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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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Young Toby gets up front and centre of attention with National Highways

This is the moment National Highways made a dream come true for a Plymouth schoolboy when he got the chance to become a Traffic Officer for the day.

Toby Mozourous first came to the attention of the company two years ago when he customised a remote-control Range Rover into his very own model traffic officer vehicle.

The youngster’s interest in National Highways’ on-road...

Scheme launched to improve maths skills for Devon adults

A new support programme is being launched to help adults in Devon to improve their maths skills.

Devon Multiply, which is funded by the UK Government and managed by Devon County Council, is inviting innovative proposals to deliver numeracy skills training among adults in Devon, particularly to those who are harder to reach.

Grant funding from £20,000 to £250,000 is available...

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Man jailed for rape

A PhD student has been jailed today, Thursday 6 October, for nine years after being found guilty of raping and assaulting a woman in Plymouth.

Following a four-day trial at Plymouth Crown Court, Dayan Garcia, aged 31 and previously from Mariners Court, Plymouth, was jailed for two counts of rape and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).

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Exceptional range of local traders confirmed for Connaught@Christmas

With two months to go before opening day, over 40 local and independent traders have already signed up for this year’s Connaught@Christmas illuminated gardens event in Sidmouth which runs from December 9 to 18.

As before, the traders will be based in the Food & Drink Village, sited in a marquee at Manor Road car park opposite the illuminations in Connaught Gardens. While the...

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£2m to fund new South West Environmental Living Lab

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced a £2 million investment in the Environmental Living Lab, enabling the trial and demonstration of sustainable agricultural and environmental technology in the South West.

The funding will support the Satellite Applications Catapult to establish an Environmental Living Lab within the Heart of the South West area...

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Deadline approaches for local businesses to apply for Devon grant scheme

Deadline for businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay to apply for 40% match funding up to £150,000 through the Heart of the South West LEP inward investment scheme is Friday 21st October 2022.

The grant scheme invites foreign-owned businesses investing in the area to apply for funds to support business growth projects, boosting the region’s economy. The fund is also...

Auction of ‘timeless classics’ from the wardrobe of a true trailblazer

Stylish vintage clothing from the 60s and 70s is to be auctioned at Chilcotts on October 15.

The collection includes stunning fashion tailoring by renowned designers and makers of the time, including Louis Féraud, André Peters, Roland Klein, Marcel Fenez, Burberry, Aquascutum, and Jaeger, all in superb condition.

These timeless classics with their sharp style come from the...

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Shopfronts in Tiverton to be spruced up

A ‘shopfront enhancement scheme’ from Mid Devon District Council will offer grants of 50 per cent of estimates, up to £2,500, to upgrade, repair and refurbish shopfronts in the town centre.

The three-year project will be funded by just over £31,000 from agreements with developers for new retail areas. Total payments will be capped at £15,000 in the first year.

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Have a very ‘Mary’ Christmas with Quirk Theatre!

This December, South West based Quirk Theatre brings to life the astonishing true local story of Mary The Pigeon Who Never Gave Up, in partnership with Exeter Phoenix and The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington. A magical alternative to panto and a festive treat for the whole family!

Plough Arts Centre, Torrington: 30th November- 3rd December

https://www.theploughartscentre.org....

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Multi-million decarbonisation works begin, affecting leisure centre parking

Mid Devon Leisure users are being encouraged to plan for disruption at both Exe Valley and Lords Meadow car parks, as energy improvement works begin.

From Tuesday 4th October parking at the two leisure centres will be severely limited, as major work gets underway to install ground and air source heat pumps. The pumps will allow both the sites to move away from high cost, fossil fuels...

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