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Councils unite to back crucial wildlife sites

A new strategy to protect three of South East Devon’s most important nature reserves—Exe Estuary, East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, and Dawlish Warren—has been approved by all three local councils.

East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council, and Exeter City Council have...

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South Devon College students, Charlie Groves and Grace Harrison are both staying local to study for

Cost of living crisis: more students to stay at home

For many young people going away to university is a rite of passage but with the cost of living crisis some are choosing to stay local.

South Devon College student Charlie Groves says he was shocked when he realised the cost of accommodation. The 19 year old from Torquay has decided to stay living with his parents when he progresses from school next year to university. He’s planning on...

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Free sunflower seeds for every child

Otter Garden Centres is giving children a real incentive to grow their own sunflowers this year and the chance to win some great prizes.

Parents and grandparents can collect the seeds from any of the company’s seven branches located in Devon, Somerset and Hampshire.

Otter Garden Centres MD, Jacqui Taylor says “Everybody loves sunflowers, they’re easy to grow, lovely to look at...

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Dog walking zones come into force from May

With the summer months approaching, restrictions for dog walking on East Devon’s beaches will soon be in force.

Each year, East Devon District Council (EDDC) limits areas where dogs can be exercised during the summer months, as it looks to ensure all beach goers can enjoy the area.

Following a public consultation exercise at the end of last year, there are a number of...

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Enable Law settles claim for Plymouth Dock worker

National law firm, Enable Law, has settled a case for a Plymouth Dock worker following life-threatening incident and injuries sustained at work in 2019.

Enable Law's client was acting as a Banksman for a crane which was removing pallets from a ship's hold when the accident happened. At the time of the accident the client was stood on the top deck and behind him were a number of...

Aldi donates 6,520 meals to good causes in Devon over Easter holidays

Aldi donated 6,520 meals to local good causes in Devon to help people in need over the Easter school holidays.

The supermarket’s stores across the UK have paired up with local charities, community groups and foodbanks through its partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly.

More than 550,000 meals were donated throughout the UK, with almost 2,000 UK causes...

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Double world record holder to lead new Endurance Event Medicine course on Dartmoor

World Extreme Medicine’s newest course has its basis in top-class athletic training from one of the best in the business.

Course leader and WEM Faculty member Laura Penhaul is a double world record holder who led the first all-female crew to row the Pacific Ocean from America to Australia.

A performance specialist now living back in the South West, Laura has supported world...

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KPMG UK names PCiP as Plymouth charity partner

KPMG UK’s Plymouth office is pleased to announce that it will be supporting Promoting Children in Plymouth (PCiP) as its local charity partner.

The partnership will allow staff to take part in activities, such as a sponsored half marathon and reading for children via a virtual platform, with the aim of supporting children in the area to achieve their true potential.

In March...

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Aldi announces jobs push in Devon

Aldi is recruiting new colleagues in Devon as a result of its continued expansion in the area.

In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fastest growing supermarket is currently recruiting for at least 40 Store Assistants, ranging from 10 - 30 hours per week.

Aldi is looking to hire for these roles at three stores in the area: Forde Close Store in Newton Abbot,...

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Hamilton to play a six-week season at Theatre Royal Plymouth in Summer 2025

Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce that the multi award-winning HAMILTON will play a six-week season at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 30 July to 6 September 2025. Tickets are on sale from Spring 2024.

The Olivier, Tony, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opened at the newly re-built and restored Victoria Palace Theatre in London in December...

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Volunteers needed for nationwide water vole survey

No prior experience needed, and free training is available to help save one of Britain’s fastest declining mammals

This week volunteers in all corners of England, Scotland and Wales are being called to help save one of Britain’s fastest declining mammals, by taking part in a nationwide water vole survey which runs until 15th June.

Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered...

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