here, their...

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Otterly Inspired

Devon otters have inspired a new novel by bestselling author, Hazel Prior. Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Buckfast Butterfly Farm helped in the creation of this delightful story which revolves around a mystery at an otter sanctuary.

The local, family-run centre rehabilitates orphaned, abandoned or injured otters for re-release into the wild, and is also an educational tourist attraction...

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Devon Air Ambulance’s much loved charity shop returns to South Molton this week

Devon Air Ambulance’s South Molton shop to reopen its doors to local people and visitors this Saturday.

The charity first opened its South Molton shop ahead of the pandemic but was obliged to close to provide the space needed to run its online shopping operation, shopdaat.org .

The online retail operation has since moved across to the new Barnstaple Community Hub &...

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Let's look out for each other on Devon's roads

With the clocks going back this Sunday (29 October), Devon County Council is reminding all road users to help play their part in keeping each other safe. Everyone using Devon’s roads is being urged to take extra care this autumn and winter. Motorists are asked to look out for more vulnerable road users as daylight hours are reduced and to give them plenty of time and space. Cyclists,...

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