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At least 50 new East Devon hosts needed, as Ukraine war enters second year

Today marks the one year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and with no end in sight, East Devon needs more than 50 new host families to provide refugees with safe homes.

Vulnerable women, children, families and elderly people hoping to escape war-torn Ukraine require your help as part of the UK Government Homes for Ukraine scheme.

If you have a spare room, annex, Airbnb...

Documentary tracks space quest of Cornwall surgeon who lost both legs

The incredible story of the space quest of a surgeon who specialised in amputation and lost both legs to sepsis is the subject of a new Welsh documentary.

Neil Hopper is Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, and Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Exeter, based at Truro.

Now, a Welsh language documentary is following Neil after he was...

Celebrate World Book Day with free interactive reading sessions across Plymouth

Free interactive storytelling workshops will be taking place across the city to celebrate World Book Day.

The ‘Up Again’ inclusive reading sessions, hosted by Plymouth-based theatre company Above Bounds, will see books by local author, Becca Coslett, brought to life through song, dance puppets and play.

Aimed at children aged seven and under, the free workshops will be taking...

Half of Brits are sitting at home in the cold and dark for fear of rising household bills in Devon & Cornwall

MORE than half of Brits are spending their time at home in the cold and dark for fear of rising household bills, according to new research which lays bare the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.

A survey by Barratt Developments PLC - which includes Barratt Homes , David Wilson Homes and Barratt London - found a whopping 57 per cent of people are having to keep lights switched off...

Regional jobs boost as Devon-based Supacat secures major MOD contract

Devon-based Supacat has today confirmed receipt from UK MOD of an order on behalf of the British Army for 70 High Mobility Transporters (HMT 400 series), to be manufactured in collaboration with major defence engineering contractor Babcock International Group plc through its facility in Devonport.

The contract award for an undisclosed sum could lead to as many as 240 of the light...

Flapjackery pledges to support the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust

A multi award winning confectionary business that specialises in selling flapjacks and sweet treats has nominated the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust as its supported charity with new ‘pony plops’ added to its offering, in honour of the native Dartmoor pony.

Flapjackery has pledged to donate £1.50 for every Dartmoor box sold - a delicious range of six chunky flapjacks - at its Tavistock...

Trans-inclusivity motion backed by East Devon councillors

A move to create a more ‘welcoming, inclusive and respectful’ space for transgender and non-binary people has been backed by East Devon District Council (EDDC) councillors.

The following motion, focusing on the authority’s services and work as an employer, was overwhelming supported by councillors at the full council meeting held on Wednesday 22 February:

EDDC recognises the...

Theatre Royal Plymouth announce five new creative positions as part of creative renewal

Theatre Royal Plymouth has today launched five new creative roles in their leadership team which are now open for application. The new roles will join their Chief Executive and Executive Producer, James Mackenzie-Blackman, and recently appointed Executive Director of Producing and Programming, Liz King, to deliver the producing and programming strategy for all of TRP’s creative and artistic...

Following Suit of Popular Devon Duo on ITV’s Lingo Game Show

A much-beloved staple of British TV, for many, game shows are the first things that go on the box after a long day at work and even merit nighttime viewing. The UK boasts many great and inventive game shows, some of which have gone on to find tremendous success around the world, as Deal or No Deal once did, but one of the current hits is based on an old US game show.

Lingo, which...

The Five Most Peaceful Spring Walks You Should Take Once the Clocks Go Forward

It’s a matter of weeks before the clocks go forward, and that means lighter evenings for us to get away from the stresses of work with a nice walk.

Walks have long been popular for those needing a break from the stresses of life, a brain reset if you like, whether a person is struggling with work, relationship problems, or like an ever-growing number of people, suffering from alcohol...

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