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Victorian drapers’ shop treasures uncovered after decades

A remarkable collection of fittings from a Victorian drapers' shop that closed more than 80 years ago attracted strong interest when it went under the hammer at Chilcotts ' Good Antiques and 20th Century Design sale on July 11.

The collection, which included a rare corset display under a...

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Tiverton builders merchant hits bullseye with fundraising month for CHSW

The Tiverton branch of RGB Building Supplies is inviting customers to be part of a charity darts competition taking place between Friday 1st December and Wednesday 20th December in aid of Children's Hospice South West.

In return for a donation of £1 to the charity, participants will be given three darts to throw to achieve as high a score as possible. At the end of the event, the...

School children visit Devonshire Homes construction site in Bideford

Bideford school children get a lesson in safety and home building at The Grange

Year Six pupils from St Mary's C of E Primary School became VIP visitors for the day at a popular new build homes development, as part of a school project.

West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes hosted 60 children from the local primary school to its popular Bideford development, The Grange. Launched in 2022, The Grange is a collection of two, three, four and five bedroom homes...

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Drake Circus Reveals Full Festive Activities

Drake Circus and The Barcode has announced a calendar of festive fun at the centre throughout November and December.

Festive shoppers will be treated to a special Christmas drawing session hosted by The Snow Princess on Thursday (30th November).

The North Pole Postal Service, with Nena the reindeer and her steward Pickle, will roam the centre on the evening of Thursday 7th...

Devon murder mystery author to sign copies of her latest thriller at Otter Garden Centre

A talented Devon author will be at Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary to sign copies of her exciting new mystery novel, A Devon Midwinter Murder .

It's the seventh book in Stephanie Austin’s Devon Mysteries series, which is set in Ashburton and features ‘domestic goddess’ and amateur sleuth, Juno Browne.

The series, which includes Dead in Devon and The Dartmoor Murders, was...

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Owens Coffee Unveils Perfect Waves Café

Devon-based coffee roaster expands offering, with a new café experience

Devon-based coffee roaster, Owens Coffee , is proud to announce the opening of Perfect Waves Café, a stylish new coffee shop within The Roastery at Ivybridge. This expansion marks a significant enhancement to the original takeaway, now providing a warm and inviting indoor space for up to 25 customers.

Perfect...

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Plymouth MP visits award-winning Citizens Advice partnership helping community with the cost-of-living

Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport, visited Yorkshire Building Society’s branch in Plymouth to hear how an innovative partnership with Citizens Advice is supporting local people with the cost-of-living. The Shadow Minister for Defence met local staff from the Society and Citizens Advice advisers, who told him how important the partnership is proving in offering assistance to...

The Box unveils 2024 exhibition programme

The Box, Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive, has revealed an ambitious exhibition programme for 2024. It includes collaborations with some of the country’s most high-profile museums and galleries, and exhibitions that explore timely issues such as the role of museums in relation to empire and the ongoing challenge of the climate crisis.

In spring 2024, The Box...

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SW start-up brings stories and song to young children

Clare Brewer credits toddler daughter Gracie with being the inspiration behind her new story telling business.

It was during their early baby classes together in North Devon that primary school teacher Clare started to wonder if she could lead her own fun and educational sessions.

She could see the potential for a series of regular parent and pre-schooler groups that would...

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Rowcroft Hospice steps up support to homeless people in South Devon

Following recent figures from the UK charity Shelter that found that more than 3,800 people were recorded as homeless in Devon and Cornwall, Rowcroft Hospice has launched a new project to support homeless communities across South Devon. Funded by the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the project is a collaborative initiate, working in partnership with other charities and organisations who are...

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High Court rejects Colyton Parish’s attempt to overturn creation of Colyford Parish

The High Court has refused Colyton Parish Council’s case to contest the governance review that created Colyford Parish Council.

The court ruled that the challenge was too late, and East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) process for reviewing Colyford Parish’s creation was thorough, legal and within required timeframes.

The court awarded EDDC costs of £8,967 from Colyton Parish...

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