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Moorland Fuels pledges long-term support for South West farmers with FCN partnership

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , which provides domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across Devon and Cornwall, has announced a long-term partnership with mental health and wellbeing charity, The Farming Community Network (FCN).

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Care home trip gives veterans the opportunity to relive wartime experiences

Four care home residents from Hill House in Honiton have visited the WW2 Nissen Hut and Upottery Airfield Heritage Centre, through which they were able to recall their experiences as armed service personnel during the Second World War.

Stan, Carey, Derrick and Mervyn were able to relive their wartime exploits at the newly refurbished centre, which re-opened in April and is just a...

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East Devon's Ukrainian community marks Independence Day

On Thursday, 24 August, more than 180 Ukrainian guests, hosts, family members and friends attended an event marking Ukraine's 32nd Independence Day in Cranbrook.

Attendees sung Ukraine's national anthem and enjoyed Ukrainian food, live music, and craft workshops. Many guests wore traditional Ukrainian attire, competing to win the best national embroidered dress contest.

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Don’t delay – early intervention can save your sight

PLYMOUTH’S Matthew Rattenbury is urging people to ensure they have regular eye tests to spot serious conditions that can lead to vision loss and even blindness.

At only 35, Matthew has narrow-angle glaucoma. If left untreated it can lead to full glaucoma, which can cause irreversible damage to someone’s vision.

He is currently on the NHS waiting list to have a type of laser...

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Devon writer's first thriller already receiving rave reviews

Local writer Gary Freemantle has just published his first thriller and already it is getting rave reviews on Amazon. He hopes though it won’t put readers off swimming in the sea!

A ruthless entrepreneur tries single-handedly to tackle climate change and inadvertently brings a monster up from the ocean depths. Ogrefish is a roller-coaster of a novel, full of action and based on...

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The Food Drink Devon Awards Unveils this Year's Outstanding Finalists

With the highly anticipated annual Food Drink Devon Awards taking place in October, Food Drink Devon is delighted to announce this year’s finalists in the prestigious awards.

Following the closure of entries in April, a distinguished panel of judges and industry experts embarked on assessing and judging an unprecedented number of entries. Including many of the county’s most respected...

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Agrifest returns to Westpoint

The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), the organisation that has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Devon since 1872, has announced that Agrifest South West will be returning to Westpoint this autumn on Wednesday November 8th.

Agrifest South West is now an established event under the DCAA’s direction, acting as a showcase for...

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Bertram Fairbanks take on first apprentice to join new trainees

Bertram Fairbanks, a niche commercial Exeter-based law firm is ‘flying the flag’ for the South West by actively recruiting new trainee solicitors, paralegals, and apprentices who have a personal or direct connection to the SW region, as part of its expansion and commitment to local regional plans. The dynamic firm of lawyers rebranded and moved to larger premises in Pynes Hill in 2022,...

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Join Westcotts in supporting Young Devon and run from Ilfracombe to Plymouth

Westcotts are thrilled to be sponsoring the Young Devon Run Devon challenge, a yearly event that promotes health and wellbeing among young people in Devon, whist raising awareness and funds for the incredible work of Young Devon.

Young Devon is a young people’s charity in the South West of England. Their mission is to make Devon a better place for all young people and each year they...

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Project NightEye: Tackling violence against women and girls

Devon & Cornwall Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are committed to tackling violence against women and girls, wherever it happens - not least on a night out, which everyone should be able to enjoy without fear of crime.

This has led to the creation of Project NightEye, a policing approach that makes the evening and night-time a hostile environment for men intent on...

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Vacant College site in Exmouth given new lease of life

 The former Rolle College site in Exmouth, which has been vacant since it closed its doors in 2009, is being given a new lease of life by independent housebuilders, Acorn Property Group.

A bespoke new development of thirty-three new homes, which includes the refurbishment of the historic Grade II listed building Eldin House are set to be released for sale in September. 

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