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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

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Caring for nature is a priority for East Devon

The most comprehensive report on wildlife in the UK, the State of Nature ( https://stateofnature.org.uk) , warns that one in six species are facing the threat of extinction in Great Britain.

The report shows that the species studied have, on average, declined by 19% in the UK since monitoring began in 1970. It also shows that most of the important habitats for nature in the UK are in...

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South Devon College hosts post-18 futures fair and showcases well paid careers

More than 200 sixth form students from local schools and colleges attended a careers fair at South Devon College recently.

The event was hosted by Anthony Mangnall MP in association with the Heart of the South West Careers Hub, South Hams District Council, TDA Group and South Devon College.

Over 40 local employers and training providers from across the South West joined to help...

Wine will help keep the barrels rolling!

A new fundraising initiative by Ottery St Mary’s Carnival Committee is certain to appeal to wine lovers everywhere.

Profits from two exclusively branded ‘Tar Barrels’ wines will help with the escalating costs of running the world famous event.

Last year it cost around £70,000 to fund, including insurance charges, event management and attendance by St John’s Ambulance. The...

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Hundreds of jobs on offer at Torbay Jobs Fair

Jobseekers are invited to the Torbay Jobs Fair where there will be hundreds of jobs on offer across a wide range of sectors and industries.

The event is free to attend and will take place at Torquay Town Hall Assembly Rooms on Friday 20 October from 10am to 12:30pm. Over 40 employers will be in attendance, including Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay Council, South...

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Dogs Trust Ilfracombe urges dog owners to prep ahead of firework season as nearly half of UK dogs are affected by fireworks

With Bonfire Night, Diwali and Halloween on the horizon, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe recommends owners prep ahead of the firework season; as it can be a stressful time for our four-legged friends.

Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey completed by 369,389 dog owners covering 440,759 dogs in the UK asked questions about a range of dog behaviours. The charity has issued advice to owners on how to...

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South Devon surfers join nationwide paddle-out for mental health ahead of World Mental Health Day

The Wave Project gathered 34 of the nation’s surfers and surf lovers on Sunday 8th October to participate in a nationwide surf paddle-out for mental health, taking place to mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10th October.

Paddlers and surfers from across the UK brought their surfboard or SUP to join one of the paddle-outs across the country, including in South Devon, where...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth in search of young stars for this year’s panto

Theatre Royal Plymouth has begun the hunt to find the children’s ensemble for this year’s pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Auditions for the children’s ensemble will take place on Sunday 05 November, and are open to primary school children from year 3 to 6. Children should live within a 20-mile radius of TRP and not be taller than 4 feet 7 inches. All those trying out should be...

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SSG’s defibrillation initiative helps another organisation!

SSG Training and Consultancy, Southwest service provider, is an organisation that have always valued positive impacts on local communities. This is why this year they launched a new initiative to support local community groups by supplying them with defibrillation units.

As part of this, SSG have pledged that from every delegate booked onto a first aid course, £1 goes towards funding...

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South West developer visits North Devon College

Persimmon Homes has been inspiring the next generation of builders in at Petroc College.

Regional Apprenticeships Manager Andy Wallis gave a talk to T-Level students at the college in North Devon on how the five-star housebuilder are employing new construction techniques and changes that are happening in the sector.

Andy also spoke about Persimmon’s multi-million pound...

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Heartfelt Debut - Michael Wallis Unveils 'Awaken the Warrior Inside' Anthology

Writing under the pseudonym of E.M Wallis, Plymouth writer Michael Wallis makes his mark with the release of his debut anthology, " Awaken the Warrior Inside."

As a seasoned journalist and a dedicated communications officer in local government, Michael seamlessly navigates the realms of professional articulation and heartfelt expression, inviting readers to join him on an emotional...

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