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Devon and Cornwall-wide Awareness-Raising Roadshow

One of the UK’s largest producers of wood pellets and briquettes has been hitting the road this summer to raise awareness of their work - and to hand out free samples of their high- quality products.

Gary Duckworth, Transport Operations Manager, and Peter Rockell, Delivery Specialist,...

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Global gathering at Buckfast Abbey celebrates rare ordination of new priests

Monks and priests from around the world gathered at Devon’s Buckfast Abbey earlier this month to celebrate the rare ordination of two monks, Dom Andrew Prickett and Dom John George, to the priesthood.

Typically taking five years to complete, the formation for the Roman Catholic priesthood is a unique and increasingly uncommon event in the UK. It not only requires many years of study in...

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Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Business Event.

Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.

We are joined by Guest Speakers James Miles & Michael Tilston from The Mortgage Quarter in Exeter. They'll be sharing their industry insight using a fun quiz to give Exeter's property...

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Introducing 'Work Club' at the Bucket & Spade Cafe

Although working from home may seem idyllic to most people, it can be lonely and tedious at times with many distractions. With the winter season approaching and the rising energy costs, why not take a break from your usual home office and join the Bucket & Spade’s new ‘Work Club’ in Shaldon. For a small cost of £6 per day, you can use the Bucket & Spade’s Wi-Fi, enjoy unlimited tea...

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Mamas & Papas arrives in Next at Drake Circus

The UK’s leading high street nursery brand, Mamas & Papas, has opened its new concession in NEXT at Drake Circus , bringing its range of award-winning travel systems, nursery furniture and children’s clothing to new and expectant parents in the area.

As well as offering their award-winning range of products, including its bestselling all-terrain Ocarro pushchair, the 1356 sq ft...

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Exeter-based agency celebrates milestone anniversary

Award-winning Exeter-based agency, Absolute PR and Marketing, is celebrating 22 years in business. Specialising in building brands, profiles and reputations for clients ranging from start-ups to household names, encompassing specialist areas including marine and green tech, fintech, tourism, transport, property, infrastructure, manufacturing, and the circular economy, the business marked the...

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Plymouth to enjoy economic boost of over £420m from CityFibre’s full fibre rollout

A new report commissioned by CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has identified that Plymouth stands to be a huge beneficiary from the rollout of future-proof full fibre infrastructure which is now well underway across the city.

The study by the consultancy Hatch, ( Economic Impact of Full Fibre Infrastructure from CityFibre’s Network ), estimates that, over...

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Haven launches Early Careers Academy - Creating opportunities for all young people to thrive

Haven, one of the UK’s leading family holiday and holiday home companies is delighted to launch its flagship Early Careers Academy, a new vision for its commitment to support young people to thrive in life as part of Haven.

The aim of the Academy is to provide support for young people across its local communities by providing early careers opportunities through partner schools. This...

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Pennies from Devon

On October 5th, Baldwins Auctions are hosting a sale featuring one of the largest collections of 17th century tokens from Devon, The Patrick Deane Collection.

In the 1640s, 50s, 60s and early 70s, due to the Civil War, there was no small copper change in circulation. This caused tremendous problems for the ordinary folk throughout the land who needed the smaller denominations for...

Redrow and The Bookery team up to support children’s reading in Okehampton

After teaming up last year with The Bookery, Redrow is donating a further £500 towards its schools outreach work to support and encourage reading.

The Bookery (formerly Crediton Community Bookshop) is a not-for-profit community-owned independent bookshop & creative hub. They have been serving schools in Crediton and across Devon, with author tours and book activities for the last 8...

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Devon man secures hospitality role thanks to Jobcentre Plus

A jobseeker with social anxiety has secured a hospitality role thanks to bespoke Jobcentre support.

Bradley John, 20, from Devon spent his adolescence with a fear of social situations, leaving him unable to enter the workplace.

His story comes as the DWP marks the second national Hospitality Day; a day dedicated to celebrating the industry’s role as a cornerstone of our economy...

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