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Winkleigh's much-loved fair returns

Winkleigh's much-loved annual Fair is now underway, with a packed programme of community events and celebrations continuing throughout the week following a successful opening ceremony held on Sunday in the Town Square.

The Winkleigh Fair is one of Devon's oldest surviving community...

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Rugby club charity launches drive to reach £3m

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has issued a plea for help in reaching its next milestone.

Since launching in 2011, a dedicated army of generous fans and followers, have helped the charity raise an impressive £2.8m for local organisations.

Now, a fresh drive has been launched to smash the £3m barrier - and the money is needed more...

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Christmas dinner still the most joyful event of the festive season, finds survey by Dartmoor charity

Age-old Christmas traditions are flourishing despite various campaigns this year to “do your own thing” a survey has found.

But people are questioning the number and cost of presents and many are ditching Christmas cards.

The survey was conducted for mental health charity Mind Over Mountains, who are running a wellbeing retreat on Dartmoor. They were keen to find out what was...

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Support for plans to develop missing link of Tarka Trail

Councillors have approved proposals to construct the latest section of the Tarka Trail between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. The £583,000 scheme supported at yesterday’s (Wednesday 13 December) Cabinet meeting will complete a missing link between Buttercombe Lane and Foxhunters as part of a longer-term route to eventually connect Barnstaple to Ilfracombe. This new stretch is the second phase of...

63 new charities launch in Devon - insurance specialist advises long-term planning for success

In 2023, a staggering 2,446 charities were established across England, an increase of 342 compared to the previous 12 months. Of these, 63 were registered in Devon*, signifying a growing trend for people keen to make a meaningful difference in their communities as well as society at large.

The research was conducted by Ansvar, an expert insurer for the charity and not-for-profit...

Devon charities receive share of £120,000 festive financial boost

Three charities based in Devon have received a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to the Benefact Group.

The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the Benefact Group’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

Children's Hospice South West and The Island Trust Limited , a charity providing life-enhancing, residential and day...

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Proud to support community composting in Devon

It is no secret that the STIGA team love to offer all the help they can to good causes all over the UK, but local schemes in the South West are especially close to their hearts.

So when 'The Marldon Community Composting Group' in Devon mentioned that they needed something to help with their cutting and chopping, the team jumped at the chance to offer one of their STIGA CS 750...

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Enhanced patrols and initiatives underway to tackle violent crime this Christmas and New Year

Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.

Officers will be carrying out enhanced patrols and a range of initiatives in the main towns and cities across the two counties in a bid to help keep people safe.

In Exeter, there will be...

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Plymouth-based brand Wiser helps keep local community warm

Wiser, the award-winning, Plymouth-based smart home heating brand, has pledged its support to the local Southway Community Group, funding sessions for its annual Warm Room service, and providing local residents with shelter, food and warmth.

The Southway Community Group CIC, which was set up to respond to the needs of 13,000 people in Southway and the surrounding areas, aims to...

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Council issues statement about availability of car park spaces in Exmouth

East Devon District Council (EDDC) would like to assure residents that it is actively investigating ways to ensure that there is sufficient parking at all times of the day in Exmouth.

Devon County Council’s extended permit parking zone within the Colonies area of Exmouth came into effect in August 2023, which has put extra pressure on the town’s car parks.

EDDC’s £2 all-day...

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Saving The Nation - Saving Ourselves

At the time of the Brexit referendum, I was travelling and spending time in Cyprus, Malta and other European countries. I voted remain. It was the obvious thing to do. I hadn’t thought about it much beyond how convenient life was for me.

Of course, the result shook me to the core. I was angry; I was bewildered. In time, as the dust settled, and we had to accept the democratic will of...

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