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Impact of flash floods being examined

More than 140 properties are thought to have been flooded across Devon during Sunday’s flash floods.

The initial estimate has been gathered by the Environment Agency, Devon County Council’s Flood Risk Management team and local city and district council officers as part of the flood recovery operation.

Officers have been on the ground visiting the worst affected areas to...

Cullompton’s Tesco shoppers could secure share of £500,000 gold rush for children

Tesco shoppers in Cullompton have a golden hour to win a share of HALF A MILLION POUNDS for their school or a community group that supports children.

As part of the Stronger Starts campaign, between 12 noon and 1pm on 23 September, shoppers in 100 Tesco stores can take a lucky dip to find a gold version of Tesco’s famous blue voting token.

Customers at Cullompton Superstore...

Urgent call to secure Devon's village halls

In an era marked by evolving community dynamics and changing societal needs, village and community halls across Devon have developed into central hubs for an ever-growing variety of activities. In addition to the traditional group meetings, toddler groups and pantomimes, these spaces now foster the growth of small enterprises, facilitate community engagement, and house community businesses,...

Presentation of Regional Cider Pub Of The Year Certificate to Tom Cobley Tavern

The Tom Cobley Tavern Doubles Up!

The Tom Cobley Tavern in Spreyton has not only been awarded Exeter & East Devon CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year (CPOTY) 2023; they have now also been judged and presented with the regional CAMRA award for the South West region thus giving them a fantastic double achievement. The pub was presented with their award by Bob Southwell, Regional Cider Coordinator for the South West.

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Local housebuilder leading the way for a zero-carbon future is shortlisted for prestigious award

A housebuilder in Exeter has been shortlisted for a prestigious property award.

Redrow South West’s St Michael’s Meadow, on Chudleigh Road, has been shortlisted in the Exeter Property Awards 2023, after wowing judges with its sustainable approach to design.

The awards celebrate the dynamic Exeter property sector – from residential and commercial, to lettings and new builds –...

Devon electrical wholesaler finalist in national awards for second time this year

Devondale Electrical Wholesaler, which has branches across Devon, is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Wholesaler of the Year category at the Electrical Industry Awards 2023.

This recognition marks the second time this year that Devondale has been shortlisted for esteemed industry awards, having previously earned nominations for Best...

Drake Circus partners with Pryzm to deliver Plymouth's biggest student shopping event

This Wednesday (20th September), Drake Circus and The Barcode will be partnering with local nightclub Pryzm to welcome students to the city with an exclusive shopping event to start the new uni year with a bang.

From 6:30-8:30pm, students throughout Plymouth and beyond will be able to enjoy major deals and discounts across their favourite brands including JD Sports, Slim Chickens and...

New Funding and Finance Resource for every Business in Devon and Somerset

Businesses in Devon and Somerset are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to a new project launched by the Heart of the South West LEP .

Access to Finance SW is a free community platform for growing businesses in the Heart of the South West region.

From regular business meetups to ‘ask the expert’ sessions...

DEVON’S WET SUMMER IS BOOST FOR CIDER BUSINESS

Devon's wet summer is boost for cider business

The school summer holidays have been a washout in Devon with bad weather contributing to a reported 20% downturn in tourist numbers but, for one Devon business, all this rain has resulted in a bumper apple harvest.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at award-winning Sandford Orchards comments: “A late cool spring followed by a flaming June was the perfect start to the apple growing...

New mum advises women struggling to have a baby how to save themselves heartache

Michelle Hutchings’ baby Ava Rose, born on 11 April 2023, is the result of a double donation – donor egg and donor sperm – a possibility she is convinced not enough people are aware of.

45-year-old Michelle, from Devon, said: “I wish I’d been better informed about my choices years ago. I remember being told by a consultant in 2015 that if I wanted to have a baby using a donor egg I...

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