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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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Devon Care Home Celebrates First Nursing Apprentice Graduate

Sanctuary Care’s Fernihurst Nursing Home in Exmouth is celebrating local care assistant, Billy Pattison, the first ever graduate of its Nursing Associates Apprenticeship Programme, part of a nationwide scheme which seeks to futureproof the care sector.

Billy (age 31) is the first apprentice from the Devon care home to gain the level 5 foundation degree. He will now be registered with...

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Devon singletons wanted for new series of Married at First Sight UK

Married at First Sight UK is back! Channel 4 and CPL productions are spreading the word that applications are open nationwide, NOW!

The latest series has been named as Channel 4’s hit show of 2022, breaking a record with over 50million views on All4’s streaming platform. ‘Married at First Sight UK’ is a bold social experiment where single people, matched by experts, marry total...

Twenty is Plenty – Dogs Trust Ilfracombe issues warm weather guidance as summer temperatures rise

Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that “twenty is plenty” when it comes to exercising dogs this summer.

With the arrival of warmer weather, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe has issued guidance that exercising dogs in temperatures as mild as 21 degrees centigrade can be problematic for dogs, particularly brachycephalic, or “flat-faced”, breeds such as...

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Anti-tool theft partnership will help protect Devon tradespeople against theft

Specialist tool protection and insurance company ARMD and the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), which includes RGB Building Suppliers and Devondale Electrical, have entered a partnership to help protect local tradespeople from the terrible effects of tool theft.

The partnership means that RGB and Devondale’s customers will benefit from ARMD’s all-in-one smart van alarm,...

Flapjackery’s new Plymouth Barbican Trail with free treats for children

A free trail for children encompassing Plymouth’s historic Barbican and with a delicious free treat at the end looks set to keep families busy during the holiday season.

Flapjackery, the iconic flapjack brand which has a shop on the Barbican, has created a quiz to encourage parents to bring their children along to discover this ancient part of Plymouth where maritime history collides...

Freedom Boat Club Torquay opens its doors for the summer season

As the popularity for boating and water-based activities continues to grow, Freedom Boat Club UK has in turn added another new destination, with the recent launch of their Torquay club. An impressive 385+ Freedom locations worldwide provide a straightforward route to unlimited boating, reciprocal club access, full training, plus all the tasks that boat ownership brings are carried out by the...

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Communities praised at flood recovery event

Flood hit communities in East Devon have been praised for their help at yesterday’s (Tuesday 23 May) drop-in session in Newton Poppleford.

The event was organised by Devon County Council, East Devon District Council and the Environment Agency, and they would like to thank over 100 people who attended to share their knowledge of the flash flooding earlier this month.

The...

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Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust appoints new chief executive

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust, a registered charity based in Devon that is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the Dartmoor pony breed and the Dartmoor landscape, has announced the appointment of Debbie Leach as its new Chief Executive. She will join the charity in July.

Leach was appointed after an extensive recruitment process led by the board of trustees. She is...

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Increase of ‘livestock worrying’ incidents highlighted by Police

Incidents of livestock worrying increased in Devon and Cornwall throughout May according to Police.

Devon & Cornwall Police are reminding the public to keep dogs on leads when visiting Devon and Cornwall’s open spaces this bank holiday.

Livestock worrying is when a dog attacks or chases livestock, it is a criminal offence and can have a devastating impact on livestock,...

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Can you help solve the mystery of an enigmatic stone row?

Dartmoor National Park is asking for help in solving the mystery of a double stone row on South Dartmoor. Archaeologist Andy Crabb is hoping that people can help him with his investigations into Piles Hill double stone row, and whether the stones once stood upright. He’s particularly keen to see any old photos, pictures, or sketches. Contact Andy on archaeology@dartmoor.gov.uk This exciting...

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