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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

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LED Exmouth's indoor tennis courts to be upgraded

Work begins on Monday 7 August to upgrade Exmouth Tennis and Fitness Centre's carpeted indoor courts to cushioned acrylic surfaces.

Tess Findel-Hawkins, Exmouth Tennis and Fitness Centre's Senior Duty Manager , said: "We are pleased to announce that Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre will be resurfacing our 4 Indoor Carpet Courts.

"There will also be an exciting new change...

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Sidmouth Metal Guitarist Shares the Bloodstock Stage With an International Lineup

Tom's band 'APATHY' took part in the Metal 2 the Masses competition for Devon & Cornwall. APATHY won through stiff competition beating fifteen other bands to be the region's winners, earning a place at the festival. Apathy's band members hail from across the Southwest. Over the last year the band shared the stage with more established local, national and international acts at some of the...

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Book tokens donated to Devon primary school after fire damage

A Devon primary school has benefitted by getting new books from social housing provider for the South West LiveWest following a fire on its premises.

Lamerton C of E Primary School, near Tavistock, suffered from a fire earlier this year which caused extensive smoke damage to the school site including damage to the books in the library. The school temporarily moved to the village...

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Drake Circus turns rainbow for Pride

Drake Circus is turning rainbow this August in partnership with Plymouth Pride as part of city-wide Pride celebrations.

Along with its vibrant lighting scheme, Drake Circus has brought back its multicoloured ribbon canopy and its 12 ft rainbow wall vinyl outside its Cornwall Street entrance – making the perfect photo opportunities for visitors celebrating Pride this month.

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Devon restaurant celebrates its first anniversary with legendary chefs

Darts Farm celebrated the first anniversary of its new restaurant, The Farm Table, in July by welcoming two iconic chefs to take over the kitchen for the evening. Great British Menu winner, Mark Hix and local seafood hero, Mitch Tonks, created a unique 5-course seasonal menu, combining their celebrated styles with produce from the fields at Darts Farm and incredible artisan ingredients from...

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Devon welcomes its second Brightside Roadside restaurant

Loungers, the leading national all-day café-bar and restaurant operator based in Bristol, has opened its second site in Devon and third Brightside overall.

Following on from the opening of Brightside Saltash, which opened in June, and Brightside Exeter, which launched in February, Brightside Honiton now welcomes travellers on the A303.

Replicating the interiors from its...

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Devon’s newest luxury care home taking shape with building progressing on schedule

This £13 million development, which is the latest addition to the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) portfolio of more than 80 care homes across the UK, is expected to open in early 2024, offering exceptional and personalised residential, dementia and nursing care in a luxury setting, complete with exquisite interiors and landscaped gardens.

The state-of-the-art care home will boast a...

Home Instead Exeter & East Devon placed among Top 20 home care providers in SW

Local home care provider, Home Instead Exeter & East Devon is proud to have been placed among the Top 20 Home Care providers in the southwest of England for 2023, for the eight consecutive year by leading UK home care website, homecare.co.uk.

The Company, which provides care, companionship, and support to local residents in the comfort of their own homes across the community –...

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The Recycled Candle Company partners with Hospiscare to promote wax recycling in Devon

The Recycled Candle Company is delighted to announce its new collaboration with Hospiscare in an initiative aimed at encouraging green-minded individuals to recycle used candles, tealights, and other old wax products.

Six of the charity’s shops plus the Searle House Hospice have recently installed special candle recycling points.

The Recycled Candle Company has long been...

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Powderham Food Festival returns

Mark your calendars for a delectable weekend of culinary delights as the eagerly anticipated Powderham Food Festival makes its return on 7th and 8th October 2023 at the iconic Powderham Castle. This year's festival is bigger and better than ever, with a special treat for all attendees - FREE admission! The Powderham Food Festival promises an unforgettable experience, bringing together over...

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