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Get creative this summer with THG’s Youth Network

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) launches a free brand new youth network and wider programme for the young people of East Devon.

THG's Create Our Space (COS) Youth Network invites 16 -25 year olds to collaborate, learn something different, get creative and shape the future of THG!

The project is led by young people - for young people. It combines creativity and learning with...

Westbank raises awareness of Devon’s army of unpaid carers in Carers Week

In response to this year’s Carers Week (5th -11th June) theme ‘Recognising and supporting carers in the community’, the organisation that supports thousands of unpaid carers across Devon is highlighting the invaluable role carers undertake, which saves the NHS and Social Care organisations across the county an estimated £2.324 billion a year!

Around 75,000 adults provide care for a...

The Mason housetype from Bellway’s Artisan Collection is one of the homes available

Homebuilder to invest more than £2.5 million in Mid Devon services as part of planning agreements

Additional funding of more than £2.5 million is to be invested in services in Devon including health, education, and housing, because of three new developments in the county.

Homebuilder Bellway is to deliver hundreds of properties across Mid Devon – at Fox Mill Gardens in Willand, Libbets Grange near Crediton and Empress Gardens in Tiverton – and the planning agreements for those...

Flooding drop-in session to be held at Tipton St John

A final drop-in session for communities in East Devon impacted by last month’s flash floods will be held in Tipton St John next week.

Following successful drop-in events at Newton Poppleford and Colaton Raleigh, which have been attended by over 150 local residents, a final event will be held at Tipton St John Community Hall on Wednesday (7 June) from 2pm-5pm.

Residents who...

Tesco shoppers in Devon called to help raise vital funds in charity’s fight against food allergies

Generous shoppers in Devon are being encouraged from this Saturday to help an in-store fundraising campaign to support medical research into food allergies.

For the fourth year running, Tesco is working with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to help raise awareness and support medical research into food allergies by contributing 10p from every Tesco own-brand Free From product...

Drake Circus welcomes new gifting and homeware shop

A new gifting and homeware shop has officially opened its doors at Drake Circus (on Friday 26th May).

The brand-new store will offer shoppers a range of greeting cards for special occasions, along with gift wrap, quirky home décor, candles, stationery, Jellycat toys and more.

Mooch is located on the centre’s upper floor, taking over the former Paperchase unit.

Greg...

Devon and Cornwall Police in Plymouth announce new commitment to community focused policing

Devon and Cornwall Police in Plymouth today announced a new commitment to community-focused policing with the introduction of the community engagement pledge.

The pledge sets out several expectations for neighbourhood policing teams across the city, underpinning core principles regarding the level of service the public can expect.

We will;

  • Always treat you
  • ...

Heritage Pass gives discounted access to historic city sites

Local residents and visitors to Plymouth can enjoy cheaper entry to three top visitor attractions this summer, thanks to a recently launched ‘Heritage Pass’.

Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, the historic Elizabethan House on the Barbican and the Mayflower Museum above the Tourist Information Centre are all covered by the pass which, once purchased, is valid for up to a week.

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Police Launch Operation to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Bideford & Westward Ho!

Police are stepping up patrols in Bideford and Westward Ho! in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.

Operation Masque starts today (June 1) and initially runs for the next few days, it will be repeated later in the month.

As part of the initiative a pop-up police station will be in the main Westward Ho! car park on Golf Links Road on Friday 2 June to allow...

Lifeworks Learning Disability Charity

Lifeworks students teambuilding a plastic beach clean

14 Lifeworks students were fortunate to have the opportunity to attend a full funded session at Mount Batten Watersports & Activities Centre funded by Surfers Against Sewage .

The action-packed day involved developing teamwork skills on bell boots where students supported each other on the water. This was a new experience for many students and one which was fully embraced.

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