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Free NHS flu vaccination clinics available across Devon

It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

Due to the current increase in the rates of flu and other respiratory infections, extra drop-in clinics are running for those eligible to get their free NHS...

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East Devon MP takes Honiton-based business leader to meet Chancellor at 10 Downing Street

East Devon MP takes Honiton-based business leader to meet the Chancellor at 10 Downing Street

Simon Jupp MP accompanied Julie Hawker MBE, joint CEO of Cosmic, to a ‘Local Business Champions Reception’ hosted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Wednesday 24th May 2023.

Jeremy Hunt MP hosted the event to celebrate business leaders from across the country who have made a real...

Allison Homes welcomes public along to its ‘welly walk’

South West housebuilder Allison Homes is welcoming members of the public to its High Moor View development in Winkleigh for an exclusive ‘welly walk’ tour of one of its latest developments.

Prospective homeowners can get a look at the homes under construction on Saturday 3 June from 10am – 5pm.

Full site safety wear will be provided, and visitors will be given the opportunity...

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ArtMakers announces partnership with Arlington Court

ArtMakers , a renowned art organisation dedicated to fostering creativity, supporting artists and community engagement, is delighted to announce its partnership with Arlington Court , a prominent property in North Devon, under the care of the National Trust.

This unique collaboration aims to bring together art enthusiasts, National Trust members and tourists through a series of...

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Funding boost to local Okehampton school

An Okehampton school, St James CofE Primary and Nursery, has received a £1,500 boost from a local housebuilder towards new play facilities.

St James opened in September 2018 with the nursery opening the following year. The school is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust which was established in 2018 with the vision to create ‘Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community’....

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Darts Farm’s Farm Table restaurant wins best newcomer at Food Magazine Reader Awards

Darts Farm is thrilled to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been voted ‘Best Newcomer’ by the readers of Food Magazine.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this award, which recognises the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. It was during lockdown that we...

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Cofton Holidays opens outdoor swimming pool as temperatures soar for the May half-term

Cofton Holidays is excited to announce the opening of their large outdoor swimming pool to the public from today as temperatures in Devon are set to soar into the mid 20Cs over the May bank holiday and half-term.

Visitors to Cofton Holidays this half-term can also enjoy the park’s large indoor pool, in addition to group swimming classes, individual swimming lessons, a hot tub, sauna...

Renowned Polar Explorer Antony Jinman Joins Forces with Clean Planet Foundation

The Clean Planet Foundation, in partnership with the UK Polar Network, and polar educator & 12th Briton to ski to the geographic North pole and solo to the geographic South pole , Antony Jinman Ed.D, is proud to announce the launch of the Clean Planet Peninsula project. This ambitious initiative aims to not only provide early career polar scientists & researchers (ECRs) with...

Princess Yachts announced as new Sponsors for Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Playhouse Project

Theatre Royal Plymouth are thrilled to announce that Princess Yachts, the UK’s largest luxury yacht manufacturer and longstanding supporters of TRP, is kindly sponsoring TRP’s Playhouse project as part of their renewed support.

Aimed at encouraging primary school children to get involved in drama workshops across Plymouth and the wider South, the project works with schools in...

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Returning council leader appoints new Cabinet

Following the district wide elections earlier this month East Devon District Council (EDDC) has a new administration, with both a new Cabinet and Chair appointed on 24 May.

The Council is now made up of the Democratic Alliance group, the largest group on the council with 29 seats, the Conservative Group with 17 seats, The Independent Group with nine seats, Labour Group three seats...

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East Devon MP joins Deaf Academy student council for accessibility roundtable

Simon Jupp MP met with the Deaf Academy student council on the 12th of May to discuss accessibility for young people in the Deaf community.

The Deaf Academy is a leading educational facility based in Exmouth which provides specialist teaching and care to 9- to 25-year-olds who are Deaf with accompanying additional needs.

Following a personal invitation from the student...

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