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Georgina Lamb, Head of Partnerships at FCN shaking hands with Moorland Fuels tanker driver

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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Exe Estuary Trail section to be closed for repairs

A section of the Exe Estuary Trail near Lympstone will be closed for three months to undergo essential repairs.

The Courtlands Boardwalk, on the trail between Lympstone and Exmouth, needs to be replaced after a routine inspection of boardwalk found that timber elements of the structure are deteriorating.

All 74 wooden spans of the boardwalk need to be replaced and work is...

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New e-cycling trails launched in breathtaking South Devon

Cofton Holidays , a five-star holiday park nestled in the heart of South Devon, is thrilled to announce the launch of four new coastal cycling trails. Carefully designed to cater to families and adults of all ability levels, the new cycling trails start from Cofton Holidays and take in the best of South Devon’s stunning coastal beauty.

From Blue Flag sandy beaches and dramatic...

Salcombe Brewery Co. celebrates double win at World Beer Awards

Salcombe Brewery Co. is celebrating a double win for its Island Street Porter at the 2023 World Beer Awards. Not only did it win a gold in the porter category, but it was crowned overall ‘Country Winner’ too, meaning that they judged it to be the best porter in the country.

Jordan Mace, Salcombe Brewery’s Managing Director, comments: “We are thrilled with these new accolades for Island...

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Devon's Destination Dog Show

The magnificent Castle Hill Gardens and Estate, Filleigh, Barnstaple, EX32 0RQ, once again play host to its popular Family Fun Day & Charity Dog Show on Sunday 17 September from 11am to 4pm .

The day kicks off with a 3km dog and owner fun run at 11.45am - a great way to see the stunning gardens and win a medal! Registration for the Dog Show starts at 12.30pm, with judging from...

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Over two million Brits miss out on mental health benefits of being by the sea

Despite nearly nine in 10 (89%) Brits believing being by the coast has a positive impact on their mental health, over two million people are missing out on the positive benefits having never visited the seaside recreationally.

The new research, conducted by the Southampton International Boat Show ahead of its 54th year, shows that 3% of the UK’s population have never visited the...

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Complete your back-to-school checklist with an eye test

Plymouth opticians are warning that children’s poor eyesight can cause learning and behaviour problems if left untreated.

As the summer holidays draw to a close, Specsavers Plymouth is raising awareness of the importance of good vision to children’s education.

Good eyesight is vital for children, with regular check-ups being the best way to spot any problems and treat them...

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Celebrate National Cinema Day with £3 tickets at Vue Plymouth

For one day only, tickets at Vue Plymouth will be specially reduced to just £3

This Saturday (2 September) marks National Cinema Day and to celebrate the occasion, Vue is offering discount ticket prices on all films to just £3*.

It’s the perfect chance for film fans to catch Equalizer 3 , which sees Denzel Washington return to the role of Robert McCall as he struggles to reconcile...

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Mission accomplished – dedicated Delia completes 100 mile walk for ShelterBox

A fundraiser from Devon has successfully walked 100 miles in August with her very special companion, a teddy named TTT, to raise funds for the international disaster relief charity, ShelterBox.

Delia Kennedy, who is approaching her 80th year, set herself a formidable challenge to walk 100 miles each month for charity, with ShelterBox being her chosen charity for August.

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A Dip in the Sea from the OCT: A little bit of help, makes a big splash

Ocean Conservation Trust has launched it’s Dip in the Sea campaign to support local communities in need gain access to seaside essentials for enjoying time at the ocean

The Ocean Conservation Trust has launched its Dip in the Sea from the OCT campaign which aims to support the local communities and families in need to access the essentials needed to get them back to the beach....

Bikeability training in Devon among best in country

Devon County Council has been named among the top ten local authorities for providing Bikeability cycle training for Year Six school pupils over the past year. New figures from the Bikeability Trust show that cycle training across the country is reaching more children than ever before, with almost 462,000 children receiving training between April 2022 and March 2023. In Devon, Bikeability...

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