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Devon teachers attend the PTI Enrichment Residential thanks to funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery

For the fifth year in a row, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised funds to support the work of the PTI. This year £125,000 was awarded and as part of this valuable support, Victoria Martin from Torquay Boys’ Grammar School has attended the PTI Enrichment Residential for teachers of English, Art and Music, which took place between 1st and 3rd July at Downing College, Cambridge....

Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan one step closer to being formally made

88 percent of voters were in favour of the Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan when it went to referendum.

A referendum on the document, which will be used to help shape developments and planning applications in the parish, was held on 22 June.

The plan, which was more than five years in the making, will be considered by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet on 12 July 2023...

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Join Otter Garden Centres - and cultivate your career!

Otter Garden Centres has a wide variety of positions to fill at its Ottery St Mary site in Gosford Road.

To help potential candidates find out more about what’s available, the garden centre is holding a special drop-in recruitment day on Wednesday July 27.

Openings include full-time, part-time and weekend roles in the restaurant and kitchen, plus seasonal opportunities in the...

East Devon MP meets Wildanet in campaign for better broadband as the company's rollout plans gets £50m boost

East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp met with the CEO of Wildanet, Helen Wylde, in Axminster on the 30th of June to discuss his campaign to expand super-fast broadband coverage ahead of a £50 million boost for the South West-based company’s rollout plans.

Speaking with the CEO and Wildanet’s Head of Network Services, David Payne, Simon Jupp MP raised his concerns over disconnected residents...

Creative Careers Success

Plympton Academy held its first ever creative careers fair as part of their ‘Unlock your Future’ campaign.

The Academy, part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, has launched a campaign to raise aspirations and broaden the horizons of young people in the South West, and encourage them to explore career opportunities within creative industries.

Plympton Academy welcomed...

Construction Begins on Exmouth Town Football Club's Spectacular New Pavilion

Specialist retirement property developer, Blue Cedar Homes, is pleased to announce that construction is well underway at the highly anticipated new pavilion and pitches for Exmouth Town Football Club’s youth section. Blue Cedar Homes are investing £1.58 million in the new facilities for the youth teams which will mark a significant milestone in the club's history, signalling a new era of...

Devon & Cornwall Police launch scheme to protect local heritage sites

Devon & Cornwall Police, in partnership with Devon and Cornwall Community Watch Association (DACCWA) and Historic England have launched Heritage Watch in Devon and Cornwall.

The counties of Devon and Cornwall contain over 35,000 designated heritage sites, both on land and in the sea and together they represent the chronological story of people, places and events that have shaped...

Allison Homes continue to host their ‘dusty boot walks’ across developments

Homebuilder, Allison Homes South West, is thrilled to welcome the public to its Weavers Place development in the historic village of North Tawton, for an exclusive ‘dusty boot walk’.

Potential homeowners will have the opportunity to look at the homes under construction on Saturday 8th July from 10.00am-5.00pm. They will be guided around the development by the Allison Homes team who...

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Study reveals a Devon beach wedding venue is the most Instagrammable in the UK!

The most Instagram-worthy beach wedding venues in the UK have been revealed in a new study, and a stunning Devon venue ranks number one in the list !

Golden sands, serene ocean views and the gentle sound of waves hitting the shore, there’s no denying the romantic appeal of a beachside wedding.

Wedding invitation company, Aura Print , analysed 70 of the most sought-after beach...

Totnes Renewable Energy Society's REEL programme empowers pupils to explore renewable energy technologies and take action

Last month, St Christopher's School enthusiastically participated in the Totnes Renewable Energy Society's (TRESOC) REEL program, with parent Mrs Murrall-Smith kindly accompanying the children. This remarkable initiative fosters a deep understanding of renewable energy technologies, their local significance, and their impact on broader energy issues.

St Christopher’s has been a...

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