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Bampton Beaver Scouts meet Olympic race walker, Chris Maddocks

On a hot and humid early Wednesday evening, I joined an enthusiastic group of Bampton Beaver scouts for a walk, quite a fast walk! For the umpteenth time I came out of competitive retirement to join these 5-8 year olds and share my Olympic Games' experiences with a chat and outdoor fun. At the...

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Transatlantic networking for embryology specialist

A British embryologist specialist is back in the UK after a visit to Canada funded by prize money she was awarded for an outstanding conference presentation delivered before Covid.

Jen Nisbett works at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) which serves patients in Wales and the South West of England. Her award-winning paper focused on how implanting frozen embryos in patients...

Devon holiday let owners win awards

Two pairs of local holiday home owners, Gillian and Steve Miles and Mike and Julie Carpenter, have been recognised in a new awards scheme by Sykes Holiday Cottages that celebrates standout owners.

The owners of two separate holiday lets located in Devon were named winners in the holiday let agency’s Sykes Stars programme after receiving excellent guest feedback.

Gillian and...

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Leading housebuilder helps inspire next generation of construction workers in South Devon

Persimmon Homes, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, has helped inspire next generation of construction workers in South Devon.

The local team supported South Devon College’s SkillBuild 2023 event which was held on Thursday, April 27th, and was an opportunity for local primary school students to explore the wide range of careers available in the construction industry.

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* EVENT CANCELLED * Classic boat fleet ‘parade of sail’ delayed due to extreme weather conditions

Update: 12 May 2023

Due to forthcoming severe weather warnings and previous delays due to unfavourable sailing conditions, the parade of sail into Plymouth Sound due to take place on Saturday 13 May has had to be cancelled.

While this is extremely regrettable, organisers are having to make alternative arrangements for the classic boat fleet to leave Sutton Harbour earlier...

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East Devon remains one of the top recyclers in England

East Devon continues to be one of the top performing local authorities, in terms of its recycling and waste collections.

Residents in the district, along with hard working council staff, have ensured East Devon District Council (EDDC) has seen a huge increase in its recycling rates since the implementation of an improvement scheme back in 2016/17. Since then EDDC has jumped from a...

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Dedicated Officers and Staff Thanked at North & West Devon Awards Ceremony

Officers, staff and volunteers from North & West Devon Local Policing Area gathered at the end of April to receive certificates for their bravery and commitment in serving the public.

The group of Devon & Cornwall Police employees are people who have gone above and beyond to keep others safe.

Superintendent Toby Davies, Local Commander for the North & West Local...

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Coronation weekend at Butterfly Lodge

At specialist dementia care home Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth staff pulled out all the stops to give residents a royally great Coronation weekend.

Deputy manager, Sarah McCaffrey said: "The weather was no problem because our 'street party' took place indoors.

"Lots of family and friends came along too, and we had live music, dancing, themed party games and a buffet fit for a...

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Pete Tong Brings a Slice of the Coronation to Powerdham Castle

Pioneering DJ & Presenter, Pete Tong, promises to recreate a slice of the King's Coronation when he comes to Exeter this Summer.

As Brit DJ, presenter and broadcaster, Pete Tong MBE, prepares to play for King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Coronation Celebration Concert, he promises to recreate a slice of that coronation moment when he brings Ibiza Classics to Powerham Castle on 28...

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Vodafone announces 3G switch off from June

Following successful switch off pilots across Plymouth and Basingstoke in February 2023, Vodafone has announced its plans to start switching off the remainder of its UK 3G network from June 2023.

The decision to switch off 3G – which is in line with all UK mobile network operators* – will see 3G coverage gradually phased out and replaced by strengthened 4G and 5G services, meaning...

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Arts Council of England Chief Executive visits cultural venues in North Devon

On Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 May, the Area Council to Northern Devon from the Arts Council England will be visiting a range of local cultural venues, including the Burton at Bideford’s Art Gallery and Museum, sampling some of the cultural delights on offer.

The visit by Arts Council representatives, to include Chief Executive Darren Henley, comes on the back of the special financial...

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