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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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Totnes celebrates a host of family fun with a glorious Summer Fair

Totnes local communities and visitors alike are set to be thoroughly spoiled this August 23rd when Totnes Town Council and Miss Ivy Events once again pull out all the stops to create a free family-friendly day of celebration in the town centre.

The event is billed as a great day out for everyone. Visitors can expect a host of free fun including crafting pompom bees, facepainting, a...

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Housebuilder set to bring 155 new homes to Mid Devon

Local property developer Allison Homes South West is excited to announce the acquisition of a new site in the village of Witheridge, Mid Devon, which will bring 155 new homes to the area.

Willow Heights, will be the housebuilder’s biggest development to date. Offering a stunning mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes, along with two- and three-bedroom detached bungalows,...

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Sixth time win for Matt at Dartmoor Folk Festival

IT was a sixth time win for talented dancer Matt Norman, formerly from South Zeal and now of Bristol, who became the 2023 Dartmoor Step Dance Champion at the 46th Dartmoor Folk Festival held at South Zeal, from August 11 to 13.

The Dartmoor Step Dance competition is one of the main traditions associated with the festival.

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Huge fundraising donation goes to Children’s Hospice South West.

Kind-hearted colleagues at Devon’s Tesco stores were among those donating more than £45,000 to help youngsters with life-limiting conditions.

The money was given to Children’s Hospice South West after stores across the region chose the hospice as their charity of the year and set about organising a wide range of fun-filled activities to help the 500-plus children currently receiving...

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UHP staff member to represent England at world games

Therapeutic Care Support worker, Natasha Mead, is temporarily hanging up her NHS uniform for a football kit as she heads off to play for England in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) world games. Natasha, known as Tash to her colleagues, has worked for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) at Mount Gould Hospital for the last three years, most recently for the team at...

Charity auction raises £5,700

Popular local community pub The Thorverton Arms and the Thorverton Primary Schools parent teacher association (PTA) has raised £5700 towards the school purchasing brand new equipment for the students.

Amanda Plumridge, Licensee of the Thorverton Arms, recently held a charity fundraiser ‘An Auction of Promises’ at the pub alongside the PTA for everyone in the local area to come along...

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Escape to nature: Discover the best camping spots near Dartmoor National Park

Popular camping, touring and glamping booking platform, Campsites.co.uk is thrilled to share some of the best spots to camp near Dartmoor National Park . With its rugged landscapes, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views, the area provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable camping experience.

Dartmoor National Park offers a range of activities like hiking, birdwatching, and...

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Stagecoach South West announce timetable changes in September

From Sunday 3rd September 2023 Stagecoach South West are improving a number of bus services with new timetables introduced across the South West.

In Exeter, several bus services are enhanced and extra journeys introduced in partnership with Devon County Council and a number of high frequency bus corridors will be introduced.

In North Devon better connections are provided...

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New telephone clinic helps support patients with breast pain

A new telephone clinic has been developed at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) to help patients who present at their GPs with breast pain.

Breast pain is the most common breast-related complaint in primary care and approximately 70% of females will experience breast pain at some point in their lives. Patients can experience breast pain for several reasons, but breast pain...

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Devon carpenter through to Semi-Final of Screwfix Top Tradesperson Award

Astrid Arnold, a carpenter from Newton Abbot in Devon, has reached the semi-finals of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023.

Astrid, 48, who owns TouchWood South West has been working in the trade for 23 years. Her initial application highlighted Astrid’s professionalism, dedication, and commitment to supporting the future of the industry, securing her a place in the semi-finals for the...

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