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Running strong in Dad's memory

Thousands are expected to take part in the South West Coast Ultra Challenge on 2nd August, covering parts of the stunning Somerset coastline. Among them is Toby, a 20-year-old Youth Ambassador for children’s bereavement charity Winston’s Wish, who is taking on the Dunster Castle 10K loop in...

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The garden is most popular renovation space for South West homeowners

Following a survey indicating that an increased number of people chose to carry out renovations in their homes in 2022, with outdoor areas being the most popular for spend in the South West, RGB Building Supplies is giving advice on budget-friendly improvements people can make in their gardens this spring.

The research, carried out by consumer spending experts at money.co.uk for its...

East Devon MP visits multi-million-pound investment into nature recovery in Budleigh Salterton 

Simon Jupp MP visited the Lower Otter Restoration Project (LORP) on Friday the 24th of March to support the multi-million-pound investment into Budleigh Salterton’s natural environment.

He was accompanied by Dan Boswell (LORP Project Manager) and Andrea Ayres (Area Operations Manager) of the Environment Agency.

The LORP is a ground-breaking local project led by the UK...

Call for volunteers at Agatha Christie’s holiday home Greenway

The National Trust, who care for Agatha Christie’s holiday home Greenway near Brixham, are hosting two drop-in afternoons as they hunt for new volunteers to help look after two country houses.

Come along and discover what being a National Trust volunteer looks like on Saturday 1 April at Coleton Fishacre and Sunday 2 April at Greenway, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.

There’s a...

Mobile research units support HARMONIE study

Over 80 babies have been enrolled into the HARMONIE study thanks to the use of the south west first’s mobile research units.

The HARMONIE study looks at the effectiveness of a single antibody dose at protecting babies from serious illness caused by the RSV infection. RSV is a common infection that tends to occur seasonally. While most babies will have a mild case, for some it can...

Police appeal for help to identify body found in river at Bideford

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man who was found deceased at Bideford this week.

Officers were called at 2.15pm on Monday 27 March after the man’s body was found in the River Torridge at Bideford.

Detectives are now working to establish who he may be and to locate his next of kin. They have eliminated any known local missing people from their...

Get expert help from NHS 111 to help take pressure off busy Devon hospitals

111 phone or online service can refer into Emergency Departments or direct to Urgent Treatment Centres/Minor Injury Units if needed

People in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to do their bit to relieve pressure at busy hospitals by making use of NHS 111 and local urgent treatment centres and minor injury units.

Emergency Departments (EDs) at all the county’s hospitals are...

Powerful and poetic new drama exploring race, health and the environment, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in May

Family Tree , a powerful and poetic new drama exploring race, health and the environment will tour to Theatre Royal Plymouth in May, as part of a UK tour.

Inspired by the story of one of the most influential women of modern times, Henrietta Lacks, the show premiered at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry earlier this month.

The cast consists of Aminita Francis ( Red Riding Hood...

Totnes is set to mark the return of spring with a Family Spring Festival

Following the roaring success of the Christmas time markets and late-night shopping last December, Miss Ivy Events has once again teamed up with Totnes Town Council to mark the arrival of springtime with a family-friendly day of fun.

On Thursday 13th April the Market Square and Civic Hall will come alive in its own unique way with a superb selection of local artisan crafters and...

Tesco announces massive grants programme to boost school funds for extra food and healthy activities

Schoolchildren across Devon will benefit from a £5million grants scheme to help give them a healthier start in life.

The scheme, supported by UK community charity Groundwork, will replace the current Tesco Community Grants funding programme. It will focus on getting schools who lack funds and resources to apply for extra financial help they might need to provide healthy food and...

Devon CPRE releases new map showing alarming solar farm spread

As applications for massive new solar farms on prime agricultural land continue to come thick and fast, the Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE has released a map showing the alarming spread of industrial-sized solar developments across the county.

The map shows the number, scale and spread of 65 permitted and pending solar farms of 20+ acres in Devon, and the only major...

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