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Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45...

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Essential Coastal Works to begin at Seaton Hole to trial low carbon technology

£150,000 worth of works to repair the existing sea defences at Seaton Hole will begin on Monday, 12 September.

Annual coastal inspections of this area by East Devon District Council (EDDC) have revealed the existing concrete and rock structure to be deteriorating much quicker than anticipated, so the refurbishment has been advanced ahead of the planned works as part of the Beach...

An ‘Outstanding’ reason to celebrate for Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance Trading Company Limited has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June this year.

The CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care in England, ensuring safe, effective, compassionate, high quality care services to patients. By monitoring, inspecting and regulating services across all healthcare...

Family of three generations walk for hope to find brain tumour cure

The family of a man who was diagnosed with a brain tumour is stepping up to help find a cure for the disease.

Ann Mitchell from Plymouth is taking part in Brain Tumour Research’s Walk Of Hope alongside her husband, two daughters and six grandchildren. Her inspiration is her son, Matt Mitchell, who was diagnosed with multiple grade 2 brain tumours two years ago.

The 67-year-...

Opticians thank Exmouth people for food donations

THE generous people of Exmouth have been praised for their donations to a food collection for local people in need.

Staff from the town’s Specsavers store organised the collection in aid of the Exmouth Food Bank, in response to the cost-of-living crisis that is affecting so many families.

Many customers and passers-by joined the store’s staff in contributing to the...

Local pest controller shares his 3 top tips on how to get rid of bed bugs

Bedbugs are one of the most difficult pests to get rid of. They are small, elusive and can live for months without feeding. They also multiply quickly, so if you have bedbugs you need to act, and fast.

When it comes to bed bugs, there's no one better to ask than local pest control expert Warren Smyth from Smyth Pest Control . If you have bedbugs, here are his three top tips on how to...

Feniton Flood Alleviation Scheme railway crossing works to start

Works will commence at the end of August on the undertrack rail crossing for a new culvert pipe which will help reduce the flood risk to the village of Feniton.

Flooding has been a constant concern to many residents in the village of Feniton, but the end is in sight, with a key element to the Feniton flood scheme will be carried out this month.

This vital step to provide...

Pharmacists on hand to help with minor conditions

If you’re feeling unwell this Bank Holiday weekend, remember your local pharmacist is on hand to help and can save you a long wait in your local emergency department.

Many people are unaware of the wide range of services available from their local pharmacist and spend time waiting unnecessarily for a GP appointment, minor injury unit or even in busy hospital emergency departments....

Work starts on highly anticipated Cranbrook Town Centre

Construction of the new Cranbrook town centre is due to start on Tuesday 30thAugust.

The consortium of developers, Henry Davidson, Hallam Land Management, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon will start work on a supermarket, high street shops with homes above, a town square and a children’s day nursery.

This major milestone will ultimately provide a town centre that will serve the...

Devon Whisky Club launches in September

Local spirits tasting specialist, Azu Spirits , and the Cridford Inn , Devon’s oldest pub, based in the Teign Valley, have launched a unique monthly whisky club exploring the world of Scotch single malt whisky, starting 1st September.

With six new single malts each month, tapas platters from the Cridford Inn’s award winning restaurants, blind tasting challenges and prizes to be won,...

Significant milestone reached in Harbour Arch Quay development

Contractors working on the new Harbour Arch Quay development at Sutton Harbour have begun pouring and forming the first-floor concrete slab, achieving a significant milestone for the project.

Located on Sutton Harbour’s north eastern quay, the Harbour Arch Quay development by Sutton Harbour Group, will offer 12 stylish two and three-bedroom apartments in addition to two luxurious...

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