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RGB chooses Children's Hospice South West as its charity partner

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce that it has selected Children's Hospice South West as its charity partner for 2023-24, and will be organising branch-wide fundraising events throughout the next 12 months.

Children's Hospice South West, founded in 1991, provides care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, including respite and short...

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George Collins hoping his team scores a win

Devon Dazzlers; small college team with big football dreams!

South Devon College’s Pro:Direct Academy 1st team has made it through to the final of the English College FA (ECFA) National Premier Cup.

After winning last year, the team hopes to be victorious once more.

“Up until 2019 the college had no real facilities for football. But thanks to investments from the Premier League and FA, we now have a state of the art sports centre and a 3G pitch...

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Foot Anstey strengthens its Real Estate Group and Developer Sector team with key Partner hire

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP , bolsters its dedicated Developer Sector team with the appointment of Partner, Philip Brown.

Philip joins Foot Anstey's Real Estate Group and Developer Sector team bringing a wide range of expertise in land development, with particular emphasis on commercial and residential development and the securing of development and project finance.

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Devon Air Ambulance high street and online shops boasts rich range of Prom dresses for all!

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) may be a familiar sight on the high streets of 19 Devon towns, but the charity’s online presence has been growing since it launched its online shop during lockdown.

The charity has celebrated its recent online refresh by stocking a range of stunning preloved gowns, cocktail dresses and evening wear, ideal for young people eager to get to the other side of...

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Eye catching double decker bus unveiled to celebrate the King’s Coronation

Stagecoach South West have unveiled a special commemorative bus to mark the coronation of King Charles III on May 6th 2023. The local bus operator has kitted out one of it’s Double Decker E400 buses from it’s Torbay Fleet in a livery fit for a King.

The striking design features the official emblem and colours of the coronation, with the red, white and blue theme boldly celebrating...

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Take up golf and add years to your life

… Honiton Golf Club (HGC) are supporting more women and girls in East Devon to do just that.

Female golfers make up less than 20% of memberships in most golf clubs. Honiton Golf Club are working hard to change that. But how?

Working closely with England Golf, HGC has recently been awarded the Women in Golf Charter . This prestigious accreditation signals the on-going...

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Devon care home group wins national award

Southern Healthcare group, who own four Devon care homes, has won a national award recognising their commitment to care.

Geoffrey Cox, the managing director of Southern Healthcare, received The Care Home Employer Award at the Great British Care Awards 2023.

The award acknowledges and celebrates employers’ commitment to care and their delivery of an excellent service. To win...

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Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother stars to head to Exmouth for Christmas Pantomime

It may only be May however the stars of this year's Exmouth Pavilion pantomime have now been confirmed.

Exmouth Pavilion have once again teamed up with north west pantomime company Trio Entertainment to bring the much loved enchanting story of "Beauty and The Beast" this Christmas.

Beauty and The Beast will feature Coronation Street star "Bruce Jones' who is best known for...

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Parents helped by innovative baby development course

Building Babies’ Brains course co-ordinators came together to look back at success of programme that’s helped parents and carers give under-twos in Devon the best start in life

Community champion volunteers from across Devon came together at Exeter Golf Club on Wednesday (26 April) to celebrate a ground-breaking course they’ve been successfully delivering in the county for over four years....

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Celebrate farming with LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2023       

On Sunday 11th June, farmers across the country will once again open their gates for a national celebration of farming and all it delivers, inviting the public to join them and discover where their food comes from.

LEAF Open Farm Sunday is farming’s annual open day and has been the go-to event in the calendar since 2006, offering a wonderful opportunity for visitors to get closer to...

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