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£250,000 in grant funding available for rural projects from The Prince’s Countryside Fund

The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is inviting applications for grants of up to £25,000 from community projects across the UK, with up to £250,000 available.

The PCF is interested in projects that will make a difference in rural communities across the UK and clearly demonstrate the need within the community. Applications are encouraged from all part of the UK.

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Join Devon's dog lovers and keep your pets’ paws on paths

Devon Loves Dogs is asking dog owners and walkers to keep their dogs' paws on paths to protect ground-nesting birds.

Some of the UK’s most endangered birds make their nests on the ground during spring and summer so it’s important not to disturb them when you’re out enjoying walks. Birds such as dartford warbler and nightjar make their nests on or near the ground which means parent...

Miniature to be auctioned

Chocolatier with a passion for miniatures

A captivating collection of miniatures and silhouettes is being sold at Chilcotts Auctioneers next Ceramics, Pictures & Works of Art; Good Antiques & 20th Century Design sale.

It was put together over several years by Ron J Mills before his death in 2021. A chocolatier in Bath who supplied Harrods with handmade chocolates, Ron’s other passion was for miniatures. These were...

East Devon District Council agree its summer opening for Public Toilets

Public toilets across the district will again be open this summer as EDDC’s cabinet agree to keep 28 sites open.

From April 1, 2023 public toilets will be open from 8am to 10pm each day.

The council remain committed to a £3 million refurbishment programme of its Category A toilets agreed by council in February 2022 and will be announcing details of this later this year....

Register your child for free activities and hot meals this Easter

Children and young people, eligible for benefit-related free school meals, have the chance to take part in four days of exciting activities over the Easter Holidays.

Once again parents and guardians have the chance to apply for their child to take part in Devon County Council's (DCC) government-funded Holiday Activities and Food programme.

The programme, for eligible five to...

Dame Darcey Bussell DBE announced as new Chair of the Board at Theatre Royal Plymouth on International Women’s Day

Theatre Royal Plymouth is thrilled to announce that Dame Darcey Bussell DBE will become Chair of their Board of Trustees from 1 April. Darcey will be taking over the position from Nick Buckland OBE who is retiring from TRP’s Board after 13 years.

Of her new position Dame Darcey said : “I have known of the Theatre Royal and its excellence as a regional theatre for a long time, as I...

Massive step forward for Sidmouth coastal protection announced

The Advisory Group for the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (BMP) has given the green light to the “Option 6” Beach Management Scheme.

At the meeting held on Wednesday, 8 March the advisory group agreed to a changed scheme which now includes:

  • On the Main Beach the construction of an offshore breakwaters/island similar to the 2 existing breakwaters, plus a “beach
  • ...

David Wilson Homes welcomes MP and Mayor to Hampton Mill development in Okehampton

Local homebuilder David Wilson Homes is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of the brand new show home at its Hampton Mill development in Okehampton.

Central Devon MP Mel Stride and the Mayor of West Devon Caroline Mott, joined the homebuilder in officially opening the new show home and toured the development that is quickly taking shape ahead of the first residents...

International Women’s Day: East Devon’s inspirational leaders

Today, 8 March, East Devon District Council (EDDC) is celebrating both International Women’s Day (IWD) and Women’s History Month.

As an employer, EDDC is proud of its record of developing female leaders and wants to encourage more women to consider applying for vacancies at the council.

We interviewed two of our inspirational leaders, HR Manager, Jo Fellows, and Assistant...

A rising star! Foot Anstey employee announced as a finalist at the British Muslim Awards

Aziz Deen, Associate in Foot Anstey LLP's Islamic Finance team, has been announced as finalist in the Rising Star in Law category at the British Muslim Awards 2023.

The award ceremony will be held on 28 April 2023 at The Marquee, Manchester and is one of the most prestigious events in the Muslim community. The British Muslim Awards has been recognising the achievements of British...

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