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The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars...

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Help the ambulance service by following 10 steps to a safe and healthy summer

Residents and tourists to Devon this summer are being asked to Help Us To Help You by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).

The Trust serves a population of over 5.5 million people and every year, the South West of England is estimated to receive an influx of over 23 million visitors - with a large proportion of them coming during the summer months....

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In Pursuit of The Perfect Yew

Devon-based Green Overhead Surf brand is proud to announce a Gnarly new partnership with 9trees.org to help create biodiverse woodlands throughout the UK.

This initiative is part of a wider plan for maintaining a healthy ocean ecosystem and helping preserve local wildlife, allowing them to thrive and reach their full potential.

By planting new saplings and creating biodiverse...

College students win work experience opportunity at local housebuilder

A leading South-West housing developer has welcomed two college students for a week’s work experience to understand what it will be like to work in the construction industry.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon hosted Malia Daykin and Gabriel Ridley at their office in Plymouth.

Malia attends Ivybridge Community College and approached Persimmon at a careers fair. She...

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Delia’s 100 mile walk for ShelterBox

A keen fundraiser from Devon is walking 100 miles in August to raise money for the international disaster relief charity ShelterBox.

After being inspired by a conversation with her local vicar, Delia Kennedy, 78, set out to walk 100 miles around her local area each month for different charities. Since starting the challenge in January 2023, Delia has raised funds for seven charities...

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Gran Turismo style racing simulator challenge provides keys to £150,000 pro racing driver scholarship

FastTrack to Motorsport Championship launched in Devon to find motorsport talent of the future

A radical new approach to finding the future talent of top level motorsport, which echoes the format of this summer’s much anticipated blockbuster film Gran Turismo, is set to launch in Devon from Saturday (29 July) at Apex Race Centre , the UK’s premier motorsport simulator venue.

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Joanna Bryant turns 100 at Butterfly Lodge

Joanna turns 100 and gets card from the King

Plymouth resident Joanna Bryant was thrilled to receive a birthday card from King Charles and Queen Camilla when she celebrated her 100th birthday last week.

Joanna marked the occasion with a tea party at the dementia care home where she lives in St Budeaux, Plymouth.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at Butterfly Lodge, said: “Joanna is a remarkable woman who was an accomplished...

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It’s back, bigger and better for 2023 Trevi’s Warrior Women Walk invites you to take on their challenge!

Local women’s charity Trevi, is once again calling all COURAGEOUS and STRONG women to take up their 10K Warrior Women Walk this October.

It's back - bigger and better for 2023! Trevi’s Warrior Women Walk will take place on Sunday, 15 October 2023. Trevi is once again urging local women to come together and step out to support those affected by domestic violence and abuse and show us...

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Flapjackery announces new manager for its popular Barbican shop in Plymouth

Flapjackery, the renowned makers of hand-made gluten-free flapjacks, has announced the appointment of a new manager at its popular shop located on the Barbican in Plymouth.

The announcement comes at Flapjackery opens a new pop up shop in the heart of Dartmouth, opposite the Boat Float.

Matt Davies, who brings with him a wealth of experience from previous roles in the...

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Local housebuilder encourages Okehampton youngsters to ‘please play here’

A housebuilder in Okehampton is inviting children and their families to a special event to encourage youngsters to play outside more.

Redrow South West is hosting a free event at Romansfield, on Fort Road, from 10am-3pm on Saturday 29 July.

Created to inspire children to play more and encourage residents to connect with each other, the event will give youngsters the...

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Devon Air Ambulance Celebrates Relocation of Okehampton Charity Shop

Devon Air Ambulance, a local charity dedicated to providing a vital life-saving service, is delighted to announce the successful relocation of its much-loved charity shop in Okehampton to a more spacious and prominent location in town.

The new premises, situated just along the road from their previous shop will officially open its doors at 10am on Friday 28thJuly, marking an exciting...

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