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Bampton Beaver Scouts meet Olympic race walker, Chris Maddocks

On a hot and humid early Wednesday evening, I joined an enthusiastic group of Bampton Beaver scouts for a walk, quite a fast walk! For the umpteenth time I came out of competitive retirement to join these 5-8 year olds and share my Olympic Games' experiences with a chat and outdoor fun. At the...

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Plymouth rated one of UK’s best places to live, work and invest

Britain’s Ocean City is riding high in the ratings as one of the UK’s most desirable destinations to live, work and do business.

Plymouth not only topped 2023’s list of most improved UK cities in the Good Growth Index, but its quality-of-life ranking is also second only to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.

And earlier this year the South West’s maritime gem was revealed as...

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RHS Rosemoor hosts Vintage Weekend

Reminisce about the good old days at RHS Rosemoor’s celebration of all things vintage, which returns to the beautiful gardens near Great Torrington on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.

More than 150 authentic vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and other agricultural machinery will grace the gently sloping lawn in the spacious...

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Photography Competition Celebrates Dartmoor's Native Ponies

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural photographic competition in collaboration with Flapjackery, Taylor and Moor, the Dartmoor Soap Co., and Malcolm Snelgrove Photography.

The competition invites participants to submit their captivating photographs showcasing Dartmoor's beautiful native ponies. Whether you are a budding photographer or a...

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Far-reaching scheme to give pupils the strongest start in life

Tesco’s Stronger Starts grants will help schools and children’s groups provide equipment for healthy activities or nutritious food and healthy activities, such as breakfast clubs or snacks, to support young people’s physical health and mental wellbeing.

Customers can support their local school and children’s groups by dropping the Tesco blue token they receive at checkout into the...

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Trial of treatment programme for spinal stenosis improves mental and physical health of North Devon patients

“I’ve seen the expressions on people’s faces change, from a bit miserable to really happy” – life-changing research trials new treatment approach for debilitating spinal condition

A group of patients with a painful spinal condition are benefiting from a new programme of physiotherapist-led classes thanks to research.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR...

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Devon teachers attend the PTI Enrichment Residential thanks to funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery

For the fifth year in a row, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised funds to support the work of the PTI. This year £125,000 was awarded and as part of this valuable support, Victoria Martin from Torquay Boys’ Grammar School has attended the PTI Enrichment Residential for teachers of English, Art and Music, which took place between 1st and 3rd July at Downing College, Cambridge....

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Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan one step closer to being formally made

88 percent of voters were in favour of the Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan when it went to referendum.

A referendum on the document, which will be used to help shape developments and planning applications in the parish, was held on 22 June.

The plan, which was more than five years in the making, will be considered by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet on 12 July 2023...

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Join Otter Garden Centres - and cultivate your career!

Otter Garden Centres has a wide variety of positions to fill at its Ottery St Mary site in Gosford Road.

To help potential candidates find out more about what’s available, the garden centre is holding a special drop-in recruitment day on Wednesday July 27.

Openings include full-time, part-time and weekend roles in the restaurant and kitchen, plus seasonal opportunities in the...

East Devon MP meets Wildanet in campaign for better broadband as the company's rollout plans gets £50m boost

East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp met with the CEO of Wildanet, Helen Wylde, in Axminster on the 30th of June to discuss his campaign to expand super-fast broadband coverage ahead of a £50 million boost for the South West-based company’s rollout plans.

Speaking with the CEO and Wildanet’s Head of Network Services, David Payne, Simon Jupp MP raised his concerns over disconnected residents...

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Creative Careers Success

Plympton Academy held its first ever creative careers fair as part of their ‘Unlock your Future’ campaign.

The Academy, part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, has launched a campaign to raise aspirations and broaden the horizons of young people in the South West, and encourage them to explore career opportunities within creative industries.

Plympton Academy welcomed...

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