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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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Spooktacular trail at The Donkey Sanctuary this October

This October, visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth can explore the sanctuary with the Haunted Hay Bales Halloween Hunt.

By following clues on their trail sheet, people will be able to search for the hidden Neddie characters around the sanctuary, while meeting some of the friendly resident donkeys along the way.

Perfect for all the family, and a great excuse to get...

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Oh nuts! RSPCA rescues wheelie stuck squirrel from bus shelter

The RSPCA and local firefighters have rescued a trapped squirrel from inside the panel of a bus shelter in Plymouth.

The charity was called on Tuesday (3 October), to Paradise Road in Plymouth, where a grey squirrel’s tail could be seen poking out of the bottom of the metal panel of the bus shelter.

RSPCA inspector Ellie Burt attended the bus stop near Stoke Damerel Church...

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Local people urged to get winter vaccinations to protect the NHS

Thousands of people across Devon can now book their flu and covid-19 vaccines online, as the NHS booking system opens ahead of what could be a challenging winter for the health service.

As part of the NHS’s commitment to make it ever more convenient for people to book in for their winter vaccines, all eligible adults can book their vaccination appointment through www.nhs.uk/live-well...

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The Mole Resort Recognised at Top National Energy Awards

North Devon lodge resort and countryside ‘playground’, The Mole Resort, is celebrating after being recognised in two categories at the prestigious National Energy Efficiency Awards, which champion best practice across the UK energy efficiency industry.

The Mole Resort received special commendation for Multi-measure Project of the Year and achieved third place in the Project...

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Present Makers 2023 to showcase contemporary glass in Christmas craft exhibition

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) opens their popular exhibition of contemporary craft this November.

A leading exhibition in the UK’s craft calendar, Present Makers features hand-crafted gift ideas showcasing the talent and innovation of contemporary craftspeople and design makers in the South West.

This year, THG shines a spotlight on glass through their collaboration with the...

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World War One play The Last Post heads to Bideford’s Kingsley School this November

A new World War One play will be coming to Bideford’s Kingsley School this November, ahead of Remembrance Day.

The Last Post brings to life a series of letters between a boy in Folkestone and his father who is fighting on the Western Front in Belgium. The span of the play is 70 years but begins in 1914. William Downing is desperate for his father Joseph to come home in time for...

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LED Open Weekend offers free exercise classes and children's activities

Free exercise classes, gym sessions, fun activities and children's events will be on offer at LED Community Leisure centres across East Devon.

The Open Weekend, from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 October, will give the chance to try the very best of activities LED centres have to offer for free.

Visitors can try out their brand new instructor-led Les Mills classes, get a great...

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The Box appoints Rebecca Bridgman as Head of Collections and Programme

The Box has made a significant addition to its Senior Management Team with the appointment of Rebecca Bridgman as its new Head of Collections and Programme.

Rebecca will join Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive in mid-November after more than a decade with Birmingham Museums Trust, most recently as the Curatorial and Exhibitions Manager, where she has led a...

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TALKWORKS teams up with the Devon County Football Association to promote mental health in the community

Football players and coaching staff across Devon are being encouraged to talk about mental health for World Mental Health Day.

TALKWORKS (Devon’s NHS Talking Therapies service) and the Devon County Football Association are today launching a partnership to encourage more adults across Devon to access mental health and wellbeing support.

The new partnership kicks-off with a ‘...

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RSPB supports the Royal Devon to go wild

The gardens at Okehampton Hospital have been transformed to provide new spaces for patients, staff, and nature.

Staff from the RSPB have worked closely with staff and volunteers from the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Devon) for the last few years, supporting them with wonderful plans to go wild in their gardens and grounds.

The Royal Devon is custodian...

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