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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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Help blue beetles this Blue Monday

Public survey launches to help the rare Blue Ground Beetle in Devon and Cornwall

Since 2005, the third Monday in January has been labelled as Blue Monday. It is said to be the most depressing day of the year, but there’s positive blue news today as a new public survey is launched to help find more populations of the rare Blue Ground Beetle ( Carabus intricatus ).

The Blue Ground...

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Total of 233 arrests made as part of December drink and drug driving crackdown

The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Devon & Cornwall Police target those who drive while under the influence. In total, Devon & Cornwall Police recorded 233 arrests during the December 2022 initiative – of which 144 were on suspicion of drink driving, 84 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and five on suspicion of failing to provide a sample for...

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Police appeal for witnesses to Honiton collision

Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A30 at Honiton on Thursday 12 January are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Emergency services were notified of a road traffic collision involving a white panel van, a blue and white heavy goods vehicle, and a pedestrian on the eastbound carriageway of the A30, near the Turks Head junction, Honiton, at around 7am...

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Family pay tribute following fatal collision in Plymouth

Police have named a man who died following a collision on Embankment Road on Saturday 7 January.

Jay Whiting, 21, from Plymouth, sustained serious injuries in the single-vehicle collision which happened at around 2.10am.

Despite the efforts of members of the public at the scene, he died later in hospital.

The family of Jay have paid tribute to him.

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Devon charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost

Five charities based in Devon have received a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to the Benefact Group.

The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the Benefact Group’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

Animals in Distress (Torbay and West Country), which supports abandoned animals by finding new homes for them, and...

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Keys to a Power Boat, a Jack Russell called Jude, a set of divorce papers and a toupee make the 2022 Travelodge Lost & Found audit for Devon hotels

Where would you find keys to a Sunseeker Hawk 38 Power Boat, a Jack Russell called Jude, a set of divorce papers and a toupee? Where else but the Travelodge’s Lost & Found offices in Devon?

Today, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, Travelodge, has revealed some of the interesting items left behind in its 582 hotels including its ten hotels in Devon over the last 12 months. With...

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Bigwave Business Games 2023 - Team building

Bigwave Business Games return to Exeter for 2023

South West creative growth agency Bigwave Marketing has announced the return of the Exeter Bigwave Business Games. The business community event was put on hold during the pandemic but makes its return in May 2023.

Since the inception in 2011, the event aims to bring local Exeter businesses together to socialise, network and participate in a range of exciting physical, mental and...

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Venus team and founders raise a glass to say goodbye to Blackpool Sands

The Venus Company team at Blackpool Sands together with founders Louisa Newman, Michael Smith, and Lee Porter, raised a glass in fond farewell to 28 happy years at the birthplace of its first Venus Beach Café.

Internationally multi-award-winning hospitality business, The Venus Company (loving the beach®) announced that from 5th January 2023, its Venus beach cafe business at Blackpool...

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Exeter stores launch 1p Blue Monday bundle

Nisa Cullompton , Londis Pinhoe Road and Premier RIvermead are joining forces with 30–60 minute delivery service, Snappy Shopper, to offer a 1p Blue Monday bundle on 16th January , as a means to cheer up customers on the saddest day of the year.

Customers will be able to purchase a bundle including Pepsi Max, Doritos, Haribo, Cadbury Dairy Milk and a Pot Noodle, all for a penny,...

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Devon Work Hubs Open Their Doors on "Brew Monday"

The third Monday in January has been known as “Blue Monday” ever since 2005 when Sky Travel identified it as the most depressing day of the year.

While there may be no scientific evidence to prove this, it stands to reason that people may struggle at this time of year. The end of the festive season, the cold dark evenings and wintery weather combined with increased debt and failing...

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