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To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos.

The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods , feature Holly Traynor from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and she gives her top tips and advice on what to look for and what to avoid.

Trading Standards advises that if you are...

An historic Dartmouth restaurant and boutique hotel has been recognised for its culinary excellence after winning its first AA rosette. Bayards Cove Inn received the coveted award, as well as four Gold stars for its accommodation and a Breakfast Award, following an overnight stay by AA inspector James Hartley. The awards, established by the breakdown cover company, are recognised as a...

Sidmouth's illuminated trail Connaught@Christmas is getting ready for opening night on Friday December 9 – and snow has arrived right on time!

In fact, it’s not real snow but biodegradable, environmentally friendly snow that looks just like the real thing. And with temperatures set to be chilly for the next few days, it really does set the scene for the start of this festive event....

The Heart of the South West LEP is urging Government to support the establishment of regional mutual banks, to help support SMEs and drive inclusive economic growth.

The Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) allows banks and building societies to pay financial products which have not been used for several years, such as dormant bank accounts or insurance, into a fund for good causes.

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