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Bloor Homes' sales team celebrating the showhome launch at the Treledan development

Cornwall says Yes to Bloor Homes: new homes reservations take off at launch

Bloor Homes’ first development in Cornwall has got off to a flying start with 12 reservations; ten of them prior to the official launch of its showhomes and sales centre at the start of the month [June].

Bloor Homes, which is completing phases 2 and 3 of the development at Saltash, with the construction of 613 new homes as part of a wider development of 1000 new homes, is pleased with...

Barnstaple Community First Responder awarded British Empire Medal in King’s Birthday Honours

A dedicated Community First Responder (CFR) from Barnstaple has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his outstanding voluntary service to the local community.

Geoff Edwards, who has volunteered with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) for 23 years, received the honour “for services to the community in...

Visually impaired man with white walking aid walking through a station with a woman

Celebrate Travel Heroes!

Travelling with Confidence - a local initiative to improve the experiences of disabled passengers on public transport - wants to celebrate the Travel Heroes who make journeys easier.

Using public transport with a disability can be challenging for many people. the Travelling with Confidence team wants to hear your stories of how someone has made you trip easier: perhaps a bus driver who...

Dawlish Gears Up for South West’s Top American Car Show

Cruise down to Cofton Holidays near Dawlish for the annual American Car Show, taking place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June 2025. Over 3,500 visitors are expected to enjoy a weekend packed with classic cars, live music, entertainment, and family fun. More than 200 American vehicles will be on display, including Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Jeeps.

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City College Plymouth Celebrates Remarkable Students at Annual Awards Ceremony

City College Plymouth honoured its exceptional students at the annual Student Awards on Thursday 12 June.

The awards ceremony is the College’s largest celebration of the successes students have achieved over the past academic year and recognised the outstanding talent and hard work of students across all curriculum areas, with awards reflecting not only academic excellence, but also...

Phase Two of urgent Exmouth Seawall repairs completed

The second phase of urgent repair works to Exmouth’s seawall has been completed.

This critical phase involved installing 150 metres of steel sheet piling, extending the defences from the end of the Phase One works to the Old Lifeboat slipway. The improvements strengthen the seawall against storm damage and coastal erosion, providing vital protection for local homes, businesses, and...

Council takes action to promote responsible dog ownership on East Devon beaches

In response to concerns raised by beach users about breaches of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) on Exmouth beach last year, East Devon District Council’s Environmental Protection Team recently launched a focused initiative in the area.

Between May and September each year, restrictions are in place on East Devon beaches to reduce anti-social behaviour and ensure everyone...

HRH Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates Two Moors Festival's 25th anniversary

On Thursday 5th June, The Two Moors Festival held a celebratory 25th Anniversary dinner with HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh at Powderham Castle.

Penny Adie, Founder of the Festival and Tamsin Waley-Cohen, Artistic Director since 2020, attended with 120 Festival supporters.

Petroc Trelawny, the Radio 3 presenter in his after-dinner speech referred to the Festival as ‘A...

Libraries unlimited launches new cancer care collection

Thanks to a successful bid to the Peninsula Cancer Alliance, Libraries Unlimited is launching a brand-new collection of books aimed at supporting those affected by cancer.

The Cancer Care Collection consists of 43 physical books made up of a mixture of adult, young adult and children’s books. These can be borrowed from libraries across Devon and Torbay. In addition there is also a...

Exeter Racecourse unveils its Season's Pass, offering unbeatable value for racing enthusiasts

Exeter Racecourse unveils its Season's Pass, offering unbeatable value for racing enthusiasts

Exeter Racecourse has announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2025/2026 Season's Ticket, providing racing fans with unparalleled access and exclusive benefits for the upcoming season, which begins on October 9. Designed to offer exceptional value, the new Season Ticket is now available for purchase, with special discounted rates for renewing season ticket holders.

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