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Ocean Film Festival World Tour dives into Devon

All aboard for a big-screen ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.

Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder...

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Students from Colyford race to F1 in Schools UK National Finals

A group of students from East Devon have designed a winning race car in the South West Regional Final of the acclaimed F1 in Schools STEM Challenge, securing them a place in the national finals.

Team Nebulon Racing is made up of students from Colyton Grammar School.

The competition, with three classes – Entry, Development and Professional – challenges students to prepare...

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Devon’s first electric hearse to give loved ones a greener funeral choice

Devon’s first electric hearse to give loved ones a greener funeral choice

Mourners in Devon can now arrange a more environmentally friendly send off for their loved ones thanks to the introduction of a new electric-powered zero-emission hearse.

Funeral Partners are the first funeral business in the south west of England to introduce the green machine to their fleet of vehicles.

The more environmentally friendly vehicle option is available at...

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Housing provider pledges to build more than 2,000 affordable homes in Devon

A leading housing association is set to build more than 2,000 affordable homes in Devon over the next five years as part of a £1billion investment in the regional economy.

As the largest housing provider in the South West, LiveWest has more than 15,000 homes in Devon and currently owns more than 39,000 homes across the South West.

LiveWest has stepped up its investment in...

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Menopause meetups provide support to local women

Since 2009, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated October as World Menopause Month, but year-round, one local home care company and employer is lifting the taboo regarding menopause. By hosting monthly meetups for their team members, Home Instead aim to encourage women to talk about their own experiences, enable them to support each other, and discuss how workplaces can be more...

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£500k grant will help tackle rough sleeping in East Devon

A grant for more than half a million pounds has been awarded to help tackle rough sleeping across East Devon has been.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has successfully bid for funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities through the Rough Sleeper Initiative.

A total of £568,074 has been given to the district to tackle rough sleeping and contribute...

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Coffee, cake and volunteering opportunities on offer at new Charity Café

The Fire Fighters Charity is excited to announce the launch of The Stables Café at Harcombe House, its 300-acre Devon centre offering mental health and wellbeing support to fire service personnel.

Opening on 31 October, the Café will offer a variety of hot and cold food, barista coffee and snacks and will generate vital funds for the Charity, allowing it to help more members of the...

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NHS and CARE in Plymouth: Recruitment Drop-in

Prospective NHS and CARE workers are encouraged to visit a recruitment drop-in this Friday, as Plymouth’s largest providers will be coming together for a career showcase.

  • When: Friday 14 October (10:00-19:00)
  • Where: Future Inn Plymouth (PL6 5ZD)

The drop-in event aims to bring talented people into a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles across...

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Council holds consultation on Public Spaces Protection Orders

Have your say on council powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, dogs on beaches during the summer and seagull feeding across East Devon.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is proposing to extend and make minor changes to its three existing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO).

A public consultation asking for residents' views began on Monday, 10 October and will last...

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Plymouth Tourism Conference to Focus on Digital Trends

Just over 10 years on from the creation of Destination Plymouth, its annual Tourism Conference will focus on digital trends and how data can drive a tourism change.

This year’s forum, sponsored by City College Plymouth and PL1 Events, takes place on Wednesday, November 16 at the city’s Duke of Cornwall Hotel and will examine the current challenges affecting the sector and how digital...

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RHS Britain in Bloom champions crowned in the greenest-ever UK Finals

The RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals have returned after a two year absence, with an increased focus on the environment.

The 45 finalists from across the UK, who were nominated to the Finals after impressing the judges in their regional and national competitions, rose to the challenge of limiting their environmental impact, with more water butts, recycled materials and drought-tolerant...

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