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National Lottery winner volunteer workforce build herb garden and gym for retired pets

An energetic team of National Lottery winners donned their sun hats and put in a day of hard graft to give the four-legged residents at a pet ‘retirement home’ a new lease of life.

With a combined wealth of around £27M, the team of 20 winners stepped up when they heard about the Cinnamon Trust’s plan to install a herb garden and gym specifically for the dogs who, having lost their...

New Discharge Assessment Unit officially opened at Mount Gould Hospital

=Two new wards were officially opened on Friday 16 June as part of the new Discharge Assessment Unit at Mount Gould Hospital, being run jointly by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) and Livewell Southwest.

The new wards, Saltram and Lopes, now provide holistic and comprehensive discharge assessments and reablement for those with complex needs. This allows medically fit patients to...

Unearthing Dartmoor - A new exhibition

A NEW and exciting exhibition devoted to artwork and poetry is going on display throughout the summer at the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown.

Unearthing Dartmoor features a treasure trove of poetry, artwork, prints and photographs chronicling and reflecting different dimensions of Dartmoor. The exhibition runs from July 1 until 29 September and is free to attend. It...

Devon charities celebrate share of £1million fund

Four charities based in Devon are celebrating today after receiving donations of £1,000 each as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

For the fifth year running, Benefact Group is giving away £1million to charities through its Movement for Good awards. Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts, with 150 awards of £1,000 announced today...

Westcountry nurse receives prestigious award for services to nursing and social care

WESTCOUNTRY nurse Margot Whittaker has received a prestigious award for her services to nursing and adult social care.

Margot, the director of nursing and compliance at Devon’s Southern Healthcare group, was presented with a Nurse Gold Award for Nursing and Adult Social Care Excellence.

Margot is one of only three nurses nationally to have received the gold award so far in...

Brain tumour patient prepares for year-long sea swim challenge

A woman living with the side effects of a brain tumour is diving into a year-long open water swimming challenge to raise awareness of the disease.

Heather Turner of Brixham will be taking daily dips as part of the 365 Sea Swim Challenge to raise awareness of Brain Tumour Research . She turned to open water swimming as a form of therapy after her own diagnosis of the disease in 1996,...

Openreach in final stages of current build with CDS

Openreach is entering the final stages of its current collaboration with Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) – having provided access to Full Fibre connectivity to more than 1,800 premises in the region.

The progress of its build highlights how the project is helping to fill-in coverage in hard-to-reach areas that until now have missed out on being connected to ultrafast broadband...

Manor Pavilion celebrates 10 years of Sidmouth Summer Play Festival

To celebrate its ten-year anniversary, the Sidmouth Summer Play Festival will features 12 plays in 12 weeks.

The Manor Pavilion Theatre has announced its much-anticipated Sidmouth Summer Play season. This year, to celebrate ten years of this ever-popular festival, it will feature twelve new plays in twelve weeks including six of Sidmouth's favourites plays from the last decade....

Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2023 Return for a Second Year

Nominations open to recognise those who help others to be physically active

To celebrate the amazing work of unpaid volunteers across Devon who encourage others to be more physically active, Active Devon is encouraging people to nominate deserving individuals and teams in their Volunteer Awards 2023.

For the second year running, the awards will recognise those people who go the extra...

Devon's Gems: Exploring Live Entertainment Venues

Devon, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and sandy beaches, is also a hub of vibrant live entertainment. In this article, we delve into some of the county's best venues where culture and entertainment come to life. From historical theatres to lively music venues, there's something to suit every taste in this enchanting county.

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The county’s diverse range of...

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