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Rainy-day treats in Devon: Small comforts that don’t break the bank

Devon’s reputation for big skies and dramatic coastline is well-earned, but so is its reputation for sideways rain. When another grey front rolls in from the Atlantic, the choice is often stark. Either spend some money you don’t really have on a big day out, or stay at home and stare at the...

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Kaspa’s Desserts confirmed as The Barcode's newest addition

Kaspa’s Desserts has opened its new branch at Drake Circus’ The Barcode.

Located on the lower ground of The Barcode, the popular desserts chain will offer a selection of ice creams, gelato, waffles, crepes, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes.

To celebrate the opening, customers can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream of their favourite flavour by following this link and downloading...

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Drake Circus welcomes new independent bakery

A family-run local business, Mila’s Bakery , has opened its doors at Drake Circus.

Located on Old Town Street next to Costa Coffee, the new bakery will be home to a cake counter filled with mouth-watering treats including freshly made gooey brownies, blondies and cookies in a variety of flavours, such as Battenburg, cinnamon, Biscoff.

It will also have a menu of hot and cold...

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Multi-million pound investment secured to Level Up Exmouth

After years of campaigning by East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp, Exmouth will receive £15.7 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund.

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, announced today that the bid submitted by Devon County Council was successful and will receive the full amount requested.

The multi-million-pound funding will...

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Devon-based guitar shop launches Crowdfunder to build ethical repurposed guitars

Love guitars? Love Planet Earth? Love supporting local/independent businesses? Then the Crowdfunder recently launched by Devon-based Life Guitars Co is for you! With a strong vision and set of ethical values, the team at Life Guitars are on a mission to take over the guitar world, one high-quality used repurposed guitar at a time.

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Plymouth Science Park welcomes comms provider following acquisition

Plymouth Science Park is delighted to welcome Cardiff-based technology support company Flotek to the Park, following their recent growth.

Flotek is an IT and comms service provider delivering SMEs with trusted innovative and cost-effective cloud technology. Founded by a trio of experienced entrepreneurs, the group supports SMEs across the South West and Wales with transformative...

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The Venus Company's support for church appeal helps ring the bells across Bigbury parish

With three beach cafes across South Devon located at Bigbury-on-Sea, East Portlemouth, and Broadsands in Paignton, Venus believes in giving back to the local community. The multi-award-winning business has been making regular donations over the last two years to ‘The Tower & Bells Restoration Project’ at the magnificent and historic church of St Lawrence which is partly 14th- and partly...

School bursary allows free place at leading South Devon independent primary school

An outstanding Independent School in South Devon is offering a bursary of up to 100% of the school fees.

St Christopher’s at Staverton will offer this opportunity to local children who embody the ethos and values of the school, but who, for financial reasons, would not normally be able to attend St Christopher’s.

The bursary is in memory of Gregory Kenyon who established St...

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North Tawton Rugby team announce new kit sponsored by Allison Homes South West

Local housing developers Allison Homes South West has gifted the North Tawton Rugby Club with a donation as part of its commitment to support local businesses across the Devon region.

The sponsorship has enabled the team to update its away kit for the men’s first team. The kit prior had been used by the team for around four years and was much in need of an update. Rugby often results...

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Dogs Trust's guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the chilly winter weather

With plummeting temperatures due to return this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild Christmas for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap,...

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UHP patient first in the country to be treated with new migraine drug

A patient who suffers from chronic migraines became the first person in the country to receive a new treatment at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) last month.

Anna Walker had been suffering with debilitating migraines that left her bed bound and having to take medical retirement. However, thanks to work by the Headache team at UHP, Anna has become the first person in the...

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