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Road users encouraged to 'Be Bright, Be Seen' as clocks go back

British Summer Time ends on Sunday 30 October. As the evenings get darker earlier and the weather begins to turn, we’re reminding road users to “be bright, be seen”.

As the clocks go back, many of us will find ourselves travelling to and from work or school in the dark. Poor weather can also impact our visibility, and so we must be extremely vigilant whilst travelling.

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Police gear up for the Devon derby

Devon and Cornwall Police are ready to welcome a bumper sell-out crowd at Home Park as Plymouth Argle face Exeter City FC on Monday 31 October.

The match is all-ticket and has been selected by Sky Sports for broadcast; the match is an 8pm kick-off.

Chief Inspector Julian Pezzani said: “Our role for matchday is quite simple, and that is to enable fans to peacefully attend a...

Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. combine forces

Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. have joined forces in an exciting new collaboration between the two leading West Country businesses. Devon Hampers will provide fulfilment for Salcombe Distilling Co.’s corporate and wholesale customers, supplying, packing and distributing its hampers. Salcombe Distilling Co. is behind the multi-award winning brands Salcombe Gin and New London Light,...

Childline launches campaign to help children at risk of sexual exploitation

New analysis by the NSPCC of police recorded crime data reveals the number of crimes with an element of child sexual exploitation in the South West has almost tripled within the last year.

During 2021/22, a total of 3,866 crimes were recorded by Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset Police forces, compared to 1,383 offences in 2020/21*

In the...

Ceramic of The Streaker

A chance to snap up The Streaker!

An important retrospective and auction of the work of prolific ceramicist and painter Lawson Rudge is to take place at Chilcotts Dolphin Sale Room in Honiton on November 12.

This outstanding collection of artwork has many previously unseen works, including a ceramic of the infamous ‘Twickenham Streaker’ of 1974.

Born in 1936, Lawson Rudge trained first at Stourbridge Art...

Kids eat free at Drake Circus' YO! Sushi this half term

This October half-term, YO! Sushi at Drake Circus is offering families an exclusive deal on children’s menu items.

Children can eat for free* at the Japanese restaurant every weekday during half-term to help parents with the cost of looking after the kids during the holiday week.

One child 10 or under will be able to tuck into the nutritious Kiddo Meal Deal Bento Box for free...

Nuffield Health focus on supporting women’s football in Plymouth

Following two successful seasons of collaboration, Nuffield Health continue as the Official Healthcare Partner for Plymouth Argyle Football Club for the 22/23 season.

With more than 65 years’ experience and an industry-leading network of health and wellbeing facilities, Nuffield Health offers a full breadth of services, from physical and mental health, hospital treatments and...

Work begins on new £112k games area at Newton Poppleford

A new £112,000 games area which will be able to host walking and regular netball and football will be open for the New Year, if all goes to plan.

Construction work, at the Newton Poppleford Playing Field, off Back Lane, began today (Monday, 24 October) and will continue for the next eight weeks – weather permitting.

The project, being led by Newton Poppleford and Harpford...

Donkey hospital celebrates fifth anniversary with virtual tour 

Devon-based charity The Donkey Sanctuary is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its state-of-the-art donkey hospital.

Since 2017, the donkey hospital at the organisation’s Brookfield Farm near Honiton, has treated over 1500 donkeys, both inside and outside the charity, and has provided training to veterinary surgeons and students alike.

To celebrate the anniversary, the...

Mid Devon Leisure Centres offering drop-in sessions to help support refugees

A series of Saturday sessions are being made available to refugee families from 29 October, with a session being held at each of the Councils leisure centres.

Mid Devon Leisure is working with CHAT to facilitate a host of activities to provide wellbeing benefits, including: fitness taster sessions, a variety of sports as well as tea, coffee and biscuits. The drop-ins will also...

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