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Inaugural Plymouth boating festival makes a splash

Glorious sunshine and a packed schedule of maritime fun helped make the inaugural Plymouth Boat Fest a huge success, as thousands of visitors gathered at Plymouth Yacht Haven; the city’s largest and busiest marina, to celebrate the region’s rich marine heritage and industry...

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Tribute paid following Carclaze fatal collision

The family of a teenager who died following a collision on the A391 have paid tribute to their caring, talented and funny young man, who valued his family and friends above all else.

The emergency services were called just after 7pm on Friday 14 October following reports of a serious collision between the Scredda and Carclaze roundabouts on the A391 near St Austell.

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Police investigate Plymouth assaults

Police investigating two assaults in Plymouth have released pictures of a man and woman they would like to speak to in connection with the incidents.

They happened between midnight and 1am on Saturday 8 October, in Plymouth city centre.

During an altercation between two men, a man sustained a head injury which required hospital treatment. In a second incident, a man...

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Brothers killed by brain tumours days apart

A woman has spoken of her devastation and disbelief after losing her dad and uncle to the same type of brain tumour just four days apart.

Charity Brain Tumour Research said the chance of two members of the same family being diagnosed with the same type of brain tumour was one in a million.

In January 2022 Stacey Pollard, 42, from Plymouth, had to say goodbye to her dad Geoff...

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More funding to help communities during cost of living crisis

Devon County Council’s (DCC) Growing Communities Fund (GCF) is making a real difference, giving a helping hand to local communities during the cost-of-living crisis.

So far more than £250,000 has been awarded to local projects, many of which are helping communities cope with the sharp increase in food prices and heating bills.

And now DCC has committed a further £200,000 and...

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Have your say on future developments in the East Devon Local Plan consultation

Have your say on how many homes need to be built and where in East Devon, sharing your views on a new draft Local Plan.

A ten-week consultation seeking residents' views on specific sites for development was launched on Monday, 7 November by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The document sets out how EDDC intends to meet housing targets, to meet the needs of local residents...

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RGB appoints new MD

RGB Building Supplies has appointed Jenny Naylor as Managing Director. She is replacing Andy Gamble, who is retiring at the end of 2022, and will oversee RGB’s continued growth across the South West.

Jenny joined RGB as HR Manager in 2005 from the pharmaceutical industry. She was tasked with creating and developing an internal human resources department for RGB and later took on...

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New Mural in Tiverton Shows What Devon Might Look Like in 2050

As part of the Net Zero Visions project , acclaimed creatives are working with communities to produce positive ‘Visions’ of locations across Devon as carbon net-zero in 2050.

The mural in Tiverton, near to the Tiverton Pannier Market, gives an insight into how Tiverton might look in the near future.

Sustainable ways of living, including renewable energy solutions, eco-homes...

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Consultation launched on giving East Devon's lowest income families 100 per cent council tax discount

Share your views on proposed plans to give East Devon’s lowest income families a 100 per cent discount on their council tax, helping to protect them against the cost-of-living crisis.

Under the draft scheme, for working age households, those in Band 1 will receive 100 per cent reduction, Band 2 – 80 per cent, Band 3 – 55 per cent and Band 4 – 25 per cent.

A six-week...

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Nursery owner in support of messy play

The owner of a leading South West day nursery and pre-school chain is speaking out in support of messy play for children as a vital way to boost their self-confidence and indulge their curiosity in the world around them.

Tony Driffield, who started the family-run Mama Bear’s Day Nurseries with wife Bev in 2004, said: “A child’s urge to experiment and discover new things reflects their...

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Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping goes Christmas mad this weekend

Amid a challenging economic climate for everyone the much anticipated Christmas Market at Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping near Bideford will take place this Saturday and Sunday (12 and 13 November), thanks to Devon based events management business Miss Ivy Events.

With less than six weeks to go, Miss Ivy has pulled out all the stops to ensure visitors can soak up a joyous atmosphere...

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