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Over 3,000 workers in Devon and Cornwall to benefit from Mid-Life MOT

More than 3,000 workers in Devon and Cornwall are set to benefit from a new government-backed scheme helping over 50s approaching retirement.

Mid-Life MOTs were introduced in 2019 to encourage older workers to take stock of their work, wellbeing, and finances.

They act as a free review for workers in their 40s and 50s, enabling them to better prepare for their retirement by...

Two weeks left for voters to apply for free ID

There are just two weeks left to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, for voters that do not have another accepted form of photo ID they can use in polling stations this May. The Electoral Commission is calling on anyone that needs the free ID to apply now, before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 25 April.

Over 55,000 people have already applied for a Voter Authority...

Repairs planned on Drake's Trail near Tavistock

Essential repair work will be carried out on a section of Drake’s Trail between Tavistock and Horrabridge, starting next week.

Between Monday 17 April and Monday 22 May, part of the trail for the Gem Aerial Walkway will be closed from just south of the Grenofen Tunnel to the northern end of Gem Bridge.

The five-week closure is needed in order to replace existing timber...

Work on new homes in Sampford Peverell underway

THE foundations of new homes in Sampford Peverell will be laid imminently, the Edenstone Group has announced.

The homebuilder secured reserved matters planning approval to build 60 homes across a 10.53-acre parcel of land off Higher Town, west of Sampford Peverell last August.

Work to prepare the land for housing is now well underway.

Edenstone Group operations...

Wildlife watchers needed this spring

Volunteers needed to record garden wildlife for nationwide ‘Living with Mammals’ survey

This spring, volunteers across the UK are being asked to record sightings of mammals spotted in their gardens, local parks and other green spaces, in a bid to understand our changing environment better and encourage urban wildlife to flourish.

The annual ‘ Living with Mammals’ survey is run by...

Devonshire Homes secures £8.5m funding to develop 347 new homes

Independent West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes has secured a seven figure revolving credit facility from Lloyds Bank to develop a recently acquired site in Ilfracombe, North Devon known as Mariner’s Haven.

The funding provided to Devonshire Homes in partnership with social impact investor, Housing Growth Partnership, will allow the business to make good on its promise to...

New President for The Entertainment Agents’ Association

Paul Winteridge from Exeter based Vern Allen Group has been appointed President of The Entertainment Agents’ Association, succeeding Bob James who steps down after a two-year stint.

Paul has worked in the entertainment industry for 37 years, spending 18 years as a performer and the last 19 years as an agent and personal manager, representing talent in theatre, television and variety...

Plymouth workers over £136,000 worse off in retirement relying on pension pots, new report finds

A new report has found the average worker in Plymouth, will face a £136,099 deficit in retirement income if they rely solely on pension contributions.

The Retirement Shortfall Report , produced by pension advisors Almond Financial, analysed regional salary and life expectancy data of the top 30 most populated cities and towns in the UK before comparing with total pension...

Eagerly anticipated new homes in Ilfracombe launching

A LONG awaited new homes development in Ilfracombe is predicted to boost the local housing market, according to a local agent.

Land off The Shields has been earmarked for housing for decades. Various attempts to bring the scheme to fruition stalled until Elan Homes stepped in last summer.

The first phase of new homes at Seascape will be released for sale from Webbers in...

Supersmart Gillian sets her sights on a bright future

PLYMOUTH’S Gillian Eddy has received a Master Certificate from the Lord Mayor of the City of London at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Gillian, who works at the Specsavers Plymouth store, was being recognised as one of only three apprentices in the country to achieve 100% in their Level 2 exams.

The event was organised by the Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle...

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