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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...

Crediton may soon have its first McDonald’s

Crediton may soon have its first McDonald’s, but local opinion appears to be split about it.

The fast-food giant has applied to build a new restaurant with a drive-thru on Joseph Locke Way, close to the town’s Tesco.

It claims the plan will provide the opportunity for it to meet a “long-standing requirement for a restaurant to serve this catchment area, to meet customer...

Sundial Care Home Celebrate Summer with BBQ Garden Party

Glastonbury festival may be over, but the party is still going on down in Devon! It was a showstopper of a summer garden BBQ party this week at Sundial care home in Tipton St John, with singing, dancing, and even a Shetland pony making an appearance.

The day was led by brilliant entertainer, Patrick Jarvis, who had the group up singing and dancing with him under the gazebo. Team...

Devon Air Ambulance’s new shop and Community Hub revitalises North Devon high street

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new Barnstaple premises on Saturday 15 July.

The setting is not only a unique and innovative charity shop but it is also a vibrant Community Hub for local people to gather as well as to shop. The aim behind DAA’s latest retail venture is to foster a sense of belonging in a space dedicated to local people,...

Rendells announces Robin as Associate Partner

Rendells, the long-established and highly regarded firm of chartered surveyors, auctioneers, valuers, land and estate agents, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Tozer as Associate Partner with the firm.

Having spent the last 15 years or so in the South Devon property market, Robin has achieved a great understanding and practical know-how in all matters of residential and...

Teenage patient donates hearing aids to Ukraine

A routine appointment with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP), audiology team set in motion an idea that sent Charlotte Tait and her dad travelling across Europe delivering aid to those in desperate need in Ukraine.

Charlotte Tait, 17, a student at the Deaf Academy in Exmouth, was undergoing her yearly hearing review and was curious about what happens to hearing aids that...

Brittany Ferries to partner with British Firework Championships to celebrate their 50th anniversary 

Celebrating half a century in business, Brittany Ferries has partnered with this year's British Firework Championships, which will once again be hosted in the city of Plymouth on the Hoe.

Returning to Britain’s Ocean City for its 26th year, the championships will take place across the 16 and 17 August, welcoming over 100,000 visitors to the city, who will enjoy 6 stunning 10-minute...

New luxury care home set to open in Devon January 2024 

A state-of-the-art, £13 million care home is under construction in Dawlish, Devon, and is set to offer luxury care for the older community members and create up to 75 jobs.

Claremont Manor, on course to be opened at the start of 2024 by the Maria Mallaband Care Group, will provide an exceptional living environment with; 71 en-suite bedrooms across 3 floors, multiple lounges, restaurants,...

Introducing Kokoro: Where luxury meets wellness

A new luxury wellness club and retreat, Kokoro, is destined to redefine the concept of holistic well-being. Meaning “heart” in Japanese, Kokoro embodies the commitment to nurturing the mind, body and soul, providing an unparalleled sanctuary where club members can discover true balance and rejuvenation in their lives.

Kokoro is the brainchild of three female experts from the wellness...

Luxury lodge destination Resort launches full resort offering in time for summer staycations

Pack your bags and make a beeline for the Devonshire countryside as fun, frolics and a jam-packed itinerary of adventure awaits…

Following a hugely successful first stage launch earlier this year of The Mole Resort, L+R Hotels has announced full completion of the highly-anticipated North Devon destination, which now features 58 premium eco-conscious lodges, 39 hotel rooms, over 40...

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